When I was an acupuncture student I had no intentions of treating animals. I adore dogs but never imagined having them as patients. I took an acupuncture theory class taught by Noreen Javornick, an acupuncturist who treated humans and animals.  I have benefited greatly from receiving acupuncture so I wanted to give the same health benefits to my beloved McKenna.  At that time, he was a healthy ten year old golden retriever/lab mix and I wanted him to stay that way.  Acupuncture has helped him tremendously as he has aged and developed some hind-end weakness.  At nearly 15, he was doing quite well for an “old guy”.

McKenna’s first acupuncture treatment was a moving experience for me to witness.  He got very relaxed, his breathing changed, his eyes brightened, his coat seemed more lustrous.  At the end of the treatment, he got up, shook off and was ready for some special treats that Noreen offers her furry patients.  At his second visit, he jumped out of the car and went right over to Noreen’s office door!

A year later we adopted a dog of unknown age and mix from BARC.  We named him Skipper Malone.  A rescue with a rough start, each day he became sweeter and more loving and lived with us for 5 years until his passing.  Our next adventure was adopting two girls from Gold Heart Rescue, Loretta & Lilah.  When we did their DNA, it turned out that they were mother and daughter (Husky/Golden(+) mixes   As senior dogs we only had them for 3 years.  Old Dogs are the best dogs but they leave us too soon.

O’Riley is our latest addition; we rescued him as  puppy from Hedgesville Hounds in 2020.  He is a Coonhound mix mostly of Red Bone, Blue Tick & mountain Cur. He has amazing scent skills & agility ability & loves to cuddle.

CONDITIONS TREATED BY ACUPUNCTURE

As a preventive medicine/health promotion system of healing, acupuncture can help to keep your dog healthy and boost his immune system.

Acupuncture has been effective in treating:

Arthritis

Musculoskeletal issues (hip pain/dysplasia, lameness)

Autoimmune disorders

Behavioral problems (calm fears and ease separation anxiety)

Digestive issues (diarrhea/constipation)

Urinary problems

Recovery from injuries/surgeries

Transitions into a new home or changes in their environment

Other physical or emotional issues that may be causing unnecessary suffering for you and your pet

REQUIREMENTS FOR TREATMENT

Prior to your animal’s first acupuncture appointment, he or she must be seen by a veterinarian.  This can be for any reason:  a wellness visit, vaccine, blood work, etc.  This vet appointment must be within fourteen days of my seeing your animal for acupuncture.   A vet receipt must be brought to your initial appointment before  I can legally treat your dog.  This is the law in Maryland.

APPOINTMENTS

FEES

Office Treatments: $125

House calls (for example, horses or a senior dog) depends on the distance to travel for home visit.