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Vet Referrals

Please complete the form below to refer patients for McTimoney chiropractic/soft tissue treatment.
This is to verify that there is no reason or contraindications to the veterinarians knowledge to object to McTimoney chiropractic to be received by the named patient.
McTimoney Chiropractic can be used effectively alongside veterinary medicine, physiotherapy and other therapeutic techniques.

Alternatively you can download the referral form below which can printed and filled in.

Referral Form [PDF]

Lucy is a member of the McTimoney Animal Association and complies with the following requirements:

Every therapist registered with the McTimoney Animal Association (MAA) must hold:

  • Current professional and public liability insurance
  • Either a PGDip or MSc Animal Manipulation (Chiropractic) from the McTimoney College of Chiropractic
  • Fulfil 25hrs of continuing professional development per year
  • Comply with the Veterinary Exemptions Order (2015) Legal information

The MAA has a Code of Ethics and Standards of Proficiency that all members must uphold and adhere to. The principles of the MAA set out below are overarching requirements for registration (and by implication, continued registration). The principles state that:

A member’s clients are entitled to expect that a therapist on the MAA register:
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  1. Has a high-level of training in animal chiropractic techniques, and competence, to assess and treat animals safely and effectively
  2. Make animal welfare their first consideration in seeking to provide the most appropriate attention for animals committed to their care. This includes referring back to the treating vet as appropriate.
  3. Ensure that all animals under their care are treated humanely and with respect
  4. Understand and comply with their legal obligations in relation to The Veterinary Exemptions Order (2015) seeking permission of a veterinary surgeon prior to any treatment being given.
  5. Foster and maintain a good relationship with their clients, earning their trust, respecting their views and protecting client confidentiality
  6. Foster and endeavour to maintain good relationships with their professional colleagues, working as part of a vet-led team
  7. Maintain and continue to develop their professional knowledge and skills
  8. Uphold the good reputation of the McTimoney profession
  9. Are recognised by a number of leading insurance companies in the event of a claim
  10. Respond promptly, fully and courteously to complaints and criticism.

Research on the effects of McTimoney chiropractic on animals can be found on the research pages of the MAA website.

Holistic Insurance [PDF]

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