What Is Integrative Veterinary Care?
Integrative veterinary care is a comprehensive approach to animal health that combines conventional Western medicine with evidence-based holistic therapies. At Sea Legs Integrative Veterinary Health in West Roxbury, MA, we use this balanced model to provide individualized, whole-pet treatment that supports long-term wellness and quality of life.
Why Choose an Integrative Approach?
Pets experiencing pain, chronic illness, mobility issues, or recovery from surgery often benefit from more than one form of care. Integrative veterinary medicine allows us to blend modern diagnostics and treatment with alternative therapies to address your pet’s unique condition rather than just their symptoms.
By considering your pet’s physical, emotional, and environmental health, we’re able to create a custom plan that supports both healing and resilience.
Therapies We Combine at Sea Legs
Our integrative care plans are grounded in clinical expertise and tailored to your pet’s needs. We may combine:
- Veterinary Rehabilitation – to support recovery, strength, and mobility
- Acupuncture – to reduce pain and inflammation and promote tissue healing
- Laser Therapy – for targeted, non-invasive pain relief and inflammation reduction
- Spinal Manipulation – to improve neuromuscular balance and comfort
- Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (pEMF) – for cellular-level healing and pain management
- Shockwave Therapy – to accelerate recovery and relieve deep musculoskeletal discomfort
- Palliative & Hospice Care – to enhance quality of life in serious illness or end-of-life stages
- Second Opinions & Surgical Planning – when you want a thorough, integrative perspective before proceeding with a major decision
Each of these modalities can be used alone or in combination with traditional treatments like medications, diagnostics, and surgery to enhance outcomes and comfort.
What Makes Sea Legs Different?
At Sea Legs Integrative Veterinary Health, integrative care is not an add-on—it’s our foundation. Led by Dr. Jaclyn Coble, a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA) and Certified Canine Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP), we use a hands-on, collaborative approach that prioritizes your pet’s quality of life.
We partner closely with pet owners and referring veterinarians to ensure continuity of care, clear communication, and outcomes that make a difference.
Is Integrative Veterinary Care Right for My Pet?
Integrative care may be a good fit if your pet:
- Has ongoing pain, stiffness, or arthritis
- Is recovering from surgery or injury
- Has been diagnosed with a chronic illness
- Needs support with aging, weight loss, or mobility
- Is receiving palliative or hospice care
- Would benefit from a second opinion on a complex condition
Whether you’re exploring options for the first time or looking for an alternative to conventional-only treatments, we’ll work with you to determine the right care plan.
Integrative Veterinary Care in West Roxbury, MA
Sea Legs Integrative Veterinary Health proudly serves dogs and cats across West Roxbury and the Greater Boston area—including Dedham, Norwood, Westwood, Newton, Needham, Cambridge, Waltham, and beyond.
If you’d like to learn more about how our approach could help your pet feel better, move easier, and enjoy a higher quality of life, we welcome you to request an appointment.