Informed Consent about animal chiropractic:
I, owner of the animal described above, understand and authorize the following:
1. Dr. Meaghan Cavallaro is not a veterinarian and cannot take responsibility for the primary care of my animal. Chiropractic care is not intended to replace traditional veterinary care, but is considered a complimentary adjunct/therapy to be used concurrently with a veterinarian’s care and recommendations.
2. Dr. Meaghan Cavallaro is a NBCE Board Certified Chiropractor that has completed advanced training in the field of animal chiropractic. She is animal chiropractic Certified through Health Pioneers Institute, an American Veterinary Chiropractic Association Approved Post Graduate Program.
3. Dr. Meaghan has explained the scope of care and described the procedures that will be performed on my animal and the risks involved, or will do so on our first encounter. I understand those procedures and have had an opportunity to ask questions about them, or will be able to do so before we start treatment.
4. Dr. Meaghan has explained and I understand that there is no guarantee as to the outcome of any treatment (or complete resolution of symptoms).
I hereby authorize Their Best Life Animal Chiropractic, Dr. Meaghan Cavallaro, to treat my animal with animal chiropractic and as well as complimentary modalities including myofascial techniques and deep tissue laser therapy.
Consent : Photo/Video Release:
I understand that my animal may be photographed and/or videoed for clinical, case study, and/or marketing use, and give my permission to have said images used on Their Best Life's website and/or social media accounts. I understand that only my pet’s firstname and image may be used for this purpose, and personal information including my (owner’s name) will be kept private. Said media is /will be the property of Dr. Meaghan Cavallaro, but if at any time I would like images of my pet removed from online platforms, I can submit a request in writing to Their Best Life Animal Chiropractic and it will be taken down within 7 days of the date the request was received.
Veterinarian consent(s):
If I live in the state of MA I will obtain a signature on an acknowlegement / referral form from my vet. prior to starting care.
Regardless of which state I live in, I consent to allow Dr. Meaghan to discuss my pet/animal's care with their veterinarian as medically necessary, or as requested by our vet.