About Maddy

I qualified as a practitioner of The Bowen Technique for people in 2005, after training with the European College of Bowen Studies. I initially worked with children with disabilities and co-founded a social enterprise to offer affordable therapy in the Somerset area. Because of my life-long love for dogs, it was a natural progression for me to undertake specialist training with the European Guild of Canine Bowen Therapists to become a canine practitioner.

My background is in science, after gaining a degree in Biology I worked in varied jobs before discovering The Bowen Technique. After experiencing Bowen myself, I was amazed that such a gentle therapy could have such dramatic effects. I continue to be delighted with the results of treatment and my work with dogs has deepened my respect for the efficacy of this technique.

Treating People

I am qualified as a Bowen therapist for people - it can be particularly beneficial to work with both the dog and owner. Some people even book a session on the same day as their dog because they feel that this enhances the results. We all feel it when our dogs are unwell, or if they have behavioural problems that are hard to cope with. So, if your dog is suffering don't forget how important it is to look after yourself too.

Waggy Tails

I have a keen interest in all aspects of holistic care for dogs and I assist at Waggy Tails Dog Training and Behaviour Centre in Weare, Somerset. Waggy Tails use a holistic approach to training and behaviour - they work with dogs and owners as individuals. I feel that this style of training and confidence building can work beautifully alongside Canine Bowen Technique.

My dogs

I share my home with three lovely rescue dogs - Charlie, Petra and Nemo. Charlie is a 9 year-old ex-racing greyhound. Since I adopted him he has had significant problems with his mobility and stress levels. Before he started to have treatment he was regularly unwell with digestive problems, lameness, bladder problems, and exercise intolerance. He had ongoing back pain and was dog-reactive. Canine Bowen Technique helps him enormously both physically and emotionally, and I really feel it has helped to strengthen our bond together.

Petra is a 4 year-old podenco mix, adopted from a rescue centre in Southern Spain in June 2008. Petra was found fastened inside a box and abandoned in the countryside as a puppy, she then spent the next 2 years in a kennel in the rescue centre before joining Charlie in some home comforts. Petra has high anxiety levels and she struggles with her confidence. She benefits greatly from regular Bowen and I often wonder just how she would have coped without treatment. It helps her to relax and enjoy life more, giving her valuable "time off" from her worries.

Nemo was adopted in April 2010 from Irish Retriever Rescue. He was previously under the care of ROLDA in Romania, having been one of a large number of strays at a Romanian steel plant. He is a lovely dog and is settling in well with family life.