Cairo Campoli Family Garak Heidi Husky Jersey Girl Kim D. Lewis Family Little Frankie & Donna Mickey Rosie Sarah K. Visnja Zander Ziggy Ziggy I have an 8 yr. old French bulldog, Ziggy, who really enjoys chasing and playing ball. Over the past year I noticed his spine changing. He was becoming shorter in length and a protrusion of his spine was evident. Rather than go to a vet, I decided to take a less invasive approach and made an appointment to see Dr. Batch. She told me that he had reduced mobility and some nerve pressure in his spine but thought chiropractic would help him. It was love at first sight for Ziggy! Dr. Batch was very calming and the entire visit - including the adjustment - went very well. Even after the first visit, Ziggy was much happier - and so was I. After several weeks of treatment the difference has been incredible. Ziggy has stopped chewing his feet due to nerve pressure and irritation. His spine has lengthened out and is he is so content. Now when I take him to see Dr. Batch he runs to her door to get in! I would recommend chiropractic treatment for dogs in a heartbeat, especially after what I've witnessed with Ziggy. Carol C. & Ziggy Top of Page Cairo I brought Cairo to Dr. Lori because he was wearing down his front nails faster than his back nails and because his trainer had noticed that he was 'throwing' himself over 12 inch jumps, rather than using his hind end. He was doing dock diving and jumping around 12 feet. After a few sessions with Dr. Lori and some exercises at home, Cairo started using his back end to jump and his back was far less seized. Cairo has continued to improve and he now has an extremely powerful back end. He spent most of the summer jumping between 14' and 14'8" and this past weekend (September 2014) he achieved his personal best of 16'10"!!! That's more than a four foot improvement, something he never would have been able to do before being treated by Dr. Lori. On top of that - and way more important - my little boy moves easily now! Thank you so much Dr. Lori! Cai sends lots of wiggles and kisses. Kerry L. Top of Page Mickey My seven year old ShiPoo, Mickey, was an active, playful dog until one day we noticed he had developed a limp. Days later, he became slower and sluggish. His vet informed us that he had a herniated disc that required surgery. Because Mickey is an active dog by nature, we thought he would improve within a few days time with pain medication. Unfortunately, his walk became slower and he was in obvious pain. At this point, his vet gave him one last prescription for pain medication and suggested that we put him down. We refused to accept this as we could see in Mickey’s face that it was not his time. It started getting very difficult to watch Mickey try to walk and do his business. I resorted to carrying him in a dog stroller. Although he loved seeing his friends in the park, he was afraid to hurt himself more, becoming unsocial and remaining in the stroller. My chiropractor in Toronto suggested that we visit with Dr. Lori Batch. Mickey’s first visit with Dr. Batch was a tense one. He was tender, and she very gently touched him with her capable, caring hands. His second visit a few days later was an easier treatment and he tolerated being touched. The third and fourth treatments were significantly easier and showed great improvement in Mickey’s mobility. After three months, it still seems unreal that Mickey is able to walk better and his quality of life has significantly improved. I owe this to this outstanding chiropractor. Mickey LOVES going to see Dr. Batch, probably because he knows that she is helping him to feel better. He loves her sweet voice when she talks to him and her kindness demonstrated by the way she touches him. If you are going through a rough time with your pet’s health and you are feeling like there is no hope, please do yourself a favor and visit this very compassionate professional – it will be worth it to have her examine your pet and have him/her treated as though they were her own. Nancy M. Top of Page The Campoli Family For over five years Dr. Lori Batch has been our Chiropractor, providing the care we need to keep us healthy and active. Issues such as back and neck pain, sciatic nerve issues, headaches etc. have been addressed with Dr. Batch's care. Her administrative support is also professional and extremely helpful. Thank you Dr. Batch and Linda! The Campoli Family Top of Page Heidi Last year my dog Heidi, a miniature dachshund, decided to jump onto a couch but, instead, fell awkwardly and started yelling loudly. I immediately rushed her to a local vet in Bolton and they determined she had lost almost all of the feeling in her back legs. I was sent then to a fancy emergency surgery clinic in