MY STORY

For several years, I felt a strong urge to learn energy healing and had been waiting for the right teacher to come on my path.I waited for so long for them to appear not realising they were already there, often snoring right beside me!My dog, Bree was to be my teacher...

When Bree was 9 years old she was diagnosed with bone cancer (osteosarcoma) and given 10 weeks to live.I was told there was nothing holistic that could be done to help her and that she would be in a lot of pain with the cancer spreading right through her body within weeks.According to the vet, the only hope was amputation of her hind leg.This wasn’t an option.Bree was 62kg, already 9 years old and we lived in a two story house.I knew if her leg was amputated she would sulk herself to death!

So together we started our healing journey.Immediately I changed her diet and noticed an improvement in her mobility.I gave Bree energy healing every day.After a few weeks it started to take effect and she began to sleep less, was more alert, enjoyed rides in the car and was chasing sticks at the beach again.I continued to give Bree healing on a daily basis and around 5 months after her diagnosis we returned to the vet to discuss a brace to support her leg. The vet was astounded to see her bound through their doors full of vitality.They wanted to do a follow up x-ray which was unheard of in osteosarcoma cases, as they couldn’t understand how she could still be alive with such an aggressive cancer that should have claimed her life months ago.

Bree went on to live a full and active life until she passed away 9.5 months after her diagnosis at the grand old age of 10.5.She was my best friend, a patient teacher and the catalyst for a change in my career.

MASSAGE THERAPY
(MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY)

Canine Massage Therapy is a wonderful treatment for all types of dogs, regardless of age or breed they will all experience benefits.

Massage therapy improves mobility, relieves muscular tension, boosts immunity and helps to rid the body of toxins. Massage also reduces scar tissue and knots and encourages healing which allows dogs to recover faster and more fully following injury or surgery.Massage also calms the nervous system which promotes relaxation and releases endorphins which significantly reduces pain. Regular treatments are highly beneficial for elderly dogs or those suffering from arthritis.

Gait analysis is included in each massage session.This allows me to check the movement of your dog which gives me additional information about restrictions, tight muscles and areas of compensation i.e. whether your dog is favouring one leg etc.

I also treat our feline friends, as massage offers the same benefits to cats.However, whilst they respond well to treatment, cats do not tend to tolerate touch therapies as well as dogs, so treatment times may be shorter.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) originates from osteopathy and is gentle and non-invasive.It considers the whole body and it’s relationship with the cerebral spinal fluid, therefore it has a very profound effect on the nervous system, calming, relaxing and improving immune function.CST also helps to detoxify the body and improves respiratory function.

CST works on a physical, physiological and emotional level, releasing pain and trauma that may be held within the body’s tissue and re-organising the soft tissue, ligaments and tendons which hold the skeleton in place.This improves posture, balance, range of movement and reduces compensations within the body, giving long lasting results and limiting the need for chiropractic adjustments.

Animals respond extremely well to the subtle CST adjustments. CST is recommended regularly and is particularly important after dental work, as any imbalance of the TMJ (jaw) can cause compensation issues to occur throughout the whole body.Often issues at one end of the body are mirrored at the other, i.e. hip issues arise when the jaw is misaligned.

CST allows all of the systems of the body to function better, increasing health, mobility, immune function and promoting a calmer more relaxed state of being.

REIKI / ENERGY HEALING

Reiki or Energy healing is safe and effective for pets of all sizes, from budgies to horses.Reiki alleviates pain and discomfort, improves immunity and stimulates the body's own ability to heal.It is gentle, non-invasive and works well with other natural therapies and complements conventional medicines.

Reiki can help prevent serious illness developing as it boosts immunity and activates the parasympathetic nervous system which de-stresses the body and allows each of the body’s systems to function in harmony with each other.

I have worked with dogs, cats, horses and birds, treating issues such as arthritis, meningitis, cancer and epilepsy.During a healing session I detect and clear energy blockages within an animal’s system.These blockages must be cleared to facilitate healing.When working with animals their symptoms, pain or discomfort is often mirrored in my own body, which gives me an excellent indication of what their symptoms feel like, their location and intensity.

The number of sessions required depends on the condition being treated.Animals may show an improvement in health and wellbeing after several sessions, however regular treatments may be required for senior animals or to shift more serious conditions.

BACH FLOWER REMEDIES

Bach Flower remedies are safe, effective and entirely natural so may be used in conjunction with any other therapies or medicines, either conventional or holistic.

There are 38 different flowers which help with a wide array of issues from improving confidence in timid or mistreated animals to travel sickness, fear of fireworks, aggression and separation anxiety.

Bach Flower Remedies can also assist both pet and owner with the process of euthanasia, the introduction of new family members or the stress of moving house.They calm and restore emotional balance, reducing fear, anxiety and grief which can often translate into behavioural problems.Rescue Remedy is also available and great to keep on hand for emergencies and shock.

Bach Flower remedies can easily be added to meals, drinking water or squirted directly into the mouth.All remedies are made to order, according to each individual's needs.





