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Dr Meg Bacon

(970) 450-7300

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(970) 450-7300

Dr Meg Bacon
  • Home
  • About
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    • Animal Chiropractic
    • Animal Acupuncture
  • Services
  • Client Forms
  • Locations and Travel
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ambulatory and in-hospital services

Ambulatory Services

We are proud to bring you ambulatory chiropractic services for large and small animals. COVID has made life more challenging, but we are excited to work with you. Travel fee is based on mileage with a minimum $50 fee (Covers the initial 10 miles, or the minimum for separate locations). Need our services at further distances? We work with you to collaborate with additional clients to make the trips as cost effective as possible for everyone to reduce mileage fees. Fully split mileage applies when there are multiple clients in a single location, whereas reduced mileage may be applicable for clients in a similar direction of travel. You may also be eligible for a multi-animal discount (10%) on chiropractic services (not other veterinary services or mileage) if there are 8 or more animals in one location receiving chiropractic care.  Please be aware that large animal services are not available within a 36 mile radius of Carbondale, Colorado until April 2023.


In-Hospital Services

Dr. Meg Bacon currently works closely with some brick and mortar locations in Colorado. You do not have to use these locations as your primary veterinarian to receive Dr. Bacon's services! Fees for services done at brick and mortar locations are always slightly elevated than those listed below to help pay for the overhead of the general use of the facility as well as the cost of travel to those areas. Thank you for your understanding. We ask for primary veterinarian information from all our clients so that we can work closely with your preferred primary care provider as needed. Should your visit reveal health concerns that are best addressed by your primary veterinarian, Dr. Bacon will work with you to communicate those things to your care provider in whatever format works best for you (medical records, emails and phone calls).

General Biosecurity and COVID Policies

Safety is a priority in providing our services. There are many transmissible diseases with our animals such as kennel cough, Herpes virus, and Strangles. We ask that you please make us aware of any concerns with your animals health or other animals on the property PRIOR to the appointment. We may discuss special scheduling depending on those concerns, such as visiting young animals at higher risk with reduced vaccination status earlier in the day compared to older patients. We appreciate horse owners using their own grooming equipment to have horses cleaned prior to appointments. We take care to regularly wipe down our equipment between animals not in normal contact with one another.


COVID-19 and other illnesses may prohibit care. Dr. Bacon is vaccinated against COVID, and may be wearing a mask depending on various hospital policies. If you are feeling sick or have been in contact with someone that may be sick or had a recent exposure, please make plans to reschedule your appointment or find an alternative handler for your animal. The Doctor and handler do come in closer proximity for some adjustments, so please feel free to address any distancing concerns with the Doctor prior to your appointments. 

Frequently used services

Ambulatory Services

Large Animal Initial Chiropractic Examinations (or New Problem Work Up) $140

Large Animal Initial Chiropractic Examinations (or New Problem Work Up) $140


Minimum ambulatory 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 are 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, 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.

Large Animal Initial Chiropractic Examinations (or New Problem Work Up) $140

Large Animal Initial Chiropractic Examinations (or New Problem Work Up) $140

Large Animal Initial Chiropractic Examinations (or New Problem Work Up) $140

For new clients or for existing clients with new problems needing work-up with a large animal (equine or livestock)


Estimated Time: 75+ minutes


Includes: 

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


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


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.





Large Animal Follow-Up Chiropractic Examinations $95

Large Animal Initial Chiropractic Examinations (or New Problem Work Up) $140

Large Animal Follow-Up Chiropractic Examinations $95

Dr. Bacon performing musculoskeletal palpation on a patient.

For existing clients receiving follow-up/maintenance care on equine or livestock patients


**If you are a returning client with new concerns or wanting more time dedicated to your horse with complimentary care techniques, please request a New Problem Exam or indicate the additional services wanted so enough time is dedicated to your appointment**


Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes


Includes: 

  • Progress discussion
  • Brief body scan and musculoskeletal palpation recheck
  • Motion palpation (neck, back, pelvis, limbs**) 
  • Chiropractic adjustments
  • Emailed medical records


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



Small Animal Initial Chiropractic Examinations $90

Small Animal Follow-Up Chiropractic Evaluations $70

Large Animal Follow-Up Chiropractic Examinations $95

Dr. Bacon performing dog chiropractic services at Alpine Animal Hospital.

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


Estimated time: 30-45 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



 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.


 

Small Animal Follow-Up Chiropractic Evaluations $70

Small Animal Follow-Up Chiropractic Evaluations $70

Small Animal Follow-Up Chiropractic Evaluations $70

Dr. Bacon performing limb chiropractic adjustments on a patient.

 For existing clients receiving follow-up/maintenance care for their companion animals


Estimated time: 20-30 minutes


Includes:

  • Progress discussion
  • Brief Musculoskeletal exam
  • Motion palpation (neck, back, pelvis, limbs)
  • Chiropractic adjustments
  • Emailed medical records




  

Ambulatory General Wellness Examinations $65

Small Animal Follow-Up Chiropractic Evaluations $70

Small Animal Follow-Up Chiropractic Evaluations $70

Dog sitting on a bench.

For any animals that need a full general wellness exam. This is for animals that owners would like a general overall health exam, or  those that have not seen a provider in the last year that are seeking chiropractic care. Completing chiropractic work without an accurate understanding of an animals general health carries risk. If a health risk is found that requires further medical attention prior to safe adjustments, clients will be directed back to a primary care provider.


