It really depends on what your horse needs. Sherry Seals is not a chiropractor, she is a soft tissue massage, bodyworker. I use Sherry and a chiropractor. Unfortunately my chiro is not taking new patients, but Dr. D'Amado is local, and you could also try Kyle Swanson with 5 Elements For Animals 941-487-0227. He also works in conjunction with Wendy Ying who is east/west vet.
Robyn W. replied:
The difference is that the bodyworkers such as Sherry Seals and Michelle Stewart are not vets, they are certified and educated in various holistic modules but are not doctors, therefore they are not going to be as expensive nor be able to provide what a vet can. The vets, of course, due to their doctorates and such are going to be more expensive but able to prescribe meds, perform more detailed diagnostics and such. Therefore, it really depends on what you feel your horse's needs are. I use both and feel that both have great value, however when in doubt the vet is the first place to start. I especially like Wendy Ying for this reason, she is eastern and western medicine where some vets "poo-poo" on holistic therapies she clearly does not, she also will tell you if you need somebody other than herself for a particular therapy. I also love that she is a very serious FEI competitor herself so she values and understands horses from a different perspective than others do. I hope you find this helpful! I know how agonizing it can be to make a decision which road to begin down when you're just wanting to help your horse feel better.
Robyn W. replied:
http://www.drwendyying.com/ Yes, they do come to your barn.