So in going along with meeting cool new pet friends, I have yet another.  Awhile ago I wrote about a German Shepherd who is an actor who receives regular acupuncture.  There are many different ways we can all help our pets.  We have never said reiki replaces the Vet! In fact, my two go there regularly and unwillingly.  Well, here is someone who does acupuncture on pets! Her name is Becca Seitz, MAcOM, LAc is a licensed and Board certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist who attended The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and she’s in the Portland area. http://www.tothepointacupuncture.org

This maybe one of your questions: According to Chinese medical theory, we all have Qi (pronounced “chee,” which is energy or life-force) flowing through our bodies. Acupuncture reminds our bodies of how to let the Qi flow smoothly. When Qi flows smoothly, we are healthy and pain-free. From a western medical perspective, we know that acupuncture has effects on the nervous, vascular, musculo-skeletal and other systems of the body, but do not understand how it works.

Here’s another good question, does it hurt? Acupuncture needles are VERY fine – about the thickness of a human hair. There should be little or no discomfort with the insertion of the needles. For your safety, only single-use needles are used. They are disposed of through a medical hazardous waste facility, just like hospitals and western health clinics.

Becca also does people too. So check her out. She’s also on the Animal Wellness Site which is also where we meet and share useful pet information!