BHSC (OT) Cert VN BHSC (PT) PG Dip (Vet Pty)
Katrinka is a qualified Physiotherapist, a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APAM), and Queensland representative for APA Animal Physiotherapy Group. Katrinka also carries a Master of Science in Veterinary Physiotherapy from the University of Liverpool.
Katrinka entered the veterinary industry in 2006 as a veterinary nurse, with a keen interest in animal rehabilitation. This passion led to the pursuit of a career in human physiotherapy, with the intention of transferring her physiotherapy skills to animal care. She worked for over 8 years as a senior physiotherapist in a variety of roles.
Katrinka transitioned to animal physiotherapy in 2017, initially working as an Animal Physiotherapist in Sydney at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) before relocating to the Sunshine Coast.
Katrinka has a special interest in postoperative rehabilitation of animals following orthopaedic and spinal surgery, as well as performance dogs and horses, and beloved family pets. She is passionate about animal physiotherapy and its unique complement to veterinary medicine. She thrives in helping patients return to their optimal function and performance.
