10/01/2025
OCEC is pleased to announce that Dr. Stevens is now offering acupuncture appointments! 🎉
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine technique that involves introducing tiny needles into specific locations on the body. These specialized "acupoints" stimulate a response via body fluids, connective tissue, the nervous system, and/or the endocrine system. Stimulation of these points can have healing effects & restore homeostasis in local and distant tissues.
Acupuncture can be helpful for conditions including but not limited to:
✅ Musculoskeletal problems such as lameness, arthritis, muscle soreness
✅GI conditions such as f***l water syndrome and poor appetite
✅ Skin conditions such as allergies and anhidrosis (non-sweating)
✅ Neurologic problems such as facial or radial nerve paralysis and Sweeny
✅ Respiratory conditions such as asthma
✅Reproductive/urinary conditions such as infertility and poor milk production
✅General pain relief and performance enhancement
It is important to note that while acupuncture can aid in the treatment of many conditions, it is not a cure-all and is often recommended in conjunction with traditional Western medicine diagnostics and treatments. If you're not sure whether acupuncture can help your horse, feel free to ask!
🩺 Dr. Stevens is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist. She completed coursework, labs, internship hours, and a case study through Chi University in Florida. If you are interested in scheduling an acupuncture appointment for your horse, please call the office at 📞 405-843-1099.
