Bowen Technique is a unique form of neuromuscular repatterning. It allows the body to reset and heal itself. The work consists of a series of gently rolling, connective tissue moves. There are frequent pauses between these moves, which give the body time to benefit from each set. Bowen technique re-aligns the body, balancing and stimulating energy flows, and thus empowering the body's own resources to heal itself (Bowtech manual).

Massage is the manipulation, methodical pressure, friction and kneading of the body. These techniques affect the musculoskeletel, circulatory/lymphatic nervous and other systems of the body. The basic philosophy of massage is to aid the body to heal itself and is aimed at achieving or increasing health and well-being.

Reiki is a gentle non-invasive healing modality that uses universal life energy to aid the body in healing itself. The animal absorbs only the amount of energy s/he needs and wants. Reiki addresses not only the physical but mental, emotional and spiritual levels as well.

These modalities may help in these ways:

• Reduce muscle spasms and tension
• Improve blood circulation
• Improve lymph movement (removal of waste & toxins from cells)
• Increase mobility & range of movement of joints
• Sedates/soothes the nervous system
• Enhance skin/coat condition
• Improve digestion & intestinal function
• Relieve acute & chronic pain
• Reduce swelling and inflammation
• Induce relaxation
• Balance the meridians
• Encourage positive emotional release

The inclusion of Bowen, Massage or Reiki (BMR) as part of the overall wellness program for your animal companion(s) provides many benefits to you as well as your animal companion(s).

Benefits include:

• Knowing that you are being pro-active in your animal friend(s) health and well-being
• Knowing that your animal friend(s) are happier/healthier because of BMR
• You are less stressed and have peace-of-mind knowing that your animal friend(s) are happy
• Decreased vet bills
• You have made a clear conscious decision knowing that BMR has no harmful side effects
• You have made another contact with wellness information for animals
• Appointments are made for the convenience of you and your animal friend(s)

Benefits to the animal receiving Bowen, Massage or Reiki:

• Most find it an enjoyable experience
• Improved physical, emotional and mental health
• Increase relaxation so healing can happen
• Physical body will return to homeostasis
• Improved circulation, lymphatic systems and digestion
• Faster healing time
• No negative side effects
• Improved flexibility and range of motion
• Relieves muscle tension and spasm
• Balances the energy meridians
• Re-aligns the body
• Reduces stress
• Educates the animal as to the value or "goodness" of touch
• Promotes body awareness
• Promotes exchange of intercellular fluids at the cellular level
• Stimulates or sedates the nervous system
• Increases oxygen/gas exchanges through the respiratory system
• Increases metabolic rate of the digestive system
• Increases fluid circulation of the urinary system
• Relief from malaise, digestive problems, allergies and skin conditions
• Balances musculoskeletal, autonomic and meridian systems
• Helps in the assimilation of nutrients and elimination of toxins
• Decreases inflammation and improves muscle tone
• Improves posture, performance and stamina by balancing the structural elements of the body