General Info

Dr. Kirsten is certified through the IVCA and offers Veterinary Chiropractic services for all your four-legged companions. We also offer equine dental equilibration (floating) and reproductive ultrasounds.She graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. After completing a one year internship at Elgin Veterinary Hospital, Equine division, she worked in private equine practice in North Texas. In 2011 she attended Options for Animals in Wellsville Kansas, the oldest Animal Chiropractic school. After completing the Essentials course, Dr. Kirsten became certified through the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. She is licensed in Minnesota, Texas and Oklahoma. Animal Chiropractics focuses on maintenance of the neuro-musculo-skeletal system. The brain and spinal cord are the command centers of the body and control everything that occurs in an animal's body. The spinal cord is protected and housed inside the spine (vertebral column); a complex frame of bones, ligaments, tendons and nerves. Decreased mobility in the spine can alter the performance of the nerves as they pass out of the spine and branch out to the organs and muscles of the body. If the nervous system is not functioning properly the animal cannot function properly. This dysfunction can manifest as stiffness, gait abnormality, pain or even organ dysfunction. Chiropractic treatment focuses on restoring proper motion to the vertebrae and therefore a well functioning nervous system. An animal chiropractor uses their exam to find vertebral subluxation complexes (areas of restriction). The animal chiropractor then uses a very precise thrust on the immobile structure to restore mobility and allow proper neurological function. Animal chiropractics is not meant to replace primary veterinary care, but instead be used in conjunction for a comprehensive approach to the well-being of the animal. Equine Dental Equilibration or 'teeth floating' works to restore proper movement of the jaw through the use of specialized grinding disks and burrs. Horses teeth erupt continually through their life and can form sharp points, and misalignments. Regular maintenance of your horses teeth can keep their mouth healthier and therefore help maintain weight and proper nutrition.