Simply put, doctors practicing certified animal chiropractic look for abnormal or restricted movement of the joints of the spine and extremities called Vertebral Subluxation Complexes (VSCs). VSCs have an effect on the nervous system and the entire body. The goal of the animal chiropractor is to restore proper movement to the affected joints with high velocity-low amplitude thrusts called adjustments. Restored movement allows the nervous system and body to function at their maximum, healthy potential. Chiropractic was founded on the premise that every living body is more than a machine made up of parts. Since its beginning in the 19th century, chiropractic has taken a vitalistic approach in healthcare. Vitalism is the philosophy that living things are made of an organized intelligent life energy. The founders of chiropractic called this energy ‘innate intelligence.’ This ‘innate’ is the difference between a live and a dead body. Chiropractic is founded in the idea that a body knows how to function and heal on its own. The purpose of chiropractic care is to help animals maximize their expression of this innate intelligence within their body. Biography:
Dr. Chelsey Giardina attended the nation's leading animal chiropractic college, Options for Animals. She then obtained certification in animal chiropractic from the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Dr. Chelsey has a B.S. in Animal Bioscience with honors in Veterinary Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University's Schreyer's Honors College. She completed her veterinary education at The University of Pennsylvania. After veterinary school, she completed an internship at Mid Atlantic Equine Medical Center followed by three years in a traditional equine ambulatory associateship. Originally from Hermitage Pa, Dr. Chelsey is very excited to offer animal chiropractic at The Green barn and to integrate vitalistic care into the lives of the Companion and performance animals of Western Pennsylvania. She is passionate that chiropractic will improve their lives, their movement, and their health! Please call (724) 815-0488, contact The Green Barn, or email [email protected] to book an appointment for your companion today!
