Animal chiropractic has been around since the early 1900’s, with the opening of the animal clinic at the Palmer School and Infirmary of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. The founder of chiropractic, D.D. Palmer, and his son, B.J. Palmer, believed that chiropractic was as useful to animals with spines as it was to humans. The clinic was very successful, and doctors completing the Palmer School were also awarded degrees in Doctor of Chiropractic Veterinary, D.C.V. Even though few people are aware, animal chiropractic is not new. There have been animal chiropractors as long as there have been chiropractors. But it wasn’t until 1986 that distinct, uniform education in animal chiropractic began.
Intro to Animal Kingdom Chiropractic
My name is Dr. Claudia Cottrell, and I am a certified Animal Chiropractor. For the past 20 years, I have practiced human chiropractic. In August of 2011, I completed a 210 hour program with Options for Animals in Kansas, and earned my certification with the IVCA (International Veterinary Chiropractic Association).