About me
Alex Crosby-Jones is a fully qualified and insured McTimoney Animal Chiropractor (Advanced Practitioner) and uses soft tissue techniques including massage and myofascial release. Alex has owned and cared for horses, dogs, cats, sheep and many other animals, meaning she has plenty of experience and empathy with animals. Based near Marlborough in Wiltshire, Alex works closely with vets and other professionals in the area to provide a complementary, holistic treatment for your horses, dogs and other animals. Alex is also a member of the McTimoney Animal Association and the Animal Health Professions Register. You can read some of her case studies here.
Qualifications
Alex holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree (with Merit) in Animal Manipulation from the McTimoney College of Chiropractic (MCC), which is the only university-validated course of its kind in Europe. The MCC trains chiropractors, osteopaths, veterinary surgeons and science graduates collaboratively through this two-year MSc degree programme. The Masters-level qualification allows Alex to safely and effectively assess and treat animals using McTimoney chiropractic techniques. She is a member of the McTimoney Animal Association, the professional body for McTimoney animal practitioners. Alex has also completed the MCC Certificate in Advanced Animal Chiropractic.
Alex is also qualified in Merishia Animal Massage and Equine Kinesio taping. These therapies perfectly complement the McTimoney technique to provide a comprehensive, holistic and effective musculoskeletal therapy for your animals. She also has an understanding of the principles of saddle fit, and how that can affect horses backs. Alex also maintains a keen interest in the latest research, ensuring she is aware of the latest knowledge to educate owners and other professionals.
In addition, Alex hold a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, with honours, in International Equine and Agricultural Business Management from the Royal Agricultural University. Equine science, nutrition, breeding, behaviour and conformation were key aspects of the course.
Legal information
Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 - The treatment of animals is regulated under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. Under this act, it is illegal for any person to treat an animal unless they are a veterinary surgeon or a paraprofessional covered by the Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) Order 1962. Alex Crosby-Jones is fully qualified and insured to use McTimoney manipulation and massage on animals, and is classed as a paraprofessional under this legislation. It is a legal requirement that owners seek permission from their veterinary surgeon before treatment, unless they have been directly referred. This can usually be obtained over the phone; most vets are aware of the benefits of complementary therapy and will readily provide permission, providing the treatment is to be carried out by a suitably qualified professional.
Chiropractors Act 1994 - The title of 'Chiropractor', like 'Doctor', is a legally protected term. Under current legislation, only practitioners that are registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) can legally call themselves Chiropractors and treat members of the public (humans only). The GCC ONLY regulates the chiropractic treatment of humans. Animal practitioners (those not previously trained as a human Chiropractor) are not able to join the GCC as it is only concerned with human treatment. The use of the word McTimoney to describe the animal treatment DOES NOT imply that animal practitioners are chiropractors. Alex is a member of the McTimoney Animal Association, the professional body for McTimoney animal practitioners.
Qualifications
Alex holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree (with Merit) in Animal Manipulation from the McTimoney College of Chiropractic (MCC), which is the only university-validated course of its kind in Europe. The MCC trains chiropractors, osteopaths, veterinary surgeons and science graduates collaboratively through this two-year MSc degree programme. The Masters-level qualification allows Alex to safely and effectively assess and treat animals using McTimoney chiropractic techniques. She is a member of the McTimoney Animal Association, the professional body for McTimoney animal practitioners. Alex has also completed the MCC Certificate in Advanced Animal Chiropractic.
Alex is also qualified in Merishia Animal Massage and Equine Kinesio taping. These therapies perfectly complement the McTimoney technique to provide a comprehensive, holistic and effective musculoskeletal therapy for your animals. She also has an understanding of the principles of saddle fit, and how that can affect horses backs. Alex also maintains a keen interest in the latest research, ensuring she is aware of the latest knowledge to educate owners and other professionals.
In addition, Alex hold a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, with honours, in International Equine and Agricultural Business Management from the Royal Agricultural University. Equine science, nutrition, breeding, behaviour and conformation were key aspects of the course.
Legal information
Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 - The treatment of animals is regulated under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. Under this act, it is illegal for any person to treat an animal unless they are a veterinary surgeon or a paraprofessional covered by the Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) Order 1962. Alex Crosby-Jones is fully qualified and insured to use McTimoney manipulation and massage on animals, and is classed as a paraprofessional under this legislation. It is a legal requirement that owners seek permission from their veterinary surgeon before treatment, unless they have been directly referred. This can usually be obtained over the phone; most vets are aware of the benefits of complementary therapy and will readily provide permission, providing the treatment is to be carried out by a suitably qualified professional.
Chiropractors Act 1994 - The title of 'Chiropractor', like 'Doctor', is a legally protected term. Under current legislation, only practitioners that are registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) can legally call themselves Chiropractors and treat members of the public (humans only). The GCC ONLY regulates the chiropractic treatment of humans. Animal practitioners (those not previously trained as a human Chiropractor) are not able to join the GCC as it is only concerned with human treatment. The use of the word McTimoney to describe the animal treatment DOES NOT imply that animal practitioners are chiropractors. Alex is a member of the McTimoney Animal Association, the professional body for McTimoney animal practitioners.
