The Association of McTimoney-Corley Skeletal Therapists

The Association of McTimoney-Corley Skeletal Therapists (AMCST) is a non-profit association and all our practitioners are responsible for their own practice and client records.

How McTimoney-Corley can help you

Based on the McTimoney method which was refined by Hugh Corley, the McTimoney-Corley treatment is extremely gentle and effective for people and animals. Further refinements have been made by Shelagh James-Hudson (animals) and Bobbie Nicholson (people).

The Association of McTimoney-Corley Skeletal Therapists (AMCST) has registered members who practise in most regions of the United Kingdom, Southern Ireland, France, New Zealand and the Far East, treating both people and animals. Testimonials have shown that this method, for skeletal and other related problems, has been found to be highly effective and to have significant and long lasting benefits.

Membership of The Association of McTimoney-Corley Skeletal Therapists consists of some practitioners who treat people, some who treat animals and some who treat both people and animals.

With the exception of a few GCC registered chiropractors, the animal trained members of this association practise McTimoney-Corley Animal Manipulation
The General Chiropractic Council (GCC), under current legislation, regulates the chiropractic treatment of people
Only practitioners who have been trained at a GCC-recognised chiropractic college can be registered with the GCC and can therefore legally call themselves chiropractors
Some of these GCC regulated practitioners have been trained to treat animals as well as people and can therefore call themselves Animal Chiropractors if they so wish
As the GCC is only concerned with human treatment, McTimoney-Corley practitioners trained to only treat animals cannot be listed on the GCC register as Animal Chiropractors
The use of the term McTimoney-Corley to describe the way our members treat animals DOES NOT imply that our animal practitioners are chiropractors

"My horse presented with a recurring problem with his near side shoulder. He was falling in through the shoulder on the left rein and found difficulty bending on his right rein. I had recently changed his saddle and wondered if it was blocking his shoulder or whether it was something more as he was being extremely evasive. After treatment with Georgina Crumlish, and some follow up advice and recommendations, my horse is much more relaxed and his gaits are more regular and free. He now has a desire to move forwards which refers to the lack of constriction from the shoulder following treatment."

"Be prepared to trust Jean Luc - he has the rare ability to read your body completely. You might think he is treating the wrong bit - but after years of professional aerobatics and serious spine-scrunching under load - he never fails to find the right spot and straighten things up!"

" I have been having treatment with Karen for four years and personally I think it is the best I have received. It is gentle and effective and I would recommend it to anyone.I have severe talipes in both feet and if it wasn't for this treatment, I would not be able to work and enjoy life as I do"

" He was still covering mares, but was not happy being ridden," explains Matt. "I was considering retiring him, but Claire thought the treatment might help. She used a combination of manipulation and massage, and the difference was immediate. I rode Sandro afterwards and it was as if I'd taken the handbrake off."

"I went to experience this treatment first hand to fully understand how I could help with the referral of clients from the various clinics around Oxfordshire. I can honestly say the treatment was fantastic, it was a very comfortable relaxing session with infomation being given to me throughout by the therapist about what she was doing and why. The treatment was thorough but at no point did I experience any discomfort. I would happily approve this treatment to my personal clients, family or friends "

"Our stables keep up to ten horses and ponies of varying conformation; many on the wrong side of twenty, and our riders are also very varied in terms of age, size, balance, and ability. Over the years we have found it very valuable to have our horses and ponies given regular spinal therapy checks for any signs of stiffness or soreness that could alert us to any problems arising and to correct them before they develop".

"Over many years my dysfunctional back has needed to be kept in line! Through her knowledge and skilled hands, Val Duvall has nurtured my back through regular "MOT" sessions and occasional emergency visits helping me to live with my back and learn its limitations (sometimes!)"

“I have a slight congenital deformity in my pelvis/hip joint, which affects the movement in my spine and can give rise to considerable back pain and/or discomfort. My job entails me working at a computer for long periods of time creating tension in my neck and shoulders, which also gives rise to back problems. I have been attending Val’s clinic for over 13 years and as a result of her excellent treatment, useful exercises and movement advice, I now have less pain and find my mobility much increased. I have recommended Val to members of my family and to work colleagues, all of who have found her treatment to be excellent.”

”My first experience of both Val and manipulative treatment in general was to ‘get up off my bed and walk’ – literally. I first put my hips out about 20 years ago, whilst twisting to catch a calf (I’m a farmer!). I was completely bed ridden for about 5 days and in a lot of pain. Doctor’s prognosis was that I had to maintain bed rest; I couldn’t do anything else anyway (as it took me 10 minutes to get to the smallest room in the house 10 foot from my bed). I was sceptical about alternative treatments but knew that my neighbour used Val for a similar problem. I gave her a ring and she came out that day to see me at home. She had me up, and walking properly within half an hour. I have seen her regularly since; sometimes 4 times a year, sometimes only once, as I now know how to read the signs of oncoming problems. She is very skilled in what she does, and always has time for a person who needs to see her.”

“All our family have visited Val, and have been sorted out well and proper! Couldn't do without her!”

