Dr. Leanne Lipton
BS, DVM, CVA, CVSMT, CVC, CVTN, CVFT
An animal hospital in Silver Spring MD that provides general veterinary medicine & holistic modalities
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Welcome to Meridian Veterinary Services, an animal hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland - serving the greater DC metro area. We offer general and holistic veterinary medicine for dogs & cats. Our caring, compassionate, integrated approach helps pets achieve healing and wellness.
Hours of Operation:
Mondays - Thursdays: 10 am - 7 pm
Sundays: 10 am - 2 pm
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About
Comprehensive, Integrated Pet Care
Meridian Veterinary Services offers comprehensive veterinary care that includes traditional veterinary medicine + holistic veterinary treatments such as acupuncture, chiropractic, nutritional consulting & a variety of other holistic care options.
At Meridian Veterinary Services, we provide individualized care for the specific needs of your pets that consider their health condition, age, breed, temperament, seasons of the year, and more.
Our balanced approach to veterinary medicine results in healthy pets that live enjoyable lives.
Expert Knowledge
Dr. Lipton has more than 28 years of experience in general veterinary medicine, emergency, and critical care for dogs & cats, as well as holistic veterinary medicine.
Dr. Lipton also is certified in veterinary acupuncture, chiropractic, and a wide variety of holistic treatments.
With extensive experience in both traditional veterinary medicine & holistic modalities, Dr. Lipton brings a wide array of treatment options to the table for the health and healing of your pets.
Results
Dr. Lipton's integrated approach to pet care includes partnering with pet owners to provide the preventative & maintenance care that keeps pets healthier.
Initial appointments involve a review of your pet's current condition, diet, and home environment.
From there, she develops care plans that address your pet's unique needs and health issues. Her focus is on client education.
Dr. Lipton enjoys teaching her clients simple, holistic treatments such as acupressure & therapeutic massage so that pet owners can be involved in the ongoing wellness of their pets.
Holistic Services
Explore our holistic services designed for your pets' well-being, including Acupuncture, Chiropractic, and Prolotherapy to enhance their health and comfort.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient, medical therapy developed in China over 5,000 years ago. We use very fine needles placed at specific points on the body to help stimulate healing and improve body function. It is commonly used to manage pain, improve mobility, support neurological conditions, reduce inflammation, address digestive diseases, treat allergies, endocrine/hormonal imbalances, autoimmune diseases, and some behavioral issues. Many pets find acupuncture relaxing. We often combine Acupuncture with other holistic modalities to improve comfort and quality of life.
Chiropractic
Chiropractic is applied functional Neurology. There are many types of Chiropractic (both soft tissue and osseous adjustments) which focus on improving movement and communication within the spine, other joints, the nervous system, fascia, and other soft tissue structures. Gentle adjustments are used to help restore proper motion, reduce discomfort, support the immune system, improve hormone, organ, and neurologic functions. Chiropractic can support overall body health with long-term effects.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a natural therapy based on the principle of “like cures like,” meaning small amounts of certain substances are used to help the body respond to illness. This holistic field of medicine was developed in 1796 by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. Natural substances are diluted and then succussed (agitated) to prepare remedies. The more a substance is diluted, the greater its potency. Homeopathic remedies (small pills or suspensions) are oral preparations that may be used to support management of many acute and chronic conditions. Authentic remedies are safe due to their extreme dilution. "They either work, or they don't, but there are no appreciable negative side effects." In our practice, they are often used to mitigate vaccine reactions.
Chinese Herbs
Chinese herbs are carefully selected ingredients found in nature blended to create harmonizing formulas. They can support the body’s natural balance and promote healing. Many have been used to manage skin conditions, digestive problems, inflammation, arthritis, neurological diseases respiratory disorders, cancers, and other chronic diseases. There can be several Chinese herbal formulas for a particular disease. For example, there are 4 established Chinese herbal formulas for Diabetes Mellitus. Each individual can experience a different manifestation of the same disease. Hence, there is essentially a specific Chinese herbal formula for almost every condition. Selection of Chinese herbs is based on the personality, constitution, tongue, pulse, heat/cold, and other physical properties of an individual.
Tui-Na (Chinese Acupressure Therapeutic Massage)
Tui-Na is a therapeutic form of medical massage that uses gentle pressure, stretching, and movement techniques to support healing and improve body function. The massage techniques are applied to acupuncture points or along meridians of energy along the body. Tui-Na may help relieve pain, improve flexibility, support recovery after surgery or injury, and reduce muscle tension, among its many effects on various organ systems. We like to begin most holistic treatment sessions with Tui-Na to help relax and bring comfort to our patients. It is a well accepted modality in our older patients.
Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is a regenerative orthopedic treatment that is non-surgical. We use it for the repair of certain soft tissues such and for reinforcing weakened joints. It is a series of injections into a joint. It is commonly used to treat torn Cranial Cruciate Ligaments, Hip Dysplasia, and Lumbosacral Disease. We inject a cocktail of ingredients into a joint in order to cause localized inflammation. As a result, new blood vessels grow which bring added oxygen, nutrients, and enzymes to a joint that has poor circulation. The secondary effects after inflammation abates is the formation of scar tissue. The aim is to localize scar tissue in specific areas to stabilize and reinforce a weak joint.