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What does this passage mean? “At the still point of the turning world. Neither flesh nor fleshless;Neither from nor towards; at the still point, there the dance is,But neither arrest nor movement. And do not call it fixity, Where past and future are gathered. Neither movement from nor towards,Neither ascent nor decline. Except for the point,…

Critical reflection is an essential part of osteopathic practice. When arriving on a yard to treat a horse or in our clinic to treat a canine patient, it is essential to remember that not everything will always unfold as anticipated. Sometimes things are unpredictable, as is the nature of life. This unpredictability reminds us of…

Part 3: Beyond the symptoms – the philosophy (and ‘calling’) of Osteopathy In previous posts, we discussed the art and science of osteopathy, but at the core of osteopathy lies the guiding philosophy that shapes everything we do. As osteopaths, our approach to the individual animal incorporates body, mind, and spirit – the mechanical, physiological,…

Part 1: The science within In the realm of osteopathy, the convergence of art and science paints a vivid picture of healing and understanding. Rooted in the foundational pillars of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, animal osteopathy emerges as a discipline that marries scientific precision with an artistic appreciation for the animal body’s intricate design. In…

The Osteopath’s Role In the last post, we looked at the body’s inherent ability to self-heal and self-regulate…and that this process is governed by its own timeframe and pace. This week we continue by looking at how osteopaths work with this process. The process of healing is influenced by a multitude of factors, all of…

The Body requires time to heal In the fast-paced nature of the world today, quick fixes and speedy solutions are often sought after. This idea has permeated the area of health and can overshadow the importance of the ‘process’ of healing. This rush is detrimental to humans and just as detrimental to animals, for whom…

The Total Lesion Concept: Part 2 of 2 By Eleanor Andrews In our previous blog we explored an overview of the total vision concept and look more closely at the internal environment and considerations within this Today we will look more closely at the external environment and the impact that has within its influence over…

The Total Lesion Concept: Part 1 of 2 By Eleanor Andrews   One of the core concepts within osteopathic philosophy is the understanding of the total lesion concept. The total lesion concept identifies that the individual animal is created by the summation of its internal environments on the influence of the external environment which surrounds…

Why do we consider biotype and temperament in animal practice and what do these mean? By Eleanor Andrews When we talk about animals, you may hear the terms biotype and temperament used. Biotype refers to a group of organisms or individuals within a species which are genetically very similar or identical. This group share biological…