Dogs & Cats
Changes in movement, behaviour or overall condition often reflect how different structures and systems interact within the body.
NickiNatur’ works with dogs and cats through a structured method based on two complementary approaches: integrative manual therapy, combining osteopathic, physiotherapeutic and chiropractic techniques and systemic regulation, offering a broader perspective on how the organism functions and adapts.
The aim is to reduce discomfort, restore fluidity within the body and support its natural capacity for self-regulation.
What you may notice
Changes may appear in different ways.
- In movement and coordination, that can include alterations in gait, reduced fluidity or precision, or hesitation in transitions like jumping or turning.
- Posture may shift through asymmetry, altered body carriage or uneven weight distribution, often reflecting compensation patterns.
- Tension may appear as areas of resistance, restricted mobility or protective movement strategies.
- In activity and performance, animals may show reduced endurance, changes in movement quality or training capacity, as well as slower recovery or earlier fatigue.
- Behaviour and responsiveness may change, with animals appearing less engaged, more reactive or withdrawn.
- Sensitivity may be expressed through discomfort when touched or difficulty settling.
- Functional changes can involve digestion, skin or respiratory patterns, reflecting internal regulatory processes.
- At times, it may simply be a sense that something has shifted without obvious cause.
Situations I often work with
Animals may be presented with diagnosed conditions or more subtle changes.
Degenerative and joint issues
– Arthritis
– Hip and elbow dysplasia
– Knee instability or cruciate ligament involvement
– Spondylosis
– Progressive stiffness and reduced mobility
Spine and structural patterns
– Restricted spinal mobility
– Back sensitivity
– Postural compensation
– Breed-related structural predispositions
Muscles, tendons and ligaments
– Muscular tension, imbalance or atrophy
– Strain or overload
– Reduced stability, elasticity or function
Rehabilitation
– After surgery, injury or trauma
– After infections or illness
– After paralysis
– Support during recovery phases
Nervous system and coordination
– Ataxia and coordination disorders
– Instability or loss of balance
– Altered body awareness and positioning
– Changes in neurological responses
Functional and internal patterns
– Digestive sensitivity
– Recurring imbalance
– Skin or respiratory patterns
– Urogenital patterns
Behaviour and self-regulation
– Behavioural changes
– Excessive licking or grooming
– Restlessness or withdrawal
– Changes in interactions or habits
Activity and lifestyle
– Support for active and sport animals
– Optimisation of movement and recovery
Senior dogs and cats
– Age-related changes in mobility and function
– Vestibular syndrome
– Support for comfort, balance and quality of life
How I work
Each animal is approached through a structured method combining integrative manual therapy and systemic regulation.
Manual work integrates osteopathic, physiotherapeutic and chiropractic techniques within the same session, allowing a precise and adaptive response to what the animal presents.
Systemic regulation is carried out using METAVITAL, bioresonance and mycotherapy, supporting regulatory processes beyond structural aspects.
These approaches can be used independently or combined, depending on the needs of the animal and the reason for consultation.
Physiothérapie, ostéopathie, chiropratique & naturopathie pour animaux 