Long before Horse & Hound Chiropractic, LLC existed, Dr. Gena Wickes was standing inside one of life’s most disorienting chapters. Newly divorced, raising two young children, and unsure of what came next, she found herself searching for a path forward that still honored the dreams she once had for a medical career. What arrived instead was an unexpected suggestion from a friend: “Why not become a chiropractor?” It seemed simple, almost too simple—until she realized her own years of chiropractic care had quietly changed her life. Migraines she once accepted as routine had disappeared. Asthma symptoms faded. The yearly bronchitis she braced for never came.
That quiet transformation sparked a deeper curiosity. She wanted to understand why it worked—and, eventually, how it might work for more than just people. Once in chiropractic school, she discovered the field of animal chiropractic, a specialty that immediately felt like home. “I knew right then it was what I was meant to do,” she says. The advanced training would have to wait—life demanded other priorities—but the desire never left.
Horse & Hound Chiropractic, LLC first took shape in Dallas, Texas, where Dr. Gena began practicing under Texas’ strict veterinary-referral model. Months later, after earning her advanced certification through the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association—considered the gold standard in the field—she became eligible to practice in states like Colorado, where her passion for hands-on healing could flourish more freely.
When she arrived in Northern Colorado, she returned to what had always worked best—meeting animal patients where they felt most comfortable. A mobile practice wasn’t a strategy; it was simply what worked best for her patients.
For Dr. Gena, the work is rooted in something beautifully simple: animals respond honestly. Humans often evaluate chiropractic care by whether something “popped” the way they expected. Animals offer no such expectations; their bodies speak for them. After an adjustment, the horses’ gentle chewing and the dogs’ soft licking are their way of saying they feel relief. More than once, those small gestures have made her feel like an honorary member of a family.
One patient especially stays with her. Walker, a beloved family dog, had been given less than a month to live. He couldn’t stand, and his family feared the end was near. But with each visit, something shifted. First a hint of movement, then an attempt to rise, then—weeks later—a greeting at the door. Walker went on to enjoy seven more months of running, playing, and soaking up life. On the final night before his “last best day,” his family invited Dr. Gena to say goodbye. She arrived with love and a little chocolate, holding space for a moment she considers one of the most meaningful of her career.
In reflecting on her work, she puts it simply: “When your hands are all you use and you still receive great results, you realize they’re really all you need.”
Today, after sixteen years of human chiropractic care and nearly five years of animal practice, her philosophy remains grounded in humility. While Colorado’s regulations limit some of the emerging technologies available in other states, she doesn’t see that as a barrier. Instead, it keeps the work rooted in connection: touch, trust, and the profound bond shared between animals and the people who love them.
As Horse & Hound Chiropractic, LLC grows across Northern Colorado, Dr. Gena hopes to continue offering exactly what brought her here in the first place—gentle, grounded care that brings comfort, longevity, and ease to horses, dogs, and cats alike. For local pet and livestock owners seeking a thoughtful, mobile approach to chiropractic wellness, connecting with Horse & Hound Chiropractic, LLC is as simple as reaching out. A calmer, more comfortable companion often begins right at home.