Testimonials

She is a highly skilled clinician and a mature professional who takes initiative, communicates effectively, collaborates richly and who embraces accountability.

Noah Nesin, MD, FAAFP

Chief Medical Officer
Penobscot Community Health Care

I have had the pleasure of working with Michele Broadhurst on many occasions while practicing equine medicine, she is an extraordinary practitioner for many reasons, first and foremost she knows and understands equine medicine, she understands horsemanship and handling need to do her profession and you can automatically she the horses respond to her physically and mentally, she understands equine anatomy and physiology and how all systems work together not just the areas she works on, she is excellent at lameness evaluation and I personally have seen her look at horses and when at rest or only within a few strides see where the lameness is, she puts the horse first, she is excellent at client communication and interpersonal relationship with a variety of personality and always do best by the clients for suggesting what horse needs what client can and are willing to do, and finally she is an advocate for complete integrated care for your equine and ALWAYS consult with your veterinarian for their input and anything she feels need follow up or further diagnostic from your vet, I enjoyed working with her on every occasion and would highly recommend her for you and your horse.

Dr Ron Miles

Foxcroft Vet

There are loads of qualified chiropractors, but very few, truly passionate chiropractors. Michelle is one in a million. She is always studying, learning and adapting. I have never felt safer, more confident or empowered with any other practitioner before.

Anonymous

Gloria

You have so much feel, no one can teach you that, you are amazing with animals and humans… one off a kind… you have fixed me and my horses, cats & dogs – thanks to you!

Charmaine Fourie

Michelle xx you saved my life when the neurosurgeon had no hope xxx When I sat and sobbed that I wanted my precious BB to get to one years old, you treated him continuously and he is now 5 🤗, so many horses that I presented to you others had given up on and you helped and guided them to health.

Peta Hunter

I have suffered from chronic neck pain since college when I had a lifting accident. Once meeting Michele, I instantly trusted her and became one of her patients. My neck pain is essentially gone and my range of motion is now normal. She is, bluntly put, a miracle worker.

Amanda Brooks

I was very skeptical about any horse chiropractor, if I had not seen with my own eyes the change of my horse’s behavior just a few hours after treatment, I still would not believe the miracle in a great equine chiropractor respectfully Michelle Broadhurst. We have used her for several other equine that all had their own different issues which she solved with her amazing craft.

Mary Etta Cyr

Michele not only relieves pain but also provides you with exercises that can strengthen the area giving you and your pets a true solution and longevity

Lizelle Garland

The immaculately professional service Michele provided to my horses goes beyond words. Her passion for and treatment of, not only equines but every animal, goes above and beyond just a mere service provided.

Junelle de Kock

Aspen wouldn’t take his right lead to taking that lead easily after Michelle worked on him once . She really helped a lot of horses in our barn. I like that she leaves exercises to help the horse between visits.

Kris Nicola

My husband suffered from years of back pain, with the help of Michele he is much more comfortable and is feeling so much better.

Michelle Robertson

I was so worried that my little folly had something wrong with her and Michelle came out and examined her and manipulated her all the while explaining to me what she was doing and why. My little filly is now doing great and will be riding her soon

Vicky Witham

Her work with humans and animals is outstanding. A terrific person as well and so professional

Fee Ramadan

There are not enough lines to write how thankful I am for all that you have done for my horse. After our accident you were able to help get him back from a badly out of place sternum and jammed up shoulder from severe over compensation. I’m not sure what we’re going to do without you.

Fee Ramsden

Simply said….. Michele is the best!

Claudia Deutsch

What can I say? Michele, you were one of the only people around to help my daughter with her Neurological Lyme Disease. You helped to set her up with a way to fight this disease naturally. The cost of the herbs and tinctures were a lot but you kept your cost at such a reasonable rate and that helped. What helped the most was to just have you believe us.. You heard us..

You listened.. And to me, that’s more than anything for a mother of a sick child. You will be missed here for sure.. ☹️

Pamela Lawler

There aren’t too many people in the world like Michele. She listens and takes into account every issue great and small. Her passion for animals is without question. Upfront and honest about everything, I always have complete confidence that we are getting the best care.

Caleb pelletier

The window into dry needling left my 7yr old warmblood back working successfully/happily after a substantial injury and a 2yr recovery. You were instrumental in both Chiro and rehab of all the supporting structures to allow this to happen.

Always such thorough advice and never sugarcoating anything.

Jaime Belanger

The best in the business!

