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Arlene Gillo graduated summa-cum-laude from Emperor’s College of traditional Oriental medicine (TCM) in 2000 and received her license in acupuncture the same year. Arlene has been treating people for 21 years and pets for 16 years. Today we talk about how Arlene brought back my Chihuahua, Lilli’s mobility. Acupuncture had her running around like a puppy again. We speak about how acupuncture can help your pet with so many different ailments. And how it became a family affair with Arlene treating both me and my mom. The healing power of acupuncture is incredible.

Show Notes

Arlene Gillo has had such a positive effect on my Chihuahua Lilli, I wanted to share the benefits of acupuncture and the different ailments it can help in treating, naturally. Arlene, graduated summa-cum-laude from Emperor’s College of traditional Oriental medicine in 2000 and received her license in acupuncture the same year. She continued her studies in Beijing, China where she interned at several hospitals in the department of gynecology/obstetrics and neurology. While is Bejing, she also attended classes for facial and abdominal acupuncture and herbal medicines used for different diseases pertaining to the skin, face and weight reduction. Prior to being an acupuncturist, Arlene was a massage therapist and instructor working mainly with sports injury. Being an animal lover and having had three dogs of her own, Arlene did an internship at Rose City Veterinary Hospital to learn animal/ veterinary acupuncture. She’s certified in canine massage. She worked at Paddle Hydrotherapy and Wellness as an animal veterinary acupuncturist. She works closely with veterinarians providing acupuncture and prescribing herbs and nutritional supplements to dogs and cats with various ailments.
Currently she has a private practice as well as working from Glendale Small Animal Hospital. She has been treating people for 21 years and 16 years with animals https://www.arlenegilloacupuncture.com/ 


Timestamps:
  • [0:43] Arlene's background and how she got into pet acupuncture. 
  • [6:54] Studying in China.
  • [9:43] Lillie's story with acupuncture. 
  • [16:06] How does acupuncture actually work?
  • [22:20] Is acupuncture preventative?
  • [28:36] Surgery may not always work.
  • [30:23] Tiffany and her mom getting acupuncture. 
  • [34:44] What ailments can acupuncture help?
  • [39:43] Does size of animal matter?
  • [42:30] Tips for pet owners?
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Green With Tiffany is a lifestyle podcast guiding you on how to live more sustainably, focusing on ways to better tend to your health and life inside and out. Your host, ecopreneur and founder of Green With Tiffany, Tiffany Paige, offers a friendly perspective and meaningful voice supporting listeners in becoming more aware in making healthier and Earth-conscious choices throughout each day, because what’s good for you is good for the planet. Listen as Tiffany interviews Brand Founders, CEOs, Celebrities, Chefs, Doctors, Fashionistas, and Nonprofit Leaders sharing their stories about what we all can do to #ChoosetoCare to live a greener life for both ourselves and the planet.  A great listen for anyone new to or practicing sustainable living with episodes breaking down what easy shifts and tips you can make!