Chelsea Cauwenbergh
Founder of Hydro-Fysio

From an early age I had a big heart for animals. Since I grew up with various pets, mainly dogs, the choice did not seem difficult to work with animals later. As a child, my parents and I always found a way to help every injured bird, hedgehog, fish, chicken, etc. and get it back on its feet.

Nevertheless, after my secondary studies I decided to take a different path and chose to study Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy at the KULeuven. But after obtaining my Master's degree in 2014, I started to get the itch to work with animals again. That is why, after my university studies at the KUL, I chose to follow a Continuing Education in Animal Physiotherapy with a specialization in 'dogs' at the University of Ghent.

Since I founded my Hydro-Fysio practice in 2016, I have always combined this independent practice with a permanent job as responsible for physiotherapy, social services and billing in a residential care center.

During this time, I've also been on two world trips where I got to combine my love for adventurous traveling with saving animals in need. I've worked in different animal shelters in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Australia, Thailand, Borneo and Indonesia. These adventures are still the most amazing and inspiring things I've ever experienced in my life.

Laura Diricx

I'm Laura. I got my masters degree in 2020 as a humane physiotherapist. I love working as a physiotherapist but I've also always loved animals. That's where I got my interest to become a animal physiotherapist at the university in Gent.

In 2022 I got my degree as a dog physiotherapist and since then I've been able to help dogs rehabilitate after injury or surgery. Combining working with dogs as well as humans, gives me a lot of joy. Recently I've also graduated as a horse physiotherapist. In my spare time I like to go to the gym and travel once in a while.

The Clinic

Hydro-Fysio is situated at Nekkerspoelstraat 181, 2800 Mechelen. There is a private parking lot available for clients. This way you don't have to walk far with your injured or older dog.

Are you a little too early? No problem, take a seat in our waiting room. Thanks to the double entry doorway, it's possible to come inside without your dog having to face another dog. The less stress, the better for everyone.