Bowen Therapy for Dogs
Canine Bowen Therapy is a gentle hands-on approach to address muscle, joint and soft tissue problems. The therapy is based on the techniques developed by renowned Australian manual therapist Tom Bowen during the 1950's.
The technique involves the rolling of soft tissue over the muscle fibres by the therapist using their fingers. These movements use a very gentle pressure applied over specific areas depending on where the problem is. Movements can be made over muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin or organs.
Bowen Therapy works by restoring balance to the body's nervous system and freeing trapped or tight muscles. This process restores balance to the body and encourages the body's natural healing processes to occur.
Canine Bowen Therapy is effective for:
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Muscle stiffness and injury
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Improving joint mobility and comfort
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Complementing veterinary care for chronic conditions e.g. arthritis
- Assisting in rehabilitation and recovery from injury or surgery
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Helping to resolve behavioural or stress issues
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Keeping old dogs moving and active
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Maintaining general health
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Suitable for all ages and breeds
Make a booking
Dog treatments are provided at your location. Travel fees may apply depending on distance from my clinic.
Appointments for dogs cannot be booked online. To arrange a booking or get more information, please call David on
0402 214 142.
How long is a consultation?
Consultations usually last 45 minutes to an hour as I get to know your dog and spend time with them. The treatment itself will take about 20 minutes.
Treatments usually take place at the pet owner's house. I find dogs are usually more relaxed in their own environment and this avoids the possibility of stress on their body that can be caused by car travel straight after a treatment.
How many treatments will my dog need?
Depending on your dog's condition, 2 or 3 sessions may be required. Many owners also choose to give their dogs regular maintenance treatments. This can be beneficial for older dogs or for long standing conditions.
Good News Stories
Lady
Lady is a very active 2-year-old Irish Wolfhound cross. She had an extreme limp on her front left leg for a couple of days and could not put any weight on it all.
After careful examination to check for thorns or cuts in her feet and check for joint or bone pain I performed some Bowen procedures for back, neck and shoulders.
This resolved her limp by about 90% almost immediately and she recovered fully over the next few days.
Pepper
Pepper is a 12-year-old Greyhound, diagnosed with arthritis on the spine in her lower back. When I first saw Pepper she was quite frail, walked stiffly and was in obvious discomfort when moving. I decided to do an overall Bowen Therapy treatment for the first session rather than focusing on her hind end where the arthritis is.
On my second visit a week later Pepper came to the door to greet me when she heard my voice, which surprised her owner who told me that that Pepper had been a bit more energetic and mobile for the first few days after the treatment. For this treatment I applied Bowen procedures for the lower back, pelvis and back legs.
Pepper continued to improve after the second treatment which I followed up a week later using Bowen procedures to target the middle back, neck and shoulders. Pepper and her owner have been very happy with the results of the Bowen Therapy with more energy, freedom of movement and a renewed zest for life.
Rosie
Rosie is a 2-year-old Pug French Bulldog cross. 2 days before I saw Rosie she lost all movement in her hind legs. She was walking unsteadily, wobbling from side to side and frequently collapsing. She was unable to sit in a normal squat position but would fold her back legs to the side. She could stand for a few seconds only before her back legs gave way. Her Vet diagnosed Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) Level 3 in the lower lumbar spine and recommended surgery.
I gave Rosie 3 treatments a week apart then a follow up a month later. At the end of the first treatment there was no noticeable improvement however when I saw her a week later, she was walking a lot better but still displaying some wobbling and instability. She was able to sit in a squat but still could not stand still for more than a few seconds.
Rosie continued to improve and after the 3rd treatment was fully mobile and active again.
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