PETSIMONIALS

After seeing how well a friends senior lab responded to regular acupuncture visits from Dr. Binder, I talked to her about starting treatment for my 11 year-old lab mix as a preventive measure against the stiffness and arthritis of aging. My goal is to provide my dog with the highest quality of life possible by delaying the use of traditional medicine used in treating such conditions. Dr. Binder's recommendation of selected herbs combined with regular acupuncture treatments is yielding wonderful results. She is so gentle with him and he loves her!

Our beloved dog Sadie is a 15 year old German Shepard mix rescue who had been slowing down in walking and was starting to have trouble going up and down stairs. X-rays showed she had severe arthritis in her lower back, both hips, and one elbow. Our vet suggested Dr. Binder/Ashi for acupuncture.

We needed a long term solution to reduce Sadie's pain, slow the progress of her arthritis, and prolong her enjoyment of life. Dr. Binder hastreated her with therapeutic exercises, acupuncture, deep massage (we joke looks

like "dog ballet") and Chinese herbs for her to take daily. We noticed an improvement in Sadie'swalking right away including less tripping on her

hind legs. She could even jump on our bed again which we really had missed! We couldn't be happier with her continual progress. In addition, Dr. Binder counseled us about Sadie's follow up blood work results, supplements, weight loss program and aqua therapy. We really feel comfortable with her helping us through what's ahead.

When my 10-year-old dog suddenly began having difficulty controlling

his hind legs, he was diagnosed with severe hip displasia.

He began taking anti-inflammatory and pain pills which helped with his

mobility, but did not offer a good long term solution.

Now, after only 5 months of acupuncture treatments with Dr. Binder, he has improved so much that he no longer requires drugs to once again enjoy brisk morning walks, squirrel chasing, romping with our grandchildren. He enjoys his visits with Dr. Binder - the insertion of the needles is painless - and we plan to continue the treatments to maintain his health.

Our cat Gabby had almost died from respiratory problems/asthma. When he was recovering, I found out about Dr. Binder and Ashi. Her gentle touch and knowledge have helped him to improved respiratory health, and have helped with muscle and skeletal issues which were probably the result of a bad cat fight many years ago! He trusts her and lies quietly for her acupuncture, then enjoys her massage treatment.

It has been an absolute blessing to have Dr. Binder care for our 8 year golden retriever Scout. At Scout’s annual check up last spring a lack of appetite prompted bloodwork to be drawn by our general vet. His labwork and subsequent xrays and aspirated revealed him to have diffuse pulmonary Lymphoma and renal insufficiency due to kidney damage from hypercalcemia The prognosis for Scout with chemotherapy was not compelling enough to justify treatment, and he was given a life expectancy of 2-3 months. After consulting with Dr. Binder, Scout was started on a regimen of Chinese herbs and prednisone to combat his cancer.

We are now ten months since Scout’s primary diagnosis, and he has been enjoying a tremendous quality of life since then. The most recent labwork showed an absence of any abnormalities, and we are elated to say the least. Dr. Binder is a wonderful vet who is not only trained classically but is knowledgeable in the skill and art of adjunct therapies for the treatment of dogs . We are so very happy to have her involved with our animals care.

About 18 months ago, my sweet cat, Pumpkin had come out of a terrible bout of IBS. I actually had to feed her through a feeding tube in her neck, and when that was removed, force feed her with a syringe. Her traditional vet wanted to put her on steroids, of which I wanted no part. Her outlook was bleak.
About that time I was introduced to Dr. Binder. She started a regimen of acupuncture & a vitamin B12 shot once a month, as well as, Chinese herbs every day for Pumpkin.
It is 18 months from that difficult time and Pumpkin is steroid free, still on the regimen Dr. Binder started, and is doing well. I really don’t believe she would have lived this long without Dr. Binder. I am very thankful that we met and she was able to move my little Pumpkin forward.

Dr. Binder has been an absolute Godsend for our 14 year old Chocolate Lab Sully, and I honestly don’t know what we would do without her! Sully is in great health and loves his daily walks, but has weakness and mobility issues in his back legs and spine that make getting up and down and walking a bit painful. In addition, like probably a lot of pets, he HATES going to the vet so much that it traumatizes him for days, so taking him there for rehab and other treatments frequently was counterproductive.

