OUR TEAM
Kirsten McAndrew
Kirsten McAndrew - (MCSP +ACPAT CAT A)
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Owner
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I'm a qualified human physiotherapist with a passion for horses and dogs. What better way to combine passion and career by becoming a Veterinary physiotherapist.
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I started working as physiotherapist in England and moved through NHS and private clinical positions until I decided that I had to pursue another passion - horses.
Thanks to Mediclinic Middle East I was able to pursue a career in muscoskeletal physiotherapy whilst studying my Msc in Veterinary Physiotherapy through Liverpool University Veterinary School.
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I have always enjoyed my sports, including windsurfing, sailing, skydiving, wakeboarding and snowboarding. It may come as no surprise that I have also had my fair share of accidents which have required the expertise of a good physiotherapist or two!
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However my life long love affair has been with horses and my dogs. I wanted to share my skills used on humans with animals. These lovely creatures give their all and ask nothing in return. I felt it was time for me to give them the love, care and support they need to enable them to recover fully from injury, rehabilitation and generally trying to keep them as fit and healthy as possible.
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I opened Physio Evolution in 2017- the first and only independently licensed Animal Physiotherapy company in the UAE and now have an excellent team of 3 other Qualified Veterinary Physiotherapists to help me provide the best possible rehabilitation, hydrotherapy and physiotherapy care for all animals in the UAE.​​​​​
Qualifications
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Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Coventry University, England, UK 2010
PGDIP Veterinary Physio ACPAT cat A, Liverpool University, England, UK 2016​
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Qualified Dry Needling practitioner - Humans + Veterinary
Memberships
HCPC, MSCP, ACPAT, DHA
Nicola Liversage
Veterinary Physiotherapist
My name is Nicola, and I'm a qualified veterinary physiotherapist. I am from South Africa and have completed my studies there in 2022 at Equine-Librium institution. I lived and worked in 2023 in the countryside near Cape Town, where I exercised my passion for working with animals, treating both small and large animals.
I enjoy the outdoors, socializing, and traveling.
Even though I love and miss my home country, the people, and the place, I could not resist the opportunity to move and work abroad. To experience different places, people, and cultures. Most importantly, I could not resist the opportunity to be a part of the vision Kirsten - owner of Physio Evolution - has for the company and to be part of the team with the exciting growth ahead.
At the end of the day, I find my job most rewarding when I can make a difference in the animal, as well as their owner's lives, and being able to support them through difficult times.
Dubai has welcomed me with warm hearts, and I look forward to spending my time here and making a difference with my new team!
Nicola
Liversage
Qualifications
Bsc Veterinary Physiotherapy, Equine-Librium College, South Africa, 2022
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Hills VNA Canine nutrition level 1 and 2 (Hills pet nutrition, SA)
Memberships
South African Veterinary Council
Harriet Wiltshire
Harriet Wiltshire
Veterinary Physiotherapist
I'm originally from the UK which is where I completed my masters degree in veterinary physiotherapy and graduated in 2020.
I've always been a huge animal lover so a career with animals was a lifelong goal for me. When I turned 18 I travelled for 2 years throughout Asia and Australia and it was working in the outback on an equine polocrosse yard that I discovered veterinary physiotherapy as a career path. I moved home to pursue my degree and never looked back.
Being a true lover of travel, I always promised myself if I got the chance to work abroad in my specialism I would take it. Dubai has been the perfect stepping stone for me to combine my love for my work with the desire to meet new people, explore new places and immerse myself in different cultures. Making a difference to the lives of animals and the lives of owners makes each and every day hugely rewarding for me and I'm very excited for what the future has in store.
Qualifications
MSCi Veterinary Physiotherapy, University of Essex, England UK
Equinology Canine Body Worker (CCBW), Equinology, UK
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Memberships
RAMP
Victoria Andrews
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Veterinary Physiotherapist
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I hold a BSc (hons) in Physiotherapy from Keele University and an MSc (distinction) in Veterinary Physiotherapy from Liverpool University.
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I worked in the UK as an NHS physiotherapist for 2 years during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time I was able to refine my clinical skills, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. In 2022 I moved to Melbourne, Australia to work privately in a clinic, alongside being the lead Physiotherapist for a football team.
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I then returned to university to further my skills and knowledge base; enabling me to treat a range of animals alongside humans. I have been lucky enough to grow up with horses and dogs, and regularly attend competitions with my horses in the UK.
Moving to Dubai presents me with the opportunity to work with a variety of interesting and complex cases. I am very excited to be part of a supportive team and help as many lovely animals as possible!
Victoria Andrews
Qualifications
BSc(hons) Human Physiotherapy - Keele University, UK
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MSc(Distinction) Veterinary Physiotherapy - Liverpool University, UK
Memberships
ACPAT
Lené Kruger
Lené Kruger
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Veterinary Physiotherapist
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My name is Lené, and I was born and raised in the northern part of South Africa. I am a qualified veterinary physiotherapist, having completed my studies in 2024 at Equine-Librium in Plettenberg Bay.
At the start of 2025, I lived and worked in the heart of the bushveld, where I was fortunate to combine my passion for animal care with hands-on experience treating a wide variety of animals - big, small, wild, and exotic.
I’m an adventurous person who loves to travel and thrives in nature and the outdoors. I enjoy staying active, often through sports, and I’m always up for a new challenge. While I deeply love and miss my home country and its people, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to broaden my horizons. I’m still young, and this path allows me to expand my knowledge, experience new cultures, and grow both personally and professionally.
I’m incredibly excited to be part of this team and to make a meaningful impact in the veterinary field by helping as many beloved animals as possible.
Qualifications
BSc (hons) Veterinary Physiotherapy - Equine-Librium, South Africa
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Memberships
Lucy Davies
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Veterinary Physiotherapist
Growing up on a farm in West Wales, I was surrounded by animals and developed a love for the outdoors from a young age. As a teenager, I represented my country in both Athletics and Equestrian and after experiencing my fair share of injuries, I was naturally drawn to physiotherapy. I completed my BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy at Brunel University London, where I developed crucial clinical reasoning and communication skills that I’ve carried into my work with animals.
With a lifelong passion for horses, I went on to complete a PG Dip in Veterinary Physiotherapy at Hartpury University. Having worked in the equine industry since I was 15, I’m especially interested in performance horses and rehabilitation. Back in the UK, I was a keen Event rider and have always admired the athleticism and character of these incredible animals.
Joining the fantastic team at Physio Evolution and moving to the UAE has been a dream come true. I feel very lucky to work in a role where my passion and profession align so closely.
Outside of work, I enjoy travelling and staying active through various sports and riding. The ever-changing nature of our patients and treatment techniques keeps this profession exciting and deeply rewarding. It’s a privilege to help improve the lives of the animals we treat, both small and large!
Lucy Davies
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy - Brunel University, London
PG Dip Veterinary Physiotherapy - Hartpury University, UK
Acupuncture and Dry Needling qualified​