Daisy C: Staying Ahead of Problems

August 24, 2026•1 min read

Most success stories involve an animal that arrives with a major health challenge.

Daisy C’s story is different.

Daisy, a Corgi, wasn’t brought in because of a crisis.

She wasn’t lame.

She wasn’t recovering from an injury.

She wasn’t facing surgery.

Instead, her owner had a different goal. They wanted to keep a healthy dog healthy. Like many active dogs, Daisy enjoyed life, stayed active, and rarely showed obvious signs of discomfort.

However, her owner understood an important principle: by the time symptoms appear, dysfunction has often been present for quite some time. A wellness chiropractic examination was performed to evaluate posture, movement, spinal motion, and neurological function. Several subtle areas of dysfunction were identified.

Nothing severe.

Nothing dramatic.

The kinds of restrictions many animals develop through normal daily activity. Specific chiropractic adjustments were performed to restore motion and improve neurological communication. Following care, Daisy moved more freely and appeared more comfortable.

More importantly, her owner had confidence that small problems were being addressed before they had an opportunity to become larger ones. This preventive approach mirrors the philosophy many people use for their own health. Routine dental visits help prevent dental disease.

Regular exercise helps maintain physical fitness. Wellness care helps identify concerns before symptoms become significant. For Daisy, chiropractic care became part of that wellness strategy.

Her story reminds us that health is not simply the absence of disease. Health is the ability to adapt. Maintaining that adaptability may be one of the best investments owners can make in their animals.

Sometimes the best success story is preventing a problem before it ever starts.


Healthy nerves. Healthy movement. Healthy animals.

Dr. Ormston (Dr. O to most) is the eldest son of teachers from Marshalltown, Iowa. He started out in private practice and owned one in Hays, Kansas and one in Climax Springs, MO before moving to Celina, TX. In 1998 he attended Options for Animals and earned his certificate in Animal Chiropractic. Following his move to Texas he found himself in need of continuing education for the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association and sponsored a conference in Dallas, TX at Parker Chiropractic College. Soon after this endeavor he founded the Animal Chiropractic Program at Parker Chiropractic College with the sponsorship of the continuing education department. In conjunction with his partner, Dr. Amy Hayek, he founded and currently teaches for Animal Chiropractic Education Source, the only online course with both AVCA approval and SCAV CE approval.
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