LegacyDr. Austin Davis treats horses, dogs, and livestock where they're most comfortable. No loading the trailer, no hauling to town, no waiting room.
Ranch and rope horses, barrel and reining horses, trail partners, and the old gelding out on pasture. Care focuses on restricted joint movement, stiffness, and the ways horses compensate for them.
Working, sporting, and family dogs. We focus on joint mobility and the patterns of stiffness that can build up with activity, injury, or age.
Livestock, too. Dr. Austin also works on cattle, goats, and other farm animals.
And you. He's a human chiropractor as well, so you can ask to be adjusted during the same visit.
No two animals move or work the same way. Dr. Austin starts by listening to what you've noticed. Then he watches your animal move and gives a hands-on adjustment based on what he finds that day. If something looks like it needs a vet first, he'll tell you plainly.
Helena, Great Falls, and points east or west are scheduled separately. Not sure if you're in range? Send a request anyway. We'll let you know.
Chiropractic has been in Dr. Austin Davis's family for three generations. He now brings that background to horses, dogs, cattle, and goats across Western Montana. His approach is practical and fits ranch, barn, and everyday life.
He also owns Life Chiropractic in Missoula, where he treats people.
“Austin Davis is a phenomenal chiropractor! I called him out to work on my horse initially, and once I saw his way with my mare and understood his conceptualization of body work, I asked him to work on me as well. As a therapeutic massage therapist, I have worked professionally with ten different chiropractors in five separate clinics throughout my career. Dr. Austin gave me the best adjustment I have had in my life! I highly recommend this skilled practitioner for your two and four legged family!”
“My mare was short on her left lead for months. After two visits she's moving out like a different horse, and Dr. Austin explained every step.”
“Our 11-year-old lab was slow getting up in the mornings. She's back to meeting me at the truck. He was so gentle with her.”
“He has adjusted me, my horse, and my dog! Appointments are quick and easy to book, with excellent communication and great service. Highly recommend to anyone who wants their horse to perform at their best!”
Yes. Every visit is mobile. Dr. Austin comes to wherever your animals live, whether that's a barn, an arena, a pasture, or your living room. There's no trailering and no waiting room.
Dr. Austin is a Montana-licensed doctor of chiropractic with 16+ years in practice and a third-generation chiropractor. He holds advanced certification in equine and canine chiropractic and owns Life Chiropractic in Missoula.
Mostly horses and dogs. He also works on cattle, goats, and other livestock. If you're not sure, send a request and ask.
He starts by asking what you've noticed, then watches your animal move and works through a hands-on exam and adjustment. A first visit runs about 45 minutes. Follow-ups are closer to 10 minutes per animal.
We'll reply within 1 business day to confirm a time, location, and pricing. Once you're scheduled, we'll send a short intake form covering your animal's history and workload. Please fill it out before the appointment so the visit can get started right away.
Yes. Dr. Austin is also a human chiropractor, so you can get adjusted during the same visit. Tick “Human” on the request form.
Pricing depends on species, the number of animals, and whether it's a first or follow-up visit. We'll confirm your price after we receive your request, as we coordinate scheduling. There's no travel fee inside Missoula city limits and a flat $50 per stop outside them, waived when a stop has five or more patients, animals and people combined. We accept cash, check, card, and Venmo.
In Missoula, visits can be scheduled by appointment Monday through Sunday. Visits outside Missoula run on route days: Tuesdays south of Missoula, and Fridays and Saturdays north. Trips east or west, such as Helena or Great Falls, are scheduled and quoted separately.
Have your animal caught, reasonably clean and dry, and somewhere with level footing. For horses, a spot with room to walk and trot in hand is ideal. Complete the intake form we send after scheduling, and have any recent vet notes on hand.
It depends on age, workload, and what he finds. Many animals do well with a few closer visits at the start, then maintenance every 4 to 8 weeks. Dr. Austin will suggest a plan after the first visit.
Call your vet first for any sudden lameness, a fresh injury, swelling, fever, or an animal that seems ill. Chiropractic supports veterinary care but doesn't replace it. If Dr. Austin sees a concern, he'll recommend a vet evaluation before adjusting.
Tell us where you are, who needs care, and when a visit would work. We'll reply within 1 business day to confirm availability and pricing. Once you're scheduled, we'll send a short intake form to fill out before the appointment.
We'll reply within 1 business day to confirm a time, location, and pricing.
Questions in the meantime? Call or text (406) 290-9344.