The Acupuncture Vet

Are you looking for a natural, gentle, and effective way to enhance your furry friend’s health and well-being? Look no further! The Acupuncture Vet in Paddington provides compassionate and highly-regarded acupuncture and rehabilitation services for your beloved pets, giving your four-legged family members the best care possible.

Why Choose Acupuncture for Your Pet?

• Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to address various health conditions in humans and is now proving beneficial for animals too.
• Safe and Non-Invasive: Involves inserting thin, sterile needles into specific points on your pet’s body to stimulate natural healing processes, promote pain relief, and restore balance.
• Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist: Dr. Alison is a skilled and passionate animal lover with extensive training in veterinary acupuncture and complementary therapies.

Services Offered: 

Qualified Veterinarian: Dr Alison Shen graduated from the University of Sydney as a veterinarian in 2005. Dr Alison is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Association (IVAS). Dr Alison has also completed her certificate in Clinical Integrative Canine Rehabilitation through the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies and is a Fear Free Certified professional.

Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist: The Acupuncture Vet provides both needle and needleless options (laser and transcutaneous electrical stimulation). The Acupuncture Vet also performs electroacupuncture and Moxa.

They use their knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine in conjunction with their veterinary medical and surgical knowledge to complement each other and provide the best outcomes for their patients.

Laser Therapy: How does it work? Prevents the release of pro-inflammatory chemicals in the body, accelerates healing, stimulates tissue repair by producing macrophages, fibroblasts and lymphocytes which are essential for tissue healing and collagen synthesis. It promotes revascularisation (blood supply) of wounds and provides pain relief by stimulating the body’s own opiates, nitric oxide and serotonin.         

Therapeutic Ultrasound: Uses the energy of sound waves to heat up underlying tissue to promote blood flow, release tension and relieve pain. They alos use this modality to promote the uptake and absorption of any topical medications applied to the treatment area.

Rehabilitation: Gentle exercises, movements and balancing work in clinic and for you to perform at home to help your pet recover gently and successfully, prevent muscle wasting and build up core strength following injury, surgery or chronic illness.

Other therapies: Electroacupuncture. Laser acupuncture (needless acupuncture). Moxibustion. TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation).

How Can Acupuncture Benefit Your Pet?

• Pain Management: Provides natural pain relief for chronic and acute pain conditions without interactions with medications and minimal side effects.
• Mobility Improvement: Enhances and restores joint, muscle, and bone function post-injury or surgery and supports pets with osteoarthritis.
• Stress and Anxiety Reduction: Soothes nerves and promotes relaxation in pets experiencing stress and anxiety.
• Gastrointestinal Disorders: Aids in regulating digestive issues and managing gastrointestinal symptoms.
• Skin Conditions: Complements traditional treatments and supports skin health.
• Senior Pets: Assists older pets in managing multi-systemic diseases, pain, cancer, and arthritis naturally.

Dr. Alison graduated from the University of Sydney in 2005, with a Certificate in Veterinary Acupuncture from the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (2008). She also holds a Certificate in Clinical Integrative Canine Rehabilitation from the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies.

Dr. Alison is experienced in treating pets with hip dysplasia, cruciate ligament disease, intervertebral disc disease, and post-orthopedic surgery rehabilitation; offering a range of treatments including laser therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, moxibustion, electroacupuncture, and TENS to enhance healing and pain relief.

The Acupuncture Vet has a holistic approach, focusing on helping pets become pain-free, maintain muscle mass and core strength, and rehabilitate in a stress-free environment. Dr. Alison ensures all patients are treated in a way that reduces anxiety and builds positive associations with vet visits.

Dr. Alison is actively involved in wildlife rehabilitation at Possumwood Wildlife Hospital and co-runs the Future Vet Kids Camp. She has been featured on Channel Nine’s TV show Bondi Vet, showcasing her work in Sydney and Brisbane.

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