Consultation Process

The first part of a consultation is what I like to call information-gathering. Basically I will ask you lots of questions about your pet in order to create a clearer picture of her/his day-to-day life, character, likes/dislikes, and of course, the reason for your visit with me. This will help me form the basis for the TCVM diagnosis and inform the treatment method.

The next part of the consultation is when I will start to feel the patients, looking at things like pain/heat in the meridians, pulse, tongue, coat, etc. in horses I will also do a ‘scan’ or the body, which will give me information about any pain or imbalances.

Once I have gathered this information I will make a TCVM diagnosis that is based on Chinese Medicine theory and will inform the treatment to be used.

Choosing a treatment method will depend solely on the patient and the diagnosis made, but may include dry needles (traditional acupuncture needles), electro acupuncture, moxa, aqua, laser, herbal therapy and/or food therapy.

An important aspect for me in treating my patients is that I am always listening to what they accept. I never want to force my patients and it is very important to me that the treatment is a positive experience for them.