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Alternative Veterinary Medicine Centre Holistic Vet - Homeopathic Vet - Acupuncture Vet - Herbal Vet - Natural Vet The Acupuncture Vet The work of an ACUPUNCTURE VET explained
The ACUPUNCTURE VET or veterinary acupuncturist is one who uses acupuncture for his or her patients. This may not always involve the use of needles but more often does so. The fully committed way of working also demands adherence to holistic principles, for correct application. This was a fundamental part of the approach that was built into the methodology, inherited from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM was an archetypal holistic methodology*. The acupuncture vet may also use moxibustion techniques. At the AVMC, the acupuncture vet offers a holistic application, integrated with chiropractic assessment and manipulation, diet and internal medicine. The first consultation with an acupuncture vet (vet acupuncturist) differs from the conventional one, in some key areas and it usually takes longer, if holistic principles are followed. It can involve a very different examination protocol, especially if TCM is used. In successful cases, acupuncture appears to be able to act as an alternative to NSAID or other pain killing drug therapy. However, acupuncture is more than a means of pain control, as it stimulates the body's own healing processes. Pain reduction appears to occur both by blocking the pain pathways and via natural healing.
Dog Acupuncture Labrador - Acupuncture vet In the traditional Ancient Chinese (TCM*) way of thinking, internal medicine was an integral part of the treatment and supported the acupuncture needling (or any other method of point stimulation), along with dietary advice for better health. Modern Western acupuncture is in danger of forgetting this important 'ingredient'. In Ancient China, this internal medical support for acupuncture was provided by Chinese Herbs (and some other less acceptable medicines). There is no reason why Western Herbs or even Homeopathy should not provide this essential internal medicine support, if properly integrated. In Ancient China, spinal manipulation was also used alongside acupuncture. This is also often neglected by modern Western veterinary acupuncturists (acupuncture vets), to the detriment of patients in the opinion of the AVMC. Every patient presented to the acupuncture vet at the AVMC, whether at the premises or during a visit to a client's home or livery yard, receives a full chiropractic check and necessary manipulation is offered. In the UK, many veterinary practices and individuals have started to use some acupuncture. Many, however, seem to use only needling (or other point stimulation), without holistic internal medicine, manipulation or diet work. Some even proudly proclaim that they do not follow holistic principles! Each to his or her own . . . . UK vets may be members of the ABVA and/or of IVAS. Acupuncture vets may or may not use other forms of complementary and alternative medicine and may specialise in equine acupuncture, canine acupuncture, feline acupuncture etc.
The Alternative Veterinary Medicine Centre (AVMC) offers acupuncture for animals: At the AVMC, the acupuncture vet uses detailed and thorough holistic methodology, with integrated alternative and complementary medicine methods, including frequent recourse to veterinary acupuncture (acupuncture for animals, dog acupuncture, horse acupuncture, cat acupuncture etc.). We use chiropractic manipulation and natural feeding in support in each case. We also use cold LASER, a totally painless energy therapy, to support many cases. This is all delivered in a homely environment. Chris Day, acupuncture vet and holistic vet, has more than 28 years of experience in that subject of acupuncture (38 years in holistic medicine) and is willing to share experiences, understanding and ideas with veterinary colleagues, veterinary students and animal owners.
Headshaking, Periodic Ophthalmia (ERU - Equine Recurrent Uveitis - Moonblindness), Arthritis, Back Problems, Back Pain, Disc Prolapse, Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Paralysis, Kissing Spines, Spondylitis/Spondylosis, Lameness, Laminitis, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Sinus Problems, Spondylosis, Pain Management. It has also appeared to help many cases of CDRM in dogs, as part of an integrated programme. Animal acupuncture can play an important part in Integrated Pain Management. Ask your acupuncture vet.
ACUPUNCTURE VET at work: We see animals for acupuncture vet consultation at the AVMC premises and we regularly visit an area stretching from Wales to London, from Devon to Kent, from South to North Midlands and from Bristol and West Midlands to the Wash and East Anglia. Visits are mainly to see horses but we can also arrange house calls (home visits) for domestic pets. We see many patients from London and visit London homes. Much of our work is to treat horse backs and to acupuncture horses but, of course, we also see many dogs, cats and other animals, whether at our premises or at their homes.
