Testimonials
Sarah Newman
"Eiddwen is magical! There are no other words to describe her. She has treated my horses for many years, I simply wouldn't trust anyone else.
Not only does she treat them, she is always on the end of a message for advise, help or support.
My horses have had complex issues and she has worked alongside the vet at times to make sure they recieve the correct care."
Debbie Cocklin
"Nothing ever seems to be a problem to Eiddwen, she genuinely has the horse's best interests in mind and always allows enough time at each appointment, to discuss exercises and stretches, that will help improve any issues long term. i am always grateful to have found someone so helpful and genuine.
Thanks for everything Eiddwen!"
Vicky Richards
"Hi Eiddwen, Thank you so much for fitting me in so quickly today and for spending so much time at such short notice. You have really put my mind at rest over my horses back. I really appreciate the time you took to explain both the tightness and the impact of the saddle so I can keep on top of things as Xilo's rehab progresses. I hope I can avoid causing any new behavior issues having learnt what to look for in his muscle development and I am sure he will love your prescribed treat streches for that all important lumbar region! You will definatley be a regular part of our rehab strategy and hopefully well into our competition career in the new year! Thanks again."
Sami Illston
"Even after my horse, Roo’s, first treatment from Eiddwen I could feel a big difference to his way of going. He has always felt a little stiff and struggled to push through in his right rein canter, meaning he would canter with his quarters slightly in.
After his treatment and a few days of rest, I could already feel he was happier in his work and more willing to track up in trot. His canter improved almost immediately and he was more forwards and looser over his back.
3 weeks after treatment he went out and produced a brilliant dressage test with comments on what a good rhythm he managed to maintain (which before was one of his weaknesses). So at 17 years old he is feeling happier and stronger than he has done before and I will definitely be keeping up his routine checks with Eiddwen!"
Testimonials
Suzi Tagg
"Eiddwen has been treating my dogs for many years. She has always had great empathy with them and is very thorough when checking them over.
Eiddwen is very gentle with the dogs and provides exercises for thier aftercare. They have all loved her and get very excited when she arrives, hoping that she is here to see them.
I would highly recommend her services."
Lynette Irwin
"Plover is nearly 12 years old and really benefits from her regular treatments with Eiddwen. She injured her back badly as a 5 year old and has a transverse disc causing nerve pain in her back leg. Her disc has now fused, but the exercises Eiddwen has given in addition to her treatments, enable her to still live a full and active life, enjoying two long walks a day."
Kerie Coutts
"We'd like to thank Eiddwen at Animal Balance, Eiddwen gave Asha a treatment after a rough play session with another dog. The treatment was 2 days before Crufts and it made a great difference and freed up her movement. We have no doubt this contributed to Asha being placed third in her class at Crufts. We would thoroughly recommend Eiddwen, who had an experienced and sensitive manner with Asha. Thank you once again"
Jeanie Moir
"Eiddwen has been to see Sammy twice now since my super clean 14 year old Parson dog starting messing in the house. She found he had considerable lower back problems and the treatment provided has made a dramatic difference. Not only is he a clean dog again but with suggested exercises to strengthen his back and hind quarters is a happier, stronger dog."
Karen Callaghan
"I am so glad I found Eiddwen to help with my border collies spondalosis back problem I have tried many things but after sessions I can see Madi is feeling so much more supple and with only the odd pain killer this is so natural and much more worthy than other things we have tried and makes perfect sense to release muscle tension with this problem."
What to Expect From Our Service:
Booking a Treatment
When you first contact Animal-Balance (either by phone, facebook or email) we will discuss your requirements in detail. During this initial consultation we will record information about the symptoms or areas of concern, your contact details and your veterinarian’s details*. This consultation gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you have about the treatments and services provided by Animal-Balance, we will do our best to arrange a consultation time and date that fits around your needs, regular evening and weekend appointments are available.
*It is a legal requirement that all complementary therapists work under veterinary consent (Veterinary Act 1966). By contacting your veterinarian, Animal-Balance is able to discuss any underlying conditions and ensure your animal receives a safe, appropriate treatment that will promote long-term health.
Initial Consultation
The first consultation and treatment session will usually last around 1hr for dogs and 1 1/2 hrs for horses. A detailed case history will be recorded compiling information regarding: past injuries and illnesses, previous exercise/work regimes, current exercise/work regimes, current lifestyle and management practices and any areas of concern such as changes of temperament/performance or signs of pain and discomfort. This information will give an insight into the possible causes of both short and long term misalignments and muscle spasms which may be causing discomfort or changes to the animal’s way of going.
A full gait analysis and static assessment will be carried out, allowing the practitioner to study your animals movement and muscle development. Noting any areas of atrophy or restriction enables a practitioner to assess the main areas of discomfort and weakness, and suggests which rehabilitation exercises will be most advatagious to aid recovery.
Hands on assessment will be made and appropriate treatment given; each treatment is tailored to the individual’s needs using a mixture of McTimoney spinal manipulation and Sports Massage techniques to relieve areas of skeletal misalignment and muscle spasm.
Following treatment we will discuss the main problem areas found and the possible causes with you. A detailed aftercare plan will be provided outlining the following:
Follow up Treatments After your initial treatment we will discuss any necessary follow up treatments, if a course of treatments is not required it is still recommended that your animal receives maintenance treatments every 4-6 months, this will ensure correct alignments is maintained and prevent any injuries that occur during this period from manifesting into larger problems long-term. For competition animals maintenance treatments are recommended before the competition season begins to ensure optimum performance, and again at the end of the season to aid the body’s recovery and promote long-term health.
Animal-Balance will work with you to provide the most effective treatment and aftercare plan possible to promote the long-term health and performance of your animal.
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