Acupuncture for the Prevention + Treatment of Injuries & Disease

A Natural Approach To Pain Relief

Medical Acupuncture is a therapeutic treatment method that involves the insertion of sterile needles. Modern medical practitioners developed medical acupuncture as an adaptation to Chinese acupuncture. Dr. Tasha Wilson was fascinated with learning the why behind how it all worked. She studied the science behind how the body reacts to these tiny needles — releasing natural chemicals to stimulate changes in nerves and decrease pain while increasing blood flow and nutrients to cells and organs in the body. Dr. Wilson employs current knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology, all in keeping with evidence-based medicine.

Dr. Wilson is a doctor of veterinary medicine who received her medical acupuncture certification from CuraCore and provides medical acupuncture services for both cats and dogs.

As an integrative wellness veterinarian, she believes in integrating contemporary treatment and adjunctive therapies like veterinary acupuncture. She will work closely with your primary care veterinarian so your pet receives the best possible care.

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The Benefits Of Acupuncture Include

  • Pain relief for aging or arthritic pets
  • Improving Nerve Function
  • Faster recovery time from injuries & surgeries
  • Decreased symptoms from chronic diseases
  • Increased energy
  • Improved quality of life

Acupuncture is also beneficial for agility or working dogs. It helps decrease muscle tightness or pain, helping decrease risk for orthopedic injuries or further strain to the body.

Research is continually building and strengthening the scientific and evidence basis of medical acupuncture.

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Conditions Most Frequently Treated By Acupuncture

  • Arthritis
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Cranial Cruciate Disease
  • Other Joint Disease or Orthopedic Disease
  • Before and After Surgery for pain relief
  • Muscle Pain
  • Disc Diseases
    • Muscle and Joint Stiffness
    • Back Pain
    • Neurological Diseases
    • Kidney and other Systemic Diseases
    • Nausea
    • Cancer
    • Inflammatory diseases

How Medical Acupuncture Works

Medical Acupuncture works by using the therapeutic effects of needling. The needles activate nerve fibers by the point of insertion. These stimuli then bring changes that help to balance nerve signaling and neurotransmitter activity from the “periphery” (ie.acupuncture point) of the central nervous system (ie. the brain and spinal cord) and autonomic system (ie. centers that govern processes like glandular activity, immune status, digestion, mood, and more). Acupuncture also helps release tension from the muscles and enveloping fibrous network called “fascia.”

Information courtesy of
Dr. Narda Robinson and Curacore

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$180

Comprehensive 1.5-2 hours appointment

Includes 

  1. Overall examination
  2. Muscle palpation and flexibility tests
  3. Joint range of motion
  4. Strength tests
  5. 1-2 treatments based on assessment + take home exercises if needed to help with strengthening
  6. Plus 1 acupuncture treatment


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How to Prepare

Preparing for your acupuncture session
in three easy steps

Use a room that your pet is most comfortable in. If your pet has a favorite bed or blanket, please prepare the area accordingly so he/she can rest on this during the treatment.

Having as little distractions as possible is important. The fewer distractions/ anxious noises or visual cues, the more comfortable your pet will be during his/her session. Relaxing music has been shown to help relax pets.

We recommend using a special treat to distract your pet during the session. Most dogs start relaxing after 5-10 minutes and may not even need this, but we like to give them something ” positive” during their session to make them remember a positive and special experience. We want them excited to have their acupuncture! Some ideas include Frozen Peanut Butter in Kong, Frozen baby food (use a plastic jar and place a jar koozie on it; note- avoid onions and garlic, which can be toxic to pets). It’s best to use this treatment only for acupuncture, so it’s even more special.

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See Acupuncture in Action

Clinic: Appointment Only

Monday: 10AM –7 pm

Tuesday: 8AM – 6PM

Wednesday: 9AM – 12PM

Thursday: 8AM – 6PM

Friday: 8AM – 2PM (once monthly)

Saturday: 9AM – 2PM

*Dr. Wilson accepts after hour & emergency appointments when available. Additional fee may apply.

 

Contact Us

Email: info@acupetvet.net

Call: 603-833-2313

 

Acupetvet Clinic 
279 High St.
Somersworth, NH 03878

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