Oakville. It was determined that Heidi had a spinal disease, and perhaps we could have an operation, but it would be very costly. After many x-rays, scans, etc., they said that her blood cell count was too low, and she would not be able to survive the operation. More or less, I was told we should put her down. They said I could leave her and that perhaps, in a few days, she would be in better shape to survive the operation. I decided to take my dog home to evaluate our options. A short time later, one of the staff members at a neighbourhood pet food store told me about Dr. Lori Batch, an animal chiropractor in town. I decided to take Heidi to Dr. Batch to see if there was anything she could do. Within weeks of starting chiropractic care, Heidi (who could not walk for virtually a month) started walking again! I take Heidi for care on a regular basis now, and while she is not 100%, she certainly can move around again, have a good quality of life, and be a big part of my life once again. To Dr. Batch and her team at Southview Chiropractic, a big ‘thank you’ from myself and Heidi for your great work! Top of Page Little Frankie & Donna For years I would come home from work at noon to walk my dogs. My cat Frankie would always be sitting on the front stoop to greet me. One day I came home, but no Frankie. Frankie had always been somewhat of a ‘different’ cat. She lived on the kitchen counter most of the time, drinking from the tap and helping with meals. She had her favourite sleeping mat and spent most of her time resting there. Frankie always hated the basement, but we had to keep the litter boxes there because of the layout of the house. Frankie refused to go to the basement on her own so we had established a special routine. She would let me know when she needed to go downstairs. I would carry her to the basement, wait for her, then carry her back upstairs. The day I came home but didn’t see Frankie on the stoop, I started looking for her but she was nowhere to be found. I looked everywhere and eventually went to the basement where I found Frankie hiding under a table. I carried her upstairs, but she turned around and raced back to the basement. This happened several times and each time I brought her upstairs, she would return to the basement. Eventually Frankie stopped eating and drinking so I set her up in a spare room with a big dog bed, litter, food, and water. She seemed to be in a lot of pain. I took her to my veterinarian who examined her and did a variety of tests but everything came back normal. Frankie remained in a lot of pain but we didn’t know why. We started her on pain medication with some improvement. Eventually Frankie started eating and drinking again but still would not leave her big bed. I had to help her in and out of the litter box because she was in so much pain. My vet referred Frankie to a specialist who did a variety of additional tests, including joint taps. Several specialists examined Frankie but no one could come up with any answers for Frankie’s problems or offer any treatments that would help. Frankie and I went home with more pain medication. Several weeks went by with no change. I felt so bad for Frankie. My options were running out and I could not leave her like this, but I did not like the option that was left. I was so sad. I decided to take Frankie to see a trusted surgeon who had done surgery on 3 of my dogs. As she examined Frankie’s back I heard her quietly say, “oh, you seem out of alignment.” I thought to myself, she is going to suggest a chiropractor. She left the room with Frankie and when she returned she told me this was not a surgery issue. She smiled and said, “I know you are open-minded.” "Here it comes!" I thought to myself. She suggested a chiropractor for Frankie. I started my internet search and found Southview Chiropractic & Wellness Centre. They saw dogs and cats, and even horses, and were close to home. I looked at their web page, liked what I saw, and was anxious for Frankie to meet Dr. Batch. I called and made an appointment for the next day!! I had high hopes that chiropractic was what Frankie needed. Dr. Batch examined Frankie, reviewed her x-rays and read the veterinarian’s and specialists’ reports. She explained the treatment that she would do with Frankie. She took the time to show me a model of a spine so I could understand what was going on with Frankie. I was worried that Frankie would not be cooperative, but Frankie loved Dr. Batch. She quietly let Dr. Batch do her treatment. Dr. Batch was so gentle and took her time. Frankie would look up at her as if to say, “Thank you, finally someone is helping me.” I wanted to cry. Later in the day after Frankie’s first treatment, I visited Frankie in her room at home. Expecting her to be lying