Healing Points Integrative Veterinary Services
Dr. Christina Howard


Dr. Patti Schaefer
AAVA Fellow practicing as Canisport Veterinary Services in Olympia.
Acupuncture is one of the supportive therapies integrative vets commonly use for back pain, IVDD recovery and arthritis, all of which come up often in French Bulldogs. It’s worth asking how much experience they have with brachycephalic breeds. Our French Bulldog IVDD guide covers disc disease in more depth.
Sources: the AAVA (American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture) directory, checked October 2026. Check fees, services and hours with the practice before you book, since they change.

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