Veterinary acupuncture, laser therapy & alternative medicine
Acupuncture
Dr. Marcie Ho-Gatto is an associate veterinarian at our practice. She is certified by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in the practice of Veterinary Acupuncture.
Medical Acupuncture involves the insertion of very small, sterile needles into specific points in the body to stimulate specific nerves, muscles, connective tissue and blood vessels. This stimulation helps the animal’s body release natural endorphins and anti-inflammatory molecules, increases blood and lymphatic flow, affects the central and/or autonomic nervous system and helps stimulate the immune system.
Acupuncture has been used to help control pain due to surgery, injury or arthritis. It also has been beneficial for many other disorders/symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, poor appetite, seizures, intervertebral disc disease, dry eye, urinary and fecal incontinence, respiratory disease, stomatitis, kidney disease, heart disease, anxiety, cancer/hospice care.
Cold Laser Therapy
Cold Laser Therapy uses light particles emitted from a laser probe to increase cellular metabolism and increase energy output from cells in the body. These changes help to decrease pain, reduce inflammation, promote wound healing and tissue regeneration. Cold laser therapy can be useful in neurologic injuries such as intervertebral disc disease, peripheral neuropathies, tendinopathies and joint disease. Cold laser therapy can also help minimize pain from arthritis, promote early healing in post-op surgical incisions and open wounds, and help with sore and tense muscles.
Dr. Marcie will determine your pet’s treatment based on a complete medical history, a thorough physical examination and possible laboratory testing. A complete treatment protocol will be formulated which may include a combination of acupuncture, cold laser therapy and medical treatments. Feel free to contact the hospital to set up an appointment.
Dr. Marcie Ho-Gatto is an associate veterinarian at our practice. She is certified by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in the practice of Veterinary Acupuncture.
Medical Acupuncture involves the insertion of very small, sterile needles into specific points in the body to stimulate specific nerves, muscles, connective tissue and blood vessels. This stimulation helps the animal’s body release natural endorphins and anti-inflammatory molecules, increases blood and lymphatic flow, affects the central and/or autonomic nervous system and helps stimulate the immune system.
Acupuncture has been used to help control pain due to surgery, injury or arthritis. It also has been beneficial for many other disorders/symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, poor appetite, seizures, intervertebral disc disease, dry eye, urinary and fecal incontinence, respiratory disease, stomatitis, kidney disease, heart disease, anxiety, cancer/hospice care.
Cold Laser Therapy
Cold Laser Therapy uses light particles emitted from a laser probe to increase cellular metabolism and increase energy output from cells in the body. These changes help to decrease pain, reduce inflammation, promote wound healing and tissue regeneration. Cold laser therapy can be useful in neurologic injuries such as intervertebral disc disease, peripheral neuropathies, tendinopathies and joint disease. Cold laser therapy can also help minimize pain from arthritis, promote early healing in post-op surgical incisions and open wounds, and help with sore and tense muscles.
Dr. Marcie will determine your pet’s treatment based on a complete medical history, a thorough physical examination and possible laboratory testing. A complete treatment protocol will be formulated which may include a combination of acupuncture, cold laser therapy and medical treatments. Feel free to contact the hospital to set up an appointment.