Canine expert behind pioneering dog muscle treatment shortlisted for women in business awards
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A canine expert who developed her own form of therapy to treat dogs suffering from muscle pain has been shortlisted for two county-wide awards.
Julia Robertson is the driving force behind the Galen Therapy Centre in Bolney, where dogs suffering from painful joint and muscle conditions, such as arthritis, are treated with her unique hands-on treatment – Galen Myotherapy.
And she has now been shortlisted for two titles at the prestigious Sussex Women in Business Awards – the contribution to the community title and lifetime achievement accolade.
Julia, who has a background in veterinary nursing and farming, developed Galen Myotherapy after her beloved pet dog Huffo suffered a sudden paralysis of the neck and faced being put down.
She established the Galen Therapy Centre in 2002, and since then has helped hundreds of dogs suffering from musculoskeletal pain, osteoarthritis and compensatory issues brought about from a condition, past trauma or repetitive strain.
She said: “I and the rest of my team are thrilled to have been shortlisted for these awards. We are here to help all dogs, no matter their age, breed or need and through our work feel we are doing a great service for the canine, and in turn the human community. To be recognised for our work by being shortlisted really means a lot to us.
“And for me personally, to be shortlisted for the lifetime achievement award is a great honour. I have dedicated my life to helping animals and it has given me great pleasure to be able to support so many. Through the Galen Therapy Centre I hope to help hundreds more.”
The Sussex Women in Business Awards seek to highlight the best women in business or the best businesses owned or co-owned by women. Winners will be announced at a glitzy ceremony at Eastbourne’s Grand Hotel on Friday, October 7.
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