MEDIA RELEASE
9 June 2025 - for immediate release
Animal Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Conference.
McTimoney College, Wednesday 10thJune 2026.
The McTimoney College of Chiropractic is excited to announce that the second Animal Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Conference will be held in Abingdon on the 10th June 2026. Following hot on the success of the inaugural 2024 conference, once again there is the opportunity to show-case the latest research in animal chiropractic care and rehabilitation through both platform and poster presentations. Abstracts are invited from all other animal musculoskeletal disciplines including veterinary physiotherapy, osteopathy and veterinary disciplines with relevant new research as well. Clinical research and case studies are welcomed and will be considered by a peer review committee. Abstracts must be submitted by 30th September 2025 and successful applicants will be notified by 16th November 2025. Tickets will be on sale from March 2026.
Principal of the McTimoney College of Chiropractic, Professor Christina Cunliffe says, "Each year, a substantial body of high-quality research is produced, but to truly benefit the profession, it must be peer-reviewed and shared more broadly. As the regulation of animal care continues to evolve, it's essential that animal chiropractic and rehabilitation of animals is acknowledged as a legitimate and valuable approach alongside other modalities. This presents an excellent opportunity to highlight new and existing research and demonstrate its relevance to animal health and welfare to a wider audience."
With a proud history spanning over 50 years, the McTimoney College of Chiropractic continues to lead in animal chiropractic education, offering the only university-validated qualification in this field across Europe. As demand for animal chiropractic care grows, so too does the need for highly trained professionals, with graduates from the College in high demand globally.
Operating from training centres in Abingdon, Manchester, Madrid, and Hong Kong, the College is seeing record interest in its programmes. Programme Leader Vanessa Davidson explains, "McTimoney animal chiropractic is a gentle and effective approach, well-received by a variety of species. Our graduates regularly work in multidisciplinary teams alongside vets, physiotherapists, and other professionals to support animal performance, rehabilitation, and ongoing care." She adds, "We're passionate about sharing our work, and the research produced by our graduates each year plays a vital role in advancing the scientific understanding of animal health and welfare."
We welcome abstract submissions from professionals in animal chiropractic, physiotherapy, osteopathy, and veterinary medicine. This is a great opportunity to share research, case studies, or clinical insights that support integrative approaches and advance animal health and welfare. For more information on abstract submission or further details, please contact NikkiRoutledge@mctimoney-college.ac.uk.
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Editor's Notes:
What is McTimoney?
The McTimoney treatment is an effective and gentle form of chiropractic that uses quick and light adjustments on specific vertebrae or skeletal structures. It is a holistic approach that treats the body as a whole to realign and balance the musculoskeletal system without significant force. It has a particular focus on the spine and pelvis and looks at the cause and not just the symptoms of dysfunction. This helps to restore and maintain health, movement, soundness, and performance. It is a non-invasive, gentle physical therapy, and treatment is readily accepted by most animals.
The McTimoney Animal Association (MAA) is an independent regulatory body. All members hold a PGDip or MSc in Animal Manipulation from the McTimoney College of Chiropractic, abide by a code of ethics, and are fully insured to treat animals. For more information on the McTimoney Animal Association, or to find a practitioner near you, go to www.mctimoneyanimal.co.uk