What is TCVM?
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), although relatively new to the Western world, is a medical system that has been used in China to treat animals for thousands of years. It is an adaptation and extension of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) used to treat humans. Speaking broadly, Chinese Medicine is a complete body of thought and practice grounded in Chinese Daoist philosophy. Though it can be traced back over two millennia in recorded history, it, like any medical system, continues to evolve today, and current research on acupuncture and herbal medicine is beginning to shed light on its mechanism of action.
What is Veterinary Acupuncture?
Human acupuncture originated approximately 3,000 years ago as a branch of Chinese medicine. After millennia of successes and failures, acupuncture has evolved to where it is today - a complementary tool to alleviate pain and help manage chronic illnesses. Over the years, this treatment method to include the veterinary profession. Acupuncture involves inserting very small needles in precise locations along channels also known as "meridians". The needles are used to help the flow of energy. "Qi" (pronounced chee) which travels along the meridians all over the body. The goal of treatment is to achieve balance in the body. Dr. Rose often combines other TCVM therapies such as herbal medicine, food therapy, and Tui-na to balance the body and promote good Qi flow.
How can acupuncture help my pet?
Our animal companions experience pain and chronic illnesses just as we do. Conditions that may respond to therapy include but are not limited to arthritis, neurologic conditions, chronic medical conditions, and behavioral conditions. Acupuncture in combination with traditional Western medicine can help achieve a superior quality of life. Most pets respond favorably to the therapeutic needles and often times relax and enjoy the session.
What can I expect during these sessions?
A comprehensive medical history will be reviewed and a physical exam will be performed, incorporating elements of both Western & Eastern medicine. Based on these findings, an acupuncture treatment plan will be formulated. The first exam and treatment session is often lengthy and is generally about two hours long. Dr. Rose will communicate the goal for the acupuncture therapy. She will recommend an immediate treatment, as well as a long term plan. In general, the recommendations include a minimum of 3 to 8 treatments to determine response to therapy. The treatment consists of the placement of small sterile acupuncture needles, which remain in place for approximately 10 to 20 minutes. Electroacupuncture and/or aquapuncture modalities may be employed to accentuate response to acupuncture therapy. Laser Acupuncture can be done on needle sensitive patients. Dr Rosemarie Niznik approaches each case individually. An approach for each session will be tailored to address your pet’s medical needs.
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), although relatively new to the Western world, is a medical system that has been used in China to treat animals for thousands of years. It is an adaptation and extension of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) used to treat humans. Speaking broadly, Chinese Medicine is a complete body of thought and practice grounded in Chinese Daoist philosophy. Though it can be traced back over two millennia in recorded history, it, like any medical system, continues to evolve today, and current research on acupuncture and herbal medicine is beginning to shed light on its mechanism of action.
What is Veterinary Acupuncture?
Human acupuncture originated approximately 3,000 years ago as a branch of Chinese medicine. After millennia of successes and failures, acupuncture has evolved to where it is today - a complementary tool to alleviate pain and help manage chronic illnesses. Over the years, this treatment method to include the veterinary profession. Acupuncture involves inserting very small needles in precise locations along channels also known as "meridians". The needles are used to help the flow of energy. "Qi" (pronounced chee) which travels along the meridians all over the body. The goal of treatment is to achieve balance in the body. Dr. Rose often combines other TCVM therapies such as herbal medicine, food therapy, and Tui-na to balance the body and promote good Qi flow.
How can acupuncture help my pet?
Our animal companions experience pain and chronic illnesses just as we do. Conditions that may respond to therapy include but are not limited to arthritis, neurologic conditions, chronic medical conditions, and behavioral conditions. Acupuncture in combination with traditional Western medicine can help achieve a superior quality of life. Most pets respond favorably to the therapeutic needles and often times relax and enjoy the session.
What can I expect during these sessions?
A comprehensive medical history will be reviewed and a physical exam will be performed, incorporating elements of both Western & Eastern medicine. Based on these findings, an acupuncture treatment plan will be formulated. The first exam and treatment session is often lengthy and is generally about two hours long. Dr. Rose will communicate the goal for the acupuncture therapy. She will recommend an immediate treatment, as well as a long term plan. In general, the recommendations include a minimum of 3 to 8 treatments to determine response to therapy. The treatment consists of the placement of small sterile acupuncture needles, which remain in place for approximately 10 to 20 minutes. Electroacupuncture and/or aquapuncture modalities may be employed to accentuate response to acupuncture therapy. Laser Acupuncture can be done on needle sensitive patients. Dr Rosemarie Niznik approaches each case individually. An approach for each session will be tailored to address your pet’s medical needs.