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Equine Acupuncture Therapy

Equine acupuncture therapy has become an effective method to solve many equine ailments that do not respond to conventional therapies.

The Benefits Of Equine Acupuncture Therapy

Acupuncture helps decrease pain by stimulating endogenous opioids (our body’s own pain relievers) and beta-endorphins (stuff that makes us feel good). Based on what is located at the acupuncture points (nerve endings, blood vessels, lymph ducts, etc.), the actual physiologic effects involve a complex series of interactions between the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems.

Acupuncture effectively treats many conditions, including back soreness, general arthritis, various geriatric ailments, anhidrosis (non-sweaters), laminitis, respiratory issues, and many other conditions. It can also be used for immune regulation, GI regulation (colic), reproductive regulation, performance enhancement, as an anti-inflammatory, and to help improve microcirculation. Acupuncture also gives us another avenue in treating frustrating illnesses that don’t appear to be responding to our conventional medicines.

Dr. Kelly Giunta, Dr. Erica Beadle and Dr. Julia Hecking have completed the acupuncture course at the Chi Institute in Florida, a renowned institution for balancing Western medicine with traditional Chinese medicine. Call us to see if your horse would benefit from equine acupuncture.

FAQs

Answers to Common Questions.

From North of Charlottesville: From Rt. 29 South, turn right onto Airport Road. Do not turn onto Fray’s Mill Road. Stay left and follow the traffic circle to Dickerson Road South. At the next circle, veer right onto Earlysville Road north. Continue about 2.5 miles through Earlysville to the fork at Earlysville General Store. Bear left onto Buck Mountain Road. Go 3.5 miles, turn right on Mockernut Lane, then take the first left to the clinic. From Highway 64: Take exit 118B to Highway 29 North. Go about 3 miles and take the Barracks Road exit. At the stoplight, turn left onto Barracks Road and stay left. Continue 4.6 miles to Hunt Country Market, just after Foxfield Racecourse. Turn right onto Free Union Road and go 4.2 miles to Free Union. Turn right at the intersection onto Buck Mountain Road. Go 2.6 miles, turn left onto Mockernut Lane, then take the first left to the clinic.

Blue Ridge Equine Clinic accepts cash, major credit cards/debit cards as well as financing options such as Care Credit.

Yes, Blue Ridge Equine Clinic sees patients by appointments to ensure each horse receives the time and attention they need. We do our best to accommodate same day emergencies, but we recommend calling in advance to schedule a visit to reduce your wait time.

At Blue Ridge Equine Clinic, we are a full-service veterinary clinic providing comprehensive care for your equine. Our services include wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, and diagnostics. Please contact us for more information on specific services.

A diagnosis can only be made after a thorough physical exam by a veterinarian. Blue Ridge Equine Clinic cannot legally or safely prescribe medication without first examining your horse. If you have concerns, please schedule an appointment so we can provide an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan.

Blue Ridge Equine Clinic advises annual wellness exams since they are crucial for your equine's long-term health. They allow us to establish a baseline for your horse's health, monitor for early signs of disease, and keep their vaccinations and parasite prevention up to date.