Holistic Veterinary Physiotherapy
Michelle Santy
About me
My passion for animals made me decide to become an animal physiotherapist. I grew up mainly with cats, later also with the first family dog, the golden retriever Rusty.
Riding has been my favorite hobby since I was allowed to start at the age of 11. I started as a show jumper and after a few years I mutated into a dressage freak. In the meantime, I particularly enjoy working with young horses or correction horses.
Since 2020, the shepherd lady May has enriched my life and together we venture into the world of dog sports, from agility to canicross.
In April 2022 a little surprise tumbled into my life and Cody the Cocker Spaniel moved in. Due to a growth disorder that led to a luxating patella, several veterinarians wanted to euthanize him. I was convinced that he could be helped and I took him in without further ado.
Together, the two ensure that I never get bored.
Primary and Further Education
The knowledge I have learned and the manual techniques enable me to increase the well-being of the animal and give it more joy in movement. I always enjoy seeing positive changes in my patients.
That's why I'm always trying to acquire new knowledge, whether through specialist literature or attending seminars.
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2016 - 2018: Studies in animal physiotherapy for horses and dogs at the Academy for Animal Naturopathy (ATM)
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2017-2018: Studies chiropractic for horses and dogs at the ATM
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2019-2021: Qualification course to become a horse specialist at the European Horse Academy
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2020- : Studies in acupuncture and naturopathy for horses, dogs and cats at the ATM
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2020- : Studies in dog sport sciences at the ATM
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06/09/2018: The Tellington TTouch method basic course with Skara Günther
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05/30/2019: Seminar on leech therapy with Georg Moser (animal therapy center)
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26.10.-27.10.2019: Dry needling for horses with Dr. re. of course Jeanette Rudolph (Vetwissen)
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August 2nd, 2020: Kinesio taping for horses with Esther Weber-Voigt
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08/27/2020: Kinesio taping for dogs with Dr. Sabine Mai (Dogtisch Academy)
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January 2021: Webinar "Active Training in Physiotherapy" with Carmen Heritier
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March 18th, 2021: Webinar "Little moppel - overweight animals" with veterinarian Nina Blaschke
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03/30/2021 and 04/06/2021: Webinar "Understanding X-ray images" with veterinarian Kim Übermuth
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13.11.-14.11.2021: VetScreen laboratory basic seminar
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01/13/2022: "Athletes as lifesavers - rescue dogs in prevention and therapy" with veterinarian Dr Juliane Waas
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February 12-13, 2022: VetScreen laboratory advanced seminar
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April 2022: Naturopathy consultant for dogs with Paulina Adamczyk (Dogtisch Akademie)
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November 14, 2020: Participation in the 3rd Animal Physiotherapists Conference with specialist lectures on mycotherapy, cupping therapy, trigger point treatment, physio-riding and orthopedic acupuncture
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German Riding Badge of the KL. IV
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German lunging badge of the KL. V
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Assistant trainer in mass riding