on her big dog bed, I was shocked to find her at the door sitting looking at me. She walked around for a bit and then went back to rest in her bed. After each visit with Dr. Batch I saw more of the” Frankie” I knew. After 2 weeks of treatments, Frankie vocalized that she had enough of being locked away in her room and wanted out! So I opened the door expecting her to race to the basement. Instead she meandered to the kitchen and jumped up on the counter, then walked over to the tap for a drink. Since that day we have never looked back. She takes herself down to the litter box and then comes back to the kitchen all on her own, a bonus for me. We continue to see Dr. Batch on a monthly basis to maintain Frankie’s health. For myself, I have suffered from fibromyalgia, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis for years. I work full time and long hours. By the time weekends rolled around I would crash. I never had enough energy to do simple tasks like housework and gardening, and I was always in constant pain. Gardening is the greatest pleasure I have. Not being able to take care of my garden was so frustrating. I was always behind the eight ball with housework and life in general. I was on several medications to help me sleep and get through the day. As I watched Dr. Batch working on Frankie one day I told her about my health issues. We decided to start a treatment program for me, and my response was even better and quicker than Frankie’s. Within a few weeks of starting chiropractic care I started to decrease some of my medications. After a few months I was off all my medications, and now eight months after starting chiropractic care I am still off all the medications that I had been taking for years. I sleep better and I have more energy than I know what to do with. And best of all, I am pain free. My family cannot believe this is the same girl. My husband wants to know where the “off button” is. I accomplish everything I plan to do every day. All I can say is “wow” and thank you Dr. Batch. I love my sessions with Dr. Batch. She is so caring and always tries to accommodate my appointments with my busy schedule. Frankie and I are thankful to Dr. Batch for giving us both a better quality of life. Little Frankie & Donna Top of Page Jersey Girl After surgery on both knees our 8-year-old Kelpie, Jersey Girl, started limping badly on her left front leg. After seeing the orthopedic veterinarian who performed the surgery, we were told the cartilage in her left elbow was breaking down and that the extra weight placed on the front legs following the knee surgeries was making the problem worse. Numerous trips to the vet offered no solutions and Jersey Girl became so lame that she was unable to walk more than a few steps at a time. She spent her time lying in the same spot all day. We had her on a high dose of NSAIDs and painkillers that she took twice a day. As a last resort our vet suggested we take her to a chiropractor. We were skeptical but decided to try it because it was terrible seeing our once active girl now spending day after day barely moving. During our search in the GTA we called Southview Chiropractic. Dr. Batch was very caring on the phone and made arrangements to stay open after her last appointment on a Saturday so that Jersey could be seen as soon as possible. The first appointment lasted nearly 45 minutes. Dr. Batch took a thorough history and explained in detail what would be done as well as a timeline for improvement. During her treatment Dr. Batch is compassionate and extremely patient with Jersey Girl, even though Jersey doesn’t always co-operate. Within two weeks of starting Chiropractic treatments Jersey Girl became more active - limping less and putting more weight on the front leg. After only three weeks she was chasing squirrels, jumping up on the couch, and trying to herd cats and other dogs again. Six weeks later we had a recheck appointment at our vet and they were amazed at how well Jersey Girl was moving. Now, because of the outstanding care Dr. Batch has given her, Jersey Girl is only needing half the original dosage of NSAIDs and is only getting painkillers as needed. Our girl is able to go hiking on her favourite trails and plays with her dog friends at the park again. None of this would have been possible without Dr. Batch’s care. We cannot thank her enough for what she’s done for us and have no hesitation about recommending her to other pet owners. Mairi, Kim, & Jersey Girl Top of Page The Lewis Family I have been an advocate for Chiropractic care since the age of thirteen. A fall at the age of ten left me with a broken sternum and a few broken ribs. As I grew, the imbalance in my thoracic musculature became quite pronounced. Now, at forty-five, one cannot