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Western Edge Chiropractic AVCA-Certified Animal Chiropractors
Dr Jenna Werre, DC
Dr Whitley Heitsch, DC
Text: 605-389-3089
or click below to book!
Dr Jenna Werre, DC
Dr Whitley Heitsch, DC
Text: 605-389-3089
or click below to book!


Dr Jenna has been serving the animals of Rapid City & Black Hills area since 2021. She attended North Dakota State University, Northwestern Health Sciences University and is a Board-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic.
Dr Jenna grew up in Minnesota as an animal lover & always desired to work with animals. She spent a decade in North Dakota w
Dr Jenna has been serving the animals of Rapid City & Black Hills area since 2021. She attended North Dakota State University, Northwestern Health Sciences University and is a Board-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic.
Dr Jenna grew up in Minnesota as an animal lover & always desired to work with animals. She spent a decade in North Dakota working in human medicine as a Paramedic, in Clinical Research and in the military before deciding to raise her family in western South Dakota. Dr Jenna is licensed in Chiropractic and Acupuncture (Dry Needling) in both South Dakota and North Dakota.

Dr Whitley earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker University in Texas and also completed their accredited Animal Chiropractic program.
Dr. Whitley grew up in Hermosa, SD, where her love for animals, rodeo, and the Western way of life began early. Her lifelong involvement in 4-H, rodeo, and showing animals helped inspire her pa
Dr Whitley earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker University in Texas and also completed their accredited Animal Chiropractic program.
Dr. Whitley grew up in Hermosa, SD, where her love for animals, rodeo, and the Western way of life began early. Her lifelong involvement in 4-H, rodeo, and showing animals helped inspire her path into animal chiropractic. As a chiropractor with a specialty in animal chiropractic, she is passionate about helping animals feel and function at their best.

AVCA-Certification requires over 200 hours of additional didactic and hands-on training to maximize health, improve performance & quality of life for animals. Once this rigorous program is completed (by either a DC or DVM), the doctor has the opportunity to sit for the Board Certification examination. This is the gold standard for animal
AVCA-Certification requires over 200 hours of additional didactic and hands-on training to maximize health, improve performance & quality of life for animals. Once this rigorous program is completed (by either a DC or DVM), the doctor has the opportunity to sit for the Board Certification examination. This is the gold standard for animal chiropractic care. Dr Jenna & Dr Whitley are two of very few Chiropractors in the state of South Dakota who are AVCA-Certified to perform Animal Chiropractic.
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In it's original Greek meaning, Chiropractic literally means: done with the hand. We use our hands to assess for motion, and lack thereof within the body and provide specific correction to restore function & communication within the nervous system. The lack of appropriate motion leads to dysfunction & dis-ease within the body. Simply put: Structure affects function & the expression of vitality is the ability to move well & comfortably.
The purpose of the adjustment is to carefully & specifically identify segments that are not moving properly within the spine and limbs. These segments may cause pain, tissue changes, muscular imbalance or organ dysfunction. The adjustment is performed to improve the function of the nervous system, not just to treat the symptom(s). Using manual adjusting, we work with our patients to fit their needs and help them feel and function as they were perfectly designed to!
By isolating each specific joint articulation, we are able to carefully and concisely identify where the primary problem is and the associated compensatory mechanisms that produce symptoms, dysfunction & dis-ease. We deliver a specific chiropractic adjustment to restore motion which allows the body to move and heal the way it was designed. This also decreases pain at the level of the brain. Simply put- we help facilitate the body's natural ability to heal itself!
Most often, when an animal starts care with us, there is pain, a new symptom or a new behavior. This is because the structure affects the function.
Because we can identify dysfunctional movement even when there is no longer pain or a symptom, owners typically elect to stay under care for maintenance. Usually, once we have observed significant improvement in a case where we are meeting the owners' goals for the animal, we transition to maintenance care. Our goal is always to see the animal as infrequently as possible, while still maintaining their function and the owner/handler/rider's goals. This looks different for every case as age, breed, conformation, history, chronic conditions, activity level and discipline come into account.
The nerves that direct all functions of the body exit the spinal column specific vertebral levels. By correcting the spine, we improve cellular, tissue and organ function which control digestion, secretion, respiration, cardiac function, sleep & behavior.
Did you know that chiropractors are trained to identify and locate problem areas in the limbs as well as the spine? Treating extremity complaints can help with so much more than aches, pains & gait problems.
In order to maintain health, form & function, chiropractic care is best used to keep those we love feeling & performing at your best. Wellness plans are designed to keep symptoms from returning and increase overall quality of life. MOVE better- LIVE better. A custom wellness plan is created for each of our clients.
Equine, Mule, Donkey, Bovine, Llama, Alpaca, etc.
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No extra charge for haul-ins to Box Elder/Hermosa
$40 trip fee within 40 miles
$2/mile outside of 40 miles
Canine, Feline, Rabbit, Goat, Pig, Sheep, Birds, etc.
Small animals are seen at Cornerstone Animal Clinic in Rapid City on Wednesdays
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Send us a message to inquire about exotics! 605-389-3089
With tremendous respect for our Veterinary colleagues & South Dakota animal care laws, we require a DVM authorization prior to starting care with an animal.
*Please complete the form below so that we may obtain proper authorization to treat your animal
Please contact us via text message directly with any questions or scheduling inquiries.
South Dakota & North Dakota Licensed Animal Chiropractic Doctors
By Appointment Only
*Hours of communication: Monday-Friday: 8 am-6 pm (MST)
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