Initial Assessment & First Hydrotherapy Session
History and goals, mobility observations, baseline measurements, an individual care plan and first hydrotherapy session.
$95Charged separately before membership begins
Our Services
Support for movement, comfort and quality of life.
Prima Paw Wellness Centre offers supportive hydrotherapy, mobility and wellness services for dogs. Every care pathway begins with an assessment so that recommendations are appropriate, practical and clearly documented.
Service Menu
Clear options, assessment-led recommendations.
Hydrotherapy Appointment
Includes preparation, assistance, drying and brief progress notes. Time in the water is tailored to your dog.
$77Allow approximately 30-45 minutes
Accell Therapy
A standalone Accell appointment, where suitable for your dog.
$30Individual treatment duration
Hydrotherapy + Accell
Both services at the same visit. Separate casual appointments total $107.
$97Save $10 compared with separate appointments
Save with regular care
Accell added to another paid service at the same visit: $20 - save $10 (33.3%). Added to an included membership appointment: $15 - save $15 (50%), compared with standalone Accell at $30.
Hydrotherapy memberships start at $135/month for two appointments. Receive 10% off each additional dog’s membership in the same household and billing account; first dog at full price.
All prices are in Australian dollars.
Compare memberships and savings Download price listWhy Hydrotherapy?
Supported movement, guided by evidence and tailored to the dog.
Underwater treadmill therapy uses buoyancy and water resistance to create a controlled exercise environment. For a suitable dog, it can provide a practical way to practise movement while the therapist adjusts water depth, speed and session duration to the individual plan.
Movement with support
Water supports part of the dog’s body weight while still allowing active stepping. Canine research shows that water depth changes limb-joint movement, which is why settings should be selected for the dog rather than applied as a standard recipe.
Mobility and range of motion
A 2025 pilot study of 50 clinically stable dogs found that ten underwater treadmill sessions were associated with modest improvements in measured joint flexion and extension. The result is encouraging, although larger controlled studies are still needed.
Structured rehabilitation
A 2026 matched cohort study following spinal surgery found earlier independent walking in dogs receiving structured underwater treadmill therapy. Hydrotherapy is best used as one part of an individual rehabilitation or wellness plan.
What this means for your dog: hydrotherapy may support mobility, gait practice, joint movement and conditioning when it is appropriate and well tolerated. It is not suitable for every dog and does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment.
Research: water depth and canine joint movement, 2025 joint range-of-motion pilot study, and 2026 postoperative matched cohort study.
Service Philosophy
Helping pets move better, feel better and live better.
Our services are designed to support practical wellness goals. We use neutral observations, owner-reported changes and review points to help owners understand progress over time.