Short-notice appointments available!
As I only recently moved to the Rheingau, I still have capacity to accompany new patients on their way to recovery.
I would be happy to support you and your dog with my expertise and experience in canine health.
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Canine physiotherapy for pain & restricted mobility – at my practice in Geisenheim
I am Nina van der Schoot,
physiotherapist & chiropractor for dogs.
With a lot of experience and a trained eye, I can see
where your dog needs support – and treat exactly there.
Is your dog limping, stiff or in pain?
I help it specifically to become more mobile and relaxed again – in a calm atmosphere at my practice in Geisenheim
Does this sound familiar?
- Your dog no longer walks the way it used to
- It has difficulty getting up or climbing stairs
- After surgery it lacks strength
- It seems stiff or shows signs of pain
This is exactly where canine physiotherapy comes in.
I help your dog:
✔ reduce pain
✔ improve mobility
✔ build up muscle in a targeted way
✔ move safely and freely again
Individually tailored – without overexertion
Not sure what your dog needs?
I assess your dog individually and decide together with you which treatment makes sense.
👉 Request an appointment now
👉 Free initial assessment by phone
👉 Short-notice appointments possible
Why physiotherapy for dogs?
Canine physiotherapy makes sense whenever your dog is in pain or no longer moves freely and naturally.
Typical signs can be:
- Your dog is limping or not moving smoothly
- It has trouble getting up or lies down carefully
- Climbing stairs or jumping is difficult for it
- It seems stiff, especially after getting up
- After surgery it lacks strength and stability
- It moves less overall or withdraws
Physiotherapy can also help with chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis to maintain mobility and relieve pain.
The aim of treatment is to give your dog more quality of life, joy of movement and confidence in everyday life.
When canine physiotherapy makes sense:
- Degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis or spondylosis
- Neurological disorders, e.g. after a herniated disc, cauda equina syndrome or with degenerative myelopathy
- Skeletal disorders such as hip dysplasia (HD), elbow dysplasia (ED) or osteochondrosis (OCD)
- Rehabilitation after surgery or injuries
- Muscle building & conditioning for sporting dogs, older dogs or to prevent conditions (e.g. cruciate ligament rupture, patellar luxation)
- Treatment of scars & adhesions
- Support with overweight and restricted mobility
Why chiropractic for dogs?
Chiropractic specifically targets the mobility of the joints and the spine.
It is particularly useful if your dog:
- suddenly shows restricted movement
- is reluctant to turn, jump or bend
- is sensitive to touch
- has a “stiff” or changed gait
- has developed problems after a fall or accident
- shows recurring musculoskeletal problems
The causes are often so-called blockages – small misalignments of joints that disturb natural movement and can cause pain.
Targeted, gentle impulses can release these blockages so that your dog can move more freely and relaxed again.
The goal is to restore natural mobility and bring the body back into balance.
When chiropractic can help:
- After a fall, accident or surgery
- With lameness, stiffness or reduced urge to move
- When your dog doesn’t want to jump or climb stairs anymore
- With back problems, tension or pain when getting up
- After intensive training or for sporting and working dogs
- For support in old age, to maintain mobility and joy of life
The male “Christcile’s Urubamba” during coursing. A greyhound in my care who has achieved several successes in coursing and at shows.
CaniVital Physiotherapy and Chiropractic for Dogs
Winkeler Straße 100b
65366 Geisenheim