Harriet Ffooks
McTimoney Veterinary Chiropractor
MSc (Merit), PGCert, BSc (Hons),
MMAA, Certificate in Advanced Animal Chiropractic
Welcome!
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The McTimoney technique helps restore and maintain the health, soundness and performance of your animal. Just like people, animals can suffer from a back pain, stiffness and musculoskeletal issues.
Each treatment session includes an assessment, McTimoney chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue massage, stretches and aftercare advice tailored to each individual animal.
I am fully insured and veterinary consent will be required prior to treatments in order to stay within the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966.
About McTimoney
McTimoney is a form of chiropractic manipulation used to treat pain and dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system. It focuses on optimising alignment of the spine and pelvis in order to restore correct function of the skeletal system, nervous system and surrounding soft tissue. The technique is gentle and usually readily accepted by animals. The treatment aims to resolve dysfunction and balance the animal’s musculoskeletal system, restoring health, movement, soundness, and performance.
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The vertebrae that make up the spine have a natural range of motion to facilitate normal locomotion. A restriction occurs when the vertebrae get fixed within this range of motion, creating dysfunction. Whilst this does not necessarily prohibit the animal moving, it does create a pattern of locomotion which is not optimal and can lead to muscular discomfort and nerve impingement.
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Once treatment has been given muscle tension, discomfort, and nerve impingements are released and the body can move and function optimally once more. The body has an innate ability to continue to heal, and the treatment helps to facilitate this ability, so the body continues to respond after the treatment has taken place.
Services
MCTIMONEY FOR YOUR HORSE
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Whether an elite athlete or a happy hacker, horses are susceptible to musculoskeletal problems due to the demands placed on their bodies. Chiropractic treatment can help keep your horse in peak condition if they are working or competing.
MCTIMONEY FOR YOUR DOG
All dogs, especially working dogs and those regularly taking part in sports such as fly-ball and agility, can suffer from musculoskeletal problems. Regular chiropractic treatment can improve performance and reduce discomfort.
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The Veterinary Surgeons Act
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The treatment of animals is currently regulated under the Veterinary Surgeons Act (1966) and Exemptions order 2015.
I work with your vet to ensure a safe, appropriate, and effective treatment takes place. Veterinary consent must be obtained before McTimoney chiropractic treatment can be given to an animal.
Most vets are aware of the benefits of complementary treatments for animals and will readily give their permission for the animal to be treated.
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