More and more people are choosing alternative health care for their beloved pets. The benefits people receive from acupuncture are the same with pets.  However, animals are quicker to respond to acupuncture since there is no psychology to contend with when receiving a treatment. In addition, animals are more sensitive to the sensations derived from an acupuncture needle. In animal/veterinary acupuncture the meridians or channels in which the "qi" or energy flows are similar to that in a person. However, the acupuncture points are condensed because of the structure of the fore and hind limbs. Thus, adjustments are taken into consideration.

Arlene Gillo, L.Ac.

Arlene Gillo graduated summa-cum-laude from Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in 2000 and received her license in acupuncture the same year. She continued her studies in Beijing, China where she interned at several hospitals. When prescribing herbal formulas, Arlene carefully considers her patient's constitution and condition in order to support and strengthen mind and body.

Being an animal lover and having three dogs of her own, Arlene did an internship at Rose City Veterinary Hospital to learn animal/veterinary acupuncture. She is certified in canine massage and worked at Dog Paddle Hydrotherapy Camp and Wellness as an animal/veterinary acupuncturist. She works closely with veterinarians, providing acupuncture and prescribing herbs and nutritional supplements to dogs and cats with various ailments.

Dr. Gillo currently works on both humans and pets. Please visit her website for more information: www.arlenegilloacupuncture.com