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Born and raised in Northumberland County, Dr. Katy Spiewak holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guelph, and her Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Dr. Katy grew up with a variety of animals and started riding horses at the age of eight. As a teenager, she competed at many horse trials, was an active member Pony Club and received her B level. As a rider and animal lover from a young age, Dr. Katy always knew she wanted to work with animals.  After chiropractic college in 2007, she completed her animal chiropractic studies (licensed chiropractors and veterinarians are eligible to take the animal chiropractic program). Dr. Katy is certified in animal chiropractic through the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) and is also a member of the Ontario Chiropractic Association, the Canadian Chiropractic Association and the College of Chiropractors of Ontario.

Most commonly, Dr. Katy treats horses, dogs and cats for muscle and joint issues but has also treated ferrets, rabbits, donkeys and even some cockatoos. Dr. Katy treats small animals at All Creatures Great and Small in downtown Cobourg and travels to barns for horses in the Northumberland County and Peterborough area.  She also does house calls for owners who find that their pets are more comfortable in their own home.

Inspired by her animal patients and their owners, Dr. Spiewak created Petxercise in 2011.  Petxercise is a program which provides owners with easy-to-follow exercises to do at home with their pets to keep them strong, fit and mobile.  Her goal is to promote animal wellness through preventative and corrective chiropractic care and owner education.

Dr. Spiewak served as club president of the Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise in 2011-2012.  In her free time, she enjoys yoga, cycle-fit, hiking, baking and spending time with her husband, two sons, dog and cat.