Services /Natural Therapies
At Gippsland Natural Veterinary, Bowen Therapy is offered as a gentle, non-invasive bodywork technique designed to support the body’s natural healing mechanisms and restore overall balance and comfort in animals.
Please note: Dr Jacqui does not do surgery or sedations.
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Bowen Therapy involves a series of precise, soft rolling movements over muscles, fascia, tendons, and connective tissue. These subtle movements stimulate the nervous system and encourage the body to reset patterns of tension, pain, and dysfunction. Treatments are calm and relaxing, making Bowen particularly well suited to sensitive, elderly, anxious, or recovering animals.
Bowen Therapy can be used alongside conventional veterinary care, rehabilitation programs, acupuncture, and other integrative therapies. Many owners notice improvements in mobility, posture, comfort, relaxation, and overall wellbeing after treatment.
Our approach focuses on supporting the whole animal, physically, emotionally, and functionally, while helping improve quality of life in a gentle and compassionate way.
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Benefits
Many animals visibly relax during Bowen sessions, with owners frequently reporting improvements in movement, comfort, demeanour, and overall vitality following treatment.
Natural Therapies
Gentle, drug-free needle therapy to ease pain, support mobility and encourage natural healing.
Natural Therapies
Plant-based formulas tailored to your pet’s individual constitution and condition.
Recovery Care
A considered recovery plan to rebuild strength and confidence after surgery or injury.
Life-Stage Care
Unhurried, thoughtful care to keep older pets comfortable and themselves for longer.
End-of-Life
Gentle palliative support and peaceful in-home euthanasia, surrounded by the people they know.
In-Home Care
Thorough, compassionate veterinary consultations in the comfort of your pet’s own home.
Performance & Sport
Integrative support for the performance, recovery and longevity of agility and sporting dogs.
Equine Care
Acupuncture, Bowen Therapy and Chinese herbs for performance, working and recovering horses.
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Tell us about your pet and your location, and we will let you know how we can help.
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For after-hours emergencies, please contact your nearest 24-hour veterinary clinic.