Equine osteopathy
For ridden problems, stiffness, irregular gaits, changes in behaviour or recurring injuries, and preventively, before small restrictions become complaints.
More about horsesDe Kronkelbeek · Geesteren, the Netherlands
Osteopathy for animals
Gentle, effective hands-on treatment, for horses of every breed and size, and for dogs too. Calm, attentive and skilled, at your stable or in your home.
Welcome
Calm hands, a trained eye
De Kronkelbeek is the animal osteopathy practice of Jolanda Mencke, trained at the renowned ICREO (International College for Research on Equine Osteopathy). She treats horses and ponies of every breed and size, from Shetland pony to sport horse, and dogs are very welcome too.
Osteopathy looks beyond the single symptom. Joints, muscles, fascia and organs need to move freely; where that movement is lost, the body compensates, until something starts to give elsewhere. Using gentle manual techniques, complemented with acupressure where useful, Jolanda helps restore the body’s natural balance.
Meet JolandaTreatments
What can we help with?
Every treatment starts with a thorough examination of the whole animal, and ends with clear advice for home.
Canine osteopathy
For dogs that rise stiffly, no longer want to jump, react to touch, or are recovering from injury, from puppy to senior.
More about dogs
Acupressure
Centuries-old pressure-point therapy that relaxes, supports circulation and reinforces the osteopathic treatment, no needles involved.
More about acupressureSound familiar?
Small signals, big difference
Animals hide discomfort for a long time. It’s the small changes, in movement, posture or behaviour, that tell the first part of the story.
In horses
- Stiffness, crookedness or difficulty bending
- Refusing canter transitions or picking the wrong lead
- Resistance when grooming, saddling or girthing
- Irregular gaits without a clear cause
- Bucking, headshaking or sudden changes in behaviour
- Disappointing performance, recurring injuries
In dogs
- Rising stiffly after rest
- No longer jumping into the car or onto the sofa
- Difficulty with stairs, less enthusiasm for walks
- Pain reaction to brushing or touch
- Limping, crooked movement, dragging paws
- Restlessness, anxiety or changed behaviour
Good to know: osteopathy complements veterinary care, it never replaces it. For acute complaints such as colic, fever or wounds, always contact your veterinarian first.
Approach
How a treatment works
Get in touch
Get in touch by email or phone in a few minutes. Jolanda contacts you personally to plan a visit at your stable or home.
History & examination
A thorough conversation about your animal’s history, followed by observation in stance and movement and a full-body examination.
Treatment
Restrictions are released with gentle, animal-friendly techniques, hands only, complemented with acupressure where useful.
Advice & aftercare
You receive clear guidance on rest, rebuilding work and management, so the body can process the treatment fully.
“We don’t treat a single symptom, but the animal as a whole, so the body can take care of itself again.”
Craftsmanship
Trained at ICREO
Jolanda completed the three-year course in osteopathy for horses and dogs at the International College for Research on Equine Osteopathy, since 1997 one of Europe’s most respected institutes for animal osteopathy, where all teaching is done by human osteopaths.
- Gentle, animal-friendly techniques, no devices or injections
- Examination and treatment of the whole body
- Knowledge of acupressure as a valuable complement
- Close contact with vet, farrier and saddle fitter
- Clear advice on training, rest and management
Working area
From Twente to well across the border
De Kronkelbeek is based in Geesteren (NL) and treats on location throughout the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg. Further afield? Much is possible on request.
Netherlandshome base Twente
Germanyincl. border region & NRW
BelgiumFlanders & Wallonia
Luxembourgnationwide
Book an appointment
Shall we take a look at your animal?
Booking is easy: send an email or call, and Jolanda will get back to you personally. Questions are always welcome, too.