Hannah Blackburn Veterinary Acupuncture

22/01/2024

This is a campaign focusing on equine wellness and wellbeing and will feature a fascinating podcast series with leading equine sport science and medicine practitioners, plus educational content across our social media channels.

The week is aimed at everyone who interacts with equines – whether you ride occasionally at a centre, have your own horse or run a bustling yard, everyone has a part to play in the health, wellbeing and welfare of our equine partners.

Acupuncture is a wonderful way to promote the wellbeing of your horse. Please get in touch for a free telephone consultation.

After a successful running in 2022, Equine Health Week is back from 22–28 January! The campaign will focus on equine wellness and wellbeing and will feature a fascinating podcast series with leading equine sport science and medicine practitioners, plus educational content across our social med...

24/06/2023

A second treatment today. She had been struggling on the right rein, and was noticeably more flexible and comfortable after the first treatment a week ago, and today we had a really good response as you can see!

12/06/2023

When can acupuncture help?

Pain is one of the most common indications for acupuncture. Chronic pain cases in particular can gain huge benefits from the inclusion of acupuncture into their management regime. It can be used alongside veterinary medicines or as a sole treatment in some cases.

Post surgery, especially orthopaedic or spinal, acupuncture can be a very useful tool in the rehabilitation of patients.

Acute muscular strains can respond well, as can myofascial pain often found in equine patients.

Acupuncture can also be applied to medical conditions in pets, such as gastrointestinal disease, urinary disorders, epilepsy and much more.

In horses, we often have success with recurrent colic or diarrhoea and chronic respiratory disease such as Equine Asthma.

Each treatment is specifically tailored to an individual through extensive history taking and detailed examination.

Be aware that, as with any treatment, there are a small percentage of animals that will not respond to acupuncture.

05/06/2023

It's a beautiful day out on the forest

05/06/2023

Welcome to Hannah Blackburn Veterinary Acupuncture

Hannah is a skilled veterinary acupuncturist who has undergone specialized training to ensure the utmost care and expertise when it comes to treating your furry friends. She is an experienced vet who has worked locally for the last decade and is a certificate holder in Equine practice. Over the last few years, she has been using acupuncture to treat a variety of conditions and having seen the benefits, has decided to focus on providing this service. Hannah is committed to providing a calm and supportive environment, making every session a positive experience for both you and your animal companion.

Our veterinary acupuncture treatments can help alleviate a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain, poor performance, arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory problems, and behavioural concerns. It can also provide a sense of harmony and well-being, contributing to an improved way of going for your horse.

Acupuncture is a time-honoured practice originating from traditional Chinese medicine, and its benefits have been recognized for thousands of years. Just as acupuncture has proven effective in treating humans, it has also shown remarkable results in improving the quality of life for animals.

Whether your pet is suffering from an acute injury or dealing with a chronic condition, our goal is to enhance their overall health and vitality, while working alongside any existing medications and veterinary treatments. By stimulating specific points on your animal’s body through the gentle insertion of thin needles, we can activate their natural healing processes and restore balance within their body.

When you choose veterinary acupuncture, you are choosing a safe and drug-free alternative or complement to conventional veterinary care. We work closely with your primary veterinarian to ensure a collaborative approach that focuses on what is best for your pet's individual needs.

We cover the New Forest and make regular trips to the Isle of Wight. Please contact Hannah on 07863 326336 to find out more or to make an appointment.