Animal Chiropractor in Wisconsin

Reasons to See an Animal Chiropractor

Stafford Chiropractic is pleased to offer specialized Animal Chiropractic services provided by Dr. Michelle Stafford (DC, CVSMT, CVMRT). Serving the New Berlin community and pets across Wisconsin, Dr. Stafford utilizes her advanced certification in Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy (VSMT) as an Animal Chiropractor to assess and address biomechanical and neurological issues in animals.

*** Dr. Michelle is not a Veteranarian. She is an Chiropractor with additional Certifications as an Animal Chiropractor.

This initial service involves a thorough assessment of your animal. It includes gathering their health history, observing their posture and gait (how they stand and move), palpating (feeling) their spine, extremities, and muscles for pain, tension, or restrictions, and performing basic neurological checks. This helps pinpoint specific areas needing attention by an animal chiropractor.

This is the primary hands-on therapy. The practitioner applies controlled, specific, high-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts to joints, particularly in the spine and limbs, that are restricted or misaligned (subluxated). The goal is to restore normal range of motion, improve joint function, and alleviate interference with the nervous system.

Similar to wellness check-ups for humans, this service involves routine chiropractic assessments and adjustments (e.g., quarterly, semi-annually) even in seemingly healthy animals. It aims to maintain optimal joint mobility and nervous system function, potentially preventing minor issues from developing into significant problems and supporting overall long-term health.

Specifically designed for athletic or working animals (like agility dogs, show horses, service animals). This service focuses on maximizing biomechanical efficiency, improving flexibility, balance, and coordination, and reducing the risk of performance-related injuries by ensuring the musculoskeletal system is functioning optimally.

This service is used in conjunction with traditional veterinary care after an injury or surgery. Chiropractic adjustments can help address compensatory gait changes (limping or shifting weight due to the initial injury), manage secondary pain or stiffness, restore normal movement patterns, and support the overall rehabilitation process.