Our Goal: Boosting Your Animals Potential, Naturally
At VIPsvet, we are dedicated to offering an integrative approach to veterinary practice by integrating chiropractic, acupuncture, MagnaWave (PEMF) therapy, cold laser, and quality nutrition counseling into our services. We treat a wide variety of animals including performance horses, show stock, and beloved family pets. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of our precious patients while providing above and beyond service to our clients.
We aim to address the unique needs of each animal, recognizing their individuality and promoting healing at the physical, mental, and emotional levels. Horse, livestock, and dog enthusiasts have seen performance advantages in agility, field trials, jumping events, and other competitive sports due to the therapies at VIPsvet. With a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of an animal’s body and mind, we are committed to providing personalized treatment plans that align with the specific needs of each patient.
Meet Dr. Christine
Dr. Christine is pictured here with her beloved corgi, Jersey, who inspired her daily.
Dr. Christine graduated Summa Cum Laude from Creighton University in Omaha, NE in 1994 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry. She then received a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1996. In 2002, Dr. Christine graduated with honors from Iowa State University and received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.With an interest in lameness and performance horses, Dr. Christine pursued academic studies in alternative therapies. In 2006, Dr. Christine became certified in Animal Chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. In 2007, she became certified in Equine Veterinary Acupuncture by the Chi Institute in Florida.
After six years of practicing traditional veterinary medicine, Dr. Christine founded Veterinary Integrative Performance Services (VIPs) to provide chiropractic and acupuncture care to animals. She has given several educational demonstrations, taught courses at Kirkwood Community College, and has written educational articles for animal owners. She has worked on a wide variety of animals such as dogs, horses, show cattle, sheep, goats, (even the ocasional llama), and has a proven record of delivering effective results.
Dr. Christine is also certified in veterinary natural nutrition, through CIVT and advises pet owners on feeding the highest quality food to their animals within their lifestyle and budget. With the use of the latest Animal Diet Formulator software, she can create a complete and balanced customized recipe that aligns with your pet’s individual needs.
Dr. Christine has a passion for horses and enjoys showing all around events at paint and pinto shows at a local, state, and national level. Dr. Christine has developed an excellent reputation and network in the performance horse market through a lifetime of active involvement in the horse industry.
Chance
In March of 2012, our 13 year old Maltese / Miniature Schnauzer dog, Chance, started experiencing problems walking with his hind legs. His legs would slide apart when he would stand. He started walking with a “hump back” and he was obviously experiencing discomfort. We took him to our local vet. After x-ray and evaluation,… Read more “Chance”
Ziggy
My 12 year-old Pug, Ziggy was diagnosed with hip dysplasia and arthritis many years ago. To ensure the best quality of life in his golden years, I take him to Dr. Christine Woodford. Her treatments consist of a chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture and Magna Wave. Ziggy can walk poorly due to his hip problems and arthritis,… Read more “Ziggy”
Loper
My 9 year old APHA gelding, Chex N Checkers (a.k.a. Loper) responded very well to Magna Wave therapy. I show him in All Around events so his days at the show are long. Loper tends to get tight and sore in his right shoulder, especially on the first day of a show. Lunging and riding… Read more “Loper”
Tuffy
Hel On Socks, aka “Tuffy” is a six year old Quarter Horse. We raised him and Eric trained him. Tuffy is out of a full sister to a gelding that Eric ran and won many barrel races on. I purchased Tuffy’s sire in South Dakota as a weanling and won some money on him. As… Read more “Tuffy”
Franklin
We have a 9 year old mixed breed dog named Franklin that has been treated by Dr. Christine Woodford at VIPsvet. Franklin’s initial issue was a significant periodic limp from his right front leg that started in the spring of 2012. The approach was 4-fold: acupuncture, magnawave, prescribed stretching exercises (during office visits and daily… Read more “Franklin”
Maggie
