Veterinary Medical Acupuncture, VSMT (veterinary chiropractic), Class IV Low Level Laser Therapy, Relief Veterinarian serving the SW and NW metro.
Alanna B. Monn, DVM, cVSMT, cVMA is licensed in Minnesota and is available for small animal veterinary relief in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. I am an enthusiastic, reliable, and compassionate veterinarian with ten years of clinical experience including preventative care, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry.
I am certified in Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy (veterinary chiropractic) from Healing Oasis Wellness Center in Sturtevant, WI. Obtaining this certification required 226 hours of post-graduate education, as well as practical and didactic exams following each of five modules and a comprehensive final exam. I am a member of the College of Animal Chiropractors.
I am also certified in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture from Colorado State University. Obtaining this certification required 105 of post-graduate education, as well as practical and didactic exams following each of three modules. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapy that has proved successful over thousands of years. Medical acupuncture is an adaptation of traditional acupuncture based on western and evidence-based medicine.
VSMT, or veterinary chiropractic and/or Acupuncture is indicated in situations where your pet (dog, cat, or horse!) may have a lameness or difficulty getting up and down and is not responding to prescribed treatment as expected or you are looking for alternative therapy options. VSMT and acupuncture are also indicated in geriatric pets with behavior or mood changes and may be helpful in post-surgical cases, such as cruciate injuries. VSMT may also very helpful in athletic patients, to hopefully prevent any debilitating injuries from occurring and improve performance.
A consultation consists of evaluating your pet's history, intended use/athleticism, and prior tests and x-rays. The chiropractic or acupuncture exam includes a full neurological exam, stance and gait analysis, and motion and static palpation of the joints in the limbs and along the spine.
Please call 952-270-2656 or e-mail me at [email protected] for more information or to set up a meeting. Please check out my website for more information.
