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Dr. Mari LaMoore
Dr. Mari LaMoore and her husband Nick have been in Cook County for two weeks and have hit the ground running. Nick is a P.E. professional engineer who wants to design and build affordable, energy-efficient homes in the area, and the two have 40 acres of land they are hoping to build a greenhouse on and someday farm.
And that’s just for starters.
“We moved here with 17 sheep and one ornery llama who doesn’t like us,” said Maria with a laugh.
The couple also has a farm cat named Wilbur, who will go for walks and walk miles with them.
A veterinarian for five years, Dr. LaMoore graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. While she enjoyed everyday veterinary clinical work, Maria gravitated toward animal chiropractor work.
“It’s the same concept as with people,” she said. “We make adjustments to help them move and function the best they can.”
Maria is working as a contractor for Dr. Annie Seefeldt in Roseville and will be operating out of the Lake County Vet Clinic in Grand Marais with Dr. Grace Brown, owner of the clinic.
Dr. Seefeldt has provided chiropractic care to animals since 2008. “She was Minnesota’s first board registered animal chiropractor,” Mari said.
“Right now, I will be at the Lake County clinic on Wednesdays. I’m in the process of building clientele, so I’m not sure what my schedule will be at this time,” she added.
When asked why she moved from clinical work to chiropractic, Maria gave the question some thought and responded, “I like to work hands-on and develop an intimate relationship with the animals. The process takes time and I get to know my clients. I want them to feel good, perform at the best of their agility and move as fluidly as possible.”
For now, Maria will only work with cats and dogs. However, she has worked with show dogs and other animals who compete in events and welcomes the chance to work with sled dogs.
Mari enjoys the fiber arts, farming, and writing when she isn’t working with animals.
“I lost my grandmother right before covid hit, and to process that loss, I wrote a children’s book titled, “Where did my Grandma go.” Oxygen Publishing Co. produced it, and I am hoping it can be carried here locally.
“My husband and I are farmers. We have raised produce for farmstands and direct-to-market venues. We support sustainable agriculture and hope to farm here.
“Right now, we are learning about the area and meeting people. I have just filled out an application to join the Y and have been talking to some people about fiber arts. I also have heard about curling. What is that?”
Dr. LaMoore said she and Nick hope to make Cook County their long-term home. They enjoy meeting the public, and in the future, there will be an open house at the Lake County Veterinary Clinic where you can visit with Mari about your pets.
“Every ‘body’ has a challenge,” Mari said. Even your cats and dogs.
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