Benefits of Pet Acupuncture
Acupuncture, a practice that has been around for thousands of years, is rooted in the idea of energy flowing through pathways known as meridians within the body. In traditional Chinese medicine, illness is thought to occur when this energy flow becomes disrupted or unbalanced. By targeting specific acupuncture points along these meridians, balance can be restored, promoting better health and helping to relieve various conditions.
The process of veterinary acupuncture is relatively simple. We will first assess your pet’s condition and then insert thin needles into specific points on the body. The needles are left in place for a few minutes, and then they are removed. Most pets tolerate acupuncture well, and some even seem to enjoy it.
Veterinary Acupuncturist
Dr. JENNIFER LUNA-REPOSE, DMV
Dr. Luna-Repose was born and raised in the Bay Area. She graduated from UC Santa Cruz in 1999 with a Bachelor’s in Biology and received her Veterinary Degree in 2006 from Cornell University in New York. In 2006 She returned to California, completing a medical internship at Bay Area Veterinary Specialists. She soon realized there was so much more she could offer her patients if she thought outside the box and expanded her treatment modalities to include acupuncture and herbal medicine.
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