Acupuncture - a new service at Totally Vets
In recent years, people have become more and more interested in natural and holistic therapies for themselves and their pets to both help treat illness and to maintain homeostatic balance and optimal health. Totally Vets would like to offer you the opportunity to explore these options for your four-legged friends in the form of acupuncture.
Acupuncture is an ancient, tried and tested technique that uses small solid needles to access the flow of energy (Qi) in the body and alter it to restore the body's natural balance. The flow of Qi can be disturbed by many factors including but not limited to anxiety, fear, poor nutrition, infections, poisons and trauma. Acupuncture points are located along energy pathways or meridians and are generally found close to the skin in areas of low electrical resistance. Stimulation of these points has the ability to modulate pain, boost the immune system, speed healing and stimulate nerve function.
Often we use acupuncture as an aid in the treatment of musculoskeletal problems such as arthritis and muscle spasms; however there may be instances where acupuncture can help in the treatment of skin, urinary, respiratory and gastrointestinal problems as well as boosting energy and wellbeing in geriatric animals.
Consultations will involve a discussion with you to obtain a detailed history of your pet's problem, a general physical and clinical exam followed by recommendation involving the conventional options available and the role of acupuncture if applicable. These consultations will take about 20-30 minutes and then we may ask you to either revisit for an acupuncture session or leave your pet with us for a session later in the day.
Often 3-4 weekly treatments will be required to assess therapeutic outcomes and expectations; in some cases, a longer-term treatment regime may be recommended.
The initial consultation is $46* and acupuncture sessions, if needed, are $61.50* per session. Please contact our reception team in Feilding if you would like to make an appointment.
*Prices are subject to change
