Restoring comfort, mobility and quality of life.

A sweep of light runs nose to tail, just as my hands do at the start of every assessment. Tap an area to focus on it.

Head & poll

The jaw, poll and the small muscles behind the ears. Tension here can show up as head tossing, resisting the contact, or a dog who hates their collar touched. I use gentle soft-tissue work and acupressure, and cranio-sacral techniques to help them settle.

Neck

Muscle tone, symmetry and how freely the neck bends each way. I combine massage and myofascial release with simple stretches you can do between visits.

Shoulders & forelimbs

The front end carries most of the weight. I assess the shoulder, chest and forelimb muscles and joint range of motion, then use joint mobilisations, massage and, where appropriate, Class 4 laser.

Back & core

The long back muscles and the core that supports them; for horses, the saddle area too. I look for guarding and uneven tone, and work with myofascial release, trigger point release and core-strength exercises.

Hindquarters & pelvis

The engine: glutes, hamstrings and the muscles around the pelvis, hip and stifle. Hands-on work and laser, then strength and conditioning plans, pole work and home exercises to build them evenly.