OPT, Inc. provides treatment options which complement veterinary care. These therapies provide safe, non-invasive, drug-free and economical choices for your pet care plan.
Years In Practice18
Primary Specialty
Pet Services
GenderFemale
Education*B.S Clinical Dietetics 1986
*Clinical Dietetic Internship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital 1987
Training*Tufts University Equine Cadaver Lab 2007
*Burke Equine Kinesiology Internship 2007 2008
*Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation and Veterinary Cold Laser Therapy training 2010
*Erchonia Human Low-Level Laser Therapy training 2011
*San Juan College Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program 2011-ongoing
ServicesVeterinary Cold Laser Therapy: FDA-approved low-level laser therapy which uses focused red light to affect the body at a cellular level. Results include pain relief, decreased inflammation, faster healing, and increased range of motion.
Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM): A non-manual form of spinal manipulation which locates areas of the animals nervous system that has been injured and has fallen out of communication with the body. This pain-free and non-invasive manipulation technique re-establishes nerve communication restores function and promotes healing.
Myofascial Release: A technique which enhances the healing effects of VOM therapy. Promotes relaxation of the muscular tension associated with spinal subluxations therefore returning the muscle to its normal tone.
Electro-Acuscope Therapy: FDA-approved, biofeedback-modulated microcurrent therapy for neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions.
Common conditions which may benefit from these therapies include: