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Pets

TREATING PETS WITH CHINESE MEDICINE

For centuries, Chinese medicine has been a popular form of treatment for various health conditions in dogs and cats.

Chinese Medicine can be used in combination with other treatment methods, such as Western medicine, and can be customized to meet the specific needs of individual animals.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete system of medicine developed in China. Its roots are in writings and practices which were developed over millennia. TCM uses acupuncture, herbs and other natural substances, acupressure, food therapy, meditation and exercise to maintain health and treat disease.

The Chinese medical view is that each living creature is a small part of the infinite universe, and is subject to the same laws that govern the rest of the cosmos. Therefore, an understanding of health requires an understanding of the laws of nature.

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Chinese Medicines have been developed for the management of many conditions including anxiety and other emotional problems, Pain, allergies, skin issues, digestive problems, arthritis, epilepsy, chronic kidney failure, chronic lameness, hormonal disorders, behavioral disorders, allergic skin disease, liver failure and inflammatory bowel disease.

In addition, there are immune-boosting herbs that support pets during their golden years. These treatments & remedies can also be used to prevent and treat chronic conditions, which can help to improve the overall quality of life of your furry friend. Chinese medicine therapies can help boost your pet’s body’s immune system, relieve pain, prevent and fight infections, reduce inflammation, inhibit tumor growth, and relieve cancer therapy side effects.

If you're looking for an effective and natural way to improve your pet's health, consider trying our Chinese medicine treatments.

 

With our expertise and dedication to quality, you can rest assured that your furry friend is receiving the best possible care.

How to Get Your VA Appointment with Dr. Corrente
 

Step-by-step

  1. See your Primary Care Physician (PCP)

    • Tell your PCP: “I’d like a referral to see Dr. Deborah Corrente (A Healthier You Wellness Center) as a new patient for acupuncture/integrative care.”

  2. PCP sends the referral

    • Ask your PCP to send the referral to the Miami VA (Community Care).

  3. Call the Miami VA after the referral is sent

    • Call the Miami VA community clinic and ask for an MSA (Medical Scheduling Assistant).

  4. Tell the MSA you have a referral to see Dr. Corrente

    • Say: “I have a referral on file to see Dr. Deborah Corrente.”

    • The MSA will search the system, confirm your authorization, and check appointment availability.

  5. Get scheduled

    • The MSA will schedule you directly for your first appointment.

Quick phone script (copy this)

“Hi, my name is ________. My date of birth is ________. I have a referral from my PCP to see Dr. Deborah Corrente at A Healthier You Wellness Center through Community Care. Could I speak with an MSA to schedule, please?”

Have this information ready when you call

  • Full name and DOB

  • Last 4 of SSN

  • Your referral/consult number (if you were given one)

  • The provider’s name: Dr. Deborah Corrente (A Healthier You Wellness Center)

  • Reason for visit: Acupuncture / Integrative Medicine

Helpful tips

  • If the MSA can’t find your referral, call your PCP and ask them to confirm it was sent to Miami VA Community Care (include your DOB and last 4).

  • Ask the MSA:

    • How many visits are authorized?

    • Authorization dates (start/end)?

    • Who to call for rescheduling or no-shows.

  • Bring to your first visit:

    • Photo ID

    • Any VA authorization paperwork (if you received it)

    • List of medications/conditions

If you hit a snag

  • Call your PCP office and ask them to “re-send or verify the Community Care referral to Miami VA.”

  • Ask the VA operator for Community Care / MSA or the Patient Advocate at the Miami VA.

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