Acupuncture
Dr. Martin completed courses at the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine where she learned how to treat both small and large animals using acupuncture techniques.
What is veterinary acupuncture?
Veterinary acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin sterile needles into strategic points on the body to produce a therapeutic effect or healing response. Each acupuncture point or points are used to treat specific ailments and cause specific actions when stimulated. Acupuncture can be used by itself or in combination with conventional veterinary medicine.
Acupuncture has been used successfully to treat many acute and chronic conditions such as:
Musculoskeletal problems
Lameness
Allergic reactions
Performance enhancement
Gastrointestinal disorders
Neurological disorders
Metabolic diseases
Geriatric weakness, quality of life
Is veterinary acupuncture safe?
Yes, acupuncture is very safe when performed by a trained veterinarian or veterinary technician.
How long does a treatment take?
The initial session typically takes 30-60 minutes and each follow-up appointment lasts between 20-30 minutes.
How many needles are used for each treatment?
It's very dependent on the animal and the ailment that's being treated. Sometimes as little as one needle can be effective, while other times 30 or more more needles may be used.
Does it hurt?
Very rarely! Occasionally, in an area that is extra sensitive, meaning that it needs to be treated, there will be a slight reaction from the animal. Typically though, most animals don’t even notice the needles going in. Some animals will even fall asleep during the procedure.
How many treatments are needed?
The initial treatment protocol is one session once weekly for one month. Treatments can then be spread out to every two weeks, then once monthly, with the goal of maintenance treatments being only 3-4 times annually.
What is the cost of treatment?
The initial exam and treatment costs $215. Each follow up treatment costs $150.