Donna Wills

Donna Wills PGC A Phys, RVN, MIRVAPT (VP). Member of IAAT, and BVNA - Founder of Animal Physiotherapy Ltd. Registered with the RCVS

Donna Wills, an animal physiotherapist, who passed her post-graduate qualification in animal physiotherapy with distinction in 2005. Prior to this she qualified as a veterinary nurse. Donna is registered with the RCVS (royal collage of veterinary surgeons). Donna offers physiotherapy to all animals in need of the therapeutic touch.

Her nursing work also included specialising in emergency and critical care nursing for a time. Donna has worked in this profession for many years and is a member of BVNA (British veterinary nursing association).

Donna has a life time experience in working with many species including domestic pets, equine and farm animals. She has also cared for many exotic and zoo animals. Most recently she spent a week furthering her ability and treating Elephants in Thailand.

As part of her training in physiotherapy Donna had to write a dissertation. For this she did an extensive study into the effect of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) in the canine suffering with osteoarthritis. This study did help to prove its effectiveness. She was delighted to find that treatment using this new technique had a significant positive effect on animals suffering with osteoarthritis. She also achieved a distinction for this study!

Donna is now an accredited practical trainer and mentor for new animal physiotherapists. She has also done many lectures in this field.

Member of the International Association of Animal Therapists

Member of The British Veterinary Nursing Association

Registered with the Royal Collage of veterinary surgeons (RCVS)

Member of the Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists (IRVAPT)

Donna has been the driving force for the company and has done large amounts in promoting the effects of physiotherapy to the general public and veterinary professionals alike. She has covered large areas of the south of the UK, but has down sized to make space for family life. Donna was even head hunted to provide the service for Harrods, London when they had the pet spa there.

At the pet spa at Harrods, Donna delivered both physio therapy and luxury massage, refining her skill in massage and calming.

Donna has grown in the profession to become a known name, and even has her own DVD now. She is well established and many vets rely on her for their patients physiotherapy needs.

Donna Wills has lectured at the following establishments:

Multiple veterinary practices

BVNA Congress

BVNA regional meeting

Improve international in the UK and in Denmark

Excel, London - Rehabilitation congress

Dog owner education Show

Training collage of Animal Physiotherapy

Justo Development

Donna Has also written multiple professional articles for several publications including:

Veterinary nursing times several times

Veterinary Times

Veterinary nursing Journal

Animal Therapy Magazine

More famously you may have seen her on the T.V. as she has appeared on Ch4 Sunday brunch and Crufts extra, ITV Allan Titchmarsh Show and daybreak. She has also been featured on BBC London radio 3 times. There has been multiple publication globally, that have featured her work in this industry.

Donna is now also a Mentor for the Online pet health Mentorship program and has 5 mentees.