New Patient Questionnaire
To save time during your pet's first appointment, please fill in our new patient questionnaire in advance. You can either email it back to us at enquiries@sharonwinkler.co.uk, or print and bring it with you to the first appointment.
For Bishops Veterinary Surgery please call 01707 272 772
To make a booking or speak to us about your animal please call 01707 257 880
For your canine, feline or other small furry friend, the skills of Osteopathy and Physiotherapy are combined to offer a comprehensive rehabilitation service for your animals. Sharon is a highly qualified practitioner in small animal physiotherapy, having successfully acquired a Post Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Rehabilitation, and has extensive experience in the osteopathic treatment of small animals. Sharon is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and is a member of the Association of Animal Osteopaths.
Physiotherapy for dogs is available for working and sporting dogs as well as pets.
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The approach to examination and treatment is animal centred, ensuring your pet has a positive experience and is as relaxed as possible. Each animal normally receives a thorough evaluation including a gait assessment and examination appropriate to your pet’s presentation.
Treatment utilises gentle, manual techniques, sometimes supported with electrophysical and movement therapies.
In accordance with the Veterinary Surgeons Act of 1966 and to ensure the best care of any animal, osteopaths and physiotherapists work in conjunction with the animals’ veterinary surgeon. Veterinary consent is obtained prior to the initial consultation. The veterinary referral will normally include the relevant clinical history, providing valuable information to help assess your animal. Any investigatory work is normally undertaken by the referring vet prior to starting treatment.
We involve you, the owner, by offering aftercare guidance to help aid the recovery of your animal in the home or working environment.
"I have used Sharon for 3 of my dogs over several years. I was always very happy with her work and how much they helped the dogs, but when I brought her my last dog who was terrified of any vets, and had a very bad experience with a chiropractor, I was amazed how well my little dog Floozie relaxed with her! She did a fantastic job of getting to know Floozie and taking the time to make her comfortable, so comfortable in fact that Floozie sometimes falls asleep during treatment. I highly recommend her!"
Nicola, St Albans
"We have a tri-paw English Setter and an elderly Gordon Setter, both rescues. Both need the therapeutic benefits of osteopathy and both thoroughly enjoy it with Sharon"
Karen Brine, Cambridgeshire
"WONDERFUL! I can’t recommend Sharon highly enough…. Having had two elderly paraplegic dogs, finding Sharon has been a godsend. I can’t put into words the difference she has made to their quality of life and I have no doubt in my mind that her treatment extended and continues to extend the precious time we’ve had with them. We would be lost without her."
Michelle, Hemel Hempstead
"A lovely lady called Sharon Winkler is working on our old boy... (Osteopathy) is certainly working for our gorgeous George and hopefully we will have a few more wonderful years with him."
Carol, Welwyn
Our work on George was featured in Your Cat magazine. Click here to read the full article.
Areas Covered include Barnet, Brookmans Park, Harpenden, Hatfield, Hertford, Hitchin, Letchworth, Knebworth, Potters Bar, Radlett, Stevenage, St. Albans, Watford, Welham Green, Welwyn & Welwyn Garden City