365 Mile Branch Road, Canton, Georgia 30114, United States
Performance bodywork for dogs
About Us
The Integrative Approach
I provide experienced integrative veterinary medicine services; including animal chiropractic, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and cold laser for horses and dogs. Although I do not provide traditional veterinary care for animals, I embrace an integrated approach in working with your primary care veterinarian and in referral to veterinary specialists in order to provide your animal with the best health and function possible.
Jami Whiting, DVM
I grew up in California and received my undergraduate degree in Animal Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. I completed my DVM degree at UC Davis, followed by an internship at the Littleton Equine Medical Center and the Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital in Australia. I completed an internal medicine residency program at the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Kentucky.
In 2000, I was employed by the Dubai Equine Hospital as the Internal Medicine Specialist, providing internal medicine and critical care expertise to the region. Following training at the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine under Huisheng Xie, DVM., Ph.D., I began incorporating these traditions into my practice. I continued to expand my knowledge and experience in the healing arts by training at Options for Animals College of Animal Chiropractic. I have taught animal chiropractic and enjoy lecturing both to professionals and animal owners. I have done additional study in Canine Sports Massage, Trigger Point Massage and Dry Needling, Canine Conditioning and Fitness, laser therapy and Equine Myofasical Massage. I use all my training and experience, along with my deep respect and love for the animal to serve as an advocate for their care.
I am certified by the Chi Institute of TCVM, as well as the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. I am a member of the AATCVM, the IVCA, the AAEP, and the AVMA.
A Personal Approach
I have practiced in a variety of clinical settings, and find that I enjoy the freedom of being a solo practitioner. This allows me to set timing appropriate for each appointment and to meet both the patient and the client where they are in their needs and in how I can best facilitate meeting those needs. This also requires a great referral team. I love having a variety of other practitioners to refer patients, depending on clinical findings. I believe this is the best approach to enable the best in patient and client care. This team consists of orthopedic surgeons, specialty veterinarians, massage therapists, rehab specialists and whomever else we may need for optimal health, performance and quality of life. One of the most important members of this team is the animal owner.....You. Helping the owner understand and participate in the care for the animal is an intricate part of the animal's health and quality of life.
Services
TCVM-Chinese Herbal Medicine
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
CHM is another primary therapy within TCVM. As early as 4000 years ago, the Chinese recorded their knowledge of herbal medicines. Modern formulas of CHM are still guided by the historical wisdom of the properties of herbs used. Clinical studies have shown the efficacy of CHM in a variety of areas: cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, musculoskeletal issues, gastroenterology, reproduction, oncology, behavior, respiratory issues and sports medicine.
Treatment with CHM requires a TCVM diagnosis and CHM uses the specific properties of chinese herbal medicines restore balance to the body’s system. Characteristics such as an herb’s temperature/energy, taste, direction of energy and Channels entered are used to determine which herbal medicines are appropriate for use with which clinical conditions.
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
Low-level laser therapy can be beneficial to decrease pain and inflammation, as well as encouraging the cellular regeneration to promote healing of an injury.
LLLT is a form of photo-therapy used to stimulate tissue repair and provide pain management. The laser focuses red and infrared light to stimulate tissue at and below the surface of the skin. The biochemical effect of LLLT increases the production of cellular energy and thus promotes cellular regeneration, production of collagen for tissue repair, and vascular dilation and synthesis for improved circulation. LLLT also encourages production of the body's natural pain-relievers.
LLLT may require a series of treatments for optimal effect and healing.
Ask about rental My Pet lasers to treat your animal at home.
Appointments
Scheduling an appointment
Please send us a message, email, text or call us for an appointment, or with any questions regarding our services
Dr Whiting sees dogs at the following locations:
Bells Ferry Veterinary Hospital ~ Wednesdays 9-5pm
6410 Hwy 92, Acworth GA 30102 ~ 770.926.5311
Please contact BFVH directly for an appointment with Dr Whiting as they do the booking for this locale
Radda’s Canine Campus - please contact them for dates
Dr Whiting sees dogs at this locale every 6 weeks
Home Office ~
Dr Whiting sees dog in her home office at varying times during the week. Her schedule changes weekly due to balancing horse and dog clients
Dr Whiting regularly attends agility trials in Georgia and Tennessee, as well as larger events throughout the States.
These trials will be posted here and on Facebook
Dr Whiting is not currently taking any new clients
