Horses • Dogs • Cats
We offer an integrative approach to veterinary medicine using acupuncture to support pain relief, mobility, neurologic function, wellness, and performance.
Acupuncture is commonly used alongside conventional veterinary care and other integrative therapies, including spinal manipulation, laser therapy, and Chinese herbal medicine when appropriate.
Each patient’s treatment plan is fully individualized based on their condition, goals, and response to care.
Treatments are performed either at your barn or facility for equine patients, or in-home/in-clinic depending on the species and treatment plan. Session length typically ranges from 45 to 60 minutes.
Acupuncture Assessment
Each session begins with a comprehensive evaluation to determine areas of imbalance or dysfunction.
This may include:
Physical and musculoskeletal examination
Assessment of movement and comfort
Palpation of acupuncture points for sensitivity
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) diagnostics, including tongue and pulse assessment when appropriate
Acupuncture Techniques
Dry Needling
Consists of insertion of sterile, disposable needles ranging from ½ inch to 3 inches in length.
Electroacupuncture
A gentle electrical stimulation is applied to acupuncture needles to enhance and deepen the therapeutic effect, particularly for pain modulation and neuromuscular conditions.
Aqua-Acupuncture
A small amount of Vitamin B12 is injected into selected acupuncture points to provide a longer-lasting therapeutic effect and support tissue and nerve function.
Dr. Allie is also involved in ongoing research evaluating the relationship between equine acupuncture scan point sensitivity and gastric ulcers, in collaboration with Dr. Jen Williams at Steinbeck Equine.
→ Explore our equine research on acupuncture scan points and gastric ulcers.