Dr. Allison Hiers is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist. Acupuncture is a proven therapeutic device that has been used for thousands of years. A great number of studies indicate that stimulation of acupoints induce release of beta-endorphin, serotonin and other neurotransmitters that aid in pain relief as well as these other effects: Regulation of gastrointestinal motility, Anti-inflammatory effect, Immuno-regulation, Anti-febrile effect; Microcirculation promotion, Hormone and reproductive regulation.
Acupuncture therapy can be effective in treating the following conditions: