Acupuncture is the ancient art and eastern medicine discipline of inserting tiny needles into specific points or areas on the body to create a therapeutic healing effect. Stimulation of these specific points induces the release of beta-endorphins, serotonin, and other neurotransmitters that all aid in healing. Each acupuncture point has specific actions when stimulated. Acupuncture has been used all around the world either along with or in conjunction with Western medicine, and successfully treats so many conditions.
Your acupuncturist
Our practice All About Restful Pets is so fortunate to have Dr. Asadorian on staff with us. She is a wonderful veterinarian with a passion for geriatrics and alternative veterinary medicine. She has credentialed special certifications in Hospice and palliative care in addition to being a certified veterinary acupuncture clinician.
Dr. Asadorian attended the Royal Veterinary College in London, so her designation sounds a bit different; she holds a state of Arizona veterinary license. She also has the distinguished honor of CVA (certified veterinary acupuncturist), and the CTPEP letters which stand for Certified Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Palliative and End of Life Practitioner. She is a graduate of the CHI University for her acupuncture fellowship.
We welcome our new addition of acupuncture to All About Restful Pets veterinary practice. If you have any questions regarding acupuncture, please call us at (602) 826-9862.
Meet the rest of the teamVeterinary acupuncture is the science of stimulation to the nervous system of an animal to help the nervous system modulate the body to heal on its own.
Acupuncture has been practiced in both animals and human patients for thousands of years. Veterinary protocols using acupuncture have been published, well documented, and regulated for decades.
Yes, acupuncture is a very safe medical procedure when administered by a licensed veterinarian who is also certified from an accredited acupuncture school. Dr. Sarah Asadorian has all the qualifications and necessary training to help your pet. She is leading the field with hospice and acupuncture integrations.
The initial examination, consultation and treatment will be approximately 60 to 90 minutes in length. This allows for a proper examination, consultation, and diagnosis. Once the examination part is completed Dr. Asadorian can proceed with a treatment the same day. The number of treatments needed will be discussed with you and tailored to your pet’s needs. Typically, 3-5 visits spaced out once to twice a week are needed to notice improvement. It is important to follow the protocols that our doctor establishes to maximize health results. Maintenance acupuncture appointments lasting about 45 minutes prove to have lasting effects and are often recommended depending on the situation.
From the moment the needle is inserted there is some therapeutic benefits, Dr. Asadorian likes to leave the needles in from 10-20 minutes depending on how the session is going and how your pet is reacting. Some pets will even sleep through the treatments, others can be nervous thus she can minimize needle insertion times. Bringing the vast knowledge, she has to each appointment; she will make sure treatments are maximized.
Acupuncture is not painful because acupuncture needles are placed using extremely fine needles almost as thin as a piece of hair. Over 95% of patients are comfortable during treatments. Dr. Asadorian has proven methods of diverting attention with treats, massage or simply diverting attention with her caring and calm way. She is profienct in her skill, and pets’ sense she is there to help.
