The greatness of a nation can be judged by how its animals are treated.
- Mahatma Gandhi
Service Fee Schedule
Note: "Small Animals" are dogs, cats, and other house pets; "Large Animals" are horses, bovine, and other farm animals.
Small Animal New Patient Exam & Treatment: $120 ***A card on file will be required for all new patient appointments and will be acquired over-the-phone at the time of scheduling. If the appointment is not kept without a minimum 48 hour notification, the entire cost of $120 will be charged.***
Small Animal New Patient Exam Only (no adjustment): $60
Small Animal Existing Patient Treatment: $60
Small Animal Existing Patient Exam Only (no adjustment): $30
Large Animal New Patient Exam & Treatment: $150
Large Animal Existing Patient Treatment: $120
Large Animal Exam Only (no adjustment): $30
Farm/House Call Fee: $30-60 per location (varies depending on schedule and distance)
Discount packages for same-type adjustments may be purchased and shared within a family: 10-pack is 10% off, 20-pack is 20% off full price
***A late cancellation fee of $30 will be charged on any appointment that is cancelled or rescheduled less than 48 hours in advance (other than emergencies).***
Small Animal New Patient Exam & Treatment: $120 ***A card on file will be required for all new patient appointments and will be acquired over-the-phone at the time of scheduling. If the appointment is not kept without a minimum 48 hour notification, the entire cost of $120 will be charged.***
Small Animal New Patient Exam Only (no adjustment): $60
Small Animal Existing Patient Treatment: $60
Small Animal Existing Patient Exam Only (no adjustment): $30
Large Animal New Patient Exam & Treatment: $150
Large Animal Existing Patient Treatment: $120
Large Animal Exam Only (no adjustment): $30
Farm/House Call Fee: $30-60 per location (varies depending on schedule and distance)
Discount packages for same-type adjustments may be purchased and shared within a family: 10-pack is 10% off, 20-pack is 20% off full price
***A late cancellation fee of $30 will be charged on any appointment that is cancelled or rescheduled less than 48 hours in advance (other than emergencies).***
Animal Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a branch of health care that specializes in the health of the spine and joints of the body. The word “chiropractic” derives from the Greek language and translated means “to practice with the hands”. Animal chiropractic involves the adjustment of subluxations of the spinal column, extremity joints, and skull bone junctions called cranial sutures. A chiropractic adjustment is defined as a short lever, high velocity controlled thrust by hand or instrument that is directed at specific articulations to correct vertebral subluxations. A vertebral subluxation is defined as a spinal misalignment or joint dysfunction resulting in neurological or biomechanical dysfunction.
Animal chiropractic evaluation includes obtaining a case history consisting of information from the owner, information from prior veterinary radiographs or laboratory analysis, and information involving previous diagnoses and therapies. Animal chiropractic practice necessitates an examination of the animal patient prior to the adjustment. This examination includes: posture analysis, gait analysis, vertebral and extremity static palpation, vertebral and extremity motion palpation, short leg analysis, radiographic examination, orthopedic evaluation, and neurological evaluation. Information from the case history and the examination are combined to determine the chiropractic adjustments the animal may require. Animal chiropractic care involves management advice as to what is needed to insure proper response to chiropractic care, including rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise.
Animal chiropractic does not dispense medications, perform surgery, inject medications, or attempt to replace necessary traditional veterinary care. Chiropractic is a drug-free approach to pet health care. It deals with the nervous system housed inside the spinal column and with keeping the nervous system healthy for the benefit of all body systems including the musculoskeletal system. (Source: American Veterinary Chiropractic Association)
Dr. Alissa Grover adjusts dogs, cats, and horses most commonly but can also adjust cattle, goats, sheep, donkeys, deer, rabbits, birds, and other wildlife.
Animal chiropractic evaluation includes obtaining a case history consisting of information from the owner, information from prior veterinary radiographs or laboratory analysis, and information involving previous diagnoses and therapies. Animal chiropractic practice necessitates an examination of the animal patient prior to the adjustment. This examination includes: posture analysis, gait analysis, vertebral and extremity static palpation, vertebral and extremity motion palpation, short leg analysis, radiographic examination, orthopedic evaluation, and neurological evaluation. Information from the case history and the examination are combined to determine the chiropractic adjustments the animal may require. Animal chiropractic care involves management advice as to what is needed to insure proper response to chiropractic care, including rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise.
Animal chiropractic does not dispense medications, perform surgery, inject medications, or attempt to replace necessary traditional veterinary care. Chiropractic is a drug-free approach to pet health care. It deals with the nervous system housed inside the spinal column and with keeping the nervous system healthy for the benefit of all body systems including the musculoskeletal system. (Source: American Veterinary Chiropractic Association)
Dr. Alissa Grover adjusts dogs, cats, and horses most commonly but can also adjust cattle, goats, sheep, donkeys, deer, rabbits, birds, and other wildlife.
