In 2018 my Cooper injured two discs in his back, just lifting a leg to pee. He over-rotated, rolled down a hill, and started dragging a leg behind him. I still remember the fear that kicked me in the chest.
I couldn't accept the prognosis. After 27 years as a chiropractic physician specialising in biomechanics, I asked the clinic for a gentle dynamic back brace; something that would stabilize him while still letting him move. They didn't have one. The only options were more drugs, more shots, surgery.
So, I rolled up my sleeves. Seven years, 384 prototypes, four veterinary consultants and a physicist later... plus countless nights at my mother's old sewing machine, the dynamic mobility bracing system was born. Dr. Shaw DVM tested every iteration in her rehab clinic until it worked.
Cooper got nearly 20 years, and we laid him to rest in 2025 at his favourite beach. He got those years because I acted right away. If your senior is starting to slow down, starting to drag a paw, starting to struggle to rise, please don't wait.
Dr. Huma Pierce, DCFounder, Lucky & Loyal · 2024 Portland Business Journal Health Care Innovation Award winner· 2026 City of Beaverton Innovation Award