Services
Spinal Manipulation
More commonly known as chiropractic, this modality involves returning joints to operation within their full, normal range of motion. When joints are not operating to their ideal range of motion (subluxated or fixated) they can be painful, causing poor performance, sore muscles and making the animal susceptible to significant injury. The spine is a complex framework of bones (vertebra), ligaments, muscles and nerves. If the motion of the vertebra becomes dysfunctional, this can interfere with the signalment of the nerves that are branching off the spinal cord and communicating and coordinating all the muscles and organs of the body. This can lead to a loss of normal mobility resulting in stiffness, tension, pain and even organ dysfunction. So, while an adjustment directly effects the bones of the body, it is working to restore the nervous system to ideal function. By doing so, the aim is to restore balance in energy and symmetry and equip the body with the ability to maintain its own mobility and health.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves the insertion of needles through the skin at specific points to cause therapeutic effects. In can be used in conjunction with traditional, or Western, veterinary medicine to treat various equine medical conditions and to relieve pain. From that Western medicine perspective, acupuncture works through neuromodulation, meaning it normalizes function throughout the nervous system. It is well tolerated by most horses and provides a drug-free approach to address musculoskeletal pain that can enhance equine performance. While it is most commonly used for lameness issues and pain relief, it is also effective to aid in the management of many other conditions such GI issues, ophthalmic conditions, respiratory conditions and reproductive issues, to name a few.
About Dr. Grant
Calsey Grant
A native Vermonter, Calsey spent her childhood riding dressage with her grandmother and some very special Morgans. Later, with her Hanoverian companion Dutchess, Calsey competed in dressage throughout her youth and continued in college with The University of Vermont Dressage Team. While at UVM, Calsey studied biology, researched little brown bats, and developed a new appreciation of Vermont without ever caving in and learning how to ski. Following graduation, Calsey stayed in Burlington to work helping conduct research for the UVM Medical Orthopedic Department. After years of laboratory work, it became clear that limiting her "horse time" to after work hours simply would not do. Calsey, and her soon-to-be husband, Caleb(he proposed with a proper assist with the ring from Dutchess), chose midwest charm and moved to Columbia, Missouri, to study Veterinary Medicine. Missouri proved to be an exceptional four years, filled with nationally ranked football and basketball teams, the Budweiser Clydesdales, sale barn cattle work, various externships throughout the country, new lifelong friends, and acquiring a charming red roan barrel horse Fancy.
Excited to get back east, Calsey joined Oakencroft Equine in 2013 to participate in their internship program. Upon completing her internship, Calsey was thrilled at the opportunity to join the practice as an associate veterinarian. Calsey pursued a certificate in Animal Chiropractic immediately upon beginning as an associate veterinarian. The specialty grew in demand to become her primary and exclusive practice, adding acupuncture after being trained and certified by the Chi Institute.
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