Wholistic Paws Veterinary Services

09/20/2024

🌟 Patient Spotlight! 🌟

Meet Paris! This fluffy cloud of sweetness graces our center every few weeks to enjoy her acupuncture and massage treatments, which help her feel more comfortable. She rocks her flowing lavender tail! All she is missing is a glittery horn to realize her full unicorn potential. 🤩🦄💜

09/19/2024

Shiver me timbers! It's Meow Like a Pirate Day. Our own Captain Barfmaster Mogwash says, "Any swashbuckler can play along (even seadogs)!"

09/18/2024

Effective rehabilitation begins with massage therapy and bodywork. Before strengthening can occur, body tissues must be healthy and ready. Some of the essential benefits of massage therapy and bodywork include:

❤️ Pain Relief
🧡 Improved Circulation
💛Decreased Muscle Tension
💚Stress Reduction
💙 Improved Mobility

Massage therapy and bodywork should be the first step for achieving effective rehabilitation.

09/17/2024

🌟September is Pet Pain Awareness Month 🌟

Could your pet be in pain? "Pets cannot verbalize their discomfort, so it's essential to be vigilant for subtle signs that may indicate pain. Common symptoms include:

🔎 Changes in Behavior...
🔎 Mobility Issues...
🔎 Altered Eating and Drinking Habits...
🔎 Vocalization...
🔎 Restlessness or Inability to Settle..."

Read more about the effects of pain on our pets' lives, and ways to alleviate that pain in this helpful article:

Grand Rapids, MI Pet Hospice Veterinarian Dr. Laurie Brush shares ways to identify and manage pain in companion animals during Pet Pain Awareness Month.

09/16/2024

Keep these thoughts close to your heart this week... 💜

09/13/2024

Wishing you the best weekend, too!

09/12/2024

🌟 Patient Spotlight! 🌟

Handsome and charming Chase has been a treasured Wholistic Paws patient for 4 years. Acupuncture, laser therapy, and rehab have helped keep him walking and comfortable. Here, Dr. Jane Currie is using laser acupuncture to stimulate acupoints on Chase's body.

09/11/2024

Well, howdy! Did you know that we offer rehabilitation for pets at Wholistic Paws?

What is pet rehabilitation?

Canine and feline rehabilitation use similar techniques you might find in human physical therapy to help speed recovery from injury or surgery, decrease pain, promote weight loss, and enhance quality of life.

A variety of exercises and modalities may be used in a pet’s rehabilitation plan, such as massage therapy, hot/cold therapy, therapeutic laser, electro-stimulation, strength building exercises, and neuromuscular therapies.

Pet rehabilitation can also be combined with acupuncture, nutritional counseling, and pain management protocols to help ensure the best quality of life for your pet.

Give us a call to find out how your pet can benefit from rehabilitation!

09/10/2024

"Every month since 2021, we have been happily taking our 17-year-old chihuahua Riley to Dr. Krisi Erwin and Dr. Hannah Powell at Wholistic Paws so that he can feel his very best. He has many health problems, and there are no words to express how appreciative we are that Wholistic Paws is there to help us." - Geri P.

09/09/2024

Be a super-spreader this week! 🌸

09/08/2024

Come see us today at the Loudoun Pet Expo and support the Pet Pantry as well! Franklin Park from 10-4 today!

09/06/2024

But they are just as magical... 🦄🦏💜

09/05/2024

Wholistic Paws will be at the Loudoun Pet Expo this Sunday, September 8 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm! Come by to say hello!

Franklin Park - Purcellville, VA

Sunday, September 8th 10am - 4pm Rain Date Sun. Sept. 15th Location: Franklin Park, Purcellville, Virginia 20132 A family & pet friendly FREE event! Please bring something to donate for cat or dog for our rescues. We will hand them out

09/04/2024

Signs of pain, especially chronic pain, are often subtle in our pets. As a result, their pain often goes unrecognized and untreated. Animal Pain Awareness Month is the perfect time to have your pet's level of pain or discomfort assessed and managed.