NUTRITION

Nutrition plays a vital role in the health of all animals.A natural, balanced diet consisting primarily of raw foods will improve the health, longevity and quality of life for cats and dogs.A natural diet supports skin and coat health, reduces fur balls and itching, improves energy levels, controls weight, cleans teeth and supports immunity, which reduces the likelihood of serious disease developing.

Dietary advice for cats and dogs is available at the time of treatment, at no additional cost.







TESTIMONIALS

I can’t recommend Lisa highly enough! I’ve recently had an arab gelding come into my care who has (had!!) the horse equivalent of major anxiety. He was extremely flighty, hard to handle and constantly fearful, even when just turned out in the paddock. I was just starting to think I couldn’t help him when I got in touch with Lisa out of desperation, and I’m SO glad I did. The change in Emi was immediate and amazing. After just one treatment he is able to relax around people and other horses and will come up to us in the paddock for attention. Handling him is now an absolute pleasure and he is learning simple exercises and is able to enjoy them! I am one very happy horse mum with one happy little pony! ❤️ Thank you Lisa!!!

Caroline : Lincoln

Lisa was amazing for both of my horses. Peggy was very sore to the point she wouldn’t let anyone on her back but today she let my daughter on. She’s a different horse in two treatments, and Texas had a lot of heat and an abscess in his foot, within minutes the heat was gone and within hours it had bust out. There is no words for what Lisa does 😊

Diane : Rakaia

Lisa is one of those beautiful people, whose soul shines and her gift for healing is given completely from a gentle and open heart. Animals know this and respond to her quiet way. They know to trust that what she is doing, is for their own good. Our boy Buddy, just loved Lisa! Initially, he kept looking over his shoulder at her, as if to say, “what ya doing!?” A few times he would walk away from her, come and give me a nudge and then back up to Lisa again, so that she could place her hands back on him. Buddy’s treatments were a beautiful experience for all of us and I’m sure Lisa won’t mind me saying, that tears flowed from her and I. It was wonderful that Buddy trusted her so much, that he was able to release some old emotional trauma, that had manifested into physical pain. I have shared our experience with everyone I know and will continue to do so. We all noticed the change in Buddy. He has settled so well. To know that there is this gorgeous woman who treats animals with such grace and love, and is so humble about her gift, warms my heart for all of the animals she comes into contact with. You are a living angel, Lisa. I feel such gratitude for the gift you share with the creatures large and small. Many blessings form Murray, Buddy and I ❤️❤️❤️

Patria : Christchurch

Lisa came out to treat Toby, one of my racehorses.After one treatment I noticed an improvement in his recovery rate after training and his general wellbeing, and within a few days of his treatment he won his first ever race!Toby had another treatment after his win and then again after a training accident.Both of these treatments significantly helped his recovery as well as improved his appetite, and he won a race again the following week.Having just taken on another horse, I asked Lisa to treat her and since that treatment I have noticed a better appetite and improved well being and attitude in this mare.I cannot recommend her services more highly.

James : Christchurch

Lisa did a very thorough massage on my 15 year old dog, Ella and the results were just amazing. I haven’t seen Ella walking so well for a very long time, and she enjoyed every minute of it. She now walks straight, stands evenly on all four paws, can manage our stairs a lot better and is holding her head a lot higher and her tail is now out from between her legs. It's really fantastic to see how much happier she is in herself, and how vocal she is again :)I am amazed at just how much the massage has helped her arthritis, I will definitely be booking in regularly.

Paula : Christchurch

Lisa came out to visit my horses and I witnessed something truly amazing with her energy healing. I had a mare who'd had a fairly rough past and for the past 5 or 6 years she'd been left in a paddock and had lost complete trust in people. I was spending a lot of time working with her, and over a few months had managed to form a fairly strong bond, although I had to be extremely careful how I behaved around her. This horse did not trust anyone else, and no one could go up to her in the paddock without her walking away from them as soon as she spotted them. Not only did Lisa manage to approach her without her walking away, but when Lisa put her hands on her, her eyes closed and bottom lip dropped. She was totally under Lisa's spell. It was amazing, and so great for me to see Flake bonding and trusting someone other than me. You could see a bond develop through the healing - the instant trust was totally unexpected and very rewarding to see. Not only did Flake instantly trust and fall in love with Lisa but she actually followed her out of the paddock. It was crazy!!! It was nice to be able to communicate to Flake through Lisa and find out what Flake needed from me. An Amazing experience.

Laura : Christchurch

Maia is now playing with her toys instead of eating my plants and everything in sight. Her behaviour is way better she no longer jumps on us and also listens to instructions either straight away or on second time. The cats also don’t seem to mind her much anymore which is strange, as one in particular would hiss when she approached. Don’t know what else to say except I wish I knew about you earlier, thank you so much. Life is so much better and less stressful now and work isn’t such a daunting thing to go to worrying about her while I’m away. Thanks again – you’re an angel for all the improvements with Maia!