Ash Fortune

Michele,

your biggest gift is not what you have learned from books and years of study, but your innate ‘sense’ of animals, both body and mind. You were an invaluable part of my wonderful Agility journey with my Whippets and especially for the one in a million Demi, whose toe injury at a young age led me to you. Your sharp eye and diagnostic skills coupled with your vast knowledge of canine anatomy is unsurpassed and the Whippets and I dearly miss your skills. Of course my dogs always come first, but I have not forgotten how good my own body felt after a Michele session! That I miss too!

Wherever you work, those in the area are very, very lucky to have you!

Noela Huysamen

Our whole family misses you sOOOOO much. You are not one in a million. YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND

Natasja Britz Stemmet

There are no words… besides the fabulous work you do on the horses. The many times you have helped me.

You are irreplaceable.

Shannon Petiteaud

I went to Michele with Joe (a Bullmastiff) who was limping very badly with his front leg and had to compete in a show a week later. She diagnosed what the problem was got stuck in there with her strong fingers and worked the area, with the result is that he could participate without showing any signs of his injury.

Michele is more than excellent.

Sharon Malherbe

Most amazing chiro and human! Sorely missed by myself and all my horses! U helped Turbo realize that he could actually do lateral work and not panic about it!

Maritz Visser

We want you back in South Africa to continue with your healing here and parting of extreme knowledge and love you have for animal and human healing!

Clare Dodd Hodgson

Christine H.

She has treated stallions, mares, yearlings and race horses. We found her work to be very beneficial to the health and well-being of our horses. She has improved their
comfort levels during the busy covering season for the Stallions and has treated our barren and troublesome mares with great success and response. Dr Broadhurst is very professional and her work of a high standard.

Ross Fuller

Drakenstein Stud Farm Manager

Michele and I met a couple years ago. My chocolate lab Emmitt had been his by a car and in severe pain. My Veterinarian Laura Tardiff recommended having Michele have a look at him. I have been seeing her on a regular basis since. He is pain free…

Lori Jandreau

Christina Waters

Michele is a miracle worker. If my horse has any issues Michele is able to pinpoint and fix the issue every time. I have not needed to call a vet for any physical issues since she has been involved.

Susan Oakland

Michele goes so far beyond just her amazing skills as chiropractor. She knows how to relax you so that she can do what she does so well. If ever I find myself in the USA I will most certainly book myself an appointment with her.

Ursula Keene

Life sucks without Michele in South Africa! We lost one of the best when she left!

Shaye Best

You have done wonders helping our horses feel their best. Love that you talk and tell us what your are doing and why, and how we can do to help our horse in the future. Miracle worker you are 🤗 Thank you!

Tanya Ronco

Michele is amazing with the horses, has a very good eye seeing what is wrong and fixing the problem, the horses always used to just relax when they saw her and loved their treatments

Kaylie Hodgson

Lena

I highly recommend Michele for any animal adjustment! She found issues on both my performance horse and my canine companion that were overlooked by other professionals.

She adjusted them and gave suggestions and exercises to use in the future, and they have been thriving ever since. Thank you!

Lindsay Bean

You are in the best hands with Michelle… She resolved most of my families backaches… And my little peke, Gracie had hurt her back… Screaming in pain.. Michelle fixed tha too… I think she is a miracle worker…

Judy Van Lear

Good Dog

Dr Michele Broadhurst has been instrumental in putting me, my family and pets back together again. My horse were systematically healed through accurate diagnosis. Saving me time and money.

Michele Viljoen

One in a million chiro for both human and animals – always going above what is required of her. Sorely missed in SA but USA has gained

Tori Rohde Coughlan

Emmet

Michele Broadhurst is amazing with horses 😃 she is so patient and so kind– I have a horse that was severely abused and has a hard time with strangers and she loved Michele – all my horses do I ❤️ I highly recommend her for pets and people!!!!

Kimberley Palmer McCrum

I cannot begin to tell you how much you have helped my gelding not only to continue to race but to be comfortable when he’s trail riding as well! ❗️you have been nothing short of amazing 💯

Elleetta Beal

You always brought so much more to each situation than your immense knowledge. There was always a deep connection between you and whoever you worked with making the experience so much more than just the incredible physical treatment that it was. Shoes difficult to fill.

Debbie Marshall

I would say thank you without your help my horse would still be a mess locked up pelvis shoulder problems extremely sore back and you also helped check his ulcers.

