The Back Lady

I am a Chiropractor by profession, offering McTimoney Therapy for horses, dogs, cats and other animals - provided they have backbones!

McTimoney Chiropractic is an extremely effective and gentle approach to bodywork, taking the entire animal into consideration. The aim is to normalise and balance the movement in spinal and limb joints together with their associated muscles, allowing the animal to move as nature intended.

It is particularly helpful with all ridden or driven horses, as these activities place abnormal and unnatural demands on the muscles, ligaments, bones and joints. In some cases particular problems may be evident, in others, McTimoney can assist in improving already good performance.

Similarly, working dogs, or those performing in obedience or agility activities can benefit greatly from treatment. The therapy can markedly improve quality of life for older animals, or those that have had injuries.

After treating your animal, I can provide a thorough rehabilitation programme if it is needed, and suggest exercises that will help the animal to perform better. I will also refer you to allied specialists such as a physiotherapist or for hydrotherapy if I feel that this will be of benefit.

Please note that it is a legal requirement to have your vet's permission before I can treat your animal. I like to work as closely as I can with vets, and occasionally I may need to discuss a case with the veterinary surgeon.

I have a major interest in saddles and saddle fitting, and have expertise in this field. I can advise on the suitability of your saddle, and reflock it if needed.

I can also work with you as a rider to help with your body biomechanics, enabling you to ride more evenly and effectively.

Additionally, I make hand stitched bridlework and can repair broken items of leatherwork.