Veterinary Acupuncture

VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE HAIKU VETERINARY CLINIC, INC.

Acupuncture services have been provided by Dr. Elison at Haiku Veterinary Clinic since 2002. Dr. Elison completed the acupuncture training course offered by Colorado State University and has passed the written and practical portions of the IVAS sponsored testing toward certification.

Acupuncture is a form of treatment that has been used for over 4,000 years in China. It has been found that by inserting fine needles in specific points on the body, a biochemical and physiologic response can occur that promote healing. Acupuncture is utilized for diagnostic, therapeutic and analgesic purposes.

The effects of acupuncture include, stimulating nerves, increasing blood circulation,relieving muscle spasms,and causing the release of hormones such as endorphins that control pain, and cortisols. In addition, clinical conditions benefited by acupuncture are gastrointestinal,respiratory, urinary, musculoskeletal and dermatologic disorders.

Treatments take as long as 10 seconds to 20 minutes of needle insertion. The frequency of treatment varies from one for acute conditions, and upward to about 4 sessions depending on the chronicity of the problem. A positive response is generally seen by the third treatment. Subsequent treatments are repeated depending on the need.

We welcome you to the practice of complementary veterinary medicine with options and alternatives that go beyond the boundaries of Western medicine.