Acupuncture & Musculoskeletal Therapy
Acupuncture & Musculoskeletal Therapy
Acupuncture is an ancient art of healing that has its roots in China where first evidence of its existence dates back to 10,000 BC. Veterinary acupuncture came in to practice between 2000 and 3000 BC and hence it is the most field tested means of animal treatment available. Over the many centuries this ancient medicine has been refined into modern day application. Acupuncture today is widely accepted for its ability to treat and heal medical conditions in both the human and the veterinary setting.
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is the stimulation by needle insertion at specific points on the body (known in Chinese Medicine as meridians or energy pathways) that bring about changes within the body as a result. These meridians run internally through various organs and externally in the skin and muscle. It is along these external locations that the acupuncture points lie on.
Acupuncture is an application of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is a holistic approach to healing.
What conditions can be treated with Acupuncture?
Approximately 80 -
- Bone disease
Spinal pain & disc disease, hip dysplasia & arthritis
- Muscular disease
Injured muscles, painful and torn muscle, secondary or referred muscular pain
- Urinary disease
Bladder infections, urinary incontinence
- Gastrointestinal disease
Constipation, diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea
- Nervous disease
Facial Paralysis, stroke, nerve twitch
- Geriatric patients
Energy levels, arthritis, general wellbeing
- Mental disease
Anxiety, depression, nervousness & irritability.
- Miscellaneous
Eye conditions, ear conditions, reproductive disease, respiratory disease & skin disease.
Dr Rob Willis
Veterinary Acupuncturist Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons)
Rob is a local originally from Table Top who has been working with Dr Jana since October 2008 as a small animal Veterinarian. Rob graduated from Melbourne University with honours in 2004 and has worked in a variety of small
Meet the Acupuncturist
animal practice both within Australia and overseas in the United Kingdom.
Rob completed the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society Certificate run by the Australian Veterinary Acupuncture Association in November 2010. Since then he works one day a week at Dr Jana's Veterinary Centre dealing with patients requiring acupuncture. The rest of his time is spent treating horses with acupuncture.
Rob also incorporates musculoskeletal manipulation with his treatments where appropriate.
Rob also uses acupuncture in combination with mainstream Veterinary work within the hospital to provide healing when requested by his clients for such conditions as gastrointestinal and respiratory disease.
Rob’s main area of interest lies in musculoskeletal therapy. In particular acupuncture, biomechanics and early injury detection and prevention however will also perform treatments for medical cases upon client request.
How long does a treatment take?
Allow 30 -
Musculoskeletal manipulation is then undertaken where appropriate.
How will my pet react to the acupuncture needles?
Animals tolerate the procedure very well and feel little to no discomfort on needle insertion. Occasionally an animal may react if a location is particularly sensitive. Generally acupuncture is a relaxing, soothing experience and some animals will even fall asleep during treatment.
What are the expected outcomes of treatment?
One of three things will be seen following treatment.
- Immediate improvement
- Animal becomes sore for 24 – 48 hours then followed by improvement.
- No change – some animals with some conditions do not respond to acupuncture.
If you are interested and think your pet could benefit from this therapy, please phone us on 60 409 099 to book an appointment or to speak to Dr Rob directly.
Current Client Feedback:
“I had two of my dogs treated by Rob. Both now have a greatly improved quality of life and are on maintenance treatments as required. Bindi is 12 years old and improved immediately following the first treatment while Musky (11 years) took a little longer to respond but now she’s great. I would absolutely recommend this therapy to others.”
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“Boof is so much better now, he receives maintenance treatments for his neck which has made a huge improvement to his quality of life. He is happier in himself, much more comfortable and we have been able to reduce his usual pain relief from a daily dose to a weekly dose and so far hasn’t needed it this week.”
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“Chelsea is a completely different dog. She has had some very dramatic and fantastic changes. She moves a lot better, is a lot happier within herself and is no longer lame like she used to be. I would definitely recommend the treatment with Rob, particularly for older dogs with arthritis.”
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