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As with most integrative medicine I would think you need a balance of both traditional and non- traditional approaches. How does a horse owner know if their vet has the right balance in their approach?
Dr. Lankenau I just use alternative medicine.
Alternative medicine excels at disease prevention; then there is no need for
any other care. I feel that alternative medicine should be the first choice of treatment and conventional care resorted to last. Every veterinarian practices differently. Every client has different expectations and their own preference of therapeutic approach. Every client has to talk with their veterinarian about their approach when treating an animal and together decide if they are compatible.
Dr. DiLeva
I would ask to know where they received their training.
Dr. Harman
A lot of it is faith from the horseowner. There are many tools in the alternative medicine toolbox to treat the horse. The joy and the frustration of holistic practice is that each animal is an individual and will respond differently.
Integrative Vet Directory
Holistic Center for Veterinary Care Dr. Cynthia Lankenau owns a mixed animal practice where she works with all species of animals in a holistic setting. Certified in acupuncture, chiropractic and homeopathy. Practices Western and Chinese herbs, presi- dent of the Veterinary Botanical Medicine Assn. She lectures at AHVMA, AVH and VBMA regularly. Phone: 716.941.9477 - Colden, NY
Holistic Animal Healing Clinic Regina M. Downey, DVM, is known for her gentle demeanor and her ability to combine alternative approaches to seek a resolu- tion in her small and large animal practice. Therapies include: BICOM Optima therapy, NAET (Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Treatment), acupuncture, Flower remedies, veterinary orthopedic manipulation (VOM), glandular support, homeopathy, and Homo- toxicology. Phone: 603.772.7387 Website:
www.holisticanimalhealingclinic.org - Exeter, NH
Horse 'N Hound Physical Therapy Jennifer Brooks, PT, MEd, CERP, owns and operates this clinic which focuses on healing injuries, restoring strength and flexibility, and promoting functional return to perfor- mance. Modalities include: Ultrasound, Laser, Heat, Cold and Compression, Massage, Joint Mobilizations and progressive therapeu- tic exercise programs post injury, disease and lameness. Stifle Rehab Program DVD & Booklet. Phone: 603.816.4444 Website:
www.hnhpt.com - Brookline, NH
The Animal Wellness Center Dr. Rose DiLeva, VMD, MS, CVA,CVCP, is a conventionally educated veterinarian with extensive training in complementary and alternative modalities specializing in small animals. The center offers a number of alternative veterinary treatments including acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, Vi- tamin C therapy and laser therapy. Through
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her training and intuition as an animal healer, she has developed a line of all natural healing remedies that she uses with great success in her practice. Phone: 610.558.4610 Website:
www.drrosesremedies.com or
www.altpetdoc.com - Chadds Ford, PA
Harmany Equine Clinic Joyce Harman, DVM, MRCVS: Comple- mentary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM), using acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, Chinese and western herbs, lots of nutritional medicine. Web-based informational articles on alternative equine care and horse care products. Phone: 540.229.1855 Website: www.harmanye-
quine.com - Washington, VA
Equine Medical & Surgery Associates Frank Reilly, DVM: Providing the finest equine veterinary care to patients and con- siderate/straightforward communications with their owners. Dr. Reilly is a member of AVMA, AAEP, and American Assoc. of Profes- sional Farriers and has worked on 6 world- record holders over his 25 years in practice. Special interests include insulin resistance, Cushing’s and unique applications of stem cells. Phone: 610.436.5174 Website: www.
equimedsurg.com - West Chester, PA
The Masterson Method™ Weekend Seminar-Workshops and ad- vanced courses leading to certification in the Masterson Method™ for horse own- ers, trainers and therapists. The Masterson MethodTM is something you do with the
• The Veterinary Institute of Integrative Medicine (
www.viim.org) has a database of holistic veterinarians to help animal owners find a veterinarian to support them in their integrative approach.
horse, rather than to the horse. Courses are held throughout US and Europe. Phone: 641.472.1312 Email: mastersonmethod@
lisco.com Website:
www.MastersonMethod. com - Fairfield, IA
Always Helpful Veterinary Services Judith M. Shoemaker, DVM, has practiced complementary and integrative veterinary medicine for over 25 years. She offers chiropractic, acupuncture, homotoxicology, homeopathy, herbal medicine, ozone thera- pies, laser therapy and integrative health programs. A member of numerous profes- sional associations, she provides continuing education to veterinarians and other profes- sionals, and is a frequent instructor and lecturer worldwide. The practice provides a unique, caring environment for healing and growth for all. Phone: 717.529.0526 Email:
info@judithshoemaker.com Website: www.
judithshoemaker.com - Nottingham, PA
• American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association -
www.ahvma.org • International Veterinary Acupuncture Society -
www.ivas.org • American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture -
www.aava.org • American Veterinary Chiropractic Association -
www.avca.com • The Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy-
www.theavh.org
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