tell of my fall, due to regular chiropractic care. When my youngest son, at the age of one, began holding his head at an awkward angle, I felt a trip to a chiropractor was in order. I chose Southview Chiropractic Clinic for it's proximity to our home, but then quickly realized the blessing we have in Dr. Batch. Her professionalism, knowledge, skill with people of any age, and kindness are what continues to draw us to her today, nearly six years and a now forty minute drive later. We all are healthier and have increased well being, with much thanks to Dr. Batch! The Lewis Family Top of Page Sarah K. Nearly 3 years ago I was referred to Dr. Batch by a co-worker when I was complaining of discomfort in my upper rib-cage. I was reluctant to start seeing a chiropractor but I was desperate to start feeling better. When I first met Dr. Batch she took time to explain the benefits of chiropractic care and how proper alignment of the spine is critical for overall health & well being. She put my mind at ease by explaining what she would do at each session and how the cumulative effects of treatment would have a positive long-term effect on my immune system, posture, and help alleviate pain in my body. Since beginning my journey with Dr. Batch I can honestly say that I have become one of her biggest supporters and will tell ANYONE who has pain or discomfort that they need to see her!! I have experienced first-hand the benefits of chiropractic care - my body is properly algined which means that I can run long distances without pain in my knees or hips. I recently completed a half marathon and didn't have any joint pain afterwards, whereas in the past I would have been aching after running only a few kilometers. Dr. Batch also fixed my plantar fasciitis - which I was amazed to learn that she could treat since I mistakenly assumed that chiropractors only worked on the spine and neck. Dr. Batch is a warm and caring person who takes a genuine interest in getting to know her patients on a personal level. She is always interested in hearing about my plans for the weekend and follows up on previous conversations that we've had. I feel like I'm visiting with a friend and that I'm not just another patient. I always leave her office feeling better than I did when I arrived - mentally, emotionally, AND physically. I feel like I'm doing something good for my body and that is a great feeling!! Thank you Dr. Batch. Sarah K. Top of Page Visnja All it took was one little bend down to pick up something off the floor, and I felt a strange twinge in my back. It felt like nothing at first, but over the course of the day, and then overnight, I knew something was wrong. The next day, I had horrible trouble just getting out of bed. Everything hurt when I moved or even just sat down, and driving was excruciating. As a teacher, I did not have the luxury of taking time off work to regain my full health. I realized that I had to do something because life just wasn’t liveable that way. I contacted Dr. Lori Batch. She examined me and explained that most likely my back pain was a pre-existing condition and not just the result of a momentary bending, so it would take a little time to recover. However, even after the first chiropractic treatment I felt much better. With each subsequent appointment I continued to improve, and I am now happy to say that I no longer experience any pain or discomfort with any of my daily activities. Dr. Batch also spent time educating me about proper or more effective ways of sitting, bending or reaching, getting out of bed, etc., to help reduce future stresses on my spine. With regular chiropractic care, I have continued to remain pain-free and I feel I have a greater ‘ease of movement’ - it has made my life so much better. To be honest, I was a little sceptical of chiropractic at first, but I have to say that I’m a true convert. I would certainly recommend chiropractic care from Dr. Batch to anyone I know or encounter who has back or spine-related pain or discomfort. Thanks again for restoring my spinal health and helping me live my life comfortably again. Best regards, Visnja Top of Page Zander My name is Zander and I'm a 4 year old Great Dane with an active lifestyle. I enjoy everything from going for a leisurely walk to playing my favorite dog sport - Agility. Some people may say that I'm not really designed for such sports, but it's my goal to prove them wrong. Recently my mom and dad noticed that I was spending more time in bed and not bugging them to play. The truth is, that I was getting sore. My parents thought that I may have to stop doing agility, and that was not something that I saw as an option. This is when we all decided that I should see Dr. Batch on a regular basis to correct and maintain