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Hillsdale
Veterinary Group
6359 SW Capitol Highway
Portland OR 97239
map
and driving instructions
Phone:
(503) 246-4660
Darcy E. Hoyt
Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
EDUCATION
B.A., Biological Sciences, Wellesley College
Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
Tufts University Integrative Veterinary Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Coursework
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS)
Certification
_____
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
*
Acupuncture *
Geriatrics * Pain
Management
*
Chinese and Western
Herbal Medicine
_____
Dr. Hoyt’s interest in holistic medicine began during her veterinary
school experience at Tufts University, where she took additional
coursework in naturopathic medicine. Prior to entering veterinary
school, Darcy worked as a zookeeper and conducted animal education
programs taking her to Belize and Costa Rica. She lives with
her husband, Ross, also a veterinarian, and a menagerie of dogs,
cats, and reptiles.
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ACUPUNCTURE
FOR YOUR PET
What is Veterinary Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient Asian method of therapy used for a wide variety of medical disorders. It relies upon both the natural and scientific aspects of healing. A therapy first developed by the Chinese, acupuncture consists of stimulating designated and precise points on the surface of the body by, most commonly, the insertion of fine solid needles, or by application of heat (Moxibustion). More recently, a variety of techniques such as electrical stimulation, the implantation of various inert substances, and low power laser acupuncture are being used. By stimulating these points, veterinary acupuncture is used for relieving pain and improving the function of various systems of an animal’s body. Acupuncture points are primarily located in the superficial muscles and skin.
Is acupuncture safe?
Acupuncture has been used for some 3,500 years in China. It is still a favored treatment for one quarter of the world's population despite thirty years of comparison to western medicine. Most side effects are minor and very infrequent; for example, infection at the needle site is extremely rare. Acupuncture is usually performed with thin flexible needles most often made of stainless steel. There is nothing "special" in the needle. There is often brief pain of a minor nature as the needle passes through the skin. As physiological changes begin, the animal may experience other sensations equivalent to the subjective human experiences of relaxation or local numbness, heat, dull aching or tingling.
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Who is certified to perform veterinary acupuncture?
While all veterinarians are legally able to perform veterinary acupuncture, both the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (I.V.A.S.) and the Chi Institute offer programs for veterinarians to become Certified Veterinary Acupuncturists (C.V.A.). This certification ensures that the veterinarian performing acupuncture has taken course work, completed an internship with a certified veterinary acupuncturist, written an approved case report, and successfully passed both a written and practical exam. Please visit www.ivas.org or www.tcvm.com for more information.
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