Acupuncture is back at Elwood Vet

We're happy to have veterinary acupuncturist Dr Jennifer Robinson back at Elwood Vet after maternity leave.

You know us, we're all about quality care. We’re not into providing products or services that don't have good scientific evidence of benefit. Holding to this standard can be hard sometimes – because not every condition or every treatment is looked at in high quality studies. This is particularly the case for complementary medicine... especially in animals.

Acupuncture is the standout here. There is good and growing evidence that it can help in a range of conditions, particularly those causing pain. 

When we met Jen, we knew she'd be an excellent fit for Elwood Vet. She's smart, practical and has the same focus on providing quality care. She isn't into up-selling (there will be no 'herbs') or over treating (if she doesn't think acupuncture is right for your pet, she'll tell you).

Jen trained as a vet in Hanover, Germany before moving to Melbourne (with her Australian husband). Here she completed a rigorous internship in surgery, medicine and oncology at SouthPaws specialty centre. So we know that Jen has an excellent understanding of the benefits of Western medicine and surgery. But, like us, she also understands the limitations. For example, how do we help the old pet with arthritis who can't (or won't) take medications?

Jen went looking for other effective therapies to help her patients. She found acupuncture (and got herself certified to practice through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Association). And then we found Jen. Perfect.

Jen has very limited availability for consultations/treatments (she’s super popular). To make an enquiry or booking call us on 9531 1771.