Meet the Doctor
Hey there! I’m Dr. Kari Hickey, owner and chiropractor at Haven Animal Chiropractic.
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I grew up on my family’s farm in Glen Haven, Wisconsin, where my love for animals began. After college, I attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, and earned my Doctorate of Chiropractic. During my first year at Palmer, I adopted my dog, Daisy — and that’s when I discovered that animal chiropractic was actually a thing!
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That discovery changed everything for me. I went on to complete a 240-hour program through Animal Chiropractic Education Source in Texas, where I learned the skills and science behind adjusting animals safely and effectively. I’m certified in animal chiropractic through the Animal Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) and love staying up to date on all the best ways to care for my animals and yours!
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When I’m not in the office, you’ll usually find me reading, doing puzzles, or hiking and exploring all that East Tennessee has to offer with my husband, Dr. Colin (also a chiropractor), and our two dogs, Daisy and Vader.
I’m so excited to be part of the Knoxville community and to help your four-legged family members feel their best and live happy, healthy lives!
Why Animal Chiropractic
It can help with
~ Changes in behavior
~ Problems eating
~ Decrease in level of activity or performance
~ Seizures or seizure-like episodes
~ Arthritis
~ Sudden back leg paralysis, dragging of the back legs
~ Abnormal posture
~ Holding tail to one side
~ Abnormal shaking of the head
~ Ear Infections
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~ Allergies & Hot Spots
~ Injuries from falls, training, etc.
~ Neurological conditions
~ Weak immune system
And so much more!
I fully support chiropractic care for healthy animals as well! I know that it is much easier to keep an animal healthy than it is to try to bring them back from disease or injury. Chiropractic care is a great, cost-effective way to keep your four-legged family members living life at their best!
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Services
Haven Animal Chiropractic is devoted to providing the best care possible for your animal. Following the initial exam, an individualized care plan is made for each patient based on their needs and lifestyle. At-home exercises and owner education are also provided as needed at later appointments. I provide all chiropractic adjustments by hand to correct the specific misalignments present in your animal.
I am currently seeing small animals out of my home in West Knoxville. For all small animals, please fill out the new patient paperwork prior to your appointment. Scheduling is available online, though hours are subject to change. I am also traveling to equine and other large animal patients with an additional travel fee. Please text to schedule all large animal appointments.
Initial Exam + Adjustment for Dog, Cat, or other small animal - $100.00
Regular Adjustment for Dog, Cat, or other small animal - $60.00
Initial Exam + Adjustment for Horse, Cow, or other large animal - $125.00
Regular Adjustment for Horse, Cow, or other large animal - $100.00
**Dr. Kari is not a veterinarian and cannot take responsibility for the primary care of an animal. Chiropractic is not meant to replace traditional veterinary care. Animals will only be seen if they have had regular veterinary care in the past year.
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