Not only that but you also touched on his emotional state which blew my mind and also made me aware of his tight muscles you have great knowledge and insight when working with horses

Chrissy Chausse

my pony was definitely was comfortable during his first adjustment, despite his usual discomfort around strangers! always so friendly and does a great job explaining things ❤️ my first chiropractor ever and it made a major difference. scoliosis has always sort of kicked me in the butt due to my unevenness in the saddle and pain from working and being on my feet all day. even though I only had a couple appointments I’m going to miss you like crazy ❤️ such a talented lady and a wonderful personality!

MacKenzie Pearl

I have a crooked horse and I’m a bit crooked myself!

Michele was able to make us both move and feel straight! Through chiropractic work on myself and Boston and a series of exercises for he and I we make a much happier pair!

Thanks Michelle! I still have my video and exercises to follow but we will miss you! 😘

Sue French

You made such a difference working with my Lady Lake!

Vicki Lambert

Michele not only fixed me but ALL our horses and miss you 😘 phenomenal person and professional too 🥰

Luella Robinson

Michelle you have gotten me through many marathons and also sorted hubby and son out many times. All the best in your new chapter. They are blessed to have you there

Breda Sarah Pettenburger

Michele reads humans, as she reads creatures who cannot talk. It is a gift. It is no mean feat to keep hard working Ironman athletes in action physically- but Michele was a huge component in keeping me head-strong throughout the training and racing process.

Kelly Van Der Toorn

It was nice working with you Michele.

Thank you for helping both my pony and myself. Your dedication and extreme knowledge has helped so many horses in our area.

Erica Duffelmeyer Toothaker

I have had a great experience using Michelle for my mare. She was showing signs of lameness in the front that seemed undiagnosable. I spent many days with my vet trying to find the lameness issue. My girl is getting older, she will be 14 this year. I thought for sure her career was coming to an end. I had used an animal chiropractor before but didn’t firmly believe in it. At last resort my vet recommended Michele Broadhurst. I was blown away with her findings. I went from losing a season in barrel racing to traveling to New York for my first time and winning a division just four weeks later. I am forever grateful for Michelle in the work she has done for my mare.

I feel as though Michelle treated my mare with the same concern she would her own. My mare is not usually comfortable with new people working on her and she felt right at home. Michelle is an experienced horseman and really knows her stuff. In fact she will see her again Friday!

Kayla Hodgdon

Dr Michelle Broadhurst has treated Lammerskraal Stud horses, (a leading breeder of Thoroughbreds in South Africa), for many years now. From stud stallions, broodmares and youngsters, to horses in training.
I can recommend Michelle without reservation, as I believe Michelle’s skills and ability to work on problem horses is of a very high quality.

Sally Anne Truss

Lammerskraal Stud Manager

Michele has done work on my horses my dogs and myself! I have learned so much about my animals and myself. I can start to tell her what’s wrong as she’s feeling around and she can finish my sentence! She has been a life changer, my horse is always back to his a game after she comes out. Who knew dogs needed adjustments?! Only asked her to look at one of my dogs after she started licking her leg and the vet suggested having her looked at.

She was licking cuz she had tingling down her leg from being out.

I’ve always had issues with my neck she can get me on track with a few adjustments. Everyone at the Withee residence here loves Michele!

Danielle Withee

Dolly has become a completely different horse since visiting Michele and winning classes I never thought would be possible with her. I truly can’t thank her enough for transforming Dolly into the incredible athlete she is today!

Susannah Miller

Erica

I dont know of anybody else that could treat my horse, my dog and myself successfully! South Africa have lost a very special person with a very rare and special set of skills. I hope the Americans know what treasure they have in you.

Tinka Pretorius

Michelle has made a huge difference with my 30 year old Morgan. Magic was in pain and was laying down all the time. I was scared I’d have to put him down. He is now back to his old feisty self, thank you so much Michele

Heather Marie Mason

It would be very hard to put into words the value Michele Broadhurst brings to the table in a working sport horses’ programme.. She is magic and an undeniable asset to any equines’ well-being.

Nina Versfeld

Michele you are sorely missed here in South Africa. Not only did you treat our entire family, but you also treated our precious horse! Your passion and professionalism are second to none.

Sandy Banks Miller

Really a few lines!! If people knew how big your heart and personality are., it’s certainly not a few lines! AWESOME HANDS ON CHYRO WHO IS SO PASSIONATE ABOUT PEOPLE AND ANIMALS AND HER WORK

Nikki Thurgood

I cant say enough about Dr Michele Broadhurst and her amazing skills as an equine chiropractor. My mare catty went from dead lame and unridable to show ring ready after a just a few sessions and guidance from Michele, she is incredibly patient and knowledgeable even with the cattiest of mares

Melissa Lawler

Oh where do I begin!!!!

