ABOUT ANIMAL BOWEN THERAPY

Bowen for animals has helped the following conditions:

• Spinal issues – bulging or slipped discs
• Sacroiliac pain
• Shoulder lameness
• Neck & Jaw pain
• Laminitis
• Lymphatic drainage issues
• Growing pains especially in larger animals
• Scrambling in floats
• Nerve pain
• Restricted movement
• Intermittent lameness
• Locking or sore stifles
• Skeletal misalignment
• Sore backs, cold backs, roached backs especially when touched
• Leg swelling (Oedema)
• Muscle, ligament, tendon strains
• Muscle wastage
• Respiratory disorders
• Removal of metabolic waste & tying up issues
• Muscle tightness
• Back pain from I’ll fitting saddles or imbalanced riders
• Seizures
• Ataxia
• Bladder leakage
• Unexplained deterioration in performance
• Toe dragging & uneven dragging of feet
• Disunited paces
• Unwilling to go on one rein or stiffness on one rein
• Wound healing-speeds recovery through improved circulation
• Uneven muscle development
• Pre & post birthing assistance
• Degenerative disorders
• Unexplained irritability
• Emotional problems caused by fear from tightness/soreness issues
• Prevention of body problems as from an athletes point of view or as a feel good treat for your dog, horse or companion animal

Smart Bowen Animal Therapy is a hands on technique designed specifically for athletes.

The therapist applies a series of cross fibre manoeuvres on points of the body over specific muscles, ligaments, tendons & fascia which in turn separates & hydrates the glued fibres. The therapist will work in different areas all over the animal’s body which allows a rest period in between a sequence of moves to allow the body to absorb the information and respond accordingly.

The animal Bowen move disturbs the fascia underneath the skin and vibrations send messages through the nervous system to the brain to remind the body to re balance itself and to relax the muscles & begin the process of healing.

Trauma, especially when muscles are in spasm, can confuse the body — neural pathways get disrupted, and natural movement patterns are forgotten. It’s not uncommon for old pains or sensations to resurface midweek. This is simply part of the realignment process. Even though the treatment is subtle, the after-effects can be powerful. As the body unravels, those old aches are signs that deeper healing is occurring.

Since fascia surrounds every system in the body, Bowen Therapy reaches deep. The second session is often the most noticeable — typically taking only 24 hours to create visible shifts. A third treatment tends to be even more profound, with the body responding faster and the client feeling more vibrant and free in their movement.

Animal Bowen Therapy enables the body to heal and repair itself at all levels.

The key principles are based on all parts of the body functioning together. If one part of the body is restricted, the rest of the body must adapt & compensate for this, eventually leading to inflammation, pain & discomfort, restriction in movement, stiffness and other poor health conditions partially created through imbalance.

Bowen therapy can provide the manual adjustment required to bring your horse, dog or companion animal back to peak performance, optimum health and well being.  Accompanied by correct diet & any health supplements required help’s also.

A high percentage of the Smart Bowen Animal Therapy moves are located along acupuncture meridians that are known to stimulate the body’s energy.

Animal Bowen Therapy also works on an energetic level. The invisible meridian pathways or channels of energy known as Qi (pronounced “chi”) in traditional Chinese medicine are believed to correspond with every organ in the body.

Any disruption with the smooth flow including trauma or muscle spasms for example is said to block the flow of energy that runs through that meridian allowing disease to penetrate the body causing imbalance and illness.

Treatment Timing

Bowen sessions are generally spaced 7–10 days apart.
This gives the body time to process and integrate the changes — what we call “cooking time.”  These intervals also help us track how pain shifts in the body and identify where the original issue began.

A Blended Approach

While Bowen Therapy is the foundation of our work, we also integrate other modalities such as Ortho-Bionomy (also known as Contact Care), Craniosacral work, and other subtle techniques to support your animal’s recovery.

In some cases, we may use therapeutic tools like:

• Bioptron light therapy

• Zapper machine

• Magnetic blankets

• Herbal, homeopathic, and tissue salt remedies

For topical support, we use natural products like Fixt Cream ( humans only) or the pet-friendly Rapid Ease, along with other herbal blends.