Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Natalia LaVallie.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
Spending all of my free time at the barn riding and caring for horses kept me out of trouble as a child through my teenage years and into young adulthood. Especially during some truly tragic times in my life, I found comfort, joy, and unconditional love among horses. When I found chiropractic in my mid-twenties and learned that all animals can benefit from chiropractic care, I saw it as a way to continue giving to the animals who had already given me so much.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
If life were a smooth road, I think I would pass because the obstacle is so often the way. My path to becoming a chiropractor was riddled with obstacles, but each one forced me to become a stronger, brighter version of myself.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Barnyard Chiropractic story. Tell us more about the business.
Chiropractic philosophy is founded on the understanding that the body is self-regulating, self-healing, and self-adapting. By helping restore and maintain proper structural alignment, science has shown that chiropractic helps the body to function more optimally.
I founded Barnyard Chiropractic as a mobile chiropractic practice to care for animals and their humans in the comfort of their own home. As an animal chiropractor, I work under referral from veterinarians to safely provide a non-surgical, drug-free approach to correcting joint, disc, and soft-tissue disorders in animals. I am proud of my relationships with local veterinarians, and I am grateful for their collaboration.
At the initial appointment, I take a complete medical history, discuss any current conditions or concerns, and explain what to expect from care. Evaluation includes gait analysis, range of motion testing, postural analysis, neurological examination, motion and static palpation, and muscle testing. Chiropractic adjustments apply a low-force, high-velocity impulse into a restricted joint to restore motion. Knowing where, when and how to adjust a joint requires specific understanding of animal anatomy and advanced training in chiropractic technique.
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
By choosing to explore, observe, and absorb as much as possible, I believe I’ve made my own luck in life. In my experience, it all comes down to choice and any moment of serendipity can be traced back to a specific choice.
Both of my parents were small business owners and taught me the value of becoming my own boss. They also encouraged me to cultivate a variety of experiences in both life and business. Following their example and advice has afforded me immense freedom and fulfillment. I love going to work every day in my barn boots, traveling all over the state, and collaborating with brilliant people. I am grateful that my business fits my life and allows me to serve the greater good.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.barnyardchiropractic.com
- Phone: 630-394-4228
- Email: drnatalia@barnyardchiropractic.com
Image Credit:
Kelly Rochleau Photography
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