ServicesWhat is biopuncture?
How does biopuncture work?
What conditions is it used for?
What is injected?
Is there scientific support for biopuncture’s safety and efficacy?
What is your training in biopuncture?
Biopuncture is the use small needles to inject tiny amounts of natural substances into acupuncture and trigger points. Injections are given just under the skin, or sometimes into muscles. These treatments have been used in human medicine for a long time and are gaining popularity in veterinary medicine. Biopuncture is sometimes called aquapuncture or mesotherapy.
Biopuncture injections can enhance the effects of acupuncture. The injection techniques allow for slow assimilation of the natural medicinal products into connective tissue. In effect the patient is receiving a sustained release treatment combining the power of acupuncture and natural medicine. This stimulates the body’s own healing mechanisms.
What conditions is it used for?
Biopuncture is used for most of the same conditions that acupuncture is used for. I do not use it in every case but have found it very effective for painful conditions such as osteoarthritis, and chronic diseases such as Cushing’s and inflammatory bowel.
The biologic products include extremely dilute amounts of herbs or homeopathic medicines. Some of them are probably familiar to you, such as echinacea, arnica, or calendula. One of the most commonly used substances is Traumeel, an inflammatory regulating substance.
Is there scientific support for biopuncture’s safety and efficacy?
In the human literature, yes. Most of the medications are FDA approved. But in veterinary medicine, we do not yet have such support. There are not many websites with good information about biopuncture. Here is one site with a well-written introduction and some references, although some of the citations are in German. This site can be seen here.
What is your training in biopuncture?
I learned about this technique from an American Holistic Veterinary Association seminar. I was impressed with the case reports from veterinarians who have been practicing biopuncture for many years. I decided to offer this treatment method because it fits the criteria for my veterinary practice: minimally invasive, safe, effective, affordable, and can be used in conjunction with conventional treatments.