ambulatory and in-hospital services

Minimum Doctor travel fee for Boulder County and nearby areas is $50 for animals at separate locations. Please discuss your location and day of travel for complete mileage estimates.

Multiple clients at the same address will receive split mileage, while different locations in a similar region/direction of travel may be eligible for reduced mileage based on number of clients for that trip. There are no guarantees for reduced mileage, as clients sometimes need to reschedule or cancel, especially with inclement weather and a lack of facilities In certain conditions. 

Please view the travel schedule page for up-to-date distance traveling locations and hospitals to try to get the most cost effective time for services to your area. Distance counties (Grand, Summit,  Eagle, Pitkin) can expect a $75 minimum mileage fee for separate locations.

Not sure where to start in terms of therapies, or not sure what might be best for your animal? An initial general exam and verbal consultation to establish care is a great place to start!

Estimated time:  30 minutes pending history and owner discussion

Includes: 

• Physical exam
• Body condition evaluation 
• Brief musculoskeletal palpation  **Diagnostic acupuncture scan for horses available for added cost
• Discussion of findings, patient goals, and treatment planning
• Emailed medical record and referrals as necessary

**A diagnostic acupuncture scan can be done in horses to evaluate combinations of trigger points that often equate to specific lameness conditions or internal organ alarm points leading to a diagnosis and treatment plan. This service will take an estimated 15 minutes of additional time.**

**You may choose to add on specific individual pain management modalities or the pain modality package if wanting some form of treatment for pain that is not as elaborate as chiropractic or acupuncture.**

 If you know that your animal is cooperative for both chiropractic and acupuncture treatments, either by working with another practitioner or through work with Dr. Bacon, you may want to choose this combination. If you are unsure if your animal will allow both, either due to level of pain, needle sensitivity, or inability to stand for long periods of time, please do not pick this option as a large block of time is given to these appointments. Some animal’s personalities need more time than others!

Please fill out appropriate client forms at least 48 hours prior to your appointment for these appointments to run smoothly and efficiently for the benefit of everyone. If you paperwork is not filled out, time must be taken to get that information at your appointment, which takes away from your animal’s focused evaluation time

Appointment time average Small Animal

Initial: 75-90 minutes, $200

Progress: 60-75 minutes, $140

Appointment time average Large Animal

Initial: 75-105 minutes, $250

Progress: 75-90 minutes, $205

**Add-on pain modalities available such as laser therapy, kinesiology taping, targeted PEMF and more

Estimated Time Initial: 60 minutes

Estimated Time Progress: 30-40 minutes

Initial Includes: 

• History and Animal Introductions
• Conformation evaluation
• Brief gait evaluation (walk - trot on the straight)
• Musculoskeletal exam
• Motion palpation of the joints (neck, back, pelvis, limbs**)
• Chiropractic adjustments
• Fascia release or stretching techniques if deemed appropriate 
• Emailed medical record

Progress evaluations are for previously evaluated chiropractic patients that are addressing the same chronic or chronic active problem(s)

**Limb work is done with all willing/safe animals

**Add-on pain modalities available such as local point acupuncture, laserpuncture, laser therapy, kinesiology taping, targeted PEMF and more

If your animal is found to have any medically concerning conditions or areas that requires further diagnostic evaluation, you will be referred back to your primary veterinarian for such care for the safety and well-being of your animal.

For new clients or for existing clients with new problems needing work-up with companion animals

Estimated time New Patient/Problem: 30-45 minutes

Estimated Time Progress: 20-30 minutes

Includes:

• History and animal introductions
• Conformation evaluation
• Gait evaluation as able (Bringing video of cats moving at home are helpful!) 
• Musculoskeletal exam
• Neurologic deficit evaluation
• Motion palpation (neck, back, pelvis, limbs)
• Chiropractic adjustments
• Emailed medical records

Progress evaluations are for previously evaluated chiropractic patients that are addressing the same chronic or chronic active problem(s)

**Add-on pain modalities available such as local point acupuncture, laserpuncture, laser therapy, kinesiology taping, targeted PEMF and more

 If your animal is found to have any medically concerning conditions or areas that requires further diagnostic evaluation, you will be referred back to your primary veterinarian for such care for the safety and well-being of your animal.


 

This is a functional medicine appointment for your small animal following the Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) style leading to acupuncture treatment after looking at the whole animal.

Estimated time New Patient

75 minutes ($125)

Estimated time Progress 

30-45 minutes ($75)

Includes: 

• Consultation and history assessment
• Basic physical exam
• Auscultation of heart, lungs, and gut sounds (large animal)
• Body condition evaluation and diet discussion
• Tongue and pulse evaluation
• TCVM diagnosis and acupuncture treatment (may be a combination of needles and laser pending patient tolerance to needle placement)
• Time to discuss overall health and well-being
• Emailed medical record and referrals as necessary

**If you are receiving small animal care at a clinic location, exam pricing will follow the location practice pricing options.**

**Electro-acupuncture or aqua-puncture is available in some cases to enhance treatment. There is an additional fee for aquapuncture if Adequan is used due to medication costs. **

**If your pet is a current patient, but is having a new problem (sick pet, lameness, new symptoms), a full evaluation will need to be completed for proper diagnosis and treatment. You may still use the established acupuncture patient history form under Client Forms to describe the new problem or changes seen.**

This is an acupuncture progress evaluation and treatment for current patients addressing chronic or chronic-active issues.  These appointments follow the Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) approach. Please remember to fill out your Progress TCVM Acupuncture appointment paperwork 48 hours prior to your appointment.

