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Back in Motion Veterinary Services Back in Motion Veterinary Services is owned by Dr. Tifani Torres. My focus is on whole body wellness, which includes holistic integration.

I am Dr. Tifani Torres, the owner and primary veterinarian at Back in Motion. I am originally from Texas which is where I first fell in love with horses and wildlife. I attended Texas A&M and received a degree in Animal Science in 2008. I developed a fascination for reproduction during that time of my life and was determinded to make it part of my career. I went on to Ross University for vet school, and made sure to take full advantage of all that life had to offer at that time. I took veterinary related volunteer trips to Africa, Nicaragua, The Galapagos Islands and Puerto Rico to expand my understanding of veterinary needs in countries outside of the US. It was during this time that I found a passion for equine sports medicine as well. I finished up school back at A&M and continued to pursue training in reproduction and lameness. Life took me to Florida, and after 3 years doing quite a variety of veterinary medicine, I decided to follow my heart and open my own business. Florida also happens to be the home of the Chi Institute which I was drawn to after realizing the limitations of western medicine in regards to catching early signs of equine lameness and injury. I attended the 6 month acupuncture course and was amazed by what I had been missing by only practicing western medicine. I will forever incorporate the two very different types of medicine into every case I see, and hope to futher my training in this very fascinating world!

10/09/2026

Hint: this is one of the more common things I see in the clinic. 👀 what do you think it is?

This sweet baby in the video is actively receiving the care she needs and is doing great 💪🏼

10/09/2026

Some of the most common complaints I hear are:

1. Clocking slower on barrels, even if it’s just tenths of a second

2. Clipping jumps. Not necessarily knocking them down, just doing the bare minimum to get over

3. Refusing to back into the box. Roping horses are tough, stoic animals (unlike our barrel horses 😝 just kidding) By the time they are making refusals, they are almost always quite uncomfortable

4. Fighting the farrier. Universal across disciplines. Listen to your farrier if they suggest an adjustment!

5. Difficulty with lateral bending, picking up leads, or diagonal work.

These are some of the more obvious, but there are typical many more subtle signs before these. What have you seen your horse do that meant they needed an adjustment?

As it cools off, remember to get your horses adjusted before increasing the work load! We’ve got a great spot with AC for haul ins!

10/05/2026

We live in a slick world with hardwood, tile or concrete floors in most of our homes. These 3 easy tricks can help your pet gain confidence in their mobility!

10/03/2026

1. They sleep a lot more. Aging doesn’t automatically equal a lazy dog. More commonly “lazy” is actually discomfort.

2. They fall behind on walks. Enthusiastic walks slowly transform into walks that are tolerated. Catching the early signs is vital.

3. They scuff their toenails when walking. This is an early sign of neurologic dysfunction or weakness.

4. They are not performing to their full potential. Clipping jumps, weak bite, refusing a sit. These are all reasons to dig deeper.

5. Just because 🤷🏻‍♀️ You don’t always need a problem for scheduling a visit. Wellness visits are a perfectly good excuse for acupuncture!

10/01/2026

Banging your head on closed doors doesn’t lead you down the path of fulfillment. How’s the song go? Some of Gods greatest gifts are unanswered prayers 🐾👩🏻‍⚕️

Did you guess medial luxating patella? You were right! The patella, or kneecap, normally glides within a groove at the e...
10/01/2026

Did you guess medial luxating patella? You were right!

The patella, or kneecap, normally glides within a groove at the end of the femur. With a medial luxating patella, the kneecap slips toward the inside of the knee instead of staying properly aligned.

Common signs include:

Intermittent skipping or hopping on a hind leg

Difficulty fully extending the knee

Lameness that may come and go

Reluctance to run, jump, or use stairs

In more advanced cases, persistent lameness or discomfort

The case posted yesterday was so severe due to a concurrent cruciate tear! We see this pattern commonly as the muscle atrophy from disuse of the limb leads to weakening of the quadriceps tendon. While surgery is indicated for some, we have had success utilizing prolotherapy, exercise and shockwave for the lower grade luxations.

If your dog has any of the above clinical signs, give us a call!

09/30/2026

This is a particularly floppy one! What is the diagnosis?

09/27/2026

While there are many important parts of an orthopedic radiograph, the MOST important is knowing which leg is being imaged. There has been a trend in the digital world to add a digital marker after the image has been taken, but commonly those don’t actually transfer when emailed to for referral. Labeling errors can lead to all sorts of mistakes in the clinic, so the best way to avoid it is to be strict about your physical markers!

What is the most important part of taking orthopedic radiographs? Take your guess below- check back for the answer tomor...
09/23/2026

What is the most important part of taking orthopedic radiographs? Take your guess below- check back for the answer tomorrow!

09/21/2026

You will endure abuse.
Tolerating it is optional. Enduring it, though, can sometimes feel unavoidable.

Mostly verbal. Sometimes psychological. But abuse nonetheless.

I never realized the person I would have to become to handle it. Some days, I barely recognize her. And honestly, I don’t always like her.

I’ve been accused of a lot of things over the years, but one of the ones that cuts deepest is being told I’m the reason a dog is suffering because I can’t accommodate someone else’s schedule or budget.

I know that isn’t rational. I know I’m not responsible for someone else’s circumstances. But knowing that doesn’t make the words hurt any less.

And maybe that’s the part that bothers me most.

Not what people say.

But what their words have forced me to become.

How do we protect ourselves without becoming hardened?
How do we set boundaries without becoming cold?
How do we stop absorbing everyone else’s anger without losing the compassion that brought us into this profession in the first place?

Because being a veterinarian and a small business owner means caring deeply while also having to say “no” sometimes.

No, we can’t always accommodate every schedule.
No, we can’t always work within every budget.
No, we can’t fix every problem.

And none of those things make us bad people or bad veterinarians.

I know this isn’t unique to veterinary medicine. Anyone who works with people, owns a business, or has to make difficult decisions knows what it’s like to be on the receiving end of someone else’s frustration.

I don’t have the answers.

I’m still trying to figure out how to hold boundaries without losing the softer parts of myself.

But I do know one thing:

I can’t be the only one struggling with this.

So, if you’ve figured out how to protect your peace without becoming numb, I’d genuinely love to hear what works for you.

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Venus, TX

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