Osteopathy for people and animals
SERVICES
Osteopathic treatment of people
Warfield Osteopathy is conveniently situated in the North of Bracknell, Berkshire (near Ascot, Bracknell, Wokingham and easy reach J3 M3) treating all ages, and occupations - from desk/computer workers to sports people.
The practice is run by Michelle Henfrey, an experienced Osteopath who also works at the Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine teaching Clinical Skills and supervising students in the osteopathic teaching clinic.
Treatments are very individual. Joint manipulation ("cracking") is an option, not mandatory as a variety of techniques are used (including some very gentle "cranial" techniques) to release tight muscles and joints, and treat sprained joints.
Here are some problems that respond well to osteopathic treatment:- back pain relief (low back, pelvis, and upper back)
- repetitive stress or over use, eg wrist, elbow and shoulder problems
- pain from "trapped" or inflammed nerves, eg sciatica
- some symptoms of "wear and tear" to joints
- sports injuries
- hip, knee and foot problems
- muscle and ligament strains and sprains
- backache due to altered posture in pregnancy
- treatment of shoulder problems, eg frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injury
And much more, please ask!
Medical Insurance is accepted and to make an appointment, please phone
Osteopathic treatment for horses and dogs
Not all osteopaths treat animals. Michelle is trained at the Centre for Animal Osteopathy with Stuart McGregor, and gained a post graduate diploma in Animal Osteopathy. She treats mainly horses and dogs, having owned and trained horses in the past. Dogs are treated in Warfield, while horses are treated at your yard by appointment.
Some indications that an animal would benefit from treatment
In the horse- gait unsoundness
- training problems
- some behavioural/temperment problems
- stiffness/uneveness on 1 rein
- unwilling to flex at the poll
- rearing/bucking (when doesn't usually)
- maintenance for elite performance horses
- maintenance for older horses
In the dog- intermittent unsoundness
- training problems
- underperformance, eg in agility dogs
- maintenance for elite dogs, eg greyhounds,agility dogs
- maintenace for older dogs, including those suffering with arthritis and stiffness
A treatment session comprises an assessment (either initial assessment or an evaluation of progress), where gait, symmetry of musulature, and muscle imbalances are found and related to the owner's description of the problem. Treatment is made up of appropriate techniques - this may be soft tissue massage, articulation of limbs, shoulder or hips, and specific stretches for various areas all aimed at improving the function of the animal as a whole, and more specifically the area in trouble.
As an example a horse that appears to be stiff in the back, may well have a problem at the poll - and treatment of the occipito-atlantal joint (the poll) allows the horse to flex correctly and subsequently round his back in order to perform the dressage movements required.
It is well liked by animals - a dreamy expression is common! You will be advised on what exercise is suitable for the animal after a session.
Michelle also uses gentle cranio-sacral techniques on both horses and dogs
Massage of shortened muscles plays a large part in Michelle's treatment.
Please note, your veterinary surgeon will be contacted.
Service Categories
Animal Therapy, Connective Tissue Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Osteopathy, Pilates, Sports Injury Therapy, Sports Massage
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