Whole Body Holistic Integrated Care

When it comes to our pets, there is nothing we wouldn’t do to keep them from experiencing pain or anxiety.  That is why traditional and new healing modalities are being embraced, as the benefits of pet acupuncture, Tui-na, Herbal Medicine and other treatments offer beneficial and noninvasive ways of enhancing recovery and managing pain.

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: The five branches of Chinese medicine is considered a holistic approach to medicine. When there is health, there is balance in the body. When there is disease there is an imbalance or disharmony. In order to bring a patient back to health, the whole patient has to be considered. When forming a treatment plan to promote and reestablish health, the following modalities should be considered.

so......... you want to stick needles in my pet?

Well, yes and let us explain why: Acupuncture is the stimulation of certain points on the body that correspond to neurovascular bundles, blood plexuses, sites of nerve branching. The original theories of traditional Chinese medicine formed the basis of acupuncture-needling certain spots on the body regulates the flow of “Qi” (energy), which flows through and nourishes the tissues and organs.  Nowadays we have controlled studies that provide evidence and show the neurophysiologic effects of  pain control  in  response to acupuncture. Acupuncture also helps improve local circulation and promotes healing by bringing oxygen and the bodies own "fighter cells" to promote regenerations from within. Using this therapy as part of a multi-modal treatment plan will provide the best chance of relief from pain and promotion of quality of life.

Acupuncture has been practiced for over 3000 years. 

Acupuncture works  in pets the same way as it does in humans. Through the application of very fine needles into the top skin or dermal  layer, healing is enhanced through increased blood flow, pain is  reduced by the release of  endorphins, and, in many cases, 

issues of anxiety or stress  are reduced. 

Tui-Na, pronounced “twee na”, is a form of manipulative bodywork based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). 

 Tui-Na, which can be roughly translated as “push and pull”, the veterinarian is attempting to remove any blockages or other disruptions to the natural flow of the body’s energy along the meridians and muscles, thus bringing the energy back into proper alignment.

This can be used as an adjunctive treatment for pain, musculoskeletal issues, as well as respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular and immune disorders.

Tui-Na can also help  improve a pet’s overall  sense of well-being and speed healing by helping to increase blood and lymph circulation, can help promote an improved appetite and restful sleeping.

Tui-Na can be demonstrated by our Integrative Veterinarian , and then performed by you the pet parent in between sessions.

"Many of the movements are not difficult, so we can empower clients to become part of the healing process – something every caring pet guardian desires."

Herbs and supplements are another staple of integrative pet care. When used in conjunction with Western medications, they can increase the effectiveness of treatments for a variety of medical conditions and behavioral disorders.

Herbs and supplements are especially useful for patients with underlying liver or kidney diseases that make it difficult to tolerate certain prescription drugs. For more information schedule a consult with our Integrative Veterinarian.

Diet can be used to treat disease patterns, as well as prevent disease.

Food is Medicine that your pet will love.