Dr. Sarah M. Tassé is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and herbalist with eight years experience.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the insertion of thin needles into specific body points.
It is helpful in the treatment of:
- Musculoskeletal conditions (arthritis, neuralgia, lameness)
- Neurologic Disease and Conditions
- Gastro-intestinal problems
- Allergies
- General wellness
A black lab undergoing acupuncture treatment
The typical course of treatment is once per week for 4-6 weeks. After 6 weeks, the frequency of treatments is reduced gradually to every other week, then every third week. We often do a maintenance treatment every 4-8 weeks depending on the animal’s needs.
Herbal Medicine
- Use of preparations made from Chinese and western plants with traditionally and scientifically established healing properties. Powders and tinctures (liquids).
- Helpful for arthritis, cancers, organ and skin conditions, general wellness.
- Usually dosed daily in powder or liquid form