Appointments are needed for all veterinary services

*Dr. Laura is not taking any new equine patients at this time.

The Initial visit includes the consultation and acupuncture treatment $125

• Laser therapy, E-stim and Vitamin B12 shots (aquapuncture) are added if needed at no additional cost.

• Please have only one human and the patient at the visit. Please do not bring other pets or people with you to the appointment…it is a small room and it can be disruptive for the patient. If you have a special consideration please contact Dr. Laura (303) 229 - 5261.

• Take your pet for a little walk before coming into any acupuncture appointment.

The Follow-up visit includes the consultation and acupuncture treatment $85

• Laser Therapy can be added if needed for an additional charge. Price varies based on location (minimum charge of $25)

• Aquapuncture with Vitamin B12 can be added $10

We schedule our pet clients separately and take extra strides to make them feel comfortable in a low stress environment. We also want to keep the pets and people separate so we ask that you do not walk into Anupa with your pet seeking an appointment. We may be able to see you that same day but please call us before dropping in.

Herbal Therapy for Pets

For millennia, people have been relying on the natural world for health and healing. Many of our modern day medications, like aspirin, are derived from natural plant compounds (willow bark). Herbal medicine can be a potent part of prevention and treatment of illness, and like acupuncture, addresses both symptoms and underlying physiological patterns that are causing symptoms.

Herbal medicine, also called botanical medicine or phytomedicine, refers to using a plant's seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark, or flowers for medicinal purposes. Herbalism has a long tradition of use outside conventional medicine. It is becoming more mainstream as improvements in analysis and quality control, along with advances in clinical research, show the value of herbal medicine in treating and preventing disease.

Most pets tolerate herbal medicine quite well. Cats can be an exception. However, herbal products come in a wide range of preparations including tinctures, capsules, powders or small pressed tablets.

We also use herbals from Golden Flower, Jing Tang Herbal, Kan Herbals, Rx Vitamins and Mayway.

If you use Standard Process Herbals, you can now get your Standard Process®, MediHerb®, and Standard Process Veterinary Formulas™ supplements conveniently from us. Contact our office for details. Sign up for Patient Direct at standardprocess.com.

About Dr. Laura

Dr. Laura Deloatch graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She practiced in Dyersburg Tennessee for two years before moving to Denver, Colorado in April of 2002 where she worked at Deer Creek Animal Hospital for 12 years. During this time she became certified in Veterinary Acupuncture (CVA) from the Chi Institute in Reddick, Florida. She also gained her certification in Veterinary Nutrition and Veterinary Herbal Therapy in New Mexico and Florida while working full time and doing emergency veterinary care.

In addition to this training, Laura Deloatch L.Ac, Dipl. OM (NCCAOM) is licensed in both acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in the state of Colorado. Laura completed a Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine degree from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2009. This three year program consists of 2, 850 hours of education including 990 hours of clinical practice.

She then moved to Steamboat Springs, CO providing western and eastern medicine before moving to Salida in 2015. Dr. Laura worked with Dr. Janet Varhus performing traditional veterinary medicine and complementary care before opening Anupa Wellness in 2017.

Currently, Dr. Laura only provides wholistic care for animals: Acupuncture, Laser therapy, Nutrition & Herbal Therapy. She does offer consultations regarding bloodwork and radiographs. She has performed acupuncture on many species including horses, dogs, cats, iguanas, rabbits and was even asked to treat a sea lion at the Denver Zoo. Dr Laura is also a TA and an examiner for the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society for other veterinarians seeking their certification in acupuncture.

*Dr. Laura is not taking any new equine patients at this time.