Integrative pet care. Natural pet pain relief.
Not every animal chiropractor is the same. At In Stride Chiropractic, we bring a level of specialized training and hands-on experience that sets us apart in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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Here is what makes us different:
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Dual-species expertise: Dr. Katie works with both dogs and horses, bringing the same level of specialized care to every patient regardless of size or species.
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Sport and performance focus: From agility dogs to 3 day event horses, we understand what active animals need to perform at their best.
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Chiropractic plus rehabilitation: We go beyond the adjustment. Our blend of animal chiropractic and animal rehabilitation gives your animal a more complete path to recovery and performance.
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Collaborative care: We work directly with your veterinarian to make sure your animal receives fully integrated care from every member of their health team.
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You are part of the process: Every visit includes time to teach you how to support your animal at home between appointments.
Dr. Katie is not just your animal's chiropractor. She is your partner in keeping them healthy, active, and feeling their best.
About Dr. Katie- Dallas Animal Chiropractor
Dr. Katie Lackey grew up on horseback. She spent 13 years competing in hunt seat and later fell in love with classical dressage in college.
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Three serious head injuries from riding left her struggling with daily headaches. Modern medicine offered little relief. Out of frustration and desperation she found chiropractic care, and it changed everything.
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That experience did not just give her her life back. It gave her a calling.
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Rather than pursuing a traditional veterinary degree, Dr. Katie found a way to combine her love of animals with the care that had helped her most.
She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Parker University, graduating as salutatorian of the Animal Chiropractic Program, and has now spent the last 8 years doing for dogs and horses what chiropractic once did for her.
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When your animal is struggling, Dr. Katie understands that feeling personally. And she has dedicated her career to making sure they do not have to suffer.
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Dr. Katie has been recognized beyond the clinic
When local media and national industry leaders want to talk about animal chiropractic in Dallas, they call Dr. Katie.
CW33 News
Dr. Katie was featured on CW33's Inside DFW segment, bringing awareness to animal chiropractic care and what it means for dog and horse owners in the Dallas area.
Voyage Dallas Magazine
Voyage Dallas profiled Dr. Katie as part of their local leaders series, highlighting her personal journey, her credentials, and her vision for integrative animal care in North Texas.
She Slays the Day Podcast
Dr. Katie joined the She Slays the Day podcast to share her story, her approach to animal chiropractic, and what drives her passion for helping animals live and perform at their best.​
AVCA Annual Conference
Dr. Katie has spoken at theAVCA Annual Conference twice, the premier gathering of animal chiropractic professionals in North America.
​​These recognitions reflect what Dr. Katie's clients already know. She is not just a practitioner. She is a leader in her field.
How to get started with us
We walk you through every step so your animal can get the care they need without the stress.
Step 1: Discovery call
New clients start by booking a discovery call with us. It's important to us that we learn more about you and your animal so we can make sure we are the right fit before moving forward.
Step 2: New patient onboarding
Texas requires a veterinary authorization before your first visit. Once we have your intake forms, we will reach out directly to your vet's office for you to make the process as simple as possible. We are happy to help if you run into any roadblocks.
Step 3: Your first visit
Your first appointment is a full hour with your provider (Dr. Katie). During this time, you can expect a complete a thorough evaluation, a first treatment, and a custom care plan with tools to support your animal between visits.
Have questions before you reach out? Check out our FAQ page
Common questions about animal chiropractic
We know you have questions before reaching out, and we want to make sure you feel confident every step of the way. Here are a few of the questions we hear most often. For a full list visit our FAQ page.
Finding the best animal chiropractor in the Dallas Fort Worth area
Looking for the best animal chiropractor in Dallas? You are not alone. When your dog or horse is struggling, you want to make sure the person you trust with their care is truly the right fit. But with multiple animal chiropractors serving the DFW area, how do you know which one is right for your animal?
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The truth is, the best animal chiropractor for one pet owner might not be the best for another. One client might say Dr. Katie is exactly what their horse needed, while another might decide she is not the right fit for their situation, and both could be right.
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Ready to see if we're the right fit?
Dr. Katie works with a limited number of patients so that every dog and horse in her care gets the attention they deserve. If you are ready to take the next step, reach out and tell us a little about your animal.
There is no obligation and no pressure. Just a conversation about how we can help.
