Silvia Lavallee, B.M.R, P.T, A.R.D., A.F.C.I offers animal rehabilitation or acupuncture by referral from your veterinarian. Animal rehabilitation and acupuncture benefits pets who are recovering from surgery, trauma, or chronic conditions such as arthritis. Silvia has been trained to work with pets using techniques such as stretches, exercises, manual therapy, and modalities like acupuncture to achieve the highest level of function for your pet. The goals are to relieve pain, restore range of motion, improve function, prevent injuries, and expand the physical potential of your pet.
Prior to your initial consult, your veterinarian will be asked to provide us with a copy of your pet’s medical file providing details of the diagnosis. When you meet Silvia, she will evaluate your pet’s movement, spinal and joint function, strength and other physical abilities to determine the effect of the injury, degenerative or inflammatory disease, or disability. Silvia will determine how best to restore proper movement and reduce pain. She will work with you to plan an individualized assessment of your pet’s condition, environmental factors and lifestyle.
ANIMAL REHABILITATION is aimed at restoring and maintaining physical function and movement. It is beneficial in assisting in the recovery of muscle, joint, or bone injuries or surgery. It also is helpful for muscle strains, weakness, spasms, stiffness, joint strain, and arthritis.
ACUPUNCTURE is known to affect all major systems of the body. It relieves pain, decreases inflammation, increases circulation, accelerates healing, relieves muscle spasm, stimulates nerves and improves immunity.
Animal rehabilitation and Acupuncture have been proven to be beneficial for the following conditions:
- Arthritis
- Stiffness
- Sprains
- Inflammation (joint or muscle)
- Muscle- strains, weakness, spasm, atrophy
- Tendonitis
- Spine/pelvic dysfunction
- Paralysis, neuralgias
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Pain control
- Gait abnormalities
- Prior to beginning training for a performance sport
- Prior to starting an exercise program