I come to you to perform acupuncture treatments in the comfort and security of your home!
Dr. Staples has been performing veterinary acupuncture since initially taking the CSU acupuncture course in 1999. She completed the Curacore Veterinary Acupuncture course in 2021 to become a certified Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist.
“I am passionate about the quality of life of my veterinary patients. My goal is to keep my patients active, happy, and comfortable.”
Dr Staples received her doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the Colorado State University in 1990. She owned a veterinary clinic from 1991 to 2004, where she performed preventative health care, dentistry, surgery and acupuncture.
Dr Staples was in the Army Reserves in the Army Veterinary Corps for 28 years and was deployed twice between 2003 and 2009. She retired from the Army Reserves in 2012.
Dr Staples is a pet parent to her golden retriever, Margot, adopted from Big Bones Canine Rescue.
She enjoys spending time outdoors in Colorado. She is an avid mountain and road cyclist. She also enjoys all types of skiing.
Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for pets!
Pet acupuncture, a therapeutic technique adapted from traditional Chinese medicine, is increasingly used for various health issues in animals, especially cats, dogs, and horses.
What is
Acupuncture?
Acupuncture was developed in China over 2,000 years ago. It has evolved into a highly advanced veterinary tool to treat animals. Acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the animal’s body. Veterinary acupuncture practitioners use current knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology for their treatments. Acupuncture targets nerves, muscles and tendons to improve mobility. It also helps in treating and preventing illness by improving the overall function of immune and organ systems.
What Can Pet Acupuncture Treat?
Pet acupuncture is beneficial for various ailments, particularly those involving chronic pain, inflammation, and nervous system issues. It is commonly used to manage arthritis, hip dysplasia, and musculoskeletal injuries by reducing pain and improving mobility. Acupuncture can also help with neurological conditions like seizures and nerve paralysis, as well as gastrointestinal issues such as chronic vomiting and inflammatory bowel disease.
How do Animals Handle Treatment?
Most animals, including cats and rabbits, tolerate acupuncture comfortably and without distress. The needles used are exceptionally thin and are placed in areas that cause minimal discomfort. Depending on the condition being treated, needles remain in place for about 5 to 30 minutes. Many animals relax deeply during treatment and may even become sleepy, often staying calm and restful for several hours post treatment.
Testimonials from Patients and Owners
A couple of years ago, (Enkidu) started to exhibit some loss of mobility, jumping into the car or onto the bed was no longer possible. Our veterinarian diagnosed arthritis and started him on fish oil, glucosamine and some anti-inflammatory medication. After a few weeks he slowly improved and started to regain his mobility. Recently, he had some sort of accident that we did not witness. It looked like he hurt his back. His mobility was more severely impaired than before. We did take him to see a chiropractor and he seemed to improve slightly, but the drive was inconvenient and did not seem promising. My personal massage therapist recommended acupuncture and specifically Pets in Motion Mobile Acupuncture. Enkidu is a calm patient, especially when presented with frozen chicken baby food! However, he was not always pleased with the needle placement. We witnessed his response to the first acupuncture treatment in the moment! His eyes, which had been vacant and glazed over for weeks, cleared up and woke up while the first treatment was (being) performed. The treatment made a slight, but significant improvement in his mobility and general energy levels. We did not notice any negative effects (from the acupuncture treatment). After several treatments, the improvement has been nothing less than miraculous! He is acting like he is completely pain free. He can now jump on and off the bed and in and out of the car. He is also eager to chase balls and swim in the lake again. By the end of the summer, we were able to take him on a backpacking trip that was several miles over 3 days and he did absolutely great - no issues, just like old times. We have continued to take him for walks or hikes almost every day and he is always thrilled to be out and on an adventure. We enthusiastically recommend Pets in Motion Mobile Acupuncture to anyone! I only wish that Sharon would be willing to perform similar treatments on myself and my parents!
Bubba had a previous experience of acupuncture after having back surgery 7 years ago. He had a recent injury of unknown origin leaving him almost unable to walk, especially on stairs. My goal (for acupuncture) was to improve his mobility and comfort without having to take him out of town multiple times a week to a clinic 20 miles away. (Bubba had) rapid and significant improvement in the first month of acupuncture treatment. His first and following treatments exceeded expectations as he received a thorough examination and many medical explanations and suggestions for at home care. He responded well to treatment with some minor discomfort at the injury site and he was tired the next day. He has improved greatly and is walking unaided, though we realize, at age 13, that he may experience some lameness for some time. We very much recommend Pets In Motion Mobile as a very positive alternative to surgery or multiple trips to another city (for acupuncture).