Around the end of May, 2012, our Cocker Spaniel, Maggie developed an immune-mediated disease. Her little body began attacking itself. She went from walking 5 or 6 half mile trips around the block to barely making it to the end of our street. We were lucky that we caught it in time but the treatment… Read more “Maggie”
Izzy
In January Izzy and I were playing tug-o-war on the bed. She caught her foot in a blanket and yelped. This must have been the straw that broke the camels back so to speak. When I took Izzy to her veterinarian, he said she had disc pain. We tried a round of steriod shots. My… Read more “Izzy”
Breeze
“We first met Dr. Christine in the early summer 2010 after a friend from our Mounted Shooting Horse club recommended her to us for our horses. Initially Dr. Christine worked on our son’s mare Breeze. Breeze at the time was a 10 year old very athletic mare; we had Chiropractic work done on her in… Read more “Breeze”
Nubby
A stiff, old Lady, owned by a stiff, old Lady I work at PetSmart in Dubuque and have a lot of dealings with the Jackson County Humane Society. In September of 2011, the president invited me to see their facility. When we got to the quarantine kennels, I met “her.” She was a 9 year… Read more “Nubby”
Phil
A few years ago while hiking, I heard my 4 year old Vizsla yelp and come back to me hobbling on 3 legs. I rested him for a week and a half and when he did not fully recover, I suspected a cruciate rupture. I took him to my veterinarian and she did all the… Read more “Phil”
Hank
Hank, a year and a half old Great Dane, is very friendly with people, children and other dogs and is also one of the biggest lap dogs you’ll ever meet! At the end of July last year, Hank and Tony were at one of the local dog parks, interacting with some of the other people… Read more “Hank”
Choju
In December, 2011, Choju, our almost 3 year old Akita, had been been out playing with my husband. There was some light snow on the ground, but the walks were cleared. She ran up the deck steps to go inside in a hurry for that treat she knew she would get. Halfway up the steps,… Read more “Choju”
Zoi
We had been to 4 different vets and they had all told us, Zoi our 6 year old Maltese would never walk again. In November 2012 Zoi started acting stoved up and stiff, within two days she went from stiff to not being able to move her back legs. We had multiple xrays, and a… Read more “Zoi”
Molly
I have known Dr. Woodford from when she previously worked with Dr. Abraham. Knowing that she now practiced Chiropractic and Acupuncture, when our 6 year old, rescue Boston Terrier, Molly, needed help, I called Dr. Woodford. Molly was not socialized properly as a youngster and gets leary and worried about strangers. Initially, she was worried, but… Read more “Molly”
Daisy Mae
Daisy Mae is a 6 year old English Mastiff. When she was quite young, she had two surgeries on the same back leg so there have always been issues with that particular leg. We had been taking Daisy to FidoFit in Dubuque for physio therapy (which has been wonderful). Mary at FidoFit suggested we try… Read more “Daisy Mae”
Sam
Sam is a happy and active 8 year old Golden Retriever. Sam loves to chase birds and romp on the beach. Susan is a balloonist and Sam rides along in the chase vehicle. In 2011 Sam was involved in a car accident when the balloon chase vehicle she was riding in was struck by another… Read more “Sam”
Viento
My Peruvian Paso gelding came to Dr. Woodford for treatment a few weeks ago. He had been examined and treated by three equine veterinarians and one chiropractor over a 9 month period in Arizona. I was very close to putting him down. After that many opinions and months of various treatments, I was to the… Read more “Viento”
Mackie
Mackie is a 12 year old female boxer who came to Dr. Christine for help with tight hips and lack of mobility in her neck. With one treatment she was able to fully move her head side to side and her cervical spine was able to lengthen so she could hold her head high. Due… Read more “Mackie”
Sadie
Famous Horse Farm shows all-around performance horses. She’s Fancy and Famous, “Sadie” and White Silk Stockings, “Lucy” have both benefited from treatment by Dr. Christine. Sadie was having loping issues and Dr. Christine injected her hocks and it really improved her lope! She also gave us some exercises to do with Sadie to strengthen her… Read more “Sadie”
Bowsky
My name is Mary and my husband and I own FidoFit in Dubuque, Iowa. FidoFit is a structured daycare and boarding facility featuring an indoor canine fitness gym with pet specific equipment. Our gym services are enjoyed by dogs of all ages, sizes and abilities. It was thrilling for our business when we met Dr.… Read more “Bowsky”