Petra Sullwold, DC
Dr. Petra Sullwold graduated from Life West Chiropractic College in 2007 and received her Animal Chiropractic Certification through Options for Animals in 2008. She has been an avid equestrian since age 4. Before becoming a Chiropractor, she was an Equine Sports Massage Therapist for 10 years. She now operates a full time Animal & Human Chiropractic Practice in Mancos, CO. She travels all over the state adjusting Top Level Competition horses to Backyard ponies. She loves the variety of her work.
“Adjusting a horse reminds me why I love being a chiropractor. They don’t place a limit to what an adjustment can do for them in their performance or well being.”
Dr. Petra has studied under some of the greatest names in the world of horse health & training, such as: Equine Biomechanics with Barb Crabbe, DVM, Equine Nutritional Management with Dr. Robert E. Bray, and Advanced Saddle Fitting with Dr. Kerry J. Ridgeway, DVM and Master Saddler A.J. Foster. To further her skills, she has participated in multiple Equitation Clinics with Major Miguel Tavora, Master of Equitation and protégé of Nuno Oliviera and Mark Rashid. She is also the chiropractor for Mark Rashid’s horses.
Recent Published Case Study: Resolution of Constipation, Polydipsia and Generalized Weakness in a 14-year-old Canine Following Chiropractic Adjustment: A Case Report & Review of the Literature, Annex of Vertebral Subluxation Research. September 3, 2018
Recent Article: What chiropractic care can do for your senior canine, Animal Wellness Magazine, October 30, 2019
Recent Awards: Colorado Chiropractic Association Distinguished Chiropractor Award - 2018
