Hi, my name is Piper Weber and I am a 13 and one half year old chocolate lab that is using my…read moreadopted mom to channel my feelings of gratitude and appreciation for my friend and veterinary acupuncturist Dr. Dawn Greenberg. Dr Dawn has been visiting me about two times a month for well over a year now. Before her treatments, I was starting to limp and having much more difficulty navigating the steps I needed to use to go outside. Jumping on to my parents' bed at night when it was time for us to all go to sleep together, was becoming a hit and miss (mainly miss) experience. My regular vet, whose opinion we respected, had done everything in his power to help me. However, despite monthly Adequan injections, I was obviously still experiencing pain and compromise to my daily functioning. In fact it was during a routine visit to my conventional veterinarian when my mom questioned him as to what else could be done that could help address my arthritis. My vet discussed some alternate non medical treatments. Out of all the options mentioned, he recommended acupuncture as the most effective. He explained that although he didn't offer that service in his animal hospital, he encourages it. He related how he personally had treatments himself, and definitely benefited from them. When asked for a referral to his own personal acupuncturist, we were informed that pets needed different acupuncturist specialists then people, as the training necessary to be an expert and certified for that, was extensive and specific. We decided we were going to try and see if acupuncture could work for me. Coincidentally, at about the same time we actually heard about Dr. Dawn from another source. In addition to the vet's recommendation, my dog walker told my mom about how her 20 year old daughter's Bell's palsy, which was lingering, was almost spontaneously resolved after one treatment with acupuncture. My dog walker (who is also a great caring person, and has three dogs herself) said her daughter's acupuncturist told her about a veterinarian acupuncturist that she said was terrific. Enter Dr. Dawn Greenberg into our lives. As soon as I met Dr. Dawn, her soft voice, gentle pets to my head and reassuring manner won me over. Being a big, territorial kind of guy, it was great that she traveled to my own home to give me my treatments, which greatly reduced any any stress that I may have had, if I went to an unfamiliar office with strange smells and cold steel tables that I would associate with unhappy thoughts. It also helps that my mom stays with me right on our own couch during the treatments. I am preoccupied with conversation and kisses and I usually don't notice or ever flinch as the tiny needles are very slowly applied. Dr. Dawn patiently answers all questions and addresses all my mom's concerns. Dr Dawn is very involved with my health in general, and doesn't restrict her advice to my acupuncture alone. She was a conventional veterinarian prior to becoming a specialist in this field, so she is very knowledgeable. There was the time when after a treatment I was feeling so much better I was able to jump up unnoticed with my front paws onto the kitchen counter and ate some vegetable souffle that contained onions. Boy, when my mom called up Dr Dawn hysterical that she was afraid that those onions were potentially poisonous, Dr Dawn calmly talked my mom through what to do. And then there are all of Dr. Dawn's suggestions, like changing to a more effective anti flea and tick application then the one I had been using for years. She also told my mom about these toe-grips that slip over my nails and help walking by decreasing the slipping on the tile and wood floors. Most recently after Dr. Dawn attended a week long out of town advanced training course for new treatments and told us about a video she became aware of there, that had strength training exercises to help with weakness in my back legs, which she explained is one of the problems. Then, there was one time when I missed my Adequan injection at my general vet. Due to my mom's working schedule I would have had to wait another whole week to get it. When my mom voiced her concern about the delay, Dr Dawn ran into her car and returned with the proper Adequan shot and gave it to me right there and then! Talk about service with a smile. I have the utmost respect for her and am so glad to have the very nice Dr. Dawn in my life. In addition to looking forward to her visits (I even get so excited I jump up to greet her) it really seems that the treatments are helping me. Since I am very allergic to almost everything, typical analgesic pain reduction medications are out of the question for me. So, without the acupuncture treatments, I am afraid that my life would be so much more restricted due to pain. I just wanted to let others know of my experience so perhaps they too can consider this as a valuable alternative. Thank you for listening to my story, Pipie

Dr. "Dawn" is a gentle, caring veterinarian . We were blessed to have been one of her patients …read more Our dog Rosie began treatment with Dr. Dawn at 10 years old for arthritis and cushings disease . The treatments were targeted to relieve her discomfort and it worked . I'm quite sure that the laser treatments prolonged Rosie's life and certainly improved her quality of life . You are very lucky if Dr. Dawn treats your pet as she is in high demand . Our veterinary practice highly recommended Dr dawn and so do I !

