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Acupuncture and Chiropractic Referrals for Home Hospice Care Clients

Heaven at Home Pet Hospice partners with specialists who offer acupuncture and chiropractic care as an add-on to home hospice care. In many cases, acupuncture and chiropractic can play a significant role in hospice and palliative care treatment plans as well as general pain management. Acupuncture and chiropractic treatment can be added to your home hospice or pain management programs as part of a multi-modal treatment plan after a Quality of Life assessment and customized hospice care plan is developed.

*Please note that our partners require that referrals have first been assessed for treatment and are on a home hospice care plan.

Benefits of Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the stimulation of specific points in the body to help treat specific disease processes and allow the body to heal itself.  A recent surge of scientific research supports the efficacy of this medical technique to treat animals for pain, expedite rehabilitation, and even improve the efficacy of medication. Benefits include the release of “feel good” hormones and endorphins, improved circulation and nerve-firing, and an increase in circulation of stem cells. Acupuncture can aid in the treatment of:
  • Geriatric Patients
  • Arthritis
  • Pain Management
  • Gait Abnormalities/ Lameness
  • Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD)
  • Rehabilitation of soft tissue or orthopedic injuries

Benefits of Chiropractic Treatment

Just as in humans, joints are held together by a series of tendons, ligaments, and surrounding muscles/fascia.  Abnormal joint mobility, especially in the spinal canal, leads to pain, decreased blood flow, disruption of proper nerve signals, and degeneration of the joint itself. Chiropractic aims to restore the normal movement of a joint, therefore mitigating pain, ensuring proper mechanics, and restoring any inhibited circulation and nerve conduction.  As a result – the body’s innate defense system is then able to maintain proper function of not only the musculoskeletal system but also the normal function of organs and the immune system. Chiropractic can aid in the treatment/management of:
  • Arthritis
  • Injury Prevention – Athletes, geriatric patients, those predisposed to IVDD, etc
  • Gait abnormalities
  • Rehabilitation from injury or trauma

About Integrative Healing Mobile Services

Integrative Healing Veterinary Clinic & Mobile Services proudly serves West Michigan for integrative veterinary care for large and small animals. Their veterinary clinic and mobile services are run by Dr. Linnea A. Theisen, who is a licensed, experienced Grand Rapids integrative veterinarian.

Like Heaven at Home, their team is committed to educating our clients in how to keep your pets healthy year round. Integrative Healing Veterinary Clinic & Mobile Services stays on top of the latest advances in veterinarian technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets deserve to be treated with loving care in every consultation or treatment.

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About Dr. Linnea Theisen, DVM

Dr. Theisen grew up in New York and attended Pennsylvania State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Bioscience. She went on to receive her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Tuskegee University in 2010.

Following graduation, Dr. Theisen practiced as a conventional equine veterinarian for five years in eastern North Carolina. During this time, she became certified in multiple integrative modalities, including chiropractic (VSMT) and acupuncture (CVA). In 2015, she established her own integrative veterinary practice, where she has spent over a decade providing holistic veterinary care for small animals, horses, and farm animals.

Dr. Theisen recently relocated to the Grand Rapids area with her husband, who is originally from West Michigan, to be closer to family. She is honored to support pets and their families with compassionate end-of-life care through Heaven at Home.

Testimonials for Dr. Theisen

“Our 8 year old English Labrador named Henry has been struggling with allergies, ear/yeast infections, ear hematoma’s and itchy skin for the past 5 years – likely due to a bordetella vaccine and the rabies vaccine. Ever since then, we have seen our share of traditional and homeopathic doctor’s with very little improvement. He’s been on rounds of Apoquel, steroid injections, ear steroids, ear packing and much more — and every time the medication would end, Henry would be worse than where we started.

“Tired of watching Henry’s health decline, we sought out an alternative solution and found Integrative Healing Veterinary Clinic. We started working with Dr. Theisen about 3 months ago to identify the root cause of his ear and skin issues. Within just 3 visits, Henry is happier, healthier and more peaceful. I don’t doubt for a minute that with Dr. Theisen’s guidance and expertise, that Henry will be fully restored and has the best years of his life ahead.”

– Aimee Niedosik

Dr. Linnea Theisen, the owner of Integrative Healing Veterinary Clinic & Mobile Services, is a true professional and compassionate holistic veterinarian.

Our elderly dog, Goldie, whose regular vet treatment was limited to drugs for pain management, suffered with arthritis and bone spurs.

Then we found Dr. Linnea. She performed recurring treatments — acupuncture, laser and chiropractic manipulation in addition to recommending dietary changes and homeopathic remedies. The results were astounding. Goldie became much more agile, noticeably more comfortable and happier. Her cloudy eyes regained that brilliant sparkle of youth. Goldie’s life was transformed and we believe extended by two years. When it was time to say goodbye, Dr. Linnea kindly came to our home. And in very touching gesture, Dr. Linnea donated to American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation in remembrance. We are so thankful and give heaps of praise. Goldie loved Dr. Linnea for her kind heart, gentle touch, and superb skills and so do we.

– Valerie & Conor Kaby