Pet Holistic Care
Advancements in veterinary medicine have increasingly shown the value of holistic or alternative medicine in the treatment of companion pet diseases as well as balancing overall pet health and wellness.
Pet Holistic Care
Ohana Pet Hospital is committed to offering both alternative and “Western” modalities in the treatment of your pet and is pleased to partner with local holistic healers that provide services including:
Pet Acupuncture
Your ailing pet can often benefit from naturally homeopathic strategies, including acupuncture, as part of an overall healing plan.
Stefanie Scheff, DVM, CCRT, CVA is a holistic healer specializing in acupuncture and rehabilitative medicine.
Dr. Stefanie Scheff (aka Dr. Stef) graduated from the University of Sydney with her Veterinary Medicine and Surgery degree in 2006. Following graduation, Dr. Stephanie was trained through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in acupuncture and holistic medicine, becoming a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist in 2011. In 2013, Dr. Stef became a certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist and in late 2014 she joined our “ohana” as our Veterinary Rehabilitation Therapist overseeing our new, state of the art Ohana Rehabilitation Center.
Dr. Stef treats a wide variety of diseases through acupuncture, herbal medicines, nutrition/food therapy counseling, and rehabilitation therapy including stretching and strengthening exercises. Specifically, her acupuncture techniques include:
- Dry Needle Acupuncture
- Electro-Acupuncture
- Aquapuncture – vitamin B12 and homeopathics
Dr. Stef has successfully treated animals with arthritis, vertebral disc disease, allergies, skin disorders, gastrointestinal issues, asthma, anxiety, and more.
Please contact us to make an appointment with Dr. Stef for acupuncture and/or rehabilitative services.
Energy Healing and Holistic Supplements
Doris Muna, Energy Healer for Ohana Pet Hospital
Energy Healing is a “no touch” ancient art that works with your pet’s Chakras to spark the body’s ability to repair itself. This restorative therapy brings balance in the body promoting the natural healing process.
Doris Muna is a third generation healer specializing in animal energy healing.
Doris Muna has been practicing animal energy healing and communication for the past 20 years. Through Doris’ intuition and communication with animals, she is able to identify emotional blockages that often result in illness. She then removes these blockages to promote natural healing and overall better health.
Doris helps pet owners understand their pet’s behavioral patterns and identifies both physical and emotional challenges that the animal may be experiencing. She then applies energy healing techniques to aid in the recovery process.
For the convenience of our patients, Doris Muna holds appointments directly at Ohana Pet Hospital. To schedule an appointment please visit her website and call Doris directly at, 805-807-3097.
Ohana’s Rehabilitation Center
Rehabilitation Center available at Ohana Pet Hospital
Did you know that Ohana Pet Hospital has a Rehabilitation Center?
This Center has been specifically designed to assist canine patients in need of soft-tissue therapeutic services to overcome painful injuries, build strength, or simply optimize movement.
- Joint mobilization
- Therapeutic stretches
- Exercises and equipment to build core strength
- Electrical muscular stimulation
- Acupuncture
For the convenience of our patients, Dr. Stef holds appointments directly at Ohana Pet Hospital. To schedule an appointment please call Dr. Stef directly at 818-271-7960.