American Veterinary Chiropractic Association
Dr. Alissa Grover is certified as an animal chiropractor by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. AVCA certification is awarded to licensed doctors of chiropractic and/or veterinary medicine who have passed a postgraduate program in animal chiropractic accredited by the Animal Chiropractic Accreditation Commission (ACAC) of the AVCA, passed both the written comprehensive and clinical competency examinations offered by the Animal Chiropractic Certification Commission (ACCC) of the AVCA, and completed an internship program. All doctors certified by the AVCA must complete continuing education hours to maintain their certification.
AVCA certified doctors are trained in motion palpation, static palpation, gait analysis, and biomechanics as well as specific adjusting techniques developed just for animals. They use their hands--NOT mallets, two-by-fours, or other equipment--to adjust animals. They are trained to recognize pathology that may cause chiropractic care to be contraindicated. In these cases they work with veterinarians in an attempt to help the animal return to health.
To learn more about animal chiropractic and how it can benefit your pet, visit the AVCA website at www.animalchiropractic.org.
AVCA certified doctors are trained in motion palpation, static palpation, gait analysis, and biomechanics as well as specific adjusting techniques developed just for animals. They use their hands--NOT mallets, two-by-fours, or other equipment--to adjust animals. They are trained to recognize pathology that may cause chiropractic care to be contraindicated. In these cases they work with veterinarians in an attempt to help the animal return to health.
To learn more about animal chiropractic and how it can benefit your pet, visit the AVCA website at www.animalchiropractic.org.
Human Chiropractic
Dr. Alissa Grover received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. Dr. Ali specializes in the techniques of Diversified, Thompson, Activator, NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association), and Applied Kinesiology.
Dr. Ali is not currently taking any new human chiropractic patients. Head to Tail Animal Chiropractic is conveniently in a paired suite with Bountiful Spinal Care, where her husband, Dr. Clint Grover, sees human patients and specializes in NUCCA, diversified, Thompson, and Activator techniques as well as offering physiotherapy treatments that include therapeutic laser, e-stim, vibracusser, Graston, and Lifetime Vibe vibration plate.
Dr. Ali is not currently taking any new human chiropractic patients. Head to Tail Animal Chiropractic is conveniently in a paired suite with Bountiful Spinal Care, where her husband, Dr. Clint Grover, sees human patients and specializes in NUCCA, diversified, Thompson, and Activator techniques as well as offering physiotherapy treatments that include therapeutic laser, e-stim, vibracusser, Graston, and Lifetime Vibe vibration plate.
Reiki & Huna
Dr. Alissa Grover is certified in the level of Reiki Master. Reiki is a type of healing art using energy. A Reiki treatment consists of laying the hands on the body in a prescribed pattern and allowing the energy of life to flow through the hands to the person or animal being treated.
The basic element of life energy is the essence of this healing practice. Because this is so, Reiki can be used in any situation where there is a desire for and openness to healing.
Living beings are energy systems. If we accept this premise, then life energy is the essential and most basic element of the energy system. We suffer when we don't have enough energy to carry out our life functions or when we, as energy systems, are out of balance. The effect of receiving a Reiki treatment is that our supply of life energy is increased and we return to balance. In this state of balance and renewed energy we can heal.
Reiki treatments are complementary to all health fields and can benefit humans and animals alike. Dr. Ali provides Reiki energy during all of the adjustments she performs, however she can also administer full Reiki sessions by request (approximately 15 minutes).
Huna is another energy work technique that originates from Polynesia. Huna utilizes symbols to achieve various goals of energy movement and healing. Dr. Ali is initiated in Huna and incorporates Huna symbols when appropriate during her treatments.
The basic element of life energy is the essence of this healing practice. Because this is so, Reiki can be used in any situation where there is a desire for and openness to healing.
Living beings are energy systems. If we accept this premise, then life energy is the essential and most basic element of the energy system. We suffer when we don't have enough energy to carry out our life functions or when we, as energy systems, are out of balance. The effect of receiving a Reiki treatment is that our supply of life energy is increased and we return to balance. In this state of balance and renewed energy we can heal.
Reiki treatments are complementary to all health fields and can benefit humans and animals alike. Dr. Ali provides Reiki energy during all of the adjustments she performs, however she can also administer full Reiki sessions by request (approximately 15 minutes).
Huna is another energy work technique that originates from Polynesia. Huna utilizes symbols to achieve various goals of energy movement and healing. Dr. Ali is initiated in Huna and incorporates Huna symbols when appropriate during her treatments.
Masterson Method
The Masterson Method is a type of equine bodywork that focuses on working with the horse to find and release tension. It is a very gentle technique that utilizes energy work, light touch, stretches, acupressure points, and massage. Dr. Ali can facilitate full Masterson Method sessions, although typically she will incorporate it throughout her adjustments when needed. Masterson Method is especially effective for horses that are sensitive to touch, have a history of abuse, or have other reasons to resist traditional manual adjustments. However, all horses love it!
More information about Masterson Method can be found at their website, www.mastersonmethod.com.
More information about Masterson Method can be found at their website, www.mastersonmethod.com.