Drifter was having so many issues with being off and on lame, sitting on his water bucket and pooping in it, as well as not picking up his right lead. After a few adjustments he was working way better then I ever imagined he would and progressed a lot in just a few months! Rumble was dive bombing the second barrel plowing it over, which he never has done in the past! This is when I first met Michele it was the morning of a barrel race we had already ran for the day but, after he was adjusted that week he was much more forward and willing to be round, that following weekend we went to a race he ran his fastest time and our first 17.9 second run!!!! Now moving on to myself… I have been battling numbness in my hands and in my arms, pain shooting in my right arm, shoulder aching so bad it would wake me from a dead sleep, after being adjusted by my chiropractor getting up off the table was painful in my right hip.

I sent Michele a message describing my issues we sent up an appointment for acupuncture, when I got there she looked me over did a few thing and pin pointed the most painful spot in a matter of seconds! We did a few sessions of dry needling and acupuncture after the second session the aching shoulder went away and the numbness in my arms!!! I owe many many thanks to Michele not only has she helped my horses but she’s helped me tremendously!!! 💕

Kimberly Marie

We are very thankful to have found Michele!

She is very knowledgeable and has helped our horses out tremendously! She has a great understanding in equine biomechanics that enables her to meet each individuals needs. We are very lucky to be able to work with her and have her be a part of our equine athlete’s lives. She is definitely a factor in our success!

Breanna Thibodeau

I highly recommend Michele. I met her on one of her early trips to Maine. She is wonderful with animals. I watched her handle them with great care, almost as if they were her own. She explains what she is doing so that you understand it. She doesn’t have a problem telling you, this animal is in pretty good shape, and not push you to have unnecessary things done. She is kind and compassionate, the best of the best.

Bonnie Bailey Waters

What can I say? We miss you, our correct skeletal alignment REALLY misses you…my left shoulder misses your dry needles like I used to miss my school bus. We are a collective of cripples in your absence.

Kim Williams

Michele made a massive difference to our animals and to us humans.

Lesley Prest

Miss you much, my back and hips miss U too.

What you did for me, I just knew my horse(s) and dogs, would benefit from each session.!! So happy you are living the dream and making the most of your special gift. Xx

Tanya Williams

Joe loved every minute of his treatment as Michele was so good with him.

Anonymous

Owning a riding facility I have had many people come to my barn with options that would help our horses. A horse that is comfortable will do so much more in their work. Owning a barn I need effective professionals that can help my boarders horses,as well as help keep my hard working school horses happy and comfortable.

Michele has been 100% instrumental in the well being and comfort of our horses.

Being in a training, boarding, lesson program at our farm, we have a huge range of breeds and riding levels, competing up the levels in Dressage and Eventing. With no exaggeration, ALL the horses that Michele has performed chiropractic manipulation with, has come out their next time out with obvious improvements.

Whether the horse is a bulky draft, sensitive Thoroughbred, or an upper level Warmblood, the results can be seen with in the next day or two. The horse comes back to work visibly better and the horses truly looks SO much better.

We had 4th level Oldenburg that was so tight and looked uneven, we thought we had to inject him thinking his stifle, hock or back.

After his adjustment, this horse could TURN left… in front of the riders leg around and looked so loose and even.

We had a big bulky spotted draft that was uneven, tripped and every time the cantered was asked he would buck into like he couldn’t co- ordinate his legs.

After one adjustment, this Spotted Draft, has cantered both ways showing so much looseness and is on his way to bring his rider to the next level.

Theses are two ends of a spectrum of two horses of the many horses that have benefited from effective chiropractic adjustments.

Every horse Michele sees at my farm, she takes an honest evaluation, watches all horses move. Then discusses the horses work, and will explain what she is working on. Michele also gives suggestions for tack and fit. She gives excellent exercises for the rider and horse that are individual for each horse.

I truly have to say, I know there are many factors to many horse issues. Michele is someone I really respect, she has the educational background and through her work she had done and the progress our horses have visibly made, she totally gained our farms trust.

I feel so thankful to have such a knowledgeable professional that has great insight for the health and comfort of our equine friends. I am happy to reiterate the many insightful and positive outcomes Michele has had on our four legged friends!

Gail McCormack