Terri Van Wambeke DVM, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Small animal acupuncture and chiropractic appointments are available by appointment every Wednesday from 11 AM to 3 PM and other afternoons if needed at

Cherokee Veterinary Hospital

1120 S Cherokee Lane

Lodi CA 95240

(209) 368-5382

Small animal and Equine appointments available every other week at

Look Ahead Veterinary Hospital

1451 Clark Road

Oroville CA 95965

(530) 534-0722

What conditions can benefit from acupuncture?
There are a myriad of conditions that can be treated using acupuncture therapy. Acupuncture is classically known for its effect on pain, particularly back pain. It is a very good modality for the treatment of geriatric disorders and those musculoskeletal issues that have not had good success with more traditional western therapies. Chiropractic adjustment works synergistically with the acupuncture to effect everything from the musculoskeletal and neurologic system to organ function. Below is a brief list of some common indications for treatment: 

Back pain
Osteoarthritis/Degenerative Joint Disease
Lameness
Asthma Seizure Disorders
Muscle damage or Atrophy 
Nerve Damage or Local Paralysis
Kidney Disease and Urinary Incontinence

Behavioral Issues

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Dermatologic Problems (allergy, hives)
Immune Disorders 
Infertility 
Endocrine Disorders
Geriatrics 

Cardiac disease
Diarrhea
Eye problems
Jaw Pain
Wobblers/Neck Pain
Trauma

"Diddle" sleeping during his treatment

"Mo" being treated for arthritis

What to expect from your acupuncture session? 

Because this is an integrative medicine practice - Western and Eastern Medicine - we will review your pet's medical history prior to our initial session. During the session your pet's tongue, pulse, respiratory rate, heart rate, and general physical condition will be evaluated.  Specific points on your pet will be evaluated for sensitivity. Following the examination we may recommend additional diagnostics such as a neurologic exam, bloodwork/urinalysis, radiographs or ultrasound examination. Depending upon the results of the exam; herbal medications, diet change, homeopathic remedies, western medications, stretches or massage may be prescribed in addition to acupuncture and chiropractic therapy. Once you have scheduled an appointment, we will provide you with important veterinary medical history documents and forms to be completed and returned prior to your session. Please allow 30 minutes for each session. Once the veterinarian has examined your pet, made any chiropractic adjustments and placed the needles, you and your pet will be left to relax in the exam room for 15-20" with the needles in place, at the end of the session our wonderful technician will come in to remove the needles and go over any prescriptions and other take home instructions. We will generally have you come in for a follow up appointment in one to two weeks. If you bring your pet in for chiropractic evaluation only, it will be a 10-15" appointment and recheck will be schedule pending necessary adjustments.

Cost of treatment

Office Call          $29--

Chiropractic Adjustment and Brief Physical Exam only     $50-

Acupuncture (always includes chiropractic evaluation and adjustment) and complete physical exam (Western and Eastern)         $145-

**please note that we do not charge an additional fee for electroacupuncture or aquapuncture**

If you are not a regular client at Cherokee Veterinary Hospital, you will be charged an office call the first time we see your pet. We will perform a physical exam, get pertinent medical history and start a chart for your pet. All other visits will be charged the treatment rate plus the cost of diagnostics and medicines/herbs.

 

A little bit about Cherokee Veterinary Hospital

Karyn McCulloch DVM

I am a 1994 graduate of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. After several moves around California, I finally bought a small farm in Acampo. Besides work, my biggest hobby is competing in canine agility. I was looking for a low-stress, high-quality, family oriented practice where I could really become a part of my client's and patient's lives; while still having the time to practice and compete in agility and work on my farm. I was very lucky to join the team as the primary doctor at Cherokee Vet over seven years ago! We have added a lot of advanced equipment over the years while still maintaining a fee schedule that our clients can afford, even in this tough economy. I am so happy to be able to now offer the excellent services that Dr Terri provides. I think it will really add to the quality and balance of combining traditional medicine with advanced chiropractic, acupuncture, herbal and holistic therapies.

Marilyn Wiley RVT, Practice Owner

I have worked in veterinary medicine since 1981. I followed my love of animals and medicine by attending UC Davis and graduating in 1983. I became a registered veterinary technician, and have owned and operated Cherokee Veterinary Hospital since 1990. I very much enjoy being part of a team of people that appreciate the importance of pets in our lives, and who strive to maintain their health and ease their pain. Welcoming Dr Terri to our practice will surely help us with our ultimate goals for out practice, clients and their pets.

Education and Training

 IVAS Mixed Animal Acupuncture Training and Certification Course

Chi Institute West Coast Mixed Animal Acupuncture Training and Certification Course

Options for Animals College of Animal Chiropractic

Chi Institute West Coast Veterinary Herbal Course

IVAS Chinese Veterinary and Herbal Medicine Certification Course