Bowen Technique
The Bowen Technique is a gentle, non-invasive, light-touch, holistic therapy that promotes healing, pain relief, and general body rebalancing. It aims to support and boost the natural healing capabilities of the body. It was brought to this country from Australia in 1993 as a complementary human therapy.
Bowen Technique is regarded as a manipulative therapy covered by the Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) Order 1962 of the 1966 Veterinary Surgeons Act, allowing non-veterinarians to work on the animal, on referral of the dog's veterinarian
The Canine Bowen Technique
The European Guild of Canine Bowen Therapists (EGCBT) was set up to train, promote, represent and regulate a network of properly skilled and experienced Canine Bowen Therapists who are able to work alongside other professionals in the canine world to help dogs – vets, trainers, behaviourists, rescue centres, hydro-therapists, nutritionists.
The Bowen Technique is a gentle, non-invasive, light-touch modality that promotes healing, pain relief and general body rebalancing. It aims to support and boost the natural healing capabilities of the body. It was brought to this country from Australia in 1993 as a complementary human therapy.
When applied to animals, The Technique is regarded as a manipulative therapy covered by the Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) Order of The 1966 Veterinary Surgeons Act, allowing qualified practitioners to work on the animal on referral from the dog’s veterinarian.
Typical areas which have responded well include:
- Acute injury – sprains and strains
- Chronic illness and degenerative disease – improving the dog’s quality of life
- Rescue/re-homed dogs – relaxation of tenseness from previous trauma
- Pre and post-surgery – reducing recovery times
Bowen is used as a complementary therapy – in conjunction with, not as an alternative to correct veterinary care, and therapists insist that owners have their dog thoroughly checked beforehand by their vet, and get their vet’s written approval before commencing a Bowen session. Under no circumstances do we prescribe or alter any medication.
Therapy is never forced upon the dogs – we are trained to recognise and respect when a dog indicates that it has received what it needs – and if it wishes to walk away, then it is allowed to do so.
Other areas which can greatly affect the outcome of a treatment are carefully considered – I have a good understanding of dogs and their needs, am able to recognise symptoms, causes and effects of stress, and understand the dog’s body language.
Is Your Dog Looking For Some Help With:
Stiffness, or Lameness ?
Difficulty Climbing the Stairs ?
Getting in or out of the Car ?
Pre or Post-Op Recovery ?
Stress Relief ?
Competition Preparation or Recovery ?
Injury Prevention ?
Ageing Gracefully?
Why not assist them with Canine Bowen Therapy ?
This is a very gentle remedial therapy which may help in conjunction with correct veterinary treatment. For further information
Tel: 01626-352369
Angela Ricards MEGCBT Qualified, Registered, Insured Practitioner
Canine Aftercare Sheet
Cainine Bowen Vet Referral Form (PDF
