Boarded in Sports Medicine & Physiotherapist
Dr Naomi Boyd is one of an elite cohort of veterinarian-physiotherapists internationally, having graduated from the University of Sydney in 2011 and 2004 respectively. She has practiced in human physiotherapy and veterinary practice, gaining invaluable experience in both, prior to moving into the highly specialised field of veterinary physiotherapy. She is the only veterinarian in Australia who is Boarded in Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation while also holding a degree in physiotherapy.
As a veterinarian, Naomi has been fortunate to work within a busy Sydney practice with highly knowledgeable clinicians and a strong emphasis on medical and surgical excellence. In her human practice, Naomi has a sporting physiotherapist background, having worked with premier grade soccer and rugby union teams as well as many elite dancers. Naomi has also undertaken further study in clinical pilates, muscle energy technique, dry needling and the management of tendinopathies and lower limb injuries.
Naomi teaches animal physiotherapy within Australia and as a visiting lecturer to the Yamazaki Gakuen University, Tokyo and has presented at the International Symposium of Veterinary Rehabilitation, Vienna. Naomi is currently the vice-chair for the APA Animal Physiotherapy Group and is developing the pathway for Animal Physiotherapy titling in Australia.
Naomi loves using her combined knowledge to help pets of all shapes and sizes recover from injury or illness. She is particularly passionate about giving owners and clinicians the knowledge, strength and skills to prevent future injury and to optimise the quality of life for all our pets.