Our own Dr. Krisi Erwin is a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner through the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management! Give us a call to schedule an appointment. 💜

09/03/2024

Huzzah! Dr. Hannah Powell just celebrated her 1 year anniversary at Wholistic Paws! She is a brilliant, compassionate doctor whose patients love her, and we are so fortunate to have her as part of our team!

09/02/2024

September is Pet Memorial Month. 💜 Have you lost a beloved pet this summer? We'd love for you to share your pet angels with us in the comments. 🌈

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day! This week's goal: Live in the moment. Our pets can show us the way...

08/20/2024

Thank you Claudia and Miss Kibbles for taking the time to chat with me today!

08/19/2024

We are building exciting new offerings at Wholistic Paws! Thanks so much to Miss Kibbles for the chance to share what all we’ve been up to!

Please join us for our live Q&A session with Dr. Krisi Erwin, DVM, from Wholistic Paws Veterinary Services (located in Ashburn, VA)! 🐾

👉 Join us LIVE tomorrow, August 20th @ 4pm!

03/19/2024

Only a few spots left! Call Kasey if you want to reserve a chance to learn and support a great cause!!

Kasey is working hard to raise money for CureSearch! Check out this opportunity to learn about massage techniques for pets and to help support a great cause!!

03/15/2024

Kasey is working hard to raise money for CureSearch! Check out this opportunity to learn about massage techniques for pets and to help support a great cause!!

03/10/2024

Support Kasey as she is working hard to tell cancer to take a hike!!!! So proud she is part of our team!!

In this village, your fight is my own! 

11/19/2023

All set up at Lost Barrel Brewery in Middleburg for Fetch a Cure’s lumps and bumps clinic!!! Come see us!!!

11/16/2023

Calling all Northern Virginia pet parents! We'll be at Lost Barrel Brewing this Sunday from 12-4 pm for a Lumps & Bumps Clinic and give back day!

This is an incredible opportunity to have your pet checked by Dr. Wilson-Robles, a veterinary oncologist at The Oncology Service - Springfield. Early detection is a critical component of successfully treating cancer. Dr. Wilson-Robles will check your pet, answer questions on any areas to pay particular attention to, and will give you a body map of your pet that lists any concerning areas.

Dr. Krisi Erwin, a holistic veterinarian with Wholistic Paws Veterinary Services, will also be on site to answer questions.

Holistic medicine can play various roles in cancer treatment, depending on the patient, cancer type and owner choices. This can look like support with herbs and acupuncture to help with side effects from chemotherapy or radiation or treatment focused more on the cancer itself.

Immune system using alternative therapies such as ozone therapy, acupuncture, Chinese herbals, diet/nutrition, medicinal mushrooms, etc. are also potential options. If you're curious about holistic veterinary care for your pet and how it can support your pet's medical needs, this is the ideal time to talk to TWO specialized and very knowledgeable veterinarians.

11/13/2023

Hello, everyone!! It’s been quiet on the Facebook front here but we at Wholistic Paws have been busy, busy, busy! I wanted my first post in a bit to be an exciting one to introduce our new associate!!! Dr. Hannah Powell joined us in August and had been an amazing addition to our team!!! Not only does she provide acupuncture, she is also certified in Tui na, a form of Chinese medicine massage. Let’s welcome her warmly and please don’t hesitate to call if you need any support for your pet!

Check out her bio here!
Dr. Hannah Powell grew up in Loudoun County and has been practicing veterinary medicine in the area since her graduation. She received her bachelors of science degree from Christopher Newport University in 2018, and then went to Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine where she earned her doctorate of veterinary medicine (DVM) degree in 2022. During her time in veterinary school she also completed her certifications in acupuncture and Tui na (Chinese medical massage) from Chi University in Florida. She also obtained her certification in fear free training. She is passionate about ensuring that pets have the least stressful visit to the vet as possible. After graduation, she gained valuable experience in general practice prior to starting at Wholistic Paws.
When first working on her acupuncture certification, Hannah immediately fell in love with the approach Chinese medicine takes in treating each patient as an individual, specific to their condition and encouraging the body to heal.
In her free time Hannah enjoys baking, dancing, spending time with family and friends, and curling up with her cats, T’Challa and Sylphie, on the couch with a good book.