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A holistic
approach seeks to restore a balance for the entire organism that
tends to prevent the expression of disease. It views the entire
patient, its physical, mental and emotional environment, as an intricate
network of interconnected energies that contribute to the health
of the being. In this approach, how a horse is kept, what it is
fed, how it is trained, shod and cared for all have a bearing on
its state of health. While in many cases, particularly trauma or
acute colic, modern veterinary techniques work wonders; there are
other cases that do not respond as well to drugs and surgery.
**For chronic musculoskeletal conditions
or a diagnosis of 'nonspecific lameness' there are complementary
therapies that could possibly give our animals additional relief.
Integrating traditional vet diagnosis with therapeutic farriery
(horse shoeing), spinal mobilization, trigger point and sports massage,
myo-facial release, accupressure and flower essences gives us a
powerful tool to work on various levels of health for our animals.
While in humans, determining symptom versus source for disharmony
is difficult, with animals it's even more difficult due to lack
of a common verbal language. Fortunately, body, movement and energy
language is universal. Integrated bodywork is a technique that not
only addresses the immediate needs of the horse but also the deeper
issues in a unique way.
**What
is your Vets Role?
As always, your vet is the primary caregiver for your horse. I require
a referral or a complete lameness exam before I will see a horse.
My work is not a substitute or an alternative to traditional vet
work, but a complement to it.
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