About
Nycky Edleston
I qualified as a Vet Physio in 2011, set up Classic Physiotherapy and started working throughout Oxfordshire. I qualified first as a Chartered Physiotherapist from Oxford Brookes University in 2007 and later trained for 2 years at the Royal Veterinary College to be a Veterinary Physiotherapist. I am registered with the CSP, ACPAT and RAMP.
I have ridden since a young age and competed in affiliated dressage, showjumping and eventing. I am a qualified instructor and have trained competitive riders and competed horses for other people. I now have a retired ISH showjumper and retired Belgium Warmblood cross Thoroughbred.
I have owned dogs all my life and trained some in obedience and searching. I currently have a 9 yr old rescued Staffie cross boy and an 11 year old rescued Staffie cross bitch, both full of energy and very friendly.
I really love my work and take special pride in treating each client in the best possible way. I love meeting all the characters out there from miniature Shetlands to 25year old RDA ponies and from 4 week old Daxi to 15 year old spaniels. They are all special.
Leanne Baker
Leanne developed an interest in the field of veterinary physiotherapy when she was working as a groom for a professional event rider in Wiltshire. She qualified as a chartered physiotherapist in 2012 from the university of the west of England and then developed her skills for a few years within the NHS. Leanne then returned to study at Hartpury College and qualified as a Veterinary physiotherapist in 2016. She is registered with ACPAT, RAMP the HCPC and the Chartered society of physiotherapy as a fully insured physiotherapist. Since qualifying, Leanne works with both equines and canines in various settings..
Leanne has ridden horses all her life and now owns her lovely Irish draft, Henry who she enjoys in her spare time. She also has her young Border Terrier Rocky. Leanne absolutely loves her work and takes a huge amount of pride in providing quality treatment to each client and loves watching them improve and achieve their goals.
Nicole Austin
Having grown up around horses and dogs, I spend most of my childhood and teenage years within the Pony Club, or Eventing my own horse, Freebie. It was through competing and managing my own horses conditions that I discovered veterinary physiotherapy as a career. I graduated from Coventry University as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2014 and spent a few years working in various human physiotherapy fields within the NHS, before completing my Veterinary Physiotherapy training at Liverpool University. I am HCPC, CSP and ACPAT registered.
I still have my old Event horse, who is now semi retired, and we love to get out hacking when we can. I also have a Border Terrier called Cali, who keeps us very entertained with her terrier-like ways!
I now work for the NHS in a busy A&E department, alongside seeing my equine and canine clients. I love getting to know each and every animal I treat, along with their families, and working together to manage their problems. Treating animals feels like a treat for me!
Olivia Pauling
Growing up surrounded by animals, spending my childhood at shows or dressage events with my show ponies, the only profession I had ever talked about was Veterinary.
I qualified as a Veterinary Physiotherapist in 2022, from Harper Adams University in Shropshire, and have been developing my skills since graduating through additional training opportunities and courses. In addition, I have always had an interest in hydrotherapy for both dogs and horses, after working in both a canine hydrotherapy centre and equine rehabilitation yard during my placement year at university. In 2024, I qualified as a Small Animal Hydrotherapist, completing advanced training in the canine underwater treadmill and pool with various orthopaedic, neurological and fitness cases.
Currently, I am registered with RAMP and am fully insured to work with both canine and equine cases.
I love my work with animals and get a huge sense of pride every time I observe the improvement in a patient and support an owner through their pet’s rehabilitation journey. Outside of work, I enjoy walks with my golden retriever and working cocker and ensuring the now retired show ponies get all the massages and comfort they deserve!
Kaye Hillsdon
Part of my role whilst working as an Occupational Therapist in the NHS was to oversee the regular visits by the ‘Pets as Therapy’ dogs. To say that this was the highlight of my week would be somewhat of an understatement; I absolutely loved it! So much so, it was this experience that made me determined to find a way of treating both humans and animals. Hence, I began regularly volunteering at my local animal sanctuary and riding for the disabled centre. Whilst travelling around India, I also volunteered at the International Animal Rescue Centre in Goa. Eventually, I discovered Veterinary Physiotherapy.
I graduated from Southampton University as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2011 and specialised as a Neuro Physiotherapist and hydrotherapist. In 2014, I completed my Veterinary Physiotherapy training at Hartpury College and since qualifying, I have worked at two busy small animal referral hospitals; one in Hertfordshire, the other in Buckinghamshire. I now provide a mobile physiotherapy and rehabilitation service to veterinary practices and pet carers, and I continue to work as a human neuro physiotherapist in the NHS and privately. I am HCPC, CSP, ACPAT and RAMP registered.
I could not imagine my life without animals in it. Working with pet carers and other veterinary professionals to help improve an animal’s quality of life is such a privilege. Outside of work, I love going out on a hack when the opportunity arises. I am also kept busy with Murphy, a very mischievous and energetic sprocker who drives me crazy but, brings a smile to my face every single day.
