ANIMAL CHIROPRACTIC

Movement · Comfort · Performance

Individualized chiropractic care for horses and dogs focused on movement, mobility, comfort, recovery, and performance.

Whether I’m working with a competitive athlete, a working animal, or a beloved companion, my approach begins with understanding how they move and identifying areas of restriction or compensation that may be affecting how they feel and function.

Dr. Kinal Patel with a horse in the Wasatch Back, Utah.

WHEN ANIMALS MAY BENEFIT FROM CARE

HORSES

Changes in movement, comfort, or performance may indicate that your horse could benefit from an evaluation.

  • Stiffness or decreased flexibility

  • Difficulty bending or working evenly in both directions

  • Changes in gait, stride, or performance

  • Resistance under saddle

  • Difficulty with collection, transitions, or lead changes

  • Sensitivity around the back, neck, or pelvis

  • Changes following training, competition, travel, or injury

DOGS

Subtle changes in everyday movement can sometimes be the first indication that something isn't functioning as well as it should.

  • Difficulty getting up or lying down

  • Hesitation with stairs, jumping, or getting into the car

  • Stiffness after rest or activity

  • Changes in gait or posture

  • Decreased activity or willingness to play

  • Sensitivity when touched or handled

  • Changes following activity, competition, surgery, or injury

Not every change in movement is musculoskeletal. Animal chiropractic care is intended to complement not replace appropriate veterinary care.

MORE THAN AN ADJUSTMENT

An individualized, movement-focused approach to animal care.

Animal chiropractic is only one part of how I approach care. Depending on the animal’s needs, I may incorporate additional therapies to support mobility, recovery, comfort, and performance.

Each treatment is individualized based on how the animal moves, what I find during the evaluation, and their specific activity or performance demands.

CHIROPRACTIC
Focused on joint mobility, movement, and areas of restriction or compensation.

CLASS IV LASER
May be incorporated to support tissue recovery, comfort, and tissue health..

SHOCKWAVE THERAPY
A targeted therapy that may be used to support recovery in certain musculoskeletal conditions.

PEMF
May be incorporated as part of a broader recovery and wellness approach.

Dr. Kinal Patel providing chiropractic care to a dog.
Dr. Kinal Patel providing chiropractic care to a horse in a barn setting.

My work with animals grew naturally from two things that have always been important to me: my love of animals and my background in sports rehabilitation.

In 2018, I completed specialized education in animal chiropractic through Options for Animals and began incorporating animal care into my practice. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to work with horses and dogs ranging from beloved family companions to working and competitive animals.

Animals can’t point to where something hurts or explain what feels different. That means evaluation starts with observation how they stand, move, compensate, and respond. I combine that information with a hands-on assessment to better understand where restrictions or altered movement patterns may be affecting them.

Whether I’m working with a human athlete, a performance horse, or a family dog, my philosophy is much the same: understand the whole picture, treat the individual in front of me, and help them move and function at their best.

MY APPROACH TO ANIMAL CARE

The same movement focused philosophy - just on four legs.

Dr. Kinal Patel with a horse as part of her animal chiropractic practice.

READY TO HELP THEM MOVE BETTER?

Whether you’re noticing a change in movement or comfort, preparing for competition, supporting recovery, or simply wondering whether animal chiropractic may be appropriate, send me a message. I’d be happy to learn more about your animal and help determine the best next step.