Pet Acupuncture

Acupuncture originated in China more than 2000 years ago, and is one of the oldest medical procedures in the world. Chinese medicine sees the body as an integrated whole, with disease affecting the entire organism. The goal is to bring the body back into harmony by ensuring that the chi (or energy) is distributed through the body in a balanced manner. This is done by the insertion of needles into specific acupuncture points, which are chosen based on the disease process.

Acupuncture can promote the release of endorphins, decrease inflammation and swelling, relax muscles, and increase local circulation.

Treatments are prescribed based on the individual condition. The length of a session will vary from approximately ten to thirty-five minutes. For severe, acute conditions the sessions may be scheduled every other day, whereas more chronic conditions may be weekly to every other week.

Acupuncture can be beneficial in the treatment of musculoskeletal problems such as arthritis, disk disease, muscle sprains and strains; urinary disorders such as kidney and bladder stones, kidney failure, urinary tract infections and incontinence; many forms of cancer, also serving as support during chemotherapy and radiation treatments; neurologic diseases such as seizures and vestibular syndrome; allergies; metabolic disorders such as liver disease, thyroid conditions, and heart disease; infectious conditions such as pancreatitis, pneumonia, and lyme disease.