Chiropractic for Animals
Animal adjusting is a safe and effective way to enhance the quality of life for your pet. Dr. Robben holds a certificate in Chiropractic for Animals, recognized by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, and is trained in Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM).
Certified Animal Chiropractor
In addition to pursuing her Chiropractic degree, Dr. Robben earned an additional certificate in Chiropractic for Animals — an extensive education in manual adjusting technique recognized by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. She completed this 6-month program at Parker College of Chiropractic (now Parker University).
VOM Trained
Dr. Robben has also completed additional animal adjusting training in Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM). This technique utilizes a gentle instrument for both diagnostic and adjusting purposes, and is recognized by the International Association of Veterinary Chiropractitioners and the American Animal Adjusting Association.
Indications for Animal Adjusting
Chiropractic care can help your pet with a wide range of conditions and symptoms.
What Does the Treatment Consist Of?
A thorough, gentle process designed with your pet's comfort and wellbeing in mind.
History & Referral
A thorough history of your animal is taken, including discussion with your vet. X-rays may be necessary. A written referral by a veterinarian is obtained for Dr. Robben to treat your animal.
Examination
Posture and gait analysis is performed, along with static and motion palpation of the spine. Dr. Robben evaluates abnormal motion, swelling, muscle tightness, fixated joints, and range of motion.
Adjustment
Dr. Robben adjusts your pet by hand and/or with a specialized instrument to improve joint, muscle, and nerve function, providing proven pain relief.
Supportive Therapy
Myofascial release and massage techniques relax surrounding muscle tissue. If necessary, Cold Laser therapy is used to facilitate healing and aid in pain relief.
Cold Laser for Animals
A proven, non-invasive, no-risk option for pain relief and accelerated healing. Ease your beloved animal companion's pain with the healing technology of Low Level Laser Therapy (Cold Laser).
Cold Laser therapy has been proven to suppress pain, reduce inflammation, promote bone, tendon, and ligament repair, and accelerate wound healing. The laser light communicates to the cells, stimulating them to heal themselves, grow, change, and survive.
How Does Cold Laser Work?
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission Rays (LASER) is used at a specific frequency to stimulate healing. It is a natural and biological therapy which uses light to restore health to injured or ailing cells.
Cold Lasers use a wavelength different from "hot" lasers that are used for surgical and other techniques that heat tissue. The cold laser is a biomodulator that will up-regulate or down-regulate the targeted area of the body by the use of coherent light at a precise wavelength, stimulating cellular rejuvenation and healing.
The beams are red in color, and some lasers have multiple beams programmed at specific frequencies to target the area of involvement, affected nerve root, lymph node drainage, brain, or other organs. This allows for not only healing, but also neurological reorganization and reorientation at the brain level.
Enhance Your Pet's Quality of Life
Whether your pet is recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic pain, or simply needs wellness maintenance, Dr. Robben's gentle chiropractic care can help. A veterinary referral is required.