I am so happy to have found Dr. Hardoon. I appreciate that she practices traditional medicine while…read morealso incorporating holistic preventative measures, which I think are incredibly important. Her philosophy aligns perfectly with the wellness lifestyle I have planned for my new puppy.

Grateful to have found this place - finally, a vet who thinks deeper than the limited, mostly toxic…read moreoptions most other vets have. A frustrating thing about being a dog parent in NY is, the boroughs and Long Island are full of organic, wholistic, integrative options for humans. From integrative wellness centers (usually unaffordable), to organic restaurants, organic coffee, wine, cotton, and yoga - there's plenty of wholistic/ integrative options for humans, and almost none for our animal friends. Seems like every veterinarian, even if they offer acupuncture, all operate on the same protocols, the same narrow areas of knowledge where they don't see the body as an interconnected system. It's a relief to know the folks at Williston Park Animal Hospital, to finally have a vet who offers things beyond the usual tweak-one-thing-but-worsen-another paradigm of allopathic medicine. 99% of vets should all have the same advertisement, at best - A comfortable waiting area, a team of people who genuinely love animals, but have such a narrow knowledge base that they may as well be interchangeable cogs in a machine, all offering the same things - that's how medical schools churn out graduates, however well meaning. Dr Hardoon knows about herbal medicine, noninvasive therapies, takes her time and answers my too-many questions. Their prices are challenging (if they offer a foot soak, ask the cost before agreeing!), but cheaper vets who have a smaller, more toxic toolbox end up costing more. On multiple occasions, I asked Dr Hardoon about additional testing, just in case, and when she could have pushed more things that resulted in a higher bill, she explained why she didn't think the additional testing was necessary. As my baby is getting older, there is huge peace of mind in knowing a vet who thinks wholistically and respects choices.

Dr Barotz is a real find. She is the best of both worlds; a Cornell Vet school graduate and…read moreextremely knowledgeable in a Chinese medicine approach. She believes in both, each complimenting and supporting the other. That's what I wanted and need for my best friend and little boy, Trooper. On top of that, she is happy to work with a patients' regular Vet and studies their medical records thoroughly. She has a gentle, caring manner and spends the time to fully explain her analysis, opinions and reasons for her recommendations. Dr Barotz has a 360 degree approach and the education, knowledge and experience to carry it out. I am so very happy to have her at our side through what is a very tough time. My Trooper has liver cancer. Thanks to her, I have a much better understanding of how I can give Trooper's body more support and comfort, as well as other options I might have for his care. I wish I had known her when I first adopted Trooper 11 years ago, through sickness AND health. I think we can take better care of our little friends with her full approach.

From the owner: Tranquil Paws Veterinary is a practice that offers Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Veterinary…read moreMedicine (TCVM), Chinese Herbal Medicine, and Laser Therapy to canine and feline patients. We believe in an integrative approach to veterinary medicine and we strive to offer services that complement traditional veterinary practices. We are based on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and are able to treat our patients in the comfort of their own homes. We provide veterinary services to the greater New York City metropolitan area including Manhattan, the outer boroughs, and Westchester. Our main goal is to promote the quality of life of our patients by offering therapies that complement more traditional western veterinary medical practices to manage and treat a wide variety of conditions including chronic pain and arthritis. Mission Statement Our goal is to promote the quality of life of our patients by offering therapies that complement more traditional western veterinary medical practices. We believe in an integrative approach to veterinary medicine and we strive to use acupuncture, herbal medicine, and laser therapy as complements to traditional western veterinary medicine provided by your veterinarian. Our priority is the quality of life and comfort of our patients and we strive to help them lead long and happy lives.

