Acupuncture
Amador Veterinary Services is pleased to offer Animal Acupuncture
with Dr. Karly Delano.
Dr. Delano is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist. She completed the
Veterinary Medical
Acupuncture Program, at Colorado State University, and is licensed to
treat both large and
small animals.
To make an appointment for acupunc-
ture, you can call Amador Veterinary
Services directly Monday-Friday from
8am to 5pm at 209.296-6070; or you
can email
Dr. Delano with any questions
or to discuss whether acupuncture is
appropriate for your horse or pet.
Please be prepared to provide all patient
and owner information, as well as the
presenting complaint or problem.
About Acupuncture
Acupuncture can be defined as the stimulation of specific points on the
body (acupoints) to
cause a desired healing effect. Insertion of small needles into these
specific points, results in
therapeutic benefits. This technique has been used in veterinary practice
for at least 3000 years
to treat many ailments and provide comfort. The American Veterinary Medical
Association
considers veterinary acupuncture a valid treatment modality within the
practice of veterinary
medicine and surgery. Used either by itself or in conjunction with western
medicine, veterinary
acupuncture can assist the body to heal itself by affecting certain physiological
changes.
Acupuncture works primarily through the central nervous system sending
messages to the
musculoskeletal, hormonal and cardiovascular systems. Acupuncture increases
circulation,
stimulates nerves, relieves muscle spasms, and causes the release of multiple
neurochemicals
(i.e. endorphins – the body’s natural “pain-killers”).
Depending on what condition is being
treated and which points are utilized, different body systems and mechanisms
for healing
are stimulated.
Clinical trials indicate that acupuncture therapy can be effective in
the treatment of Muscu-
loskeletal Problems, Neurologic Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders,
Respiratory Disorders,
and Other Medical Problems. Acupuncture therapy has also been shown to
enhance perfor-
mance and prevent disease.
Only licensed veterinarians are eligible to practice acupuncture in the
state of California. A
certified acupuncture training course is highly recommended before performing
veterinary
acupuncture. Look for a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA).
