Veterinary Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese art that has been practiced for thousands of years on both animals and humans. Specialized needles are used to stimulate specific points in the body, known as acu-points. These are similar to pressure point and often overlap with them. The ancient Chinese were able to isolate 173 points in the animal body. These special points are located in areas of very dense nerve supply and are surrounded by dense vascular and lymphatic vessels. Stimulation of acu-points results in direct stimulation of other areas of the body by way of these various nerves and vessels. The Chinese determined that the overall health of the body depends on the movement of “life energy” or “Qi” (pronounced Chee). One of the mains goals of acupuncture is to ensure that Qi is free-flowing throughout all channels of the body. How does acupuncture work? Stimulation of the various acu-points results in the release of endorphins, serotonin, and other signaling cells in the body to enable the ultimate effect. After diagnosis of the ailment based on Eastern medical theories, specific acu-points are targeted as treatment. Acu-points can be stimulated with specialized needles, moxibustion, aqua-puncture, and electro-acupuncture. Will it hurt? Acupuncture is very safe when performed by a qualified veterinarian. Very few side effects have ever been reported. Acupuncture leads to a strong sensation below the needle and along the stimulated vessels. This sensation is presumed to be very calming and relaxing. Many animals show obvious relaxation or fall asleep during therapy. How many treatments will my pet need? As with all medicine, this depends on the nature and severity of the disease. Generally, 3-10 treatments are required for lasting results. Initially treatments will be weekly or bi-monthly. Some conditions, particularly chronic and progressive diseases, require monthly maintenance treatments on a long-term basis. What results can I expect? Depending on the severity of nature of the disease, you can expect to witness mild-significant improvement within the first 24 hours after treatment. With the first few treatments you may witness significant improvement followed by a subsequent return of symptoms of disease by the end of the week. Multiple treatments are required for the cumulative effect, which leads to disease resolution. *Remember that all results are REAL: there is no placebo effect in animals!* What can acupuncture treat?
Herbal TherapyHerbal therapy is often chosen as an additional complement to acupuncture therapy. Although traditional drugs and therapies, may be used, herbal therapies can significantly enhance the outcome of therapy and lengthen the time between acupuncture treatments. Pricing ScheduleFirst Visit (60 minutes): $125.00 Additional Visits (30-45minutes): $85.00
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A holistic approach to complement your pet’s care
Acute and chronic pain
Inflammation