Our Vet recommended we give Dr. Binder a call, and I’m so thankful she did! Dr. Binder gives Sully acupuncture and Laser Therapy (and treats!) in the comfort of his own home where he feels safe. The physical benefits to Sully have been amazing, which is the most important thing. But also, the stress reduction and time saving benefits to us by not having to take off half a day to travel to and from his Vet’s office can’t be fully quantified. We will be forever grateful to Dr. Binder for making Sully’s life better and more pain free.

Sincere thanks,

Lisa, Todd & Sully

In early November our 14 year old cat (Chubby Cat) woke in the middle of the night yowling in pain. We took him to our traditional vet who gave him a pain shot and prednisone. He was diagnosed with arthritis several years ago and apparently that had contributed to a pinched nerve in his spine. He was still in pain days later so he had another pain shot. A friend was using acupuncture to help her dog recover from ACL surgery and introduced us to Dr. Binder and Ashi. Before our first treatment Chubby was limping, not able to climb stairs and we weren't able to pick him up ... it was very sad. After only four visits with Dr. Binder, he is running up the stairs, jumping on the beds, and following his best friend Jack the chocolate lab everywhere. He is doing great. Thank you Ashi!

Dr. Binder is a welcome sight at our house! My dashchund has IVDD. With acupuncture, love, rest and meds, she has healed beautifully! Dr. Binder is patient, intuitive and kind. She understands the importance of establishing trust with both animals and owners. Treating my girl in the comfort of her own home made a world of difference. There aren't enough words to express the gratitude I have for her.

In September 2013 Skylar suddenly developed back pain and would cry out if she moved too suddenly. A slipped disc was discovered and though surgery was the recommended treatment at the time, crate rest, steroids, pain killers, muscle relaxers, and TLC were all we could afford. But she quickly became paralyzed in her back legs. It was recommended to fit her for a cart or have her put down, so we were thrilled when found Ashi Animal Acupuncture. Skylar had been paralyzed for about two weeks when she had her first treatment. Afterwards there was notable improvement in her temperament, appetite and ability to move without pain. And a day after her third treatment she started walking again! Over the months she has returned to complete mobility and is off all medications. We are so excited to have found Dr. Binder and are looking forward to continuing acupuncture treatments to keep Skylar pain free and active for years to come.

We were referred to Dr. Meredith Binder during a month-long stay in Charlotte.
Our 13 year-old Jindo mix, “Cloud” had been undergoing acupuncture for her hips and a potential kidney problem that had been hard to diagnose. Cloud was drinking excessive amounts of water and was also very restless at night, keeping us up all hours, pacing and wanting to go outside.

Dr. Binder diagnosed Cloud as “Yin” or hot, especially during the night due to her age, andsuggested she go on a cooling diet. She gave us a list of grains, proteins and vegetables we could choose from. She also recommended Chinese herbs for Cloud’s hips and kidneys. We tried all immediately and within a couple weeks she was doing better.

Flash forward two months later and Cloud is now drinking substantially less water and does not need to go out so often. It has been a dramatic change. Her lab work shows pretty normal kidneys and she is concentrating her urine for the first time in several months. We are continuing with the new diet and herbal supplements.

With Dr. Binder’s knowledge and help Cloud has been able to achieve a better quality of life at the age of 13 plus! This has helped her parents’ quality of life too!

Absolutely the best Veterinarian we have used! Toby was still not walking on all four legs 4 months after a TTT operation for a luxating patella. We tried everything and needed a miracle! Enter Dr. Binder! Toby began walking after his second treatment with her. Dr. Binder has a very calm and reassuring manner. We love that she comes to the house which puts our anxious Toby at ease. Her patience with Toby along with her mannerisms and skills are amazing. Toby had acupuncture, cold laser, massage and physical therapy administered during his sessions with Dr. Binder. We will continue to use Dr. Binder on a maintenance schedule. We could not be more pleased with her services! She never makes you feel rushed and is always available to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Dr. Binder is the best of the best!

