Frequently Asked Questions
Fun Facts:
The work can be thought of as a gentle, yet deep, removal of stress from the body in order to improve and maintain health. Neuromusculoskeletal points are evaluated and if imbalance is found, these areas are stimulated to help restore proper communication between the brain and body! The root of the work is from a powerful, effective, and comprehensive healing technology called VOM. Originated by a world renowned veterinarian through 10+ years of analysis on over 30,000 large and small animals. The research showed that animals lived longer and healthier lives! In the spring of 2002 Dr. Savko trained directly with technique originator Dr. Bill Inman, DVM. Then Savko worked intensively with a local veterinarian for over a year to received his certification.
The work can be thought of as a gentle, yet deep, removal of stress from the body in order to improve and maintain health. Neuromusculoskeletal points are evaluated and if imbalance is found, these areas are stimulated to help restore proper communication between the brain and body! The root of the work is from a powerful, effective, and comprehensive healing technology called VOM. Originated by a world renowned veterinarian through 10+ years of analysis on over 30,000 large and small animals. The research showed that animals lived longer and healthier lives! In the spring of 2002 Dr. Savko trained directly with technique originator Dr. Bill Inman, DVM. Then Savko worked intensively with a local veterinarian for over a year to received his certification.
Are you veterinarians?
NO, we are not veterinarians nor do we practice veterinary medicine. Dr. Savko is a board certified doctor of chiropractic (DC), certified in the VOM healing technologies (CVCP), Reiki attuned, and a Certified ThetaHealer®. Dr. Succop is a board certified doctor of chiropractic (DC) and is certified in the VOM healing technologies (CVCP). Both doctors are adept in many other holistic concepts including but not limited to: bodywork, energy medicine, and acupressure. We consult in house, under the direct supervision of licensed veterinarians at several prestigious veterinary hospitals across the region.
NO, we are not veterinarians nor do we practice veterinary medicine. Dr. Savko is a board certified doctor of chiropractic (DC), certified in the VOM healing technologies (CVCP), Reiki attuned, and a Certified ThetaHealer®. Dr. Succop is a board certified doctor of chiropractic (DC) and is certified in the VOM healing technologies (CVCP). Both doctors are adept in many other holistic concepts including but not limited to: bodywork, energy medicine, and acupressure. We consult in house, under the direct supervision of licensed veterinarians at several prestigious veterinary hospitals across the region.
Why this approach?
Because true healing and consistent wellness come from finding causes and not just treating effects. With or without symptoms, this technique identifies problem areas that often times can’t be seen with the eyes or felt with the hands. The work locates and reduces or removes involuntary and pathologic reflexes called “reads” that are found only in animals when there is miscommunication between the brain and the body. When the “reads” are found, they can indicate neurologic static, joint tension, or muscular imbalance. When these "bad" reflexes are eliminated or minimized, patients usually improve! Remember if something is "out" of balance and we want to bring it back "in" to balance, it is being pulled out by muscles, it may be irritated and painful due to inflammation and spasm. There may be malfunction due to abnormal brain/body communication. All of this and much more is controlled by the brain and communicated to and from the body via nerves. If we can remove static from the nervous system, we hope to restore balance to the body.
Because true healing and consistent wellness come from finding causes and not just treating effects. With or without symptoms, this technique identifies problem areas that often times can’t be seen with the eyes or felt with the hands. The work locates and reduces or removes involuntary and pathologic reflexes called “reads” that are found only in animals when there is miscommunication between the brain and the body. When the “reads” are found, they can indicate neurologic static, joint tension, or muscular imbalance. When these "bad" reflexes are eliminated or minimized, patients usually improve! Remember if something is "out" of balance and we want to bring it back "in" to balance, it is being pulled out by muscles, it may be irritated and painful due to inflammation and spasm. There may be malfunction due to abnormal brain/body communication. All of this and much more is controlled by the brain and communicated to and from the body via nerves. If we can remove static from the nervous system, we hope to restore balance to the body.
Do you do typical chiropractic adjustments?
No. Even though our doctors know how to "adjust" animals, they achieve much better results with a less forceful approach. Just because we are chiropractors does not mean that ALL we do is "adjust". That is like thinking every Italian restaurant only serves spaghetti! Instead of having to yank, pop, twist, push or pull on the body, we gently "talk" to the nervous system via precise instrumental stimulation. We use instruments because human hands are too slow. The devices are more specific and work many times faster than the animal's body can resist. Therefore the patient should always be properly and safely evaluated every visit, in any position, attitude or mood.
