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DR. DENEEN FASANO

DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AND HOLISTIC PRACTITIONER

Dr. Deneen Fasano graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. She returned to her home state of New Jersey and started her practice in a traditional veterinary clinic where she began to incorporate holistic methods. In 1997 she moved to Atlanta, Georgia and pursued a House Call practice that provided in-home preventative health and natural veterinary care. She completed certification in Western Herbal Medicine and in 2001 became certified in Veterinary Acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. In 2003, Dr. Deneen moved to Orlando, Florida and is presently practicing at a clinic called Veterinary Acupuncture and Complementary Therapy, where she provides acupuncture, herbal medicine and nutrition counseling. She is presently working towards her certification in Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine and Veterinary Tui-na, a form of Chinese medical massage. She also provides veterinary support to Golden Flower Chinese Herbs, a Chinese herb company in New Mexico. Dr. Deneen Fasano enjoys salsa and ballroom dancing and is a member of the following Associations

• The American Veterinary Medical Association
• The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
• The International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
• The American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture
• The Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights

To find out more about Dr. Deneen and her mobile veterinary service, please visit her web site at www.Noahsarkmobilevet.com

What is Complementary Therapy vs. Traditional Medicine?

Traditional Medicine focuses on a scientific approach to healing by diagnosing through physical examinations, blood testing, x-rays, fecal analysis; treating with antibiotics, medications and surgery; and preventing disease through vaccinations.

Complementary therapies include acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, herbal medicine, nutrition, homeopathics, flower essences, vitamins and supplements and many other therapies. These therapies can be used in conjuction with Traditional Medicine. Once a Traditional diagnosis is obtained, a patient, whether animal or human, can be treated with a combination of medical therapies to treat the condition, and with supplements to support the body or immune system in order to facilitate healing. With certain diagnoses only natural therapies may be needed. In some cases Traditional Therapies don’t work or are not enough and Complementary Therapies can be added to allow the animal or human patient to heal.