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I have been involved with animals most of my life particularly dogs and horses.   I bought my first show Basset Hound in 1982 and hence the beginning of my love affair with showing,  breeding, trialing and competing with my dogs. I have been a  member of Dogs NSW since 1984. Today I have Australian Kelpies and Working Kelpies and compete in a range of performance dog sports, including  agility, herding and dog dancing. My husband  and I have also been involved in horse harness racing and currently breed thoroughbreds and having had some success at the track! I originally qualified and worked as an Occupational Therapist in medical rehabilitation and community health settings for a number of years and in areas of people development and performance. In 2006 I moved into the area of animal natural therapies. Since that time I have worked with a range of domestic animals including dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, birds and guinea pigs. I have also been involved in supporting the rehabilitation of wildlife through WIRES and also in providing homeopathic consultative services to Taronga Zoo, Mogo Zoo and Dubbo Western Plains Zoo. I also have been an instructor for  SmartBowen International Training College in the equine and small animal programs since 2010.  Of increasing professional interest is the myriad of influences on physical and emotional health including  human and environmental relationships; purpose, training  and enrichment and the recognition that our animals are soulful beings.

I have completed the following studies : • B.App Sc • Cert 1V Small Animal Bowen Therapy • Diploma Equine Bowen Therapy • Diploma Human Bowen Therapy • Certificate Small Animal Nutrition • Diploma Biochemic Therapy • Cert 1V Kinesiology • Diploma Animal Homeopathy  • Reiki Master • Masters Adult Education • Post Grad Dip Health Education • Cert 1V Training & Assessment   I have also completed workshops and courses with the following well respected veterinarians, chiropractors,  therapists and animal healers : Sharon May-Davis  (AUS)   Advanced Equine Biomechanics Workshops & Equine Dissection workshops  Dr Melissa Shelton (USA)   Aroma-medics with equines, canines, felines, small animals and exotics  Kathleen Prasad (USA) Animal Reiki principles and applied practice Marta Williams (USA) Animal Communication  & Animal Medical Intuitive work  Dr Peter Esdaile D.C. (AUS) Innate Healing Mark Caban ( AUS) Crystal Healing with Animals Bernard Carson (AUS) Neural Organisation Technique Levels 1 & 2 and Practitioner Status Marguerite Wetton (AUS) Integrated Touch Balance Equine/Canine & Animals Dr Sandra Howlett  (Upledger Institute USA) ICranial Sacral Therapy –EcoSomatic Equine Level 1  and Equine Level 2  

In my work  I use a combination of modalities based on a physical, emotional and mental assessment of the animal and the presenting issues.  My philosophy is to work for the wellbeing of the animal and to engage in a team approach with the owner/handler, your veterinarian, other heath care provider or animal trainer. Animal Equilibrium does not dispense veterinary advice, diagnosis or prescriptions. Whenever a person feels that they require veterinary advice, I encourage the person to seek such advice from their veterinarian as soon as practical. There may also be  situations where I require the owner to seek veterinary attention and advice  in the first instance before a consultation with myself. With all of my services /consultations you as your animals caretaker , are encouraged to be an active partner by assisting in the wellness program and by learning, practicing and keeping records of your animal’s behaviour, physical responses and progress.

Keeping your animals health in balance Physically, Emotionally & Mentally