Veterinary Acupuncture 4 Pets
Healing the Whole Animal
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Acupuncture,
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Herbal Therapy, Integrative Approach to Veterinary medicine. |
Dr. Stephanie Reid, DVM, CVADr. Stephanie Reid has specialized in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) with emphasis on Acupuncture and Herbal Therapy in the Ottawa area since 2008 when she completed her training in acupuncture at the Chi Institute in Reddick, Florida under the guidance of Dr. Huisheng Xie. She has since taken advanced courses in acupuncture, herbal medicine and Tui-na massage, as well as many hours mentoring with leading veterinarians in the USA.
Prior to achieving her training in Acupuncture and TCVM Dr. Reid had over 30 years of practice in veterinary medicine and surgery, during which she had established two small animal hospitals in Kemptville and Manotick. 
Other Furry Pets
Bunnies, gerbils, hamsters, ferrets can all benefit from acupuncture and TCVM |
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
TCVM is a holistic approach to health that is suited to assessing the wellbeing of the whole patient, and treatments are non-invasive with little to no side effects. There are four branches of TCVM: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, and Tui-Na massage.
To book a consultation with Dr. Reid please call 613-258-5510 
Electro-acupuncture
For electro-acupuncture, acupuncture needles are placed as they would for regular acupuncture treatment. Electrodes are attached to the needles at specific locations and a small pulse of electricity is passed through the needles. Intensity and frequency of the pulses can be varied according to the condition being treated. Electro stimulation is a more effective treatment than regular acupuncture and in many cases, brings faster results. Electro-acupuncture awakens nerves to send messages to the brain more effectively than regular acupuncture. Electro-acupuncture is the preferred method of treatment for neuromuscular problems such as IVDD and DM. |
Veterinary Acupuncture
Veterinary Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment option complementary to regular veterinary medicine to provide comfort, wellbeing, and improved quality of life for your pet. Acupuncture controls and reduces pain, stimulates nerves, regenerates tissues and restores normal physiology for health and wellbeing. Acupuncture should be considered in animals with intolerance to some medications such as NSAIDs. Acupuncture successfully treats many conditions negating the need for drugs and/or surgery.
Herbal Supplements
There are many herbal combinations that have been shown to be effective in treating many conditions in pets and horses. Based on traditional Chinese herbal formulas herbal supplements have been used to greatly enhance the effects of acupuncture or in some cases reduce the need for treatments. Often a herbal medicine is recommended to support the acupuncture therapy. Herbal supplementation may be thought of as daily “acupuncture in a bottle”. Our herbal preparations are formulated for treatment of specific conditions and are veterinary use only. |
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