#135 - Animal Chiropractic

The Chiropractic Podcast | Featuring Dr. Bill Ormston (Dr. O)In this episode of The Chiropractic Podcast, host Dr. Todd Osborne sits down with Dr. Bill Ormston—affectionately known as Dr. O—a principled veterinarian who practices in alignment with the 33 Chiropractic Principles.Dr. O shares his bold mission to adjust every spine on earth, explaining how chiropractic care supports not only companion animals like dogs and horses, but also food animals such as cattle and pigs—improving health, resilience, and the global food supply. This conversation offers a powerful perspective on chiropractic’s role far beyond the human spine.The episode also highlights the Animal Chiropractic Education Source (ACES), where Dr. O trains veterinarians and chiropractors through an intensive, hands-on, “Top Gun”–style program. Together, they explore the importance of philosophy in practice, the future of chiropractic in the age of AI, and why grassroots communication remains the profession’s most effective path forward.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe Principled VeterinarianHow Dr. O applies the 33 chiropractic principles to veterinary medicine so animals can fully express their innate potential.“Show Me” Animal ChiropracticThe ACES philosophy requiring students to adjust at least five animals to build true clinical confidence.Philosophy Over SymptomologyWhy removing vertebral subluxation to restore communication—above, down, inside, out—matters more than chasing symptoms.The “First Three” RuleDr. O’s approach of providing three chiropractic adjustments before considering traditional veterinary interventions.AI as a Chiropractic AdvocateHow tools like ChatGPT can help chiropractors educate the public and counter decades of medical misinformation.A Call to Grassroots ActionWhy the future of chiropractic depends on individual doctors teaching their local communities—not waiting on institutions or boards.