No two patients are the same, and no single treatment works for every animal. That's why our doctors draw on a broad range of modalities rather than defaulting to the same protocol for everyone.
We use what works for that animal, at that point in their life. Sometimes that's acupuncture and herbs. Sometimes it's ozone therapy or a microbiome reset. Sometimes it's a diet change and nothing else. Often it's a combination that shifts over time as the animal responds or as things change.
Some of our services Include
Essential Oils
Chiropractic (Dr. Lane only)
Massage (Technician)
We offer most standard vaccines and take an individualized approach based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, health history, and risk factors. When appropriate, we may recommend antibody titer testing to help assess existing immunity before revaccinating. We can also discuss supportive care before and after vaccination, including gentle detoxification strategies tailored to your pet.
Conventional Treatments
Acupuncture has been used in veterinary medicine for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese practitioners treated horses and cattle with needles long before it became part of modern companion animal care. Today it's one of the more well-studied integrative therapies available for dogs and cats.
At Holistika we use acupuncture for pain management, digestive problems, nausea, respiratory issues, and stress. It's also something we incorporate into cancer support protocols, where it can help with quality of life and managing side effects of conventional treatment.
For animals that are needle-shy or don't tolerate acupuncture well, we also have needle-less acupuncture.
If you would like to learn more about what an acupuncture treatment looks like, see Dr. Magda's blog post about it here: https://holistikavet.com/acupuncture-for-pets/
Western pharmaceuticals are good at managing symptoms quickly. Chinese herbs work more slowly and aim at something different: gradually shifting the body back toward a healthier balance underneath rather than just controlling what's happening at the surface.
The basic idea in Chinese medicine is that long-term stress, poor diet, and environmental load can cause circulation and energy flow to get sluggish or stuck. Over time that can show up as pain, digestive problems, skin issues, or general decline. Herbs work to get things moving back in the right direction, which gives the body a better chance to regulate itself.
Where acupuncture tends to work faster, herbs can sustain and deepen the effect over time. We often use them together, though not always. Some animals do well on herbs alone, and in some cases diet changes accomplish more than either.
During your visit the doctor will do a full physical exam and take a detailed history to figure out what pattern fits your pet. Treatment recommendations follow from there.
Flower essences are one of the more underestimated tools we have for stress-related conditions. We use custom-blended combinations for anxiety, trauma, inter-pet conflict, and behavioral issues like inappropriate elimination. They work best as part of a broader treatment plan rather than a standalone fix.
Nutrition is where we start with almost every patient. What an animal eats affects everything downstream: inflammation, gut health, immune function, skin, energy, and how well they respond to other treatments.
Our doctors will talk through diet options based on your pet's specific health situation, your budget, and how much time you realistically have for food prep.
Please note - We do not create complete and balanced homemade recipes, but we can point you toward commercial raw, cooked, and kibble options we trust, veterinary nutritionists, recipe books, and online diet services for clients who want to go the homemade route.
One thing we look at that most vets don't: how your pet handles temperature. Pets in Southern California often run hot and dry, and what they eat can either support or work against that. It's one of the ways a Chinese medicine lens adds something that a standard nutrition conversation may miss.
For pets with suspected food sensitivities, we offer testing through Glacier Peak and NutriScan. Ask us which might be a better fit for your pet.
Ozone Therapy
Ozone therapy is a gentle, versatile treatment that uses medical-grade ozone to support circulation, oxygen utilization, immune balance, and the body’s natural healing response. At Holistika, we most commonly administer ozone intravenously or through rectal insufflation, depending on the patient’s needs and comfort level. It may be incorporated into treatment plans for chronic inflammation, immune-mediated disease, infections, gastrointestinal imbalances, cancer support, and recovery from illness. Ozone is often combined with acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and other integrative therapies to help improve resilience and overall vitality.