Dr. Anna is such an amazing veterinarian. She combines both allopathic and traditional Chinese…read moremedicine to treat the underlying cause of your pet's medical condition. She was truly an invaluable partner in care when my beloved Brittany Spaniel, Brownie, was diagnosed with liver cancer. I'm certain that he lived longer and with a greater quality of life due to Dr. Anna's expert care. She was so caring, empathetic, and truly there for all of us during that very difficult time. I am forever indebted to her and cannot recommend her highly enough.

My 6 year old Australian Shepherd and Beagle mix suffers from chronic itching and dry skin along…read morewith ear infections. All of this began after she was spayed at 6 months and developed a staff infection. I followed traditional medical treatment for years using steroids, creams and shots which only helped on a temporary basis and her condition continued to worsen. I then changed her diet to a raw and grain free food and began a more holistic approach to her care. I saw improvement but not rapidly enough. After reading about the benefits of Chinese herbs and acupuncture, I searched for a veterinarian that used these tools in their practice. I was very fortunate to find Dr. Gurevich to treat my dog, and the results so far are more than favorable. My observatioan of Dr. Gurevich is that she is a very knowledgeable and dedicated young woman who clearly has a great love for her profession and the animals that she treats. She examined my dog and reviewed all her medical records and stated that she would work along with my preferred vet if I wanted her to. After her evaluation, she prescribed two Chinese herbs to help with her skin and inflammation and then performed acupuncture and laser which also treats her skin and paws. After two series of treatments and several weeks on the herbs, my dogs coat is beautiful, and her constant licking of her paws has subsided to where the fur is starting to grow back. Her energy level is astounding to me! She has the energy of a puppy! The best part is that Dr. Gurevich comes to my home to treat my dog which has completely eliminated the stress and anxiety factor of going to the veterinary clinic! I am so pleased and grateful that I have found Dr. Anna Gurevich. I highly recommend her services for alternative therapies in treating your pet.

She's an absolute dream. I'm so grateful for all the relief she's able to bring my German shepherd…read moreevery time she sees us. I've had horrible experiences with most vets/chiropractors but she's absolutely the exception. She's a joy to work with and can't wait to see her again !

Dr. Gardner is an incredibly caring, kind, intelligent & knowledgeable vet. Our English cocker…read morespaniel, Buster was diagnosed with a tumor on his brain stem in September of 2019. He was given 1-3 months to live. At that time we sought help from Dr. Gardner. Using acupuncture & Chinese herbs Buster lived 8 more quality months. We are forever grateful to Dr. Gardner!

Very peaceful. Very thankful. Very professional. Glad this service exists. It is as simple as that.read more

I was referred to Dr. Matthews when the veterinarian my local animal hospital recommended did not…read morehave availability over the weekend. She performed an at-home euthansia for my 18-year-old baby, Teddy. Although I felt nauseous leading up to the appointment, Dr. Matthews treated the procedure with gentleness, professionalism, and understanding. She did not rush me one bit as I said my slow goodbyes, and she made the situation as bearable as possible. I hope I never have to go through this again, but, if I do, I would call Dr. Matthews.

