FAQs

Dr. Lacy is a Doctor of Chiropractic. She earned her degree from Parker University's Animal Chiropractic Program and is certified in Animal Chiropractic through the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA). Dr. Lacy also holds certification in Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation technologies (CVCP).

Dr. Lacy is trained to identify areas of restricted movement of joints in the spine and extremities and restore their motion. In chiropractic for people, this is called identifying a chiropractic subluxation and providing a specific chiropractic adjustment.

Joint restrictions may lead to neurological effects, which can manifest as pain, reduced flexibility, muscle soreness, lameness, performance issues, sensitivities, temperament changes, illness, and other related problems. The goal of Dr. Lacy's work is to restore proper motion to the affected joints so that the nervous system and body can function to its full potential.

Dr. Lacy will never diagnose your pet with a condition or disease, as that falls in the scope of your treating veterinarian.

Your vet may recommend bodywork with Dr. Lacy if your pet suffers from disc issues (IVDD), arthritis, limping, puppy sitting, trouble getting on the couch or using stairs, trouble holding position to go to the bathroom, or general neck, back, leg or tail pain. They may also recommend palliative therapy if medications or surgery are not an option.

No! Instruments are just as effective as hands on care, and can even be more precise. Impulses from the instruments are quicker than your body's ability to react. If your pet is nervous and muscles are tense, it won't affect the delivery or reception of the impulse. Most animals enjoy the therapy!

Your pet may experience mild soreness after the first visit. This soreness dissipates within 48 hrs. We recommend resting the day of and day after a chiropractic visit. This means no hard exercising, running or jumping. Some pets may require more sleep than usual. This is a common "rest and digest" response of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Pennsylvania is a "Direct Supervision" state which means chiropractors for animals are required to work with a veterinarian on site. In addition, Dr. Lacy requires that your pet has had a veterinarian examination within the last year (365 days). If there is a new concern or condition, she recommends checking in with the veterinarian first as there may be a new contraindication to therapy.