“My husband and I have been going to Val for 18 years, which should be testimony to her caring and gentle approach. I have recommended several friends to her, and none have been disappointed. Several, in fact, have become long-term patients. Not only is she sympathetic, she will take time to answer any questions and to explain.”

“I first visited Val after injuring my back whilst on holiday. She put me at my ease straight away and was very sympathetic. I walked into her house in considerable discomfort and left pain free. I continued with the few exercises she gave me for about a week and was back to my old self in no time. I visit Val twice a year for my ‘MOT’ when she ‘rocks’ everything back to where it should be. She is a star!”

"After over six months of debilitating sciatica and trips to a chiropractor, a physiotherapist and acupuncturist, I had decided this was a condition I had to learn to accept. I initially booked Clare to treat my horse which worked wonders for him. After three sessions with Clare I am now pain free and my active lifestyle is now not held back through lack of mobility. A huge added bonus that Clare understood my specific needs as an equestrian."

"Clare was recommended to me and has treated my horse Alpha on various occasions. I have found her to be a highly skilled professional therapist. She combines perception in diagnosis and thoroughness in the treatments she administers with a refreshing common sense approach. Her charges are also reasonable. I know she is highly respected by both her clients and fellow professionals."

"I have used Clare on several occasions either for routine maintenance on my competition horse or for a specific problem. Clare is always easy to get in touch with and extremely flexable when arranging an appointment. Vinny always benefits from a treatment from Clare, he always feels straighter and softer!! Also nothing is too much trouble for Clare and I have watched her on several occasions taking her time when carrying out ridden and ground based assessments, Clares treatments are very thorough, she will spend as much time with the horse as needed. I also like the fact that Clare is a rider and competitor herself and therefore understands when we are describing something to her.I feel that this is much more than a job to Clare and that she genuinly cares and is always keen to hear from me with updates and any little successes I get. I feel Clare is an important part of the group of people that look after my horses!!"

"Clare Cornett has treated both my dogs on several occasions. I train the dogs for Agility competitions, and from time to time they have developed problems and gone lame, or seem unwilling to jump. One or two treatments from Clare are usually all it takes to set them right. She handles the Jack Russell with confidence and always seems to avoid his teeth!"

"I have been using Clare for the last 5 years she is friendly and reliable, she has helped in the development of my horse who I bought as a poor conditioned x race horse, he is now well muscled and is regularly placed in affiliated dressage. Clare gives him a regular massage and gives me tips & exercises to keep him supple."

"I would like to thank Clare for sorting out my troublesome back, very effective and so gentle (and very patient !) -highly recommended!"

"Claire has looked after both of my horses for over 5 years, 24 year old retired Elliott, and 18hh Trey. Elliott has been retired since the age of 17 with foot and sight problems, and Claire keeps him soft, supple and playing - he is always happy to see her and have his 'special fuss'. Trey has had ongoing treatment for the past 3 years due to injuries caused by his size, a jumping incident and a random fall in the field. Claire has been instrumental in maintaining his soundness and assisted his recovery following surgery to his elbow joints. He is currently back in work 2 months before predicted, working in a much better frame than before and can wiggle through the back like a worm! I will continue to use Claire for ongoing maintenance for both of my boys."

"Theo is an immature six year old wb x gelding. I called Claire after he reared and fell on tarmac earlier this year and was unsound. We have so far had two visits to help loosen tightness in the hips and back, and are working on increasing top line and muscle strength before competing this Autumn."

"Claire initially visited me to help with my hannoverian mare Lara, whom i lost to Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desimitis. Laras rear pasterns gradually became horizontal with the floor, and as a long backed mare, this caused a lot of pain and discomfort in her back. Claire visited us regularly in the last few years before diagnosis on recommendation of our farrier, and helped keep her comfortable until answers were found. Unfortunately, Laras condition was irreversible, but I strongly believe Claire helped with the pain and stiffness associated with her condition. My current mare Raine is visited regularly by Claire to maintain suppleness and iron out any tweaks and stiffness that occurs."

"Can’t thank Emma enough for the treatment she has done on my 6 year old. So amazing to find out information that I didn’t know. Emma took her time and helped me to understand everything about my horse! Definitely will be recommending to friends!"

“Wow. Can't believe the difference in my horses way of going after a session with Dawn."

“Absolutely brilliant for horse and human. Dawn has helped me and my horse immensely since we started having her treatments, the results are huge. She has a gifted ability to feel, assess and identify underlying issues, which for me and my horse had previously been missed.”

“I attended all three of Dawn's MFR courses. I can't rate them highly enough. It was an eye opener, MFR is now my go to tool in the box. The course is well structured, friendly and Dawn will explain any aspect at any point. This will add a new dimension to any therapists work.”

Contact us

The Association of McTimoney-Corley Skeletal Therapists Ltd (AMCST)

16 Tower Hill
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 5ER

bobbie.nicholson@btinternet.com

(07516) 085 450 (text only) or (01993) 774 418 (Bobbie’s Clinic)