I was first introduced to Liz through a mutual friend. She gave me tools through patience, guidance…read moreand demonstration to care for my cat Fred and bring him to a full recovery. She allowed me to have many more years (he lived for 20) with my beloved furry companion. Now many years later she has helped me once again with a dog I inherited named Luna. She is a 7 yr old Chihuahua mix who suddenly started to suffer seizures, and became very wobbly and twitchy. Within the first couple of days the symptoms appeared we brought her to 2 different vet practices. They both drew the same conclusions of neurological issues (after ruling out toxins, injury, and tick borne diseases), but could not give a definitive answer without pricey diagnostics. So we started to medicate for one possible issue at a time to see which one would work (or not work) so we could rule out as we went along. In the meantime I contacted Liz looking for some guidance. I had a conversation explaining symptoms as well as sending her short videos during different activities. Immediately she recognized the involuntary movements, Luna was most likely suffering from cerebella ataxia. This made total sense to me as I have worked with cats that lived with feline cerebellar hypoplasia. Liz gave me a list of herbals for specific symptoms. Knowing I have some experience with natural medicines, she told me to "play with them" until I hit the right combination. I will not lie, I was reluctant to stop Luna's prescription from the vet as the pills seemed to be working; even though it was explained to me how the side effects may be preventing her from improving to the full extent. Then it happened, I accidentally dosed Luna twice one evening with her prescription meds. Luckily there was no harm done, but it was scary...and just the catalyst I needed to make the switch. Even though the first 2 nights she seemed to regress, I trust Liz. I told myself what I always told my customers, give it time. By the end of the 1st week, I started to see improvement. Over the past month I have tweaked her herbals (sometimes accidentally), and she is a completely different dog. She has not had a seiziure, nor does she twitch or wobble like she did a few weeks ago. She is now capable of eating, playing, walking on a leash and going to the bathroom like she did before the big seizures occurred and major symptoms appeared. Liz worked her magic once again...I used to trust Liz, now I have straight up faith in her!

Liz Stewart worked as a Vet Tech at Oradell Animal Hospital for many, many years. She's an at Home…read moreVeterinary Technician with a holistic approach as well as providing nursing services. I first met Liz last April (2016) when my Boxer became ill. She helped him and myself in many ways. Making his life comfortable in my home with her care. She was able to draw his blood here at home and then drop the vials off to my Veterinarian. This made a huge difference in me having to get my dog in/out of the car etc. Truly she reduced most of the stress. She worked with my Vet so that my boy could have the best of both worlds. She provides IV fluids and acupressure among many other services. Over time Liz has worked with all three of my dogs. Sally Rodriguez Hamm (FurMom)

Jacqueline Fedele Jacqueline Fedele * Port Jefferson Village…read more We use Dr. Gucciardo at integrative veterinary therapies. He worked with Dr Wen at Hampton Veterinary hospital for many many years... When dr wen retired he took over his practice and opened a new practice in ridge which was thankfully much closer! Excellent affordable pricing! Excellent vet! I have been going to him and dr wen for 15 years When my dog was older and very sick he fought just as hard as we did for him. He is Very compassionate, and so is the staff. I have tried Dr templeton, he is very nice.

Great experience so far. Very professional. Great staff. Reasonably priced. Great follow up…read more My dog is always happy to visit the office :)).

Dr Manziano is an animal whisperer and supporter of people. A compassionate and talented vet, who…read moreprolonged our adventure with our gentle giant, Bradey He loved us and we loved him and Dr M enabled us to spend many more years with our beautiful Golden Retriever. He was our granddaughters best friend and role model and taught her what unconditional love is. The luckiest day was reading our NextDoor and seeing her recommended. Our dog loved going to see Dr M, he was so happy to see her and she was happy to see him. She was compassionate with Ken and I, when we made the decision to stop his suffering. Thank you so much Dr Manziano.

Dr. Manzano is an excellent Vet! She has international…read moreexperience and great knowledge. Very impressive.

I experienced poor customer service and extremely rude staff members here. I took my 7 year old…read moredaughter who wanted to see what kind of puppies and breeds they carried while in the area and when we arrived we were never greeted throughout the duration of the 10 minutes we were in the shop. The owner or cashier (an older silver haired male) stood with his arms folded and watched us in silence as if we were going to steal the puppies. He continued to stare as we got back into our car from the door of the shop. There was also a young lady who was working in the back of the shop (perhaps she was a tech or assists with grooming) she also stared at us until I asked a question about the number of dogs they carry. To speak to us was like dental implant surgery. Kindness can go a long way but not here. Perhaps they didn't believe they would gain any business from us due to preconceived notions built on racism and for that, they are absolutely correct.

Great place have been going for years support local! Has…read morelots of knowledge. and a big heart.