Our Services
First-Time Patient?
Every patient receives an initial assessment to identify the ailment and plot the best course of treatment. Initial examinations include a general examination, weight analysis, stance analysis, orthopedic evaluation, neurological evaluation, and thermal imaging to develop the rehabilitation program for the patient.
Healing Hearts provides the following physical rehabilitation services:
Ultrasound Therapy
High frequency sound waves create mechanical energy through vibrations which stimulate the molecules of tissue to compress/decompress, creating heat and stimulating/enhancing tissue healing, decreasing pain, muscle spasms, and increases collagen, blood flow and metabolic rates.
Acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine
One method of ancient Chinese therapy, Gua Sha involves motion over the skin that helps with circulation, collagen production, and lymph drainage.
Therapeutic Exercices
Therapeutic exercise involves designing movements and physical activities that restore function and flexibility, improve strength and gait, and decrease pain.
Gait Analysis and Assessment
Gait Analysis and Assessment helps in understanding animal locomotion, and can be imperative to diagnosing numerous musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions.
Kinesiology
Using specialized tools like therapeutic elastic tape to improve movement dynamics and awareness of areas of the body with neurological defects by increasing proprioception. This reduces pain, improves blood and lymphatic drainage, and supports joints and muscles.
Cryotherapy
The application of cold over an injury, typically used to relieve pain, increase circulation, promote relaxation, increase tissue extensibility, and minimize inflammation.
Customized Treatment Programs
All patients receive an initial examination to identify the best course of treatment. Treatment plans are highly customizable to provide the best likelihood of rehabilitation.
Thermotherapy
The application of heat over an injury, thermotherapy is highly beneficial in reducing pain and inflammation, and it promotions increased blood flow and metabolic healing.
Electrical Stimulation
Used most commonly in orthopedic or neurological injuries and disease, this treatment uses electrical currents to accelerate healing, slow muscle atrophy and build muscle mass.
Limb Mobilization
Limb mobilization can improve the patient’s range of motion, reduce pain, and improve the mechanics of a joint or limb.
Massage
Using Swedish massage techniques designed for veterinary use, with long sweeping motions of the hands we can provide stress relief, relaxation, decreased tension in cramped and stiff muscles, improved energy and flexibility, and increase overall physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Thermal Imaging
Indicates areas of inflammation, pain and decreased circulation by using a specialized camera that reveals cold/hot zones on the thermal spectrum – to target areas needing attention and to monitor treatment progress.
Stance Analysis **Coming Soon**
By identifying weight distribution across all four limbs, the Stance analysis can prevent future issues by targeting problem areas and assessing lameness.
Magnetic Therapy
Using electromagnetic fields, the natural nitric oxide (a natural anti-inflammatory molecule) in the body is stimulated to combat inflammation and enhance healing.
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy utilizes infrared light to modulate cell functions by use of photo biostimulation, accelerating wound and joint healing, and tissue regeneration, and managing pain and inflammation.
Treadmill Exercise **Coming Soon**
Used for improving muscle strength and range of motion in compromised joints, weight management, and/or athletic conditioning.
Healing Hearts Rehab services may change as we continue to grow. For information about current or “coming soon” services, please contact us.
Healing Hearts not only provides rehabilitation services but we also have a variety of other services as well:
Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Services
For existing and long-term clients only, we are currently not taking any new clients/bookings for pet sitting except for our current members, subscribe to our email list for updates on when our bookings will reopen.
RVT Appointments
Mediciation Administration
As prescribed and recommended by your vet
Minor Wound Care
All cases must have been seen by a vet prior and have been prescribed treatment for such wounds.
Nutritional Consults
Weight Assessment
Grooming Services
Nail Trimming
Brushing
Ear Cleaning
Anal Gland Expressions
