Asking Questions

Dr. Nancy acts as your advocate.  Being educated in many medical modalities and 32 years in veterinary medicine allows Dr. Nancy to ask specific questions to point us in the right direction.

Spinal Analysis

Dr. Nancy has studied many techniques of spinal analysis. Dr. Nancy combines those to collect as much information we can from specific palpation of the joints and muscles.

• Chiropractic
• Osteopathic
• Cranial Sacral
• Tui Na

TCM Exam

Traditional Chinese Medicine developed over 4000 years ago.  They, back that long ago, had to rely on their senses, not technology, for diagnosis.  Today this is still a very valid method to glean information that even today’s technology cannot.

• Tongue Analysis
• Pulse Analysis
• Questions
• Active Point Analysis

Physical Exam

Routine Physical Exam taught in Veterinary Medical School in the hands of experienced practitioners will often reveal large parts of the puzzle.

• Pulse, Respiration, Heart Quality, Temperature, CRT, Mucus Membrane
• Body system Analysis

X-rays / Ultrasound

These are technology which allow a view within the body.   Often Dr. Nancy will interpret this based in the other medical modalities theories of how the body works.

Blood work

This is chemical technology which allows a screening of what may be going on inside.

Specialized Testing

These tests will be ordered often based off the screening tests.  They are more specific tests that may narrow down the possibilities.

Applied Kinesiology

A method used frequently by chiropractors, to check the bodies response to possibilities.

Pendulum / Dousing

A method used frequently by energy healers to check the energetic response to possibilities.

Medical Intuition

A person who is using higher brain functions to “sense” deeper patterns of disruption that could narrow our search for answers.

MSAS

Meridian Stress Analysis System - One way to test remotely the quality of your pet’s energy system is through a meridian Stress assessment.  Dr. Nancy uses a Biomeridian system (FDA Approved) to collect information about the flow of energy in your pet.  For complete information on how this can work visit the Biomeridian site at http://www.biomeridian.com/meridian-stress-assessment.htm

For information on submitting samples for a test please see our products area of the store.

Long Distance Analysis

Dr. Nancy offers an energetic exam for her long distance clients.  Often this will point us in the direction of further testing by the local veterinary partner and / or will direct us to use specialized blended remedies to increase vibrancy and quality of life.

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Aromatherapy

Using Medical Grade Essential Oils to effect a change in the energy or physical body of the pet.  Dr. Nancy is the first Veterinarian to compile 12 plus years of clinical research utilizing aromatherapy in practice.  She has also developed the first ever course in Veterinary Medical Aromatherapy and is recognized  as the Pioneering Veterinary of this emergent Veterinary Medical Modality.

Chiropractic

Using short lever manipulation to effect a change at the spine or the joint that changes the feedback information and therefore lessens pain or erroneous input / output.

Acupuncture

One part of TCM that uses various means to activate specific locations on the body that have been found to create specialized feedback for the body to return to homeostasis.

Chinese Herbal Medicine

One part of TCM that uses blended herbal formulas as prescription medicine based on the TCM approach of diagnosis.  Often these formulas were not accepted and written down until they were effective for over 250 years.  Today there is extensive research into how they work pharmaceutically.

Shamanic

Collected medical modalities from ancient healers many of which are Native American.  Folklore healing often is presented as shamanic healing also.

Ayurvedic

5000 year old Indian method of medicine integrating herbal, essential oils and food as a means to bring balance back to the living system.

Nutritional Planning

Individualized planning of the nutritional needs of your pet, based on genetics, age, and degree of wellness.

Food as medicine

Integration of Chinese Food Cures, Ayurvedic and Law of signatures Dr. Nancy uses food as a means to correct imbalances.

Crystals

Utilizing vibrational healing from the earth many times will correct imbalances by simple placement of stones with in the home.

Sacred Geometry

Utilizing many forms, elements, color, mandalas and even patterns to energized an area of the home to assist with balance.

Flower Essences

Subtle essences that have been know to balance the emotional aspects of our energy.

Homeopathy

350 year old modality of medicine that utilizes a specifically diluted remedy that can capture the quantum field of that medicine and more effectively transfer it to our pets.  Quantum field mechanics are now proving the link to Homeopathy.

Homotoxicology

Developed by a MD and HOM to allow for allopathic and homeopathic medicine to work in unison.  This is a stand-alone modality that can utilize the conventional diagnosis with the effectiveness of homeopathic dilution remedies.

Naturopathic

A study of medicine based on the physiological pathways of the body’s own ability of healing.  Often ND’s will study homeopathy, nutrition, acupuncture and essential oils.  The main difference is that they will utilize products to assist the natural pathways of detoxification and elimination to assist the body’s natural elimination of the “DIS-EASE”.  The belief is that the body made the “dis-ease” as a means to control the disruption to function and natural flow of the body and that we can utilize the natural physiological pathways to eliminate the need  for the “dis-ease.”

Massage / tissue manipulation

Utilizing many means of tissue manipulation to increase the bodies natural flow of fluids and energetic inputs and out puts.

Physical therapy

Manipulation of the mechanical flow of body parts to regain strength and mobility.

Exercises

Based on many modalities of study Dr. Nancy will suggest different movements you can do at home to assist your pet in returning to a more normal function.

Pharmaceutical

Based on the study of Veterinary Medicine and 20 plus years as a veterinarian Dr. Nancy may suggest a pharmaceutical approach to healing. Often western medicines can have a strong effect upon the bodies homeostasis so Dr. Nancy will suggest these medicines based on an integrative approach.

Surgical

Because Dr. Nancy is also a regular Veterinarian she can suggest surgery as a viable option.  She can also give you feed back on what could occur if surgery is not chosen.  When surgery is performed with Dr. Nancy she utilizes an integrative approach that will utilize methods from all the modalities she has within her toolbox.

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