SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY CARE
Integrative Medicine & Rehabilitation
A comprehensive approach to pet health and wellness
Integrative Medicine & Rehabilitation
Common conditions we evaluate and treat
- Post-operative patients — neurologic and orthopedic conditions
- Osteoarthritis
- Intervertebral disk disease
- Degenerative neurologic conditions
- Soft tissue injuries (muscle strains and tendinopathies)
- Conservative management for non-surgical candidates
- Elbow and hip dysplasia
- Variety of chronic conditions
- Palliative and hospice care
- Obesity
Treatments we offer
- Physical rehabilitation
- Acupuncture
- Hydrotherapy (underwater treadmill)
- Photobiomodulation (laser) therapy
- Massage and manual therapies
- Electrical stimulation (TENS and NMES)
- Therapeutic exercises
- Therapeutic ultrasound
- Shockwave therapy
- Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMFt)
- Herbal therapies
- Weight loss and conditioning
- Pain management
Hospital Stories
Rehab isn’t just for humans
WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers continuum of care for animal patients.
Meet the Veterinary Teaching Hospital team: Christina Ojanen
Christina Ojanen has been a veterinary technician at the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital for nearly two decades, spending 16 years in Small Animal Orthopedics and most of the past two years in Integrative Medicine.
Meet the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Team: Lori Lutskas
Lori Lutskas is a licensed veterinary technician and certified canine rehabilitation practitioner in the Integrative Medicine and Rehabilitation service at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Health Topics
- Acupuncture for chronic pain in dogs Acupuncture is a safe, drug-free therapy that can help manage chronic pain in dogs. It is commonly used as part of a multimodal treatment plan for conditions like arthritis, hip dysplasia, and back pain. Many dogs experience improved mobility, reduced discomfort, and a better quality of life with regular acupuncture treatments.
- Common spinal injuries in dogs What are the most common spinal injuries in dogs? Two of the most common spinal injuries in dogs are fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE) and acute non-progressive nucleus pulposus extrusion. Both conditions cause temporary paralysis and weakness, particularly in the hind legs. The disorders are mainly seen in large breed dogs but can occur in miniature schnauzers […]
- Integrative Veterinary Medicine Integrative veterinary medicine is a comprehensive approach to animal health.
- Passive range of motion exercises Passive range of motion exercises are designed to maintain function and increase the movement possible in a joint or limb by gentle stretches and motions of muscles and tendons. These exercises can benefit dogs that are arthritic, recovering from surgery, or suffering from muscle atrophy. Watch the video below for a demonstration of passive range […]
Clinical Studies
Any current clinical studies for this service will be listed below.
Questions about giving? Contact Kay Glaser or 509-335-4835.