Hi, I’m Christina —
and I’m here to support your dog’s health, movement and wellbeing

I’m lucky to call a rural property near Castlemaine home, where I share my days with my three beloved dogs — Angel, Marley and Banjo — and a beautiful mix of animals including alpacas, sheep, chickens and cats.

Living so closely alongside them has profoundly changed the way I understand dogs, deepening my intuition, empathy, and the way I support them.

It has taught me to slow down, observe more closely, and recognise the subtle ways dogs communicate their needs.

This connection shapes the way I work today—taking the time to truly understand each dog as an individual, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.

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My Journey

My path into this work began with my own dogs.

Charlie, my first dog, struggled with behavioural challenges that I tried to address through training and working with different professionals. But it wasn’t until I began to understand the connection between physical discomfort, nutrition, stress and overwhelm that things started to shift. I realised that many dogs don’t need more training—they need a deeper understanding of what’s happening within their body.

Not long after, one of my other dogs, Gemma, tore her cruciate ligament. Faced with the option of surgery, I chose to take a different path and support her through rehabilitation. By focusing on movement, strength, and supporting her body as a whole, Gemma was able to regain her mobility and return to a comfortable, active life.

"Christina is caring, very experienced and her genuine love for dogs and what she does for them is very special. Alfie and I highly recommend Christina's services."

My experiences with Charlie and Gemma were so profound that it led me to completely change careers and dedicate myself to supporting dogs on a deeper level. I went on to study canine myofunctional therapy and nutrition, driven by a strong belief that we must look beyond isolated symptoms and understand the full context of a dog’s wellbeing.

To further support this approach, I expanded my education to include osteopathic practices, allowing me to work more holistically with the body.

My thesis, “Fascia and Osteopathy – a perfect marriage of body structure and treatment techniques to facilitate the healing progress in a variety of conditions in dogs,” reflects this philosophy, and I continue to deepen my knowledge through ongoing learning, including attending the Canine Masterclass in Advanced Osteopathic Techniques 2024 in the Southern Highlands, NSW.

As a dog owner myself, I understand how much our dogs mean to us, and how important it is to feel confident in the care and support they receive.

My aim is to create a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space where both you and your dog feel understood and cared for.