Southern Performance Veterinary Acupuncture and Wellness

08/14/2025

⭐️Introducing Acupuncture & VMM/Chiropractic Care at PHD Veterinary Services⭐️

We're excited to announce a new partnership that brings advanced holistic therapies to your equine companions! PHD Veterinary Services is now proud to offer acupuncture and Veterinary Medical Manipulation (VMM)/Chiropractic Care in collaboration with Dr. Garcia of Southern Performance Veterinary Acupuncture & Wellness.

These proven therapies are designed to support your horse's health and performance by:

🔵Relieving pain and discomfort

🔵Treating various diseases and conditions

🔵Restoring mobility and range of motion

🔵Promoting overall balance and wellness

Dr. Garcia provides a full spectrum of therapeutic modalities, including:

✅Dry Needle Acupuncture - Traditional acupuncture techniques for targeted relief

✅Electroacupuncture - Enhanced acupuncture with gentle electrical stimulation

✅Aqua-Acupuncture - Injection of sterile solutions at acupuncture points

✅Laser Acupuncture - Non-invasive laser therapy at acupuncture points

✅Spinal Manipulation (VMM) - Gentle chiropractic adjustments to restore proper alignment

⭐️These therapies can be used as standalone treatments or integrated with conventional veterinary care to provide the most comprehensive approach to your horse's health and wellness needs.

📆Schedule Your Consultation Today

➡️Ready to explore how acupuncture and chiropractic care can benefit your horse? Contact us to schedule an appointment with Dr. Garcia:

📞Phone: (803) 673-3039 or (352) 538-9165

🐴Let us help your horse achieve optimal health, comfort, and performance through these time-tested holistic therapies!

05/02/2025

🐴✨This weekend Dr. Garcia is in New Orleans for the American Association of Veterinary Acupuncture's 20th Annual Meeting. She will be expanding her knowledge, learning from top experts in the field, and staying up to date with the latest techniques in holistic equine care. She is passionate about helping horses feel and perform their best, and she can’t wait to bring back new insights to support her equine clients even more.✨🐎

04/15/2025

As temperatures rise during the summer months, it becomes increasingly important to take special care of your horse. Just like humans, horses can suffer from heat-related issues such as dehydration, heatstroke, and even sunburn. Proper care during hot weather not only ensures the comfort and well-being of your horse, but also helps maintain their health and performance.

The intense heat and humidity can be a significant challenge for some horses, particularly those with anhidrosis, or "non-sweaters". Horses need sweat to cool themselves down, and horses with a reduced or complete inability to sweat are at a much higher risk of heatstroke.

Dr. Garcia uses an integrative approach to treat horses with anhidrosis. She combines acupuncture, herbal formulas, and electrolytes, as well as works with your primary care veterinarian to manage underlying issues.

If your horse has a history of anhidrosis, or if you are concerned about your horse's ability to acclimate to the heat and humidity, now is the time to contact Dr. Garcia before summer arrives.

To schedule an appointment, please contact by phone or email.
👇
(803) 673-3039
[email protected]

For more information about the services Dr. Garcia provides, please visit the website at:
https://www.southernperformancevet.com

03/04/2025

While we are all looking forward to warm spring days and lush green pasture, the transition from winter hay to spring grass should be planned carefully to mitigate any health risks to your equine. In other words — just because your equine friend is not obese or suffering from a nutritionally related disease, doesn’t mean you should just forget about hay entirely and let your horse eat their fill of spring grass.

Feeding high-quality hay is a good way to satisfy a horse’s urge to chew when they can’t graze and provide essential nutrients at the same time. A mature horse will eat 2-2.5% of its body weight per day; roughage should contribute to at least half of this percentage, but most agree forage should be a minimum of 75% of the horse's diet. Please remember that not all horses are made equal, so a horse's total nutritive requirements will ultimately depend on the individual's age, stage of development, metabolism and workload.

Take-home message: Before making any changes to your equine companion's diet this spring, consult your veterinarian to determine their current weight/body condition score and to formulate a balanced and nutritious ration that meets your horse’s specific nutritional needs!

03/03/2025

02/14/2025

01/28/2025

To schedule an appointment, please contact by phone or email.
👇
(803) 673-3039
[email protected]

⭐️If you're interested in acupuncture or VMM (chiropractic) and have questions about how these modalities could benefit your horse, please contact by phone or email for a FREE consult!

For more information about the services Dr. Garcia provides, please visit the website at:
https://www.southernperformancevet.com

01/21/2025

🐴The holistic approach to equine health takes into account the whole horse. Every horse is unique, so it is important to tailor a holistic plan that works for the individual horse, their needs and their environment.

To schedule an appointment, please contact by phone or email.
👇
(803) 673-3039
[email protected]

⭐️If you're interested in acupuncture or VMM (chiropractic) and have questions about how these modalities could benefit your horse, contact by phone or email for a FREE consult!

For more information about the services Dr. Garcia provides, please visit the website at:
https://www.southernperformancevet.com

01/07/2025

🌟🌟It's The Best Time of Year! 🌟🌟
❄️The 2025 Winter Show Circuit is Underway!❄️

Dr. Garcia will be scheduling specific days each week to see clients competing at WEC. Appointments are scheduled at the optimal time between competition days to provide the best results.

To schedule an appointment, please contact by phone or email.
👇
(803) 673-3039
[email protected]

⭐️If you're interested in VMM (chiropractic) or acupuncture and have questions about how these modalities could benefit your horse, contact by phone or email for a FREE consult!
For more information about the services Dr. Garcia provides, please visit the website at:
https://www.southernperformancevet.com

12/27/2024

✨Dr. Garcia is now a Permitted Treating Veterinarian for FEI✨

👉Horses competing in FEI events must follow strict rules and regulations regarding treament and medicatons.
Dr. Garcia provides multiple drug-free pain relief options for these athletes to enhance performance and support overall health and wellbeing. Addressing aches and pains during competition can keep these horses feeling their best and allow them to continue performing at their highest level. Please visit the Southern Performance website for a full list of services.

https://www.southernperformancevet.com

👉If you are competing at an FEI Event and would like your horse treated while you are there, please call or text to schedule an appointment. 👇

☎️(803) 673-3039

⭐️If you're interested in any of the services Dr. Garcia provides and have questions about how these treatment modalities could benefit your horse, contact by phone or email for a FREE consult!

12/19/2024

If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to be confronted with a medical emergency—even during the holidays. Are you prepared to act?

Having a clear emergency action plan will help you stay focused and effective if a crisis strikes. Below are some basic guidelines that can help you prepare for an equine emergency:

1. Know how to reach your regular veterinarian after hours. Ask about a back-up or referring veterinarian in case your regular horse doctor is not available for emergencies.

2. Have a plan for transporting the horse if necessary and know in advance the most direct route to an equine surgery center.

3. Prepare a first aid kit and store it in a clean, dry, readily accessible place. Keep a first aid kit in your horse trailer or towing vehicle as well and be sure to check your supplies periodically and restock as needed. First-aid kits can be as simple or elaborate as you’d like; seek your horse doctor's advice on what to add, especially regarding any drugs that could be included and how they should be administered.