FOUNDER/OWNER/PRACTITIONER -

JULIE-ANN HOLMES (CMFT, CHT, VN)

• Jules has been working extensively with Small Animal Companions her entire working career as a qualified Veterinary Nurse for over 26 yrs and has helped improve the lives of many dog's in her care.

• Jules realised her passion was to become a Multi-modality Canine Therapist to enrich the lives of her animal patient's so her journey began with gaining a Certification as a Rehabilitation Therapist in 2003 which included gaining vital information, training and further insight into Canine Anatomy and the Bio-mechanics of Canines in Movement which led her into developing invaluable skills utilising specialised Fitness Equipment for Canine Conditioning and Rehabilitation purposes.                   

• It was the support by her professional peers within the Veterinary industry that encouraged her to continue on her journey path into Canine Rehab so she delved in deeper to complete another Certification as a Canine Myo-Functional Therapist (CMFT) in 2017.

• Jules also became Certified in 2003 as a Clinical Massage Therapist and converted those skills learned into being an effective treatment modality for use on our canine friends.

• In 2017, Jules completed a Certification course as a 'Canine RockTape Therapist' with the intention of adding the Kinesiology Taping Therapies to her practice modalities.

• Jules completed her Certification in Canine Hydrotherapy (CHT) run by Animal Physiotherapist Michelle Monk from Canine Health and Wellbeing Academy in 2021 & Jules plans on adding this Rehabilitative Therapy to her multi-modality tool bag offering many more therapeutic benefits for our companion animal's. Jules is extremely passionate and enthusiastic to be able to add Hydrotherapy to her Alternative Therapies in the near future. 

• Jules is currently working on her 'Laser Therapy' certifications and hopes to complete this in 2022 of which the plan is for her to add Laser Therapy to her practice also.

• Chillax Canine Rehabilitation & Hydrotherapy is a small local business providing Professional Canine Myo-Functional, Rehabilitative & Conditioning Services within the Wollondilly, Macarthur, Camden, Penrith, Blue Mountains and the Hawkesbury regions since April 2017.

• Jules is backed professionally by being fully insured for added peace of mind through Insurance House (Prorisk) covering Medical Malpractice/Professional Indemnity & Public Liability.

• Jules thrives when working as a part of your pet's 'team' by ensuring continuity of patient care by providing a detailed session report back to your chosen Veterinarian or Clinic upon completion of the patients 'Initial Assessment' which includes an in-depth Subjective, Objective, a Functional & Gait Assessment Report including a Home-Care Management Plan including any further recommendations that she feels will benefit your pet such as other Alternative Therapies, Joint Supplements, Rehabilitative/Conditioning Exercises and Veterinary Pain Management.

• Jules' Professional Industry Membership is held through the governing body here in Australia 'ACRA' (Australian Canine Rehabilitation Association) and IAAMB (International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork-Association of Canine Water Therapy)