Estimated time: 20-30 minutes pending history and owner discussion


Includes: 

  • Physical exam
  • Auscultation of heart, lungs, and gut sounds (large animal)
  • body condition evaluation and diet discussion
  • Musculoskeletal palpation
  • Dental evaluation as an animal allows
  • Brief neurologic overview
  • 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, wellness examination pricing will follow that clinic's pricing


Animal Acupuncture TCVM New Patient/Problem Evaluations $125

Animal Acupuncture TCVM New Patient/Problem Evaluations $125

Animal Acupuncture TCVM New Patient/Problem Evaluations $125

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


Estimated time: 75 minutes


Includes: 

  • Consultation and history assessment
  • 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
  • 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 this due to increased time and use of equipment or extra materials.**


**Established Patients (patients prior to February 6, 2023) are eligible for 25% discount through April 30, 2023 on the full TCVM initial assessments to help create full integrative care plans for pets. Chiropractic patients then might choose Progress Evaluations or Add-On based on TCVM findings and patient goals

Animal Acupuncture Progress Evaluations $75

Animal Acupuncture TCVM New Patient/Problem Evaluations $125

Animal Acupuncture TCVM New Patient/Problem Evaluations $125

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.


Estimated time: 30-40 minutes


Includes: 

  • History progress report
  • Brief physical exam as needed
  • Tongue and pulse evaluation
  • Acupuncture treatment based on prior TCVM diagnosis
  • 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 this due to increased time and use of equipment or extra materials.**


**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.**

Animal Acupuncture Local Point Only Add—On $50

Animal Acupuncture TCVM New Patient/Problem Evaluations $125

Animal Acupuncture Local Point Only Add—On $50

This option is for active chiropractic patients only and is meant as an adjunctive for specific pain point management based on the information gained during chiropractic evaluations. The information for treatment is gained during chiropractic exam (WESTERN medicine) instead of a TCVM approach (EASTERN.)


TCVM evaluation is preferred with 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 specific areas of pain/dysfunction found during chiropractic evaluation


**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.** 

Super Pulsed Laser Therapy

Targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)

Animal Acupuncture Local Point Only Add—On $50

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


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



Targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)

Targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)

Targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)

The use of Assisi LOOP ® products or petsPEMF products to provide  a microcurrent through the tissue that stimulates cellular repair. These loops 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


Kinesiology Taping

Targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)

Targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)

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. Common conditions where the application of tape can be beneficial include:


  • Neurologic conditions where proprioceptive deficits are occurring
  • Fascial tension and compression
  • Areas of swelling
  • Areas in need of light support like tendons
  • Back pain secondary to sway-back, kissing spines, or other compression based discomfort


**Pricing dependent on whether part of multimodal therapy package or a single targeted site treatment**


Other Services

Examination and Consultation Services

(Other Service Costs are Based on Time, often 20 minute Blocks or Per Treatment)


  • Pain Management Consultation
  • Quality of Life
  • Neurologic Exam
  • Lameness Exam
  • Extended Rehabilitation Consultation
  • Saddle Fit (per 20 minute time frame)
  • Behavioral Consultation
  • Weight Management
  • Telehealth
  • Second Opinion (DVM/DC request) 



Dogs snuggling on the floor

Additional Modalities

We love to work with other professionals for an integrated health program including other veterinarians, acupuncturists, massage therapists and farriers! If your animal is in need of additional therapies not listed, please let us know and we can try to help you connect with another professional. 


If you are a professional service provider in our area, please reach out to Dr. Bacon via phone or email to let her know what services you can provide and in which locations so she can relay that to clients!

Dr. Meg Bacon pulling up a vaccine.

Referral and Relief Services for Veterinarians

Dr. Bacon is happy to provide specialty consulting services to your clients in need of chiropractic or acupuncture care. If you have multiple clients or cases of concern, setting up dates of service at your facility can streamline care if further diagnostic imaging or bloodwork may be indicated. Please contact our office to discuss options that meet your needs. Providers or clients are welcome to contact us in cases of referral.


Dr. Bacon completes records utilizing a chiropractic medical record system that allows formation of discharge instructions to the client, but also a medical record to go back to the primary care provider for integrated care. Acupuncture and TCVM care will also be placed in these records.


Dr. Bacon is sometimes available for relief veterinary care in addition to her services. Please reach out well in advance to discuss possible options should you desire relief services.

Payment

Flexibility

We hope to bring you flexibility by taking cash, check, Venmo Business, Credit Card (Square Swiping available when internet service available) and QuickBooks billing for established clients. Please be aware that Medicine in Motion Veterinary Services is a small solo-practice, and Venmo Business, Credit Cards and Quickbooks billing all charge fees to Dr. Bacon for transactions. Cash and check are always preferred for this reason. If you are receiving services at a hospital location, payments will only be received by the hospital policies and methods at the providing hospital unless otherwise noted.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations should be completed no later than 24 hours in advance for ambulatory appointments, and the business day prior for long distance travel hospital appointments. Large animal appointments at locations without cover from weather may need to be rescheduled, and so Medicine in Motion Veterinary Services will give owners the same courtesy in return should weather or conflict arise. Clients canceling at less than 24 hours notice without a valid emergent reason (COVID exposure, illness, emergencies) may be refused future service. Clients frequently rescheduling at 24 hours notice may also be shown the same policy, as filling those openings last minute can be difficult and costly for such a small business.

Deposits or Prepayment

Ambulatory services that are requested at far distances or in areas of very low cell service for new clients may be asked to put a deposit down in advance until a doctor-client relationship can be established regarding payment scheduling. Should the appointment need to be cancelled, as long as it is prior to the 24 hour cancellation policy, the funds will be returned.


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