Lascola says her goal with acupuncture therapy is primarily to increase her patients’ comfort. | Photo Credit: University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

She says her goal with acupuncture therapy is primarily to increase her patients’ comfort.

“I mainly use acupuncture to help manage chronic pain associated with musculoskeletal problems, such as back injuries, although it can also be used in management for other conditions such as laminitis or neuropathies,” she says.

Lascola is board certified in large animal internal medicine, and gained certification to perform acupuncture to expand options for her patients. She says there is evidence that acupuncture can be beneficial for managing pain in humans and veterinary species