We provide the natural therapy services that Fenella feels comfortable in recommending. This either because she provides them herself, or because she understands their approach and has checked that the therapist is suitably trained

Chiropractic for Horses, Dogs and Cats - click here
This is a hands-only form of treatment that re-aligns the bones of the skeleton to ensure that joints work properly, 'trapped nerves' are freed and muscles/ligaments perform well

An animal chiropractor is a therapist who manipulates the spine and joints of the body in order to re-align the skeletal frame and to relieve associated muscle spasm. Chiropractic treatment helps to both restore and maintain health, soundness and performance. It works holistically to eliminate the cause of a problem, not just to treat the symptoms.
Human Chiropractors and human Osteopaths can take a post-graduate training at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia to qualify them to work with animals
Please click here for more information on the science of Chiropractic

Low Level Laser Therapy (sometimes called Cold Laser Therapy)
Low Level Laser Therapy, commonly known as LLLT, is a form of phototherapy which involves the application of low power monochromatic and coherent light to injuries and lesions to stimulate healing. LLLT is used to increase the speed, quality and tensile strength of tissue repair, resolve inflammation, and give pain relief.

It is an attractive form of treatment for animal athletes, due to the prospect of shorter recovery and lay-off times. The portability of our battery-powered diode laser system enables treatment to be carried out in field locations, allowing the immediate and therefore more effective treatment of equine sports injuries, such as muscle tears, haematomas, and tendinopathies. Research has also shown that the use of LLLT can help stimulate antitoxins, as well as increase circulation and be helpful in pain reduction for carpal tunnel syndrome in humans and some athritic conditions in both animals and humans

The use of the SpectraVet cluster diode laser therapy has unparralled qualities offering fast and effective treatment of musculoskeletal injuries commonly suffered by performance horses, dogs and people. We also have a single emiter diode that is proving excellent for laser acupuncture

Massage for Horses, Dogs and Cats - click here
Massage encourages movement in muscles, increases blood flow and renews nervous pathways. The increased blood flow improves oxygen transport to the site and increases waste product removal, both of which accelerate healing

We use both hands and mechanical massagers to work at different levels of muscles - horse rumps can be eight inches thick! - and at different paces

Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation - click here
Physical Therapy is a component of Animal Chiropractic Care that addresses the rehabilitation aspects of your animal's care.

Physical Therapy uses numerous modalities and procedures to expedite healing, and development of a home program for the client to utilise for their animal is very common.  There may be follow-up visits for re-evaluation and update of the home exercise program.

Visiting Specialist Clinics
As research continues into methods of assessment and treatment for health problems, new forms of practice emerge. We aim to bring expertise in natural therapy services to Wanganui to widen the choice for animal owners

The Natural Health Care programmes available at CEAT NZ cover a broad range of therapeutic options that are appropriate for the patient concerned, alongside individually tailored rehabilitation programmes to provide a truly holistic approach to animal health care.

Your consultation will normally include a general observation, gait analysis, full physical examination of the neuro-musculo-skeletal system. Treatment given will depend on the outcome of the various tests performed, but is likely to include specific vertebral joint adjustment, joint mobilisations, muscle release work, laser therapy, and other physical therapy modalities that are relevant to your animal