ACUPUNCTURE VET: The AVMC accepts referrals in Veterinary Acupuncture, Veterinary Homeopathy, Veterinary Herbal Medicine, back problems in dogs, back problems in horses, back problems in cats, back problems in all species. Chris Day, acupuncture vet, has more than 28 years experience in the field of veterinary acupuncture and is willing to share experiences, understanding and ideas with veterinary colleagues, veterinary students and animal owners. Holistic, Alternative, Natural or Complementary? see also: http://www.equineacupuncturevet.co.uk a closer look at equine acupuncture
http://www.acupuncture-animals.co.uk a focused website on veterinary acupuncture
http://www.veterinary-acupuncture.co.uk a description of veterinary acupuncture at the AVMC An information-only website drawn up to introduce readers to natural feeding for dogs, cats, horses & ponies
An overview of the work of a holistic vet & the therapies involved
Veterinary Chiropractic - the work of a chiropractic vet explained
Page describing the work of an acupuncture vet also known as: acupuncture veterinary surgeon - acupuncture veterinarian - veterinary acupuncturist - UK
Biographic detail: Christopher Day, vet acupuncturist (acupuncture vet) for over 28 years, has been involved in the academic side of the training of acupuncture vets (veterinary acupuncturists - vet acupuncturists). He is one of a growing number of acupuncture vets, serving the animal community. In 1987, he established what was probably the first holistic veterinary practice in the UK and is part of a growing community of holistic vets. Garrison Savannah and the equine acupuncture vet.
Acupuncture vet at AVMC - Putting the patient first Chris Day, holistic vet, herb vet, acupuncture vet, homeopathic vet, was introduced to homeopathy and holistic methodology during his childhood and has been in practice for 38 years, placing him now among the most experienced holistic veterinarians. He uses herbal medicine, veterinary acupuncture, veterinary homeopathy, chiropractic and other therapeutic methodologies, in an integrated service, in his quest for patient health and welfare. Veterinary acupuncture is without side effects Veterinary acupuncture is safe in all species Veterinary acupuncture is safe for all ages, including during pregnancy or suckling Veterinary acupuncture requires no laboratory animal experimentation Veterinary acupuncture, properly (holistically) applied, treats the patient, not the symptom Veterinary acupuncture stimulates the body's own healing ability Veterinary acupuncture operates at the bio-energetic level Veterinary acupuncture can form part of an integrated pain control programme Veterinary Acupuncture, when delivered in a holistic package, stimulates a return to more normal energy balance within the body, enabling better endogenous healing capability. N.B.: We use only new sterile-packed needles when giving veterinary acupuncture. Alternative Veterinary Medicine Centre Holistic Vet - Homeopathic Vet - Acupuncture Vet - Herbal Vet - Natural Vet Copyright © AVMC - November 2007 Page refers to: acupuncture vet - veterinary acupuncture - acupuncture veterinarian - acupuncture veterinary surgeon - veterinary acupuncturist - acupuncture for animals - acupuncture veterinary surgeons - acupuncture veterinarians - dog - cat - horse - pony - vet acupuncturist - animal acupuncture - holistic vet - integrated vet - integrated vets - vet acupuncture - equine acupuncture - equine acupuncture vet - canine acupuncture - canine acupuncture vet - feline acupuncture - dog acupuncture - acupuncture dog - dogs acupuncture - acupuncture dogs - horse acupuncture - acupuncture horse - horses acupuncture - acupuncture horses - acupuncture pony - pony acupuncture - acupuncture ponies - ponies acupuncture - acupuncture animals - acupuncture veterinaire - acupuncture vets - holistic vets - vet acupuncturists - veterinary acupuncturists - acupuncture charts - spavin acupuncture - IVDD acupuncture - DJD acupuncture - hip dysplasia acupuncture - elbow dysplasia acupuncture - acupuncture vet horse - acupuncture vet dog - acupuncture vet horses - acupuncture vet dogs - acupuncture vet pony - acupuncture vet ponies - acupuncture vets - acupuncture - acupuncturist - acupuncturists - cold laser - acupuncture navicular - navicular acupuncture - acupuncture and chiropractic manipulation - dogs - cats - horses - ponies Acupuncture Vet - Acupuncture - Acupuncture Vet - Acupuncture - Acupuncture Vet |
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Chris Day is a vet who qualified from Cambridge in 1972 and whose
parents were both extremely vocational vets, with admirable traditional values. He therefore studied veterinary
life and veterinary medicine from a very early age. He started to use homeopathy
on himself, from about ten or eleven years of age. He bought books on veterinary
acupuncture and on homeopathic medicine, while at veterinary school, in 1969. He
studied these and started to use vet homeopathy in his first year as a vet.
Herbal medicine and acupuncture followed soon after. He became fascinated by
chiropractic treatment in the mid-nineteen-seventies. All this explains his
holistic approach, his dedication to patient care and his integrated use of the
different therapies, each having been carefully built on the previously-studied
techniques. He thus has many years of experience in the various therapies and
has been brought up in an environment in which patient care was always
paramount.
* N.B.: Chris Day, acupuncture vet and
holistic vet, does not support the use of animal parts in TCM. In many cases,
not only does this amount to unwarranted exploitation of animals, in our opinion, but also it is
commonly 'endangered species' that are involved.