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Chiropractic Care for Animals

Agile Animals provides chiropractic care for small and large animals in Portland, Oregon and surrounding areas.

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How we help

Chiropractic care for animals, like humans, can decrease pain, increase mobility, and improve overall quality of life. Chiropractic is equally suited to young athletic animals, older arthritic friends, and every life stage and activity level in between. We can help prevent injuries as well as help heal them.

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When to Consider Chiropractic care for your animal

  • Muscle tension or stiffness

  • Injury prevention and overall wellness

  • Arthritis

  • Acute or chronic joint pain

  • Changes in posture, stance, or stride

  • Limping or gait changes

  • Reluctance to jump, climb, use stairs, or play

  • Disc and joint problems

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  • Recovery needs after surgery or injury

  • Jaw/TMJ problems, difficulty chewing

  • Hip Dysplasia

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treatment technique and Philosophy

I have always had a very gentle approach to chiropractic adjustments (no forceful “cracking”). I believe the nervous system is more responsive that way. I focus on precise low force corrections to minimize discomfort. Sometimes this approach takes a bit longer to deliver but I believe the results last longer. I also have several auxiliary techniques I may employ during a visit which include: soft tissue massage, tuning fork therapy, joint mobilization, scar tissue release, acupressure.

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about dr. liz giles, DC CAC

Doctor of chiropractic, certified animal chiropractor

I have been a chiropractic physician for human creatures since 2012. I graduated magna cum laude with a doctorate in chiropractic from the University of Western States in Portland Oregon. I love this work. It has deepened my connection to people, my community, and my understanding of this world in a way that has softened the edges of my east coast upbringing. But don’t worry, I can still be sarcastic. 

It is now my great honor to be certified to treat ALL creatures with a spine. I have completed extensive post doctorate training at Parker University, studying alongside veterinarians and fellow chiropractors, to become certified in animal chiropractic. This is a dream come true for me. I have trouble referring to it as “work”.

Services

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Small Animals

in office

Come visit us in our close in North Portland office.

  • Initial exam/treatment (30-40 minutes)

  • Follow-up treatment (20-30 minutes)

  • “Back to Back” visit for you and your pet

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Small Animals

Home visit

Visit in the comfort of your own home. Travel fees apply.

  • Initial exam/treatment

  • Follow-up treatment

  • “Back to Back” visit for you and your pet in your own home.

large Animals

Home visit

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Visit to the barn. Travel fees apply. Discounts given for multiple animals.

  • Initial exam/treatment

  • Follow-up treatment

  • “Back to Back” treatments for humans and animals at your barn.

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custom package

to be discussed

Discounts given when you purchase a package of multiple visits.

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