How Much Load Is Too Much? As in previous posts, allostasis refers to the body’s dynamic process towards maintaining homeostasis. When an animal faces various stressors – physical, emotional, and environmental – its body ramps up hormones, heart rate, and other physiological responses to meet the demand. This is the body’s way of preparing the…
Supporting Homeostasis Through Animal Osteopathy
An animal osteopath’s role in supporting homeostasis As an animal osteopath, I work to support the intricate balance of homeostasis in my animal patients. As we looked at previously, Homeostasis, the body’s ability to maintain internal stability despite external changes, is crucial for optimal health and well-being in animals, just as it is in humans….
The more things change, the more they remain the same: Understanding Homeostasis
Understanding Homeostasis Homeostasis comes from the Greek words “homeo” meaning “similar” and “stasis” meaning “standing still.” It refers to the remarkable ability of our bodies to maintain a stable internal environment despite external challenges. An animal’s internal state thrives within a very specific range of conditions, and homeostasis acts as a regulatory control system to ensure these internal…
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Canine Certificate Course 2024
“Working with dogs every day is the most beautiful way to make a living”. Some people want the chance to take year one (of the Diploma), before commiting to two years of study. That’s why we offer the Certificate in Canine Osteopathy as a standalone product. Those who successfully complete the Certificate have the chance…
We did it before May 1st!
For the first time ever, we have SOLD OUT before May 1st!! We are super proud of our teaching team because this is a testament to the quality of the course and the great word of mouth our alumni spread. For those of you who know us well, you know how hard we work to…
The Dynamic Dance of Allostasis and Homeostasis
A Key to Optimal Health The animal body is a complex system of balance and adaptability, and it relies on the interplay of two essential processes – allostasis and homeostasis – to maintain harmony. Animal osteopathic practitioners must understand this dynamic interchange to help the body’s natural self-healing and self-regulation mechanisms work effectively. This understanding…
Finding The Health In A Dynamic System
Finding ‘the health’ in a dynamic system Founder of osteopathy, Dr Andrew Taylor Still’s quote “To find health should be the object of the doctor. Anyone can find disease”, encapsulates his philosophical approach to health and the core principles of osteopathy. Part of the osteopathic approach to treating the animal patient lies in understanding the…
Seeing the Forest, Not Just the Trees:
Systems thinking in osteopathy An animal’s body functions as a complex interconnected system, and this complexity becomes especially evident when areas of dysfunction and imbalance disrupt harmony and equilibrium. For many osteopaths, this is observed when they first encounter the animal, and what follows is a thorough investigation process ahead of determining an appropriate course…
“At the Still Point of the Turning World” Part 2
Osteopathic Context In the last blog, we looked at interpreting the meaning of the following passage by T.S. Eliot, commonly used within osteopathic circles. In this blog we look to connect the passage with osteopathic philosophy and understanding. “At the still point of the turning world. Neither flesh nor fleshless;Neither from nor towards; at the…
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