Services
TCVM
Traditional Chinese Medicine believes in balance and the body`s ability to heal and maintain homeostasis and health given the right conditions.
TCVM understands that the body is an integrated energetic structure and that disturbances of energy flow anywhere within the body have an impact on the whole organism. So the disease is a reflection of imbalanced energy and therefore requires harmonising. By using tools such as acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal, and food therapy the goal is to promote health and prevent disease.
TCVM and WVM (Western Veterinary Medicine) are different ways of looking at the world and both have its own strengths and weaknesses. Western medicine is dealing well with acute diseases and has advanced surgical techniques while TCM can be very beneficial for chronic diseases with which western medicine often struggles.
TCVM being very individualised medicine in nature has a great potential for identification of potential future issues and preventing disease, also can help reduce or avoid some of the side effects of Western drugs. In the end, through the integration of those two systems, we may strengthen the treatment process and maximise the final positive effect. After all „the healing comes from nature, not from the physician”. We support the healing process using our knowledge and skills.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years in TCM for humans and animals. Tiny, sterile needles are inserted at specific points along the meridians in the skin that correspond to different organs, ailment treatments, and systems that help balance the body. Stimulating certain points is releasing serotonin, endorphins, decreasing pain, minimise inflammation, and unblock trapped Qi. Qi should flow easily in healthy bodies so the practitioner's goal is to get those blocks removed.
Herbal Medicine
Under umbrella term “Herbs” there is an array of plants, minerals and mushrooms that are used “for health promotion and therapy for chronic, as opposed to life-threatening, conditions. However, usage of traditional remedies increases when conventional medicine is ineffective in the treatment of disease, such as in advanced cancer and in the face of new infectious diseases” (Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.Benzie IFF, WachtelGalor S, editors.Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press/Taylor & Francis; 2011.) Herbal therapy can be used alongside acupuncture and/or food therapy as well as on its own. It potentiates the effects of other techniques making it that much more powerful and very effective as a sole agent too.
Nutrition
Foundation of health and with biggest potential to influence health. You cant over supplement a bad diet, it’s also hard to treat a malnourished body expecting responses to the treatment while its lacking fundamental building blocks and functional natural defences. Everyday, every meal we have an opportunity to feed health or disEase. In the age of abundance of choices and chaos of information and misleading marketing most people are confused and unsure what is best, which advice to follow. Tailored to animals nutritional needs and preferences, as well as owners preferences, time and financial limits are all taken into consideration. No judgments, no superstitions, no forcing ideologies. I’m here to advice what is best possible option that you will implement.
Pricing
Integrative consultation
Comprehensive-
Appointment at Ballasalla Clinic - 60min
Who is it for:
- animals with more than one health issue,
- geriatric patients,
- chronic ailments -
Includes:
* Health check, Medical and Diet history evaluation
* Treatment options/recommendations, Dietary adjustments recommendations
* Review of used nutraceuticals/supplements
* E-mail or phone call support for 2-4 weeks after which Review Consultation is required
* Visit report for your Primary Care Veterinarian on request
Medical history required prior to first appointment
Integrative consultation
Standard-
Appointment at Ballasalla Clinic - 30min
Who is it for:
- treatment continuation
- acute conditions
- advice on supplements, diet, medications, behaviour, etc. -
Includes:
* Continuation : Health check and review of patients condition + necessary adjustments
*Health check, Medical and Diet history evaluation
* Treatment options/recommendations, Dietary adjustments recommendations
* Review of used nutraceuticals/supplements
* E-mail or phone call support for 2 weeks after which Review Consultation is required
* Visit report for your Primary Care Veterinarian on request
Medical history required prior to first appointment
Online Consultations Available via Zoom after prior arrangement. Please get in touch to book.
Free Introductory Visit
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General health check-up
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Weight/BCS assessment
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History taking/evaluation
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Health concerns list evaluation
Pricing
Acupuncture
First Session
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60min appointment
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A review of medical history
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A Classical and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine physical exam
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Education of the branches of TCVM including acupuncture, home-cooked diets, herbal medicine, and basic principles
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Treatment goals and expectations
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A TCVM treatment plan
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First acupuncture session
Follow-Up Session
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30min appointment
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TCVM re-examination
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Reassessment on progress
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Acupuncture treatment session
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Herbal medicine follow-up and changes in dosages
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Pescriptions as needed
*Small animal home visits can be arranged on special request. Additional fee may apply.
**Additional fee apply for equine appointments. Calculated individually based on location.
Pricing
Herbs
Prices vary depending on prescribed herbal formula, and its form (powder/capsule/pill/tincture)
Pricing
Nutrition
Nutrition consultation
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Full diet history
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Full clinical exam including weight check, and scoring
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Medical history evaluation
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Calculation of current caloric intake and appropriate correction for individual needs
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Advice on desired outcomes, creating tailored diet plan to suit patients with best interest with consideration to owners abilities
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Formulation of recipe for homemade nutritionally balanced diet plan or selection of appropriate commercially available diets
Comprehensive Review
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Weight check + health check
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Alterations to the diet plan based on patients progress