Our Team

FRED LAWRENCE

Managing Director

Fred has overall responsibility for the College, is involved in equine training and works on the production and development of physiotherapy equipment.

A competitive rider from a very young age, Fred travelled and competed around Europe as a professional show jumper before following his mother into the field of animal physiotherapy.

In 1985, he joined the company, continuing his travels across Europe and focussing on the development of new therapy facilities. Fred is also a trained and experienced equine dentist.

BEV COBB

Administrator

Bev is Administrator for The College of Animal Physiotherapy and the first point of contact for all our students.

She is responsible for the day-to-day liaison with all Level 4-6 equivalent Diploma students in both the UK and overseas, guiding them through their online learning; arranging Equine and Canine practical days, booking exams and much more. She is the first port of call for all prospective students considering vocational training with TCAP, and always at the end of the phone to provide support and encouragement.

Liz Tyrrell-Asprey

TCAP Trainer

Liz is a TCAP graduate who qualified in 2005.

Travelling in Australia created an ​opportunity to train as a vet nurse, and post qualification, saw Liz travel and work around Australia before returning to the UK.

Life in a busy veterinary practice highlighted the potential benefits canine therapeutic massage, rehabilitation and physiotherapy could bring to her patients and kick started Liz’s journey into physiotherapy.

Liz believes in a hands-on approach and face to face teaching. She emphasises, ‘this connection is critical if students are having any difficulties in the learning modules – they need a safe space to discuss their challenges and the friendly, inclusive environment offered by TCAP, really sets it apart’.

Her best words of advice to prospective students? “Be open to all opportunities and have a go. Try to have an open mindset for learning. You will never stop learning. 17 years on I’m still learning new things every day.”

Katie Rogers

TCAP Trainer

Katie is a graduate of both the TCAP Level 3 Equine Massage Course (2017) and the Diploma in Animal Physiotherapy (2021). She now runs her own professional practice, Sky Equine, comprising a specialist rehabilitation livery yard and mobile physiotherapy practice. Her particular passion is equine, specifically the post-op rehabilitation of horses with Kissing Spines.

In 2024 we welcomed Katie to the team as a trainer for our equine massage and animal physiotherapy courses. Her advice to anyone considering training with TCAP? “Do it!”
 

Lisa Graham

IAAT RAMP | TCAP Trainer

Lisa is a TCAP trained animal physiotherapist, specialising in small animals. Based in Manchester she teaches and instructs TCAP canine massage, rehabilitation and physiotherapy students who attend practical days at her North West base from across the UK and overseas.

She is a registered Veterinary Physiotherapist with the International Association for Animal Therapists (IAAT), the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP) and an active committee member the Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA).

Lisa holds qualifications in Veterinary Science, Veterinary Physiotherapy, Canine Massage Therapy and Canine Behaviour, as well as qualifications in Teaching, Assessing and Ensuring Quality Assurance in the Adult Education sector.

Tanya Sprunks

VETERINARY PHYSIOTHERAPIST | TCAP Trainer

Tanya Sprunks is a Veterinary Physiotherapist specialising in the management of canine osteoarthritis. She completed her PgDip in Veterinary Physiotherapy five years ago and then went on to achieve a First-Class BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Physiotherapy. Her paper, “Pulsed Shortwave Electromagnetic Field Therapy Increases Quality of Life in Canines with Symptoms of Osteoarthritis,” was published in March 2024.

Tanya is a Canine Arthritis Management Advisor and physiotherapy practitioner working and training students in Devon.

Sophie Pickard

VETERINARY PHYSIOTHERAPIST | TCAP Trainer

Sophie is a Veterinary Physiotherapist, Equine Bodyworker and Student Equine Osteopath, based in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire. She qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2014 and completed her BSc (Hons) Degree the following year. She has lived and worked in New Zealand as well as the UK and now practices professionally from her North Yorkshire base in addition to being an Equischolars course provider and running camps for children.