My Jake…a 9 year old Bichon Frise has had ACL surgery on both back legs. However, thanks to Dr. Binder, he constantly gets mistaken for a puppy because he loves to stand on his hind legs to dance when he greets humans. Dr. Binder has been coming to our house for 2 years now to give Jake both acupuncture and massage. After the first few acupuncture sessions, Jake experienced a noticeable improvement in his mobility. He has been undergoing acupuncture and massage every 2-3 weeks for the past 2 years now, and he is romping around like he did before he torn his ACLs. The acupuncture also helps Jake with his allergies. Dr. Binder brings treats for Jake and his brother Smitty (a 9 year old Cockapoo who’s been the recipient of a few massages). The house calls are wonderful because Jake is so much more relaxed being treated in his own home. We first encountered Dr. Binder when she was part of a large Charlotte Veterinarian clinic and the difference in Jake’s demeanor versus being treated in a clinical setting is amazing…as evidenced by the post treatment picture attached. Acupuncture/massage treatments have greatly improved Jake’s quality of life, and we will continue with these treatments indefinitely.

Amos is our 13-year-old boxer and a member of our family. He had a severe inner ear infection that was undiagnosed until it resulted in such severe weakness that he couldn't walk without assistance. Antibiotics didn't help, so he had to have an ablation of his ear canal. He had paralysis on one side of his face and was unstable. After several months of treatment, he recovered from the infection, but was unbalanced with a head tilt and not interested in food. He kept losing weight. We were referred to Dr. Binder by a veterinarian. She provided weekly acupuncture for a few weeks and put him on herbs for his facial paralysis and appetite.

After a few weeks he started eating. Dr. Binder started coming only once every 2 to 3 weeks, depending on Amos' needs. His appetite is better now than before he got ill with the ear infection. His attitude is great. The facial paralysis is better. I feel that it would have had a better chance of healing if we had known of Dr. Binder's treatments earlier. I can't say enough about how much she has helped our boy. She has also helped with his arthritis due to aging. He now takes evening walks around the neighborhood. It takes a while because he smells everything that interests him, but he is certainly enjoying life and so are we!

My name is Miles and I'm an epileptic coonhound beagle mix. Sad I know...but my life is pretty dang good. I mean my human parents are totally awesome, but can smell funny sometimes. They take care of me while I am having seizures and spoil me somewhat.

The seizures started when I was just six months old. I'm seven now. As I got a bit older the frequency of my seizures increased. The vet said they were "cluster" seizures and I was having 4-5 seizures a month. My parents decided to get me some acupuncture to help reduce the seizures.

I'll tell you what - this acupuncture stuff works! My vet recommended Ashi Mobile Animal Acupuncture and that's when I met Dr. Binder. After a couple of weeks of treatment my cluster seizures reduced to less than once a month. I love my acupuncture time with Dr. Binder!

Jelly is my 13 year old ragdoll cat and my best friend. She is the sweetest girl with the typical ragdoll personality and she has added so much joy and light to my life. She had a stroke and was severely impacted on the left side of her body. She dragged her paws, had difficulty climbing stairs, couldn’t keep her balance, and her eyes stayed dilated from pain. She had also stopped purring or grooming and constantly paced and just seemed like a shell of her old self, and it broke my heart to see her like that. Her primary vet told me to prepare for her to go down hill quickly and there was no treatment. I didn’t want to accept this for my girl, so a close friend suggested acupuncture as an alternative treatment after her friends family dog had had success.

Dr. Binder was so easy to connect with and very gentle with Jelly from the start. She is a great balance of directness mixed with hope, while also taking time to listen to every symptom and concern I have. I dont feel rushed during our appointments at all and it’s so convenient to have her come to my home. She made me feel hopeful that she could get Jelly comfortable with her new normal and enjoying life. She recommended an herbal brain blend pill daily, acupuncture every 2-3 weeks to start and B12 shots. Jelly has greatly improved after 4 treatments! She is no longer dragging her paws, RUNNING the stairs again, has a brightness back to her eyes, and has started to purr when she wakes me up in the morning. I feel like I have my cat back and she’s enjoying her life again. I’m so at peace that I explored integrative treatment when other vets told me there was no help for her, I’d recommend Dr. Binders care to anyone based on Jelly’s success.

Our dog Mac was diagnosed with Liver disease in early 2023. The inability to biopsy his liver meant we didn’t know a definite diagnosis but things seemed very serious and he was given a month to live.

In addition to immediate food and medicine changes, accupuncture with Dr. Meredith Binder has been a life-changer for Mac. After a few months of treatment, we added laser therapy for his joints. The effect of her treatments are observable in Mac’s energy and ability to move well. Not to mention how much he loves Dr. Meredith’s treats!

A year and a half after his diagnosis, he is healthy and happy and loving his best 12 year old life!