About Us

North Western Vet Physio is run by Ephie Hesketh, a fully qualified and insured Veterinary Physiotherapist with a passion for helping animals move well, recover effectively and perform at their best.

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Ephie graduated from Harper Adams University with a First Class BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Physiotherapy and is a member of the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP). She brings a broad range of practical experience across canine, equine and farm animals to her work, combining her academic knowledge with a genuine understanding of animals and their individual needs.

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Originally from Staffordshire, Ephie recently relocated to Lancashire with her partner, where they now live on his family's beef and sheep farm. Growing up in the countryside and riding from a young age, a career working with animals was a natural choice. Her experience extends beyond horses and dogs, having spent many years working on both dairy and beef farms. This has given her a particular interest in large animal and cattle physiotherapy, an area that is continuing to grow.

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A passion for performance and rehabilitation

Ephie's love of horses has been a huge part of her life. She evented as a teenager before taking on the retraining of her own ex-racehorse, Q, who has kissing spine. Together, they have successfully made the transition into British Dressage, giving Ephie first-hand experience of the challenges faced by owners of competition horses.

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Her experience also includes owning and competing her own horses, playing polo during university and working at an equine rehabilitation yard as part of her degree. These experiences have developed her particular interest in performance horses, rehabilitation and helping competition animals return to doing what they love.

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Experience across veterinary and rehabilitation settings

Alongside her own practice, Ephie has gained valuable clinical experience working with leading veterinary professionals. She has worked with orthopaedic vet David Prydie of Physio Vet and alongside Dr Simon Gower, Veterinary Director of the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB).

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This has provided experience working alongside some of the UK's leading canine veterinary professionals and has helped develop a thorough, practical approach to rehabilitation and veterinary physiotherapy.

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Whether supporting an animal through recovery, managing an ongoing condition or helping a performance animal maintain strength, mobility and wellbeing, Ephie's approach is always centred around the individual animal.

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At North Western Vet Physio, the aim is simple: to help animals feel better, move better and get back to doing the things they enjoy.