Canine Muscle Therapy

Frankie’s the IVDD warrior 💪🏻🐾

Frankie underwent surgery for Stage 3 IVDD earlier this year in February.

The first photo shows Frankie shortly after surgery — a heartbreaking time for his mum. The following videos show his progress and recovery journey after five weekly Bowen therapy sessions with me. 🐾

Alongside Bowen therapy, Frankie also received red light therapy at each session and was started on targeted spinal support supplementation to help support nerve healing and recovery.

Over the course of treatment, we’ve seen improvements in neurological function, strength, stability, coordination, and overall mobility. Frankie will now move onto a maintenance plan to help support his long-term spinal health and function.

Recovery from IVDD takes time, consistency, and the right support around the dog.

A huge thank you to Long Dogs WA for helping fund Frankie’s Bowen therapy sessions through their fundraising support. It’s been incredibly rewarding to watch his progress and be part of his recovery journey 🐾

Little Peanut’s IVDD recovery update 🐾

Back in December, Peanut had surgery for IVDD and started rehab therapy with me, including regular Bowen treatments and targeted spinal support.

As he improved, we slowly began spacing his sessions out — but with the colder weather here in Perth, Peanut had a significant flare a few weeks ago. His back legs became wobbly again and his mum was understandably devastated.

Thankfully, she knew what to do. She got her vet involved, started anti-inflammatories, and contacted me straight away.

We got Peanut back in for Bowen, red light therapy, and added extra spinal support. Two weeks later, he returned stronger again — and now he’s pain-free, off medication, and walking beautifully.

A huge turnaround for this little man. 💛

IVDD recovery often isn’t linear — maintenance and early intervention matter.