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Acupuncture (Page 2)
 Do the needles hurt?
- A physician uses edged needles designed to slice through your skin. But when an Acupuncturist inserts an Acupuncture needle, it pushes tissue out of the way causing very little, if any, discomfort. When a needle reaches the correct depth, it may produce a feeling like a dull ache or pressure. When using a technique known as Aquapuncture (actually injecting Acupuncture points) Dr. Van Cise uses thin, hollow needles which minimize discomfort. Moxibustion, lasers, Reiki therapy and the computerized Acuscope do not physically penetrate the skin so no pain is produced.
How long does it take?
- Each treatment might last a few seconds or almost an hour. Your pet's condition and response to the treatment determine the number of office visits required. The frequency of visits varies with the treatment method and the patient's response.
Why does Doctor Van Cise practice Acupuncture?
- He realizes that there are many conditions causing your pets to suffer that seem poorly responsive to the typical Western treatments. Acupuncture offers an alternative therapy. Medical treatments might utilize drugs that produce undesirable side effects. Properly administered Acupuncture has no side effects. For patients that are high surgical risks, Acupuncture might postpone the need for surgery until the patient gains strength.
Why doesn't everyone do Acupuncture?
- Achieving full Acupuncture certification requires very specialized and intensive training. During this extensive education, the Doctors learn to assess abnormal health conditions differently than Western schools teach. Often it is not possible to specify a Western diagnosis, such as back pain, and be able to choose the appropriate Acupuncture points. Training in non-Oriental medical colleges includes a vast amount of instruction on what to inject for various disease conditions. They place almost no emphasis on where to place the needle.
What training do Certified Veterinary Acupuncturists need?
- Doctor Van Cise received his training and certification from the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. Schooling begins with a lengthy series of technical lectures and demonstrations. Internationally known practicing Acupuncturists give supervised clinical training on a variety of species. Examinations are divided into hands-on testing involving live dogs, an even more extensive test involving horses, plus a grueling written examination. The highly detailed written exam probes the Doctors' understanding of traditional Chinese medicine, diagnostic skills, and various treatment techniques. It also evaluates their ability to apply this knowledge to veterinary patients. Even after successful completion of all these tests, certification is withheld until the Doctor submits case studies acceptable for publication in medical journals.
How do I get started?
- Contact us to schedule your consultation or request additional information.
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