McTimoney therapy is a gentle, non-invasive treatment, shown to reduce pain and promote physiological balance.
Our holistic treatments can highlight areas of subtle restriction that may go unnoticed. Relieving these areas of discomfort will support the long-term health and wellbeing of your animals.
Performance animals often experience musculoskeletal pain.
By relieving these areas of restriction, Animal-Balance treatments promote symmetry, suppleness and improved range of motion, enabling your animals to perform at their best.
Often subtle areas of restriction and pain can go unnoticed, but over-time animals will start to avoid movement that causes discomfort; developing compensatory movement patterns.
By relieving the original sources of restriction, Animal-Balance treatments restore functional movement patterns, aid recovery post injury and promote long-term soundness.
Combining the gentle McTimoney adjustments with soft tissue release techniques, Animal-Balance treatments are ideal for older animals, as well as those with underlying restrictions and long-term disabilities.
By relieving compensatory muscle tension, Animal-Balance treatments reduce discomfort and improve general mobility, enabling animals to be more active and improving their quality of life.
THE PRACTITIONER
Eiddwen Skellon MSc, BSc (Hon), MMAA
In 2012 Eiddwen gained her Masters Degree in Animal Manipulation from the University of Wales, in conjunction with McTimoney College of Chiropractic. Along with practical assessment and therapeutic skills, the course requires students to demonstrate detailed understanding of anatomy and physiology, including neurology and pathology. During their 3 years of study students develop an in-depth knowledge of the effects of injury and disease on biomechanics and long term performance.
In her daily work Eiddwen found that saddle fit was one of the most common causes of pain and dysfunction of the equine back. In 2015 she chose to undertake further training to qualify as a saddle fitter, gaining her diploma in saddle fitting from the Academy for Master Saddle Fitting Consultants in 2016. This international saddle fitting qualification provides the most comprehensive and scientific approach to saddle fitting and rehabilitation of the equine back, and naturally complements the holistic approach provided by Animal-Balance treatments.
Eiddwen has over 20 years experience working with horses in a vast range of fields including: dressage, western, stud and riding centre horses. This broad understanding of disciplines enables each treatment to be tailored to your individual circumstances and requirements. In addition to the experience gained starting young horses and working as a riding centre manager and stud manager, Eiddwen completed a BSc (hon) degree in Equine studies at Writtle College covering modules on nutrition, physiology, management and equitation.
In addition to her experinece in the Equestrian Industy, Eiddwen has taken a number of oppertunities to work with and learn from Canine professionals including trainers, breeders and kennel owners. While studying for her MSc, Eiddwen worked as a dog walker, this experience enabled her to gain hands on experinece with a vast range of dogs of all ages, breeds and temperaments. When writting her dissertation, Eiddwen decided to study the effect of McTimoney treatments on Grey Hound race times, which produced some compelling results.
Eiddwen continues to expand her knowledge, completing courses covering subjects such as: behaviour, injury rehabilitation, myofacial release, nerve release, anatomy and physiology, performance management, nutrition and positive reinforcement training.
Eiddwen provides treatments for horses and dogs throughout Camarthenshire, Ceredigion, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. She also regularly visits the South of England, and is able to cater for clients throughout Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, West Sussex, Berkshire and Dorset. |
