Dr. Ginny Carlson, DVM has worked with Sierra Wildlife Rescue for a number of years. Her dedicated care of domestic animals has extended to wildlife and Sierra Wildlife Rescue is very grateful that Dr. Carlson continues to work with us to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife.
Integrative Veterinary Medicine
With the use of integrative medicine techniques, our goal is to decrease your pet’s medications and side-effects by harnessing all areas of medicine.
We are an integrative pet hospital, not an alternative pet health center. Our goal is to work with your regular/referring veterinarian and provide additional diagnostics and treatments that will help enhance your pet’s treatment.
This will be guided by our integrative use of anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports conditioning, rehabilitation, orthopedics, internal medicine, pulmonary, cardiology, neurology, gerontology, nutrition/supplements, Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Techniques (VSMT), Acupuncture (AP), therapeutic laser, therapeutic ultrasound, shockwave and herbal supplements to help us achieve our goals.
We treat a variety of small animals experiencing pain, orthopedic disorders, soft tissue or neurological issues. Remember, humans & dogs aren’t the only ones to experience things like arthritis.
How It Works
The examination will differ from a regular examination in that we will be using our hands to discover areas of pain, heat and tension to guide our treatment.
The initial work up is encompassed by a physical exam, neurological exam, active range of motion (AROM), proprioception and pain assessment. The assessment may use video, pictures, thermal imaging, goniometry (measurement of passive range of motion) as well.
We will work together with a plan for the best treatment of your pet: acupuncture, therapeutic laser treatment, sports conditioning or integrative medicine. In addition, we will provide our clients information on stretching, massaging and exercises at home to help assist in their goals.
Specialty Services & Equipment
Used to increase healing and decrease pain/inflammation. Therapeutic laser therapy is based on wavelength, power and frequency. Increased power means increased energy into tissue, but different wavelengths are absorbed at different levels so knowing the wavelength is important to target inflammation, bactericidal or pain relief. Power determines time required to treat. Frequency allows you to […]
Read MoreThe thermal camera shows us a colorful visual map of your pet’s body to help discover areas of heat/inflammation and chronic/long term change. It provides a visual map of vascular, neurologic and musculoskeletal function via thermal gradients of radiant heat. This can assist in discovery of areas of potential musculoskeletal stress even before they have […]
Read MoreVeterinary spinal manipulation therapy (VSMT) is a health care system that allows us to treat areas of decreased motion and discomfort. VSMT uses a high velocity low amplitude thrust into a specific joint and direction via a specific anatomical manipulation. The VSMT adjustment can have numerous neurological consequences beneficial to the body and nervous system.
Read MoreAcupuncture allows the patient’s own body to participate in the healing process via the nervous system. Medical/Western acupuncture is based on the neurological interaction of nerves, vessels, fascia and muscles to promote balance of various body systems. The neuromodulation can improve function and balance of the nervous system as well as reducing pain, supporting the […]
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