the health of my spine and nervous system. Let me just say that she has done wonders for me! I'm feeling great and running faster then I have in a long time. Look out Border Collies, here I come!! Thank you, Dr Lori Batch, for all you have done for me! Zander Top of Page Husky I’ll be honest, I never knew that there was such a service as chiropractic care for animals until my kitten Husky started to walk funny. It was introduced to me by someone who had taken their dog to an animal chiropractor. I had already taken Husky to the vet, where he had been thoroughly examined - xrays and all - but nothing was found. I "googled" in search of an animal chiropractor and found Dr. Lori Batch in our neighbourhood. From the moment I called, I was very happy with the questions and concerns she had. I felt welcomed and at ease that my one year old kitten, who was no longer his playful self and could barely climb the stairs, was going to be in good hands. Husky and I met Dr. Lori Batch face to face. I was pleased that she had taken time to examine the xrays to get a better look from her perspective. I found that her passion and knowledge in her practice was amazing. From the moment I took Husky out of his carrier he was happy, purring and was very cooperative through the assessment. Dr. Batch noticed that his spine was not aligned near his tailbone, a potential reason for his problems. I then followed Dr. Lori Batch’s treatment schedule, while keeping Husky on the main floor away from stairs. Husky continued to be a very good patient. After each visit Husky was heading towards recovery. It still amazes me to this day how wonderful the treatments were for him. It has been 4 months since Husky had his last visit and he is even more active now than he was before he was in pain. I will be taking Husky again to visit Dr. Lori Batch to follow up and because I know Husky misses her. Sandra C. Top of Page Kim D. I have a new health care professional in my life - her name is Dr. Lori Batch. I met her 5 years ago in my kitchen, over a cup of coffee as I read the local Caledon paper. I was intrigued that she was a chiropractor, personal trainer and understood athletes who have sport related injuries and want to achieve optimal performance. I cut out the article and stuck it on my fridge with kid’s artwork, party invitations and the yearly calendar. I viewed it every day - promising myself I would call ... tomorrow! As the years passed, the article on the fridge yellowed and my lower back pain didn’t subside! I finally made the call in October, 2011. By that time, the simple task of bending over to wash my face was impossible without lower back pain. I would brace myself to sneeze for fear of putting my back out. Being an active runner, cyclist and yoga fanatic, I now needed help to enjoy what I love to do. To my surprise, Lori Batch was more impressive in person than on paper. She listened to me, consulted with my spine and proposed a course of action. It’s been eight visits and I’ve been revived! Why had I waited so long??? What I can tell you is that Dr. Lori Batch’s passion, articulate explanations and the concern for your health is evident in her professional character. If it wasn’t for her treatment, I would still be in severe pain! I sincerely thank Dr. Lori Batch for what she has done and look forward to future optimal health. Top of Page Rosie My family and I were devastated when Rosie, our beloved Jack Russell terrier, received her life-threatening spinal cord injuries. With all the care that she has received, nothing was more profound to her quality of life and recovery than the chiropractic care provided by Dr. Lori Batch from Southview Chiropractic & Wellness Centre. Our twelve year old "puppy" is now happy, healthy and strong once more. Thank you very Much! Tony D. P.S. Click Here to watch our "We Love Rosie" Youtube video. Top of Page Garak My dog Garak first started visiting Dr. Lori Batch after showing signs of pain when jumping up. Our trainer suggested trying an Animal Chiropractor because of all the high impact sports he loves to participate in. Dr. Batch has helped Garak a great deal. Garak is a performance dog, one very versatile German Shepherd, who trains and competes in sports such as Schutzhund, Dockdogs, Disc Dogs and Herding. Dr. Batch keeps my athletic canine in top condition and with her help Garak has had a very successful year earning his SchH1, AD (Endurance title) and placing 1st and 2nd in Dockdogs Extreme Vertical and Speed Retrieve! As an Animal Professional myself for over 10 years I recommend her to my clients and my dog sport friends. She is so kind and caring with animals. Garak loves going for his adjustments, and his cookie after! Leslie G. Professional Groomer Top of Page