Surpass Wellness

02/17/2025

Doesn’t get much cuter than this 🥰 This sweet girl is recovering from IVDD (intervertebral disc disease) surgery. She was what we call deep pain negative prior to surgery. This is associated with a poor prognosis as she had no feeling in her back legs. She was given a 50% chance of ever walking again. Not only did she defeat the odds, she has made one of the quickest recoveries to being able to walk again! She was lucky to receive twice weekly electroacupuncture, laser and rehab treatments for the first couple weeks following surgery, thanks to her super dedicated Mom . Electroacupuncture is my favorite modality to use in neurological cases as it excels at decreasing inflammation, pain, local muscle tension and also getting those nerves to wake up and fire again properly!

Shout out to the skilled surgical team at who gave this cutie the best chance at recovering !

02/14/2025

Thank you! I love my Integrative Oncology patients. There is so much we can do to support these guys, extend survival times and give them the best quality of life possible 🐾 Have a pet with cancer? Bring them my way!! 🤍

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01/13/2025

So glad Rowan is doing better & living her best life!! 🙌🏼 She’s been the perfect patient.

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11/04/2024

Love my IVDD patients! 💕 They always respond so well to acupuncture, laser therapy and therapeutic exercises 🙌🏼

10/28/2024

Let’s talk about Canine Elbow Dysplasia.

Canine elbow dysplasia (CED) is a common orthopedic condition in dogs, particularly in larger breeds. It refers to a group of developmental abnormalities that affect the elbow joint, leading to improper formation and alignment of the bones. This condition can cause pain, lameness, and reduced mobility.

There are several components of CED:

🐾 Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD): This occurs when a piece of cartilage in the joint doesn’t form properly, leading to joint pain and inflammation.
🐾 Elbow Incongruence: This happens when the bones in the elbow joint (humerus, radius, and ulna) do not fit together correctly, causing abnormal wear and tear.
🐾 Ununited Anconeal Process (UAP): In this case, a small bone fragment in the elbow doesn’t fuse properly, leading to joint instability.
🐾 Fragmented Coronoid Process (FCP): This involves a small fragment of bone breaking off from the coronoid process of the ulna, leading to pain and arthritis.
Symptoms of CED can include limping, stiffness, swelling around the elbow, and difficulty with activities like jumping or climbing stairs. Diagnosis typically involves physical examinations, X-rays, and sometimes advanced imaging like CT scans.

Treatment options vary based on severity and may include weight management, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, and in some cases, surgery to correct structural issues.

At Surpass Wellness, I use a combination of acupuncture & laser therapy to help reduce inflammation in the elbow joint, improving the dog’s comfort. I may also use joint mobilizations to maximize range of motion in the joint and also reduce pain. Strengthening/rehab is an integral part of therapy because if we can strengthen the surrounding muscles, this puts less stress on the joints. Lastly, joint supplements and weight management are always recommended.

10/17/2024

This was such a fun case to work on! Did you know acupuncture excels in most neurological conditions to help get those nerves firing normally again?! Thanks for the kind words Rachael 💕 So glad Bill is able to go the bathroom normally again 🙌🏼

07/19/2024

Thanks Taylor for sharing your experience! Loved working with you & Harley 🫶 Happy Friday everyone 🙌🏼

03/27/2024

Want to know one of my secrets to keeping my patients calm and relaxed during their treatments?

PEMF therapy!

PEMF or pulsed electromagnetic field therapy is something I use on the daily but all to often forget to educate my clients about the benefits. I usually cover the therapy mat with a sheet covering that I change between patients to keep it clean, so to the outside eye it looks like just a regular dog bed. So what’s the magic of the PEMF bed under the covers you ask?
➡️ Decreases anxiety
➡️ Reduces inflammation & swelling, therefore also relieving pain
➡️ Changes in the migration of Ca2+t ions facilitates the healing of nerve tissue & bone ➡️Increases blood flow, thereby improving oxygenation

