Dr. Bob Emery
Dr. Emery integrates Western medicine, chiropractic care, and acupuncture together to optimize health, healing, and performance. Dr. Emery received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University in 1990; since then, he has continually enhanced his education to uphold his philosophy. He was chiropractic certified in 2000 and acupuncture certified in 2002.
Bob is a member of AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association), MEPA (Michigan Equine Practitioners Association), AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners), AVCA (American Veterinary Chiropractic Association), and IVAS (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society). He has received accreditations from AAVA (American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture) and AVCA as well.
As the senior partner of BLLA, Dr. Emery works strongly with the equine side of the clinic - Equine Performance. He focuses on lameness, chiropractic, acupuncture, dentistry, and podiatry. Using his blend of ancient healing and modern technology, he works hard at preventing the bane of every horseman - lameness.
Dr. Emery grew up helping his older brother with his farm, working with swine and cattle; however, the horses drew his attention. Dr. Emery enjoys traveling to national parks with his wife, Kandy, and his three kids, Jake, Dan, and Hannah. He also enjoys swimming, biking, running, paddling, and climbing - he loves competing in endurance sports! Dr. Emery's personal philosophies include:
"Always look for ways to improve"
and
"Balance self-family-work"