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Our Story
Hi, I’m Lorna! 👋
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Canine Rehabilitation Therapist, dog mum, lifelong animal lover, and the face behind Canine Health Hub.
If there's one thing I know for certain, it's this:
Dogs are family.
They're our adventure buddies, our constant companions, our little shadows around the house, and such a huge part of our everyday lives.
And when they're hurting, slowing down or struggling with things that used to come easily, we feel it too.
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I know that feeling firsthand.
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My own dogs have been through their fair share of challenges, including arthritis, hip dysplasia and the changes that come with getting older. And like any devoted dog mum, I've spent plenty of time worrying, researching and wondering what more I could do to help.
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That love for my own dogs, and my determination to give them the happiest, healthiest lives possible, is really where my journey began.
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How I found my way into canine rehabilitation:
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I've always been fascinated by animals, but having dogs with their own health challenges sparked a whole new curiosity.
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I wanted to understand how their bodies worked, why they moved the way they did, what caused pain and stiffness, and what I could actually do to make a difference.
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What started as wanting to help my own dogs quickly turned into something much bigger.
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In 2022, I dived into study & launched my hands-on canine bodywork business in Wellington, New Zealand.
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Since then, I've had the privilege of working with dogs of all ages, sizes and personalities - from energetic youngsters recovering from injuries to golden oldies who need a little extra help getting around.
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I've trained in canine massage, exercise rehabilitation, canine conditioning, cold laser therapy and kinesiology taping, and I'm currently finishing off my studies in canine osteopathy.
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One of my favourite things about this field is that there's always more to learn. The more I understand about the canine body, the more fascinated I become by just how incredible dogs really are.
A little more about me 🌸
When I'm not talking about dogs, working with dogs or learning about dogs (there's a bit of a theme here!), you'll usually find me somewhere on our little farm in rural New Zealand.
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I share our lifestyle block with my partner, our four dogs and an ever-changing collection of animals. Between the muddy paws, farm chores, renovation projects and general animal-related chaos, there's rarely a dull moment!
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I've also spent years involved in animal rescue and fostering, caring for everything from dogs and goats to pigs and ducks.
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I've always had a soft spot for animals who need a little extra love, and giving them the chance to live happy, fulfilling lives is something incredibly close to my heart.
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And then came Canine Health Hub...
After spending years working hands-on with dogs and their owners, I started sharing more of what I'd learnt online.
I've always loved taking what can sometimes be complicated information about canine health and movement and making it easier for everyday dog owners to understand.
Over time, that little passion project grew into Canine Health Hub, connecting me with dog lovers from all over the world.
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It's been quite a journey, and one I never could have imagined when I first started learning how to help my own dogs.
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But at the heart of everything I do, I'm still just a dog mum who wants the very best for her four-legged family.
Because dogs aren't just pets. They're family. And I believe they deserve to enjoy the happiest, healthiest lives we can give them.
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Thanks for being here, and give your dog a treat from me 😉
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Lorna x
Canine Rehabilitation Therapist
Founder of Canine Health Hub