I include PEMF therapy in all of my treatments but the beds are also something you can purchase and have your dog use 3-4x daily for at home treatments. I have found them especially helpful with dogs with multi joint arthritis. But cats love them too 🐈🐾

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03/19/2024

Is your pet limping? Did you know that limping is a sign of pain in animals? One of the most common misconceptions I hear routinely from my clients is that their pet is limping, but they don’t perceive them to be in any pain. All too often pet owner’s are expecting their pet to vocalize/whine/yelp to show they are uncomfortable. It is actually uncommon for a pet to vocalize unless they are in excruciating acute pain. We have to rely on other methods such as behavior, gait changes & a physical exam in pets to assess their pain level. In addition to limping, often these animals may exhibit reduced activity level, change in behavior, difficulty rising after laying down, refusal to jump or navigate stairs etc. Just think about yourself - If you were limping, that would be because you are trying to offload a painful leg because it hurt to put weight on it. It is the natural compensatory gait pattern that we adapt when we are in pain. It’s up to us to recognize these signs in our pets, since they cannot speak for themselves. What is your pet trying to tell you?

03/17/2024

Do you have a dog with Hip Dysplasia? There are many ways as an owner you can manage and slow down this condition.

Hip dysplasia is a degenerative condition that starts as laxity within the hip joint in young dogs, and progresses to arthritis as the dog ages due to this instability at the joint level. This is why it is usually diagnosed in the really young or older population. Excess weight, activity and genetic predisposition can all contribute to the development of hip dysplasia. As you can see in the image above hip dysplasia can affect much more than just your dogs hip joints due to chronic compensatory gait patterns & abnormal posture and muscles. Common signs of Hip Dysplasia are a bunny hop/hip sway gait, lameness/limping in one or both back legs, rear limb stiffness, difficulty jumping or rising, decreased activity, chewing around the hip joint, or in young dogs even an audible clunking sound when the femur pops in or out of the socket. What are some of the ways to slow down & manage the progression of Hip Dysplasia?
👉🏼Weight management & Diet
👉🏼Pain control (medications, supplements, acupuncture, laser therapy, massage/stretching, shockwave therapy etc )
👉🏼Rehabilitation & strengthening
👉🏼Surgical correction

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03/14/2024

Did you know acupuncture can treat allergies and skin issues?! Levi is all cozied up on his bed during his acupuncture session for his environmental allergies that have flared recently. He also got a B12 injection to support his gut. Vitamin B12 or cobalamin, is an amazing natural vitamin that supports gut health and immunity. I am a huge believer that gastrointestinal and skin health go hand in hand. B12 can be administered as an injection under the skin or I personally love injecting it directly into an acupuncture point to enhance the treatment effect.

03/09/2024

Happy Tripawds awareness month! Did you know Tripawds Foundation will cover the cost of your first consultation with a certified rehab therapist for anyone with a three-legged dog or cat?! That’s how much they stand behind their key message of “rehab, rehab, rehab” for these special patients! DM me to schedule a consult or tag a friend who may have a pet in need in the Castle Rock CO or surrounding area. These are some of my favorite cases to help and I’m so excited to see all your three-legged pets and hear all your amazing stories 🤍
Thanks for everything you do to support your members and followers! Photo cred: - another awesome organization to check out if you are interested in adopting 🥰

02/26/2024

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02/17/2024

This cutie fell asleep & was snoring during her electroacupuncture session yesterday 🐶 😴 Her owners have been so diligent with her home exercises and care and she is feeling so much more comfortable and strong! Keep up the great work .bill & Kailin!

01/30/2024

Eddie took his first acupuncture/laser session like a champ! He was fixated on his frozen treat the entire treatment which may have helped a tad 😉 Thanks for coming to see me today .goes.wandering & entrusting me with your little man🤍🤍

01/16/2024

Freddie is always the perfect patient! He took a snooze during his acupuncture and laser session today. Thanks for making the drive to see me this morning 🤍

01/15/2024

All ready to welcome my first patients tomorrow!! 🤍