Consultations

I take into consideration all the pain management therapies available when forming a plan - medications, herbals and supplements, surgical options and external supports such as braces and prostethics. This allows us to determine which combination of therapies will work best for each patient.

At Veterinary Holistic Center, I utilize an underwater treadmill to provide hydrotherapy options. The support and resistance of water can be used to provide support or strengthen depending on the treatment goal.

Acupuncture is an option for patients dealing with chronic pain or weakness from orthopedic and neurologic conditions. Dry needling is a slightly different technique that can be used to help address trigger points that can cause persistent pain and loss of function.

Getting pets to perform specific movements and exercises can be challenging. In veterinary rehab I utilize various types of equipment and techniques to engage specific muscles in targeted exercises for increasing strength, balance and flexibility.

Every consultation includes development of a home program that owners can perform at home to act as the sole regimine or to compliment in-clinic treatments.

Manual therapy includes massage and  stretching as well as spinal and joint mobilizations. I often use a combination of these techniques depending on the patient and the conditions being treated.