Estimated Time Initial Time

 75 minutes ($160)

Estimated Progress Time

45-60 minutes ($140)

Includes: 

• Consultation and history assessment
• Basic physical exam
• Acupuncture Scan Technique
• Brief Gait Check
• Auscultation of heart, lungs, and gut sounds (large animal)
• Body condition evaluation and diet discussion
• Tongue and pulse evaluation
• TCVM diagnosis and acupuncture treatment (may be a combination of needles and laser pending patient tolerance to needle placement)
• Time to discuss overall health and well-being
• Emailed medical record and referrals as necessary

**Horse’s examination techniques are slightly different from small animal, and treatment frequently incorporates electroacupuncture or aquapuncture of B12 for deeper stimulation. Electroacupuncture and up to 6 points of aquapuncture may be used for ideal treatment and is included in the Equine Service.**

If you are not sure which therapy to choose from for your pet based on all the options, this package is for you. This is a 20 minute package add-on that can be done in conjunction with any of the core primary examination types (Integrative Initial Consultation, Acupuncture examinations or Chiropractic examinations) 

This package allows Dr. Bacon to choose whatever combination of additional modalities may enhance your pet’s comfort based on the main evaluation. Some modalities are not recommended for certain health conditions. The therapies may include any single or combination of modalities based on your pet’s conditions:

• Cold Laser Therapy regional or laserpuncture (up to 10 points) using the Multi-Radiance laser system. This enhances cell functions, improves healing, and can target trigger points
• Kinesiology taping is the application of a special form of tape in prescribed patterns and forms based on the condition being treated.  This is a non-invasive procedure, and tape can last anywhere from 3-14 days depending on area of treatment, coat length, humidity, and lifestyle of your animal
• Massage with the use of manual techniques, hand tools, or Equi-Release massage gun
• PEMF therapy used magnetic wavelengths into the tissue to increase the release of cell signaling components in the body’s natural anti-inflammatory pathway

This option is for active patients only that have already received baseline examinations, and is meant as an adjunctive for specific pain point management based on the information gained during evaluations. The information for treatment is targeting specific pain trigger or master points, not a full TCVM approach (EASTERN.)

TCVM evaluation is preferred with most acupuncture cases as underlying deficiencies or excesses can be contributing to patient conditions. However, specific point management can often contribute to a pet’s overall pain management or behavioral management and so this option is available for that purpose. 

Estimated time: 10-30 minutes

Includes: 

• Acupuncture treatment for local areas of pain/dysfunction found during chiropractic evaluation  (5 - 10 needles)
• Aquapuncture or Laserpuncture may be chosen used as an alternative depending on the patient’s demeanor and time

**If you are receiving small animal care at a clinic location, this option may not be available depending on current clinic policies with acupuncture treatment

**This is not a TCVM assessment, so effectiveness of treatment may be less or not long-lasting compared to TCVM evaluations that look at all the body systems and how they work together.** 

The use of a hand-hold Multi Radiance laser system to deliver light energy through the tissue at a determined dosage based on your pet's needs. This non-invasive therapy reduces pain and enhances microcirculation by boosting cellular efficiency. It can also be used to provide Laserpuncture services (needleless acupuncture-style therapy) for pain management. Laser therapy is recommended for some of the following conditions:

• Anxiety and nervous tension prior to chiropractic therapy
• Osteoarthritis and tendonitis
• Hip dysplasia
• Elbow dysplasia
• Areas of swelling
• Trauma
• Lumbosacral disease
• Otitis
• Lick granulomas
• Lymphangitis
• Needleless acupuncture for animals more sensitive to needles or areas of higher risk needle placement

**Treatment pricing is based on whether the patient is receiving other services, such as chiropractic care or medical examination. Laser therapies, such as targeted pain management or laserpuncture, can be requested as a single service, and laser rental for long term conditions can also be discussed with the Doctor.**

The use of Assisi LOOP ® products or petsPEMF products to provide  a microcurrent through the tissue that stimulates cellular repair. These devices can accelerate healing, lower pain, lower inflammation and lower swelling.  Dr. Bacon can help you determine if this therapy is right for your pet and then help to design a long-term at home program for therapy. Loops are easy to use, portable, and at your convenience. PetsPEMF beds are flexible and rechargeable and may be another option for your pet depending on his or her ailments.  These therapies can be used alone or adjunctively with other therapies to treat the following conditions:

• Post-surgical healing
• Bone and joint injuries
• Internal inflammation such as pancreatitis
• Age or injury related pains such as osteoarthritis
• Some spinal and nerve disorders
• Nervousness and anxiety
• Muscle soreness
• Bruising
• IVDD
• Kissing Spine
• Degenerative Myelopathy
• Hind End Weakness
• Laminitis
• Navicular Disease