About Us
Meet the team!
Sarah Keith is our principal and the owner of White Rose Veterinary Physiotherapy. In 2023 she was joined by Lois Tomlinson. All of our physiotherapists are fully insured, are members of the NAVP, and are professionally registered.
We work alongside both first opinion and referral veterinary practices, as well as the rest of the multidisciplinary team, which includes other MSK professionals, hydrotherapists, saddle fitters, dental technicians, farriers, trainers etc.
We are always happy to discuss collaboration with other therapists who wish to join the White Rose family. Please get in touch for more info.
Sarah Keith BSc (Hons) CertEd MSc VetPhys MNAVP
Sarah is qualified in veterinary physiotherapy to post-graduate level (Master of Science). She previously as co-chair of the executive committee of the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists, and on the board of the Animal Health Professions’ Register (AHPR). She holds a BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare. In March 2023 she became an #SBS Winner. You can find out more about this scheme by clicking the button below. Sarah has previously worked for several national animal welfare charities as well as being a volunteer on her local BHS committee. She is also a qualified lecturer, providing guest lectures and CPD for a range of organisations including the Fire Service, as well as teaching and assessing vet physio students at undergraduate and post-grad level. Sarah covers East and North Yorkshire, and parts of South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, with further travel available upon request.
Lois Tomlinson BSc (Hons) PgDip
Lois has an undergraduate degree in human physiotherapy from Huddersfield University, and a post graduate diploma in veterinary physiotherapy from Harper Adams University, and is currently studying towards her MSc. Her area of specialism is hunt horses, but she treats equines of all shapes and sizes! She is based in the Yorkshire Wolds and covers the surrounding area. In her spare time she enjoys hunting, as field master of the Highmoor Bloodhounds, and playing ice hockey. Lois also has her own horse, Quartz (pictured), who enjoys nothing more than bouncing round the countryside and a stop off for a picnic or a pub lunch!
Professional membership
The National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP) was formed in 1985, and exists to promote the professional practice and standards of its members, who are all qualified to at least level 6. The NAVP has a code of conduct and ethics which all members must abide by and an annual continuous professional development requirement, in order to maintain and enhance clinical skills.
INDIBA Certified Professional
Sarah and Lois are also INDIBA certified professionals, meaning they have the necessary qualifications and training to use this modality. This technology is only available via veterinary physiotherapists / chiropractors/ osteopaths who meet the necessary standards and level of academic qualifications. See the INDIBA section of the website for more info.
Modalities
INDIBA
Please refer to the specific website section for more info
LASER
LASER is an acronym for "Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation". It is the application of light specifically from the infrared part of the light spectrum. More accurately, it is termed "photobiomodulation" as it has a biostimulatory effect on the mitachondria of cells (think of them as the energy plant of the cell!) excellent for superfical injuries such as wound healing.
Pulsed magnetic field therapy
This machine uses an electrical current passed through magnetic coils. The animal doesn't feel a sensation as such, but it does usually have a relaxing effect, particularly on small animals! It can be used for pain management, reduction of swelling, and fracture healing as a few examples.
TENS & NMES
TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, and is used for acute and chronic pain management. NMES stands for Neuro-Muscular Electrical Stimulation, and is used in pateints with muscle wastage who have reduced mobility, such as with a spinal condition or injury.
You can hire or purchase these devices from me in a kit with everything you need and full training provided!
Massage
Remedial exercise prescription
Massage and stretching form the basis of most treatments. Massage is great for relaxation, reducing pain, improving joint range of motion and mobility, and sports massage can even be used to help condition muscles and improve performance factors such as stride length.
Remedial exercise prescription
Remedial exercise prescription
This is the homework! All owners are given an REP plan for their animal which is constantly reviewed and updated througout their course of treatment. For dogs, we have a range of equipment for hire or purchase. For horses, your REP will usually incorporate your current ridden programme, and may include groundwork exercises. We also have a couple of equicore systems for hire.