At the Four Seasons Pet Resorts, Dr. Christina MacKenzie (BVSc, MRCVS, CVA) offers Acupuncture Therapy.
What Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is the practice of inserting small needles into specific points on the body. It is a painless and calming experience. It can be used for many ailments most notably arthritis. It can be used alone or in combination with conventional medicines and therapies.
How Can Acupuncture Benefit My Pet?
Animals can benefit from acupuncture in many ways. A few of the most common uses in the veterinary field are to increase comfort, mobility and energy. Many conditions are long standing, such as arthritis. As it took many months/years to develop these conditions, acupuncture may take time to yield results. However, it is common to see dramatic improvement in your pet before the results level off. It is important to keep in mind that the goal is comfort level.
How Long Do The Treatments Last?
Initially, you can expect to have one treatment a week for at least 6-8 weeks. From there, frequency of treatment will depend on the response. Once there is a consistent response, you are scheduled once every two weeks, etc... The goal is to continue to increase the time interval between treatments. The first appointment will last 45 to 60 minutes. A full conventional exam and traditional chinese medicine exam will be performed. Each follow-up appointment will last roughly 15-20 minutes.
About Dr. Christina MacKenzie
Dr. MacKenzie attended The University of Mass, Amherst for her bachelors degree. She then worked at the Animal Rescue League of Boston in the shelter and the clinic for a year before moving on to veterinary school. She attended the University of Liverpool in England where her love for travel developed.
After graduating in 2002, she moved back to the United States and decided to look into acupuncture for her elderly german shephard. "It worked so well for her arthritis that I had to pursue this avenue for my patients." Dr. MacKenzie attended the IVAS (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society) course held at Tufts University in 2004. She became certified in veterinary acupuncture in 2006.
Information taken directly from Dr. MacKenzie's website.
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