Vicky : Christchurch

Thanks Lisa for being a beautiful soul and sharing your positive energy.It was so moving to see you comfort the beautiful whale on the beach a couple of weeks back.So amazing that it was able to swim free.Bless you Lisa....we need more like you in the world xo

Tania : Christchurch

Our dearest four year old dog Bonnie was diagnosed with hip dysplasia Oct 2015, this caused her to be in constant pain, walking with a limp and finding it very difficult getting up from lying down/sitting. The vet had recommended physio which we started straight away and continued for almost a year and a half with some progress made but only to a point - Bonnie still walked with a constant limp and would often whimper in pain at night being stuck lying down as moving was too hard. I decided we should try something new to see if we could improve Bonnie’s progress another way - this is when Lisa came into our lives. After only three sessions we have seen amazing progress (a lot more than what was made during physio sessions over a year!) not only is Bonnie moving more fluent and freely, she is a lot happier. We hadn’t realised at the time but Bonnie had become somewhat depressed due to her condition. Since our sessions with Lisa we have got our cheeky Bonnie back. She's become a lot more active - initiating play and up to her old tricks again. Lisa is a very kind and compassionate person, always very calm and gentle with Bonnie working within Bonnie’s limits so that she remains as comfortable as possible. Our family will be forever grateful to Lisa for not only helping Bonnie feel better physically but mentally as well - she has brought her spark back 😊 I am excited to see further progress being made with additional treatments and Bonnie can’t wait either!

Olivia : Christchurch

Lisa is absolutely fantastic, highly recommend get, she came out to treat my horse when I was having lots of issues with him and now he is feeling amazing and is just so much happier and back to his usual super cuddly self and is jumping like an absolute machine like he used to. Huge thanks Lisa, I really appreciate it xx

Samantha : Christchurch

Lisa has seen my wee Fred and little Dot twice now. Both have had all sorts of problems and i use can’t believe the change in them both from the very first session. Lisa has an amazing skill and gentle approach. I’m sure they are both looking forward to their next treatment!

Rochelle : Christchurch

Was a great day, not only for mighty Max but myself also and the whole family. Well worn out, it was a very quiet night in the Clark household and a very early night to follow, we all slept like logs and woke to a wonderful day to follow. Though we received treatment at work the entire household felt the beautiful effects and calming benefit. We’re all looking forward to next week… Highly recommend Lisa and her healing hands, wisdom and amazing therapy treatment.

Melanie : Christchurch

I used Lisa for my horse Fred recently, who had been diagnosed with TMJ syndrome and was in a lot of pain. During Fred's session he had a huge amount of releases. Lisa also asked me if he had any gut issues, and it turned out he actually did have a wee problem so I am so grateful for her picking up on that. He’s now on a probiotic, has lost weight and his tummy issues have improved considerably. She also helped to resolve his TMJ issues and release restrictions in his stifle, where he's been very stiff for some time. Since his treatment Fred hasn’t shown any pain, I was able to avoid the vet and any pain relief and a couple of days afterwards I was lunging and riding him again. Lisa is incredibly dedicated to her job and has a special way with the animals. I highly recommend her!! Fred enjoyed his treatment and we will be back.

Emma : Christchurch

Soleno appeared to be quite tight around over his shoulders and neck.Lisa worked on these areas and we began to see his muscles flinching as the tightness was being released he then also relaxed and fell asleep with his eyes closed and yawning.Since Soleno's first treatment he has been very foward and free moving through his shoulders and is much more comfortable through his neck.He then went to Oxford ODE that weekend and won his dressage impressing many and I!I highly recommend Lisa, she's very kind and is very calm and quiet with the horses while also doing an awesome job!I'm looking forward to her working on my OTT TB mare at some stage to see some of the same awesome results!

Jaime and Soleno (Solly) : Christchurch

My 13 year old staffy had a very bad incontinence problem. I prefer to use natural products so I contacted Lisa, who suggested a blend of flower essences may help. Within the first month of using them there was an obvious improvement with only the occasional puddle on the floor. Ella has now been on the flower remedy for several months and she no longer has any incontinence at all! I am delighted the flower remedy has made such a huge difference and will definitely continue to use them.

Paula : Christchurch

Dear Lisa - I Just wanted to write to you and let you know that Buddha is already a different dog. He is happy and we went for a quick walk tonight that he really enjoyed. Seems to be back to his old self :) We will keep the drops up and report back to you soon. Hopefully it will continueThanks a million!

Emma, Leon & Buddha : Christchurch

Sam, my 5 month old puppy was frequently troubled by her back end, often yelping in pain for no apparent reason and looking to me to help her! I had no idea what to do or what was wrong with her.Although I admit to being a little skeptical about healing and unsure how it might help, it certainly worked! Lisa lovingly gave Sam a treatment and since then she's had none of the symptoms she had before seeing Lisa!!She is now a comfortable, relaxed puppy. Thank you!!!!

Jacqui : Christchurch

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Lisa Clark

Diploma in Canine Myofunctional Therapy
Diploma in Equine Myofunctional Therapy
Small Animal CranioSacral EcoSomatics 1
Equine CranioSacral EcoSomatics 2
Certificate in Small Animal Nutrition
Certificate in Energy Healing
Bach Flower Remedies 2
Marine Mammal Medic
Certificate in Reiki 2