No. Even though our doctors know how to "adjust" animals, they achieve much better results with a less forceful approach. Just because we are chiropractors does not mean that ALL we do is "adjust". That is like thinking every Italian restaurant only serves spaghetti! Instead of having to yank, pop, twist, push or pull on the body, we gently "talk" to the nervous system via precise instrumental stimulation. We use instruments because human hands are too slow. The devices are more specific and work many times faster than the animal's body can resist. Therefore the patient should always be properly and safely evaluated every visit, in any position, attitude or mood.
What happens during a visit?
Usually there are three gentle yet comprehensive whole body phases: The first phase works with the nerves and the joints, and the second phase works with the nerves and the muscles. During the third phase, magnetic, far infra red, and negative ion spheres are used to help the patient heal from the inside out, like a laser but even easier, and quicker! This phase is a nice and friendly way to end the session. Magnetics are known to increase blood flow, as well as bring harmony to the cells of the body. Ideally, through each phase pressure points are stimulated, joints are lightly mobilized, blood flow and neurologic communication improves, and muscles are relaxed! All of this is accomplished in a very safe and gentle manner which usually allows for more effective results in a shorter period of time than many other techniques alone.
Usually there are three gentle yet comprehensive whole body phases: The first phase works with the nerves and the joints, and the second phase works with the nerves and the muscles. During the third phase, magnetic, far infra red, and negative ion spheres are used to help the patient heal from the inside out, like a laser but even easier, and quicker! This phase is a nice and friendly way to end the session. Magnetics are known to increase blood flow, as well as bring harmony to the cells of the body. Ideally, through each phase pressure points are stimulated, joints are lightly mobilized, blood flow and neurologic communication improves, and muscles are relaxed! All of this is accomplished in a very safe and gentle manner which usually allows for more effective results in a shorter period of time than many other techniques alone.
Does it hurt?
The beauty of the work is that it provides the exact amount of force to reduce nerve, joint or muscle stress without having to jerk, twist, or yank on the body. As with many types of therapies, sometimes there may be a healing reaction, which is like getting sore after a massage or exercise. This is usually mild and passes quickly.
The beauty of the work is that it provides the exact amount of force to reduce nerve, joint or muscle stress without having to jerk, twist, or yank on the body. As with many types of therapies, sometimes there may be a healing reaction, which is like getting sore after a massage or exercise. This is usually mild and passes quickly.
Does it work for other types of animals?
Yes! Rabbits, hens, ducks, lizards, pigs, cows, birds, bulls, snakes and even a rat! Horses really tend to soak this work up and often respond very quickly. No animal is too big or small for these amazing healing technologies.
Yes! Rabbits, hens, ducks, lizards, pigs, cows, birds, bulls, snakes and even a rat! Horses really tend to soak this work up and often respond very quickly. No animal is too big or small for these amazing healing technologies.
What problems can you work on?
The better question is, what can't we work on? The answer is not much. Severe traumas need emergency services, but once cleared we can work around the injured areas until they are healed enough to be worked on. Bone tumors cannot directly be worked on but they can be worked around if we think it will help quality of life. Open wounds and surgical incisions need to heal first. Pre and post surgical cases can respond great, and are usually up and about quicker than without the work!
The better question is, what can't we work on? The answer is not much. Severe traumas need emergency services, but once cleared we can work around the injured areas until they are healed enough to be worked on. Bone tumors cannot directly be worked on but they can be worked around if we think it will help quality of life. Open wounds and surgical incisions need to heal first. Pre and post surgical cases can respond great, and are usually up and about quicker than without the work!
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Disclaimer:
Our doctors are NOT veterinarians nor do they practice veterinary medicine. They are doctors of chiropractic (DC), and are certified in the VOM healing technologies (CVCP). They consult with veterinarians and work in house under the direct supervision of licensed veterinarians at several veterinary hospitals across the Pittsburgh region.
As with all clinical procedures, these techniques are being applied without guarantee of cure or promise of relief. In clinical practice, 7-9% of cases do not respond. The work is inherently non-invasive and safe. To our knowledge, to date no animal has been injured with these methods. We encourage all clients to look into other regimens such as medicine and surgery or to seek other professional opinions regarding the condition or treatment of their companion animal(s).
Our doctors are NOT veterinarians nor do they practice veterinary medicine. They are doctors of chiropractic (DC), and are certified in the VOM healing technologies (CVCP). They consult with veterinarians and work in house under the direct supervision of licensed veterinarians at several veterinary hospitals across the Pittsburgh region.
As with all clinical procedures, these techniques are being applied without guarantee of cure or promise of relief. In clinical practice, 7-9% of cases do not respond. The work is inherently non-invasive and safe. To our knowledge, to date no animal has been injured with these methods. We encourage all clients to look into other regimens such as medicine and surgery or to seek other professional opinions regarding the condition or treatment of their companion animal(s).