Canine Bowen Technique
In response to enquiries from her clients, who wanted Bowen for their pets, Barbara has undertaken training as a Canine Bowen Therapist with the European Guild of Canine Bowen Therapists (EGCBT). At present the Guild offers the only Canine Bowen Diploma course that is recognised by Bowen Therapists European Register (BTER). The course is also recommended by the European College of Bowen Studies (ECBS) the leading school of human Bowen training in Europe.
The Canine Bowen Technique, like the Human Bowen Technique is a gentle, non-invasive, light touch holistic modality that promotes healing, pain relief, and general body re-balancing. It aims to support and boost the natural healing capabilities of the body.
When applied to animals, The Technique is regarded as a manipulative therapy covered by the Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) Order 1962 of the 1966 Veterinary Surgeon’s Act, allowing qualified practitioners to work on the animal on referral from the dog’s veterinarian.
Basic canine anatomy, physiology and essential canine first aid are also taught by Orthopaedic Referral Vet Shane Morrison. (see the link from the Canine Bowen Guild website)
With the help and support of vets in their locale the teachers of the Canine Bowen course have been using Bowen on dogs for 3 years with great success.
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 from tension caused by previous trauma
* Pre- and post - surgery- reducing recovery times
Bowen is used purely as a complementary therapy i.e. in conjunction with, not
as an alternative to veterinary care. It is requirement that before any sessions are arranged
the owner has to obtain written veterinary approval following a thorough examination.
(A copy of a recommended approval form may be seen on the next page).
Bowen practitioners do not diagnose.
Under no circumstances is medication prescribed or altered.
Therapy is not forced on the dog indeed the training places great emphasis on the understanding of canine behaviour. Canine Bowen therapists’ are thoroughly 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.
Alongside the Canine Bowen Technique there are other areas which can greatly affect the outcome of a Canine Bowen session. These considerations are thoroughly covered on the training course so that the therapist has a good understanding of dogs and their needs.
These areas include considering the relationship of dog and owner, understanding canine body language, recognition of the signs and symptoms of stress and also the causes and effects of stress. How to approach and handle a strange dog to minimise stress is also taught.
Having completed level 2 of the course in May 2008 Barbara is currently looking for canine case studies.
As a case study cannot be started until the veterinary approval form has been obtained
would anyone interested in participating please contact me urgently to receive the appropriate paperwork .
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The Canine Bowen Technique, like the Human Bowen Technique is a gentle, non-
When applied to animals, The Technique is regarded as a manipulative therapy covered by the Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) Order 1962 of the 1966 Veterinary Surgeon’s Act, allowing qualified practitioners to work on the animal on referral from the dog’s veterinarian.
Basic canine anatomy, physiology and essential canine first aid are also taught by Orthopaedic Referral Vet Shane Morrison. (see the link from the Canine Bowen Guild website)
With the help and support of vets in their locale the teachers of the Canine Bowen course have been using Bowen on dogs for 3 years with great success.
Typical areas which have responded well include:
* Acute injury-
* Chronic illness and degenerative disease -
* Rescue/ re-
* Pre-
Bowen is used purely as a complementary therapy i.e. in conjunction with, not
as an alternative to veterinary care. It is requirement that before any sessions are arranged
the owner has to obtain written veterinary approval following a thorough examination.
(A copy of a recommended approval form may be seen on the next page).
Bowen practitioners do not diagnose.
Under no circumstances is medication prescribed or altered.
Therapy is not forced on the dog indeed the training places great emphasis on the understanding of canine behaviour. Canine Bowen therapists’ are thoroughly trained to recognise and respect when a dog indicates that it has received what it needs -
to walk away, then it is allowed to do so.
Alongside the Canine Bowen Technique there are other areas which can greatly affect the outcome of a Canine Bowen session. These considerations are thoroughly covered on the training course so that the therapist has a good understanding of dogs and their needs.
These areas include considering the relationship of dog and owner, understanding canine body language, recognition of the signs and symptoms of stress and also the causes and effects of stress. How to approach and handle a strange dog to minimise stress is also taught.
Having completed level 2 of the course in May 2008 Barbara is currently looking for canine case studies.
As a case study cannot be started until the veterinary approval form has been obtained
would anyone interested in participating please contact me urgently to receive the appropriate paperwork .
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