Perhaps you've tried your hand at treating your own critters. Found that your cat is more frisky after acupuncture or that the dog's hips aren't such a bother after a few needles.
In this episode we talk with a veterinary acupuncturist about the legal considerations, training programs and safety considerations for working with animals.
Listen in and explore the world of animal acupuncture.
Show Highlights
- Legalities
- Transferring human acupuncture skills to animals
- Cautions and concerns of treating animals
- Is there a placebo effect in animals?
- Conditions that respond well
- CBD oils with animals
- How to find a good veterinarian acupuncturist
The guest of this show
Dr. Sivula received his DVM from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He completed an Internship, Clinical Residency and PhD from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. He is also certified in Animal Chiropractic from the College of Animal Chiropractors and the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, in Veterinary Acupuncture from the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society and in Veterinary Chinese Herbalism and Food Therapy from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine.
He also holds and advanced acupuncture certification from the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture (Fellow of the AAVA). Dr. Sivula is a past board member of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, the College of Animal Chiropractors and the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture (AAVA) and is past President of the AAVA.
Dr. Sivula is the founder of Dancing Paws Animal Wellness Center, an Integrative Veterinary Practice in Richfield Ohio. He is also is an Executive Editor of the American Journal of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Chair of the Integrative Medicine Committee for the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association , Chair of the Advanced Certification Committee of the AAVA and the Vice President of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association.
Links and Resources
Clinic:
Dancing Paws Animal Wellness Center
4646 West Streetsboro Road
Richfield Ohio 44286
PH: 330-659-3441
Websites:
www.dancingpawsawc.com
www.nealjsivula.com
Twitter: @nealjsivula
Veterinary Acupuncture Resources
Training Programs for Acupuncturists:
Animal acupuncture board
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Educational Resources:
Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Bookstore
Training Programs for Veterinarians:
Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
Curacore Integrative Medicine and Education Center
College of Veterinary Integrative Therapies
How to find a holistic veterinarian: Referral Databases
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture
Curacore Integrative Medicine and Education Center
College of Veterinary Integrative Therapies
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