General Practice: Acupuncture
Acupuncture
VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital offers acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for treating disease or maintaining health. Acupuncture involves piercing the skin with tiny needles to stimulate the nerves in a specific area. The stimulation of these nerves can have many beneficial effects, especially in cases of arthritis pain or neurological problems.
Conditions that are good candidates for Acupuncture
- Asthma
- Arthritis
- Back pain
- Neck pain
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- Constipation
- Post-operative pain
- Muscle pain/weakness
- Immune system notification
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Our Acupuncture Practitioner
LaDawn Hillis, DVM, CVA
 Dr. Hillis is a nationally certified acupuncturist registered in the state of Colorado. Dr. Hillis received her Acupuncture training at Colorado State University, from where she graduated in 1996. Her understanding of both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine therapeutics works to address the needs of the
"whole animal" and bring harmony and health to each patient.
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