Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast Episode 24a - MOVING THE NEEDLE ON VETERINARY OSTEOARTHRITIS

Ever wanted to know more about veterinary acupuncture? 

Here is an excellent introduction from Dr Katie Smithers of Faith Referrals, South Wales.

Dr Katie Smithers BVSc PGCertVPS CertAVP(VA) MRCVS

RCVS recognised Advanced Practitioner in Veterinary Anaesthesia. 

Katie runs a peripatetic veterinary pain management service with clinics across South Wales and also works as a veterinary anaesthetist. She is passionate about maximising the outcomes for veterinary chronic pain patients through adopting an individualised approach to each patient.

Katie discusses what acupuncture is and its origins in China.  She explains the different betweence Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Western Scientific Appoach to acupuncture.

The theories for the mode of action of acupuncture are outlined, along with how acupuncture is performed. 

This is an excellent resource for all people involved in the veterinary osteoarthritis space.  

Links:

Attend the inaugural VOACON

https://vet-oa.com/voacon

Join VOA

https://vet-oa.com

Follow VOA on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterinary-osteoarthritis-alliance/

Faith Referrals

https://www.faithreferrals.co.uk/

Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists

https://www.abva.co.uk

Acknowledgements

VOA is grateful to Nupsala MSK Clinic for their generous sponsorship and for making the VOA Podcast freely available worldwide. 

Thanks to everyone at VOA who made this podcast possible, especially our producer, Kizzy Bass. 

More information on Drew

Nupsala MSK clinic https://nupsala-msk.co.uk/

Finally

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