KwaZulu-Natal

 

Our KZN clinic is based in Hillcrest right next door to St Helier Veterinary Hospital and Specialist Centre.  We have a fully equipped clinic for small animals and travel to the surrounding areas for Equine patients. 

Our services include:

  • Underwater treadmill 
  • Physiotherapy 
  • Rehabilitation exercises
  • Faradic
  • TENS/EMS
  • Bemer 
  • Laser therapy 
  • Hydrotherapy 
  • Shockwave therapy
  • Equissage
  • KTAPE 

KwaZulu-Natal Team

 
Paige Jv Rensburg

Veterinary Physiotherapist

Paige joined the Equine-Librium team in 2019 after completing her studies at the college in 2018. In 2014 she took a gap year to work and ride at a stud farm in Germany, gaining valuable experience and insight into the European equine industry.

She has ridden and owned horses, dogs and cats all her life, leading her to pursue an animal-related career. After considering various options, she decided on veterinary therapy, and began her studies at Equine-Librium College. During this time, she completed a saddle-fitting qualification in France, as well as the two day and five-day Masterson method courses.

She has a passion for working with animals and loves the fulfilment that comes with this exciting new profession.

Her main interests lie in high performance horses – being a competitive rider herself – as well as post-operative rehabilitation for both small animals and horses.

Leigh Higgs

Veterinary Physiotherapist

Leigh completed her 4-year Veterinary Physiotherapy course at Equine-Librium in 2017. She then moved to England in 2018 to work on Christopher Mackenzie’s High Goal polo ponies. After a successful 8 months in the U.K she returned home to train for the 2019 Polocrosse World Cup that took take place in April 2019 in Australia. After bringing home silver Leigh focused on building her own business, which ran successfully for just over 1 ½ years before she was asked to join the KZN Equine-Librium team at the end of 2021.

Leigh has had a passion for animals her entire life, which came from growing up on a farm with a family who share the love for animals, especially horses, both on and off the Polocrosse field. Leigh wears her heart on her sleeve and treats the animal she is working on as her own, always doing the best she can to help regardless of the circumstances.

Ceileigh Niedermyr

Veterinary Physiotherapist

Ceileigh grew up in Durban and matriculated from Crawford North Coast in 2011. Having always been a sports enthusiast and animal lover, it seemed an obvious choice for Ceileigh to pursue a career that embodied both passions.

After matriculating, Ceileigh spent some time on a stud farm to study equine behaviour and natural horsemanship. Being passionate about sport (and having trained and competed at high levels of competition martial arts) and through her studies at Equine-Librium College, Ceileigh feels that she truly understands the need of an athlete and is able to assist animal athletes to achieve an optimum level of performance. She is a passionate driven and hardworking person and always gives 110% of herself in everything that she does.

Natascha Hartmann

Veterinary Physiotherapist

Natascha graduated from Equine-Librium college in 2023, with many accolades, including top student in her year. Born and raised in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal, and a proud alumna of St Mary’s D.S.G., Kloof, Natascha has returned home to bring her hard work ethic, compassion, and dedication to Equine-Librium KZN. “I have always had a deep-rooted passion for working with animals. From a young age, I knew that my life’s path would be dedicated to their care and well-being.”

For Natascha, there is no greater joy than walking the rehabilitation and conditioning path with her patients and their owners. “Every day, I am privileged to witness the transformative power of physiotherapy in restoring mobility, alleviating pain, and enhancing the quality of life for our animal companions.”

With a commitment to excellence and a compassionate approach, Natascha strives to provide personalised care tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Whether it’s assisting in post-operative recovery, managing chronic conditions, or optimising athletic performance, she is dedicated to helping animals thrive.
 
Out of the clinic, you’ll find her exploring the wonderful trails and camping spots of KZN with her Miniature American Shepherd, Kobe.