Acupuncture is an ancient practice stemming from traditional Chinese medicine. It involves the insertion of very fine needles into certain acupressure points in the body. Scientifically, these points correspond with nerve clusters, muscles, and joints. When Dr. Asher inserts needles into these points, they promote physiological changes including:

• Increasing blood circulation
• Greater production of endorphins, which relieve pain
• Reducing inflammation
• Stimulating the nervous system

In addition to traditional acupuncture, our veterinarian also performs aqua-puncture as well as electro-puncture for further healing benefits. Aqua-puncture involves the injection of a solution into your pet’s acupuncture points that promotes longer-lasting relief. Electro-acupuncture, on the other hand, uses a mild electrical charge to stimulate the acupuncture points at a deeper level than traditional acupuncture.

.