Have a pet with a problem? Learn how Bowen Therapy may be able to help...
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General Maintenance and Well Being
Bowen may be able to assist with gait issues, lameness and any condition that isn't acute. Bowen can target and address issues and tensions with the lower back, mid back, upper back, neck, shoulders, legs, feet, knees, hocks, adrenals, respiratory, jaw and the spine. And because it's wholistic, it works on the entire system bringing about balance and relief.
Bowen may be able to assist with gait issues, lameness and any condition that isn't acute. Bowen can target and address issues and tensions with the lower back, mid back, upper back, neck, shoulders, legs, feet, knees, hocks, adrenals, respiratory, jaw and the spine. And because it's wholistic, it works on the entire system bringing about balance and relief.
Stress and Anxiety
Like humans, our pets can suffer stress, anxiety and depression. Sometimes it's the nature of the dog, or breed; and sometimes it's a learned behaviour - like with thunderstorms, wind, rain and firecrackers. This gentle therapy can help to balance out your dog's nervous system. It's like flicking a switch on the behaviour. I am finding it works really well, and quite quickly, on dogs where it's a learned behaviour; but takes a bit more time with those dogs who seem to have always been anxious.
Like humans, our pets can suffer stress, anxiety and depression. Sometimes it's the nature of the dog, or breed; and sometimes it's a learned behaviour - like with thunderstorms, wind, rain and firecrackers. This gentle therapy can help to balance out your dog's nervous system. It's like flicking a switch on the behaviour. I am finding it works really well, and quite quickly, on dogs where it's a learned behaviour; but takes a bit more time with those dogs who seem to have always been anxious.
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Overdone It
One of the beautiful things about dogs is that they live completely in the moment. This means that if they are in pain, they only feel it when they feel it. They don't spend time worrying about pain. This 'complete in the moment' aspect can mean they overdo it occasionally. I've got an 11 year old dog who will not slow down because she is living completely in the moment every time we throw her a stick. She will run and run and run until we pull her up. This means she is prone to strain and muscle aches because she isn't in pain when she's playing or running. The pain comes later. Bowen is a great thing to have in my toolkit when it comes to helping her recover better, quicker and with less pain. It gently reminds the body to relax. If this sounds familiar with your dog, maybe trying Bowen will help your pooch to feel better, and recover, more quickly and naturally.
One of the beautiful things about dogs is that they live completely in the moment. This means that if they are in pain, they only feel it when they feel it. They don't spend time worrying about pain. This 'complete in the moment' aspect can mean they overdo it occasionally. I've got an 11 year old dog who will not slow down because she is living completely in the moment every time we throw her a stick. She will run and run and run until we pull her up. This means she is prone to strain and muscle aches because she isn't in pain when she's playing or running. The pain comes later. Bowen is a great thing to have in my toolkit when it comes to helping her recover better, quicker and with less pain. It gently reminds the body to relax. If this sounds familiar with your dog, maybe trying Bowen will help your pooch to feel better, and recover, more quickly and naturally.
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Digestive Issues
As much as we try to feed our dogs the right things, they have a knack for sniffing out some foods that might not be the best for them. Or maybe you like to feed your dog human food because they look at you with pleading eyes. Sometimes you can get away with this but processed human food isn't a dog's best friend. Whatever the reason, dogs can sometimes feel a bit under the weather with digestive issues. Bowen can help the body to process better and doing some moves to aid digestion might be just the thing to help your pooch get back to their regular self again.
As much as we try to feed our dogs the right things, they have a knack for sniffing out some foods that might not be the best for them. Or maybe you like to feed your dog human food because they look at you with pleading eyes. Sometimes you can get away with this but processed human food isn't a dog's best friend. Whatever the reason, dogs can sometimes feel a bit under the weather with digestive issues. Bowen can help the body to process better and doing some moves to aid digestion might be just the thing to help your pooch get back to their regular self again.
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Feeling a Bit Off Centre?
There can be loads of reasons why your pooch isn't quite right. First port of call if you're concerned is always your vet! What Bowen can do for a pet that may be feeling a bit off-centre is help to align, or re-align, their body. Bowen works on the physical level, as in it's a hands-on modality, but it is also good for the energetic body. We are whole beings - body, mind, soul - and that can't be separated out - for us or our pets. Bowen offers a beautifully gentle and drug-free alternative to caring for your pet, especially when they aren't feeling quite right.
There can be loads of reasons why your pooch isn't quite right. First port of call if you're concerned is always your vet! What Bowen can do for a pet that may be feeling a bit off-centre is help to align, or re-align, their body. Bowen works on the physical level, as in it's a hands-on modality, but it is also good for the energetic body. We are whole beings - body, mind, soul - and that can't be separated out - for us or our pets. Bowen offers a beautifully gentle and drug-free alternative to caring for your pet, especially when they aren't feeling quite right.
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Post-op Care and Rehab
As with humans, Bowen can be an appropriate modality to help your dog recover after surgery or injury. Bowen can help your dog to feel better sooner by balancing the nervous system and offering gentle support as they recover from their recent vet care. Always discuss with your dog's vet that you are considering Bowen therapy, or your dog is having Bowen, so they have the full picture of what choices you are making for your pet. From my experience, most vets are happy with Bowen for dogs as an adjunct to regular veterinarian care.
As with humans, Bowen can be an appropriate modality to help your dog recover after surgery or injury. Bowen can help your dog to feel better sooner by balancing the nervous system and offering gentle support as they recover from their recent vet care. Always discuss with your dog's vet that you are considering Bowen therapy, or your dog is having Bowen, so they have the full picture of what choices you are making for your pet. From my experience, most vets are happy with Bowen for dogs as an adjunct to regular veterinarian care.
Please note: if you are worried about your pet please contact your vet. Bowen work is not meant to replace vet care but instead work as a healthy and wholistic adjunct to the professional care your vet offers.
Other than working on all different dogs with many different issues, my favourite part of the canine Bowen training was the Dogsafe First Aid Course. I learned so much from the course which is helpful (aside from maybe the frostbite section...) and I feel like it gave me a whole new level of confidence to work with dogs. I learned some great tips and techniques on how to look at, and look after, your pooch.