Microbiome Restorative therapy (also called FMT)
Vaccines and Titers
Acupuncture
Chinese Medicine
Flower Essences
Nutrition
Erchonia Cold Laser
Cold laser therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and support tissue healing at the cellular level. It's non-invasive, most animals tolerate it well, and it's a good option for pets who don't do well with acupuncture needles.
We use the Erchonia laser specifically, which has a broader range of programmable settings than most clinical lasers. It's effective for arthritis, non-healing wounds, post-surgical recovery, and general pain management.
One area we find particularly interesting is cancer support. A Canadian study on dogs with cancer showed improvements in survival times using Erchonia laser as part of their protocol. It's not a standalone cancer treatment, but for pets already in a cancer support program it's something worth discussing with the doctor.
Amnion-based regenerative medicine uses naturally derived birth-tissue products to support healing, reduce inflammation, and encourage healthier tissue repair. Although these treatments are sometimes grouped with stem cell therapy, the products we use are not injections of pure stem cells. Instead, amniotic tissue provides growth factors, structural proteins, and a natural biological scaffold that helps support the body’s own regenerative processes.
At Holistika, we primarily use products from AniCell and Regenaflex. AniCell’s cryopreserved amnion-derived product is given as a simple injection under the skin. Regenaflex is an amnion-based bioscaffold product that is typically given into the muscle, often once monthly at first and then approximately every four months, depending on the patient’s response and needs. These therapies may be incorporated into treatment plans for arthritis, chronic pain, soft-tissue injuries, age-related mobility changes, and other inflammatory or degenerative conditions.
All treatments are performed while the patient is awake. Most pets tolerate the injections very well without sedation, although a mild calming medication can occasionally be used for particularly anxious patients.
Amnion-Based Regenerative Medicine
Microbiome restorative therapy, or Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, is designed to repopulate the intestinal tract with a more diverse and balanced community of beneficial microorganisms. At Holistika, we use carefully screened donor material to help support animals with chronic diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, recurrent digestive issues, antibiotic-related dysbiosis, skin allergies and other conditions linked to an imbalanced microbiome. Treatment is typically given rectally and may be combined with rectal ozone, dietary changes, probiotics, herbs, and other therapies to help the new microbial community establish and support healthier digestion, immune regulation, and overall resilience.
Testosterone therapy may help support muscle strength, mobility, energy, and overall musculoskeletal function, particularly in older spayed or neutered pets. Some younger animals with weakness, muscle loss, orthopedic issues, or poor recovery may also benefit.
We completed Dogosterone’s professional training program.
Treatment begins with bloodwork and hormone testing to determine whether testosterone therapy is appropriate. Once started, injections are typically given every three to four weeks and are generally continued long term to maintain the benefits. Each patient is monitored individually, and the dose and frequency may be adjusted based on their response and follow-up testing.
Testosterone Therapy
Non-Anesthetic Dental Cleaning
Non-anesthetic dental cleanings can be a great option for pets with mild to moderate tartar buildup who do not necessarily need a full anesthetic dental procedure. During the cleaning, a trained technician removes visible plaque and tartar from the teeth and polishes the tooth surfaces, all while the pet remains awake.
These cleanings are not appropriate for every animal. Pets with advanced periodontal disease, painful teeth, loose teeth, or significant dental infection may need a more complete dental procedure under anesthesia. Your pet must also be up to date on their annual examination with us so we can determine whether a non-anesthetic cleaning is a safe and appropriate option.
Trained technicians from Animal Dental Care visit our clinic once a month. Please contact our front desk to schedule an appointment.
Our doctors combine holistic and conventional medicine based on what each animal actually needs. We start with the least invasive approach whenever possible, but we don't hesitate to use conventional treatments when the situation calls for it. Our team brings years of experience across both.
We will offer full diagnostic laboratory testing (bloodwork, vaccine titers, fine needle aspirates/cytologies, cultures, urine and fecal testing), vaccines, microchips, wound management, pharmaceuticals, our third party online pharmacy, subcutaneous and IV fluids when necessary.
