Natural medicine has proved its efficacy over thousands of years of use in both human and in veterinary medicine. Within my clinic, I mainly prescribe TCM - Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herbs and Homobotanical Western Herbs. (The Medicines I prescribe are produced under strict quality control and are formulated for Practitioner only use.) Both of these branches of Herbal Medicine, offer me the ability to formulate an individual treatment plan, to provide the tools each animal requires to ignite the process of restoring health. Simply put, the body knows what to do with the herbs! Natural medicines can also be used safely alongside the conventional veterinary medicines that your pet may be taking. They will also work as a standalone treatment, for a wide variety of veterinary ailments.

Just like us, your pet is designed to eat real food. Some animals however, are better on a dried food diet. But not all kibble is the same. Most essential digestive enzymes and nutrients are destroyed during the high heat processes of commercial food manufacture and salt and sugars can be added as a way of getting your pet hooked on that food brand. Many dried pet foods are carbohydrate based, with very little real protein included. Unfortunately high carbohydrate diets for cats and dogs can over time lead to more chronic health issues. Herbs and real foods can do much more than provide vitamins and minerals; as they contain the instinctive ‘x’ factor, which leads to higher energy levels, and overall well-being, such as a playful nature, and shiny coat, and a lust for life. We can look at how to feed your dog or cat in the best way to suit you and your pets’ needs.

Massage and Bowen therapy offer a physical component to my treatment plan. All animals benefit from physical touch. It is a way of relaxing anxiety, increasing circulation, removing built up tension and toxins, and it is a pleasant way of spending time with your pet. In consultations, I will show my clients some simple techniques and routines they can follow at home to provide ongoing relief for their dog or cat. This gentle, physical therapy helps the body remember how to heal itself. This simple yet powerful technique sends neurological impulses to the brain resulting in immediate responses of muscle relaxation and pain reduction.