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Acupuncture works by stimulating the Qi (pronounced "chee") or
energy of the body to heal and rebalance itself. Acupuncture is
one of the safest therapies available, using tiny metal needles
inserted into specific points along acupuncture meridians or
lines to stimulate the healing process. Acupuncture surprisingly
is not painful for most animals. The needles are gently inserted
into specific points and left in from 5-20 minutes while you and
your pet relax in a quiet room. Most pets relax soon after the
needles are placed and often fall asleep during these
treatments! A positive response often is noticed within the
first 2-6 treatments or sooner depending on the conditions being
treated.
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Homeopathy is a therapeutic method developed by Dr. Samuel
Hahneman 200 years ago that uses naturally occurring substances
in micro doses to stimulate the body's natural healing defenses.
Homeopathy uses infinitesimal amounts of organic substances
(called Homeopathic Remedies) that in larger doses would cause
illness and symptoms in a healthy pet, but in tiny doses cures
similar symptoms in sick patients. This is called the Law of
Similars, which is familiar to us in the idea of vaccines, where
small doses of virus exposure helps the body fend off more
serious illness. Our doctors have been trained by Dr. Richard
Pitcairn, the most renowned veterinary homeopath in the country.
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Chiropractic care has been in use
for many centuries. Writings from China and Greece from as
early at 2700 B.C. mention spinal manipulation to ease lower
back pain, and Hippocrates also published texts describing the
importance of chiropractic care.
Daniel David Palmer is the founder
of the modern Chiropractic professional and began the Palmer
School of Chiropractic 1897. The American Veterinary
Chiropractic Association was founded in 1989 by a group of
veterinarians and chiropractors interested in furthering the
profession of animal chiropractics. The Animal Chiropractic
Certification Commission of the AVCA also conducts a
professional certification program.
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Our Staff
Jenny Taylor, DVM -
Owner
Kirsten Williams,
DVM
Christine Johnson,
DVM
Adam Piaseczny, DVM
Beth Murray, CCH,
RSHom(Na) -
Homeopath
Margaret Holiday,
DC - Chiropractor
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