Amanda Daniels

Having been around dogs my whole life, and currently having the pleasure of belonging to my own three, it was my working cocker spaniel Diesel who first got me started on my Galen Myotherapy journey that has brought me to where I am now, a qualified Galen Myotherapy Practitioner.

He led me down a winding road of discovery, and we explored every turn before finding that the treatment plan that worked for us was in the hands of Julia Robertson, the founder of Galen Myotherapy.

Julia swiftly identified a possible iliopsoas strain, and after several treatments following the Galen Myotherapy treatment plan, we were literally back up and running. That recovery opened the door to a life immersed in dog sport, and I have never looked back.

Canicross is where my dog sport passion truly lies, and I head up our local club, Tailrunners SE Essex Canicross Running Club. This position enables me to immerse myself in the study of dogs both professionally, as a Galen therapist, and personally, out on the trails with our members. My own dogs have been right there with me: Diesel, before he retired and my Large Munsterlanders, Queenie and Ripley, they have all competed in canicross, bikejor, dog swim (inc. dog triathlons) and gundog classes. Queenie has also taken me into the show ring, qualifying for Crufts 2027, an experience that has given me a real appreciation for structure, movement and soundness in the working dog.

Through my position at the club I have also been given the opportunity to lecture Canine Therapy students at Writtle University, and to present talks at local canicross events.

I further apply my knowledge by volunteering, alongside fellow Galen therapist Hannah Capon, for CAM (Canine Arthritis Management), having also completed their CAM Advocate course.

Life with an active dog sport team has also taught me the other side of the journey: watching my once-athletic dog grow older. Caring for him through his senior years has taught me to see the world through his eyes, to read the small changes that matter, and to appreciate just how far-reaching the benefits of myotherapy can be, from mobility and comfort to cognitive wellbeing and quality of life in the older dog. That journey from sporting dog to elderly companion shapes how I treat every patient who comes through my door, whatever their age or stage.

As a result of my own journey, I have experienced both sides of dealing with canine issues: the worried, devoted owner, and the qualified professional leading the therapy. This insight allows me to be an understanding, empathetic therapist who, trained to the highest level of knowledge, takes advantage of over 20 years of science-driven treatment that has gone into building the Galen approach.

It is my belief that our ability to bridge the gap between daunting veterinary diagnoses, confusing vet speak and the worried, anxious owner allows Galen Myotherapists to bring benefits for both canine and human family members alike.

With every dog, and every footstep they take, I strive to deliver successful Galen therapy to any dog in need, and will cherish every one along the way.

I work from my home in Rayleigh, Essex, and also offer a mobile service travelling up to an hour from Rayleigh, with pricing varying according to distance.