Welcome to Portland Pet Laser Therapy
Doe Risko is a certified acupressure practitioner. There are less than 50 in the country. She has been using acupressure on her own animals since 2002, graduated from the Tallgrass Institute in 2008 and began using cold laser immediately after graduation. She uses both acupressure and cold laser in her practice.
Her strong background in anatomy, physiology, and biology provide her with a combined understanding of science and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has studied animal nutrition, herbal and homeopathic remedies and is certified in canine CPR.
She works with your vet, and understands lab reports, radiology findings and enjoys medical terminology as well as plain English. Her passion for research is exceeded by her compassion for animals. She will help you navigate a sound path of safe options for your pet’s optimum health.
Her strong background in anatomy, physiology, and biology provide her with a combined understanding of science and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has studied animal nutrition, herbal and homeopathic remedies and is certified in canine CPR.
She works with your vet, and understands lab reports, radiology findings and enjoys medical terminology as well as plain English. Her passion for research is exceeded by her compassion for animals. She will help you navigate a sound path of safe options for your pet’s optimum health.
Specific Conditions
Specific ailments of animals brought to my practice:
- Allergies/Asthma
- Arthritis
- Aging issues
- Behavior issues
- Cancer - enhance effectiveness of chemotherapy/reduction of negative side effects
- Cruciate ligament onset
- Dementia
- Dysplasia
- Fatigue
- Gastrointestinal distress
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Injuries
- Musculoskeletal issues
- Neurological disorders
- Phobias
- Post-surgical recovery
- Recent diagnosis (Addisons, Cushions, etc.)
- Strains, sprains
- Stress reduction
- Wounds
The points stimulated by acupuncture needles are effectively stimulated by finger pressure and laser light. Laser acupuncture uses cold laser light instead of a needle. Acupressure uses finger tip pressure. Both acupressure and laser acupuncture carry zero risk of infection.
Acupuncture points alter biochemical and physiological conditions. It is a means of helping the body help itself.
The premise of animal acupuncture is to first understand the whole animal, its genetic, environmental, emotional and physical state. The underlying imbalance can then be identified resulting in illness, weakness and disease.
Your vet’s analysis and diagnostic tools are a window of information to help me assess the imbalance and plan a sound strategy for your pets optimum health.
Acupuncture points alter biochemical and physiological conditions. It is a means of helping the body help itself.
The premise of animal acupuncture is to first understand the whole animal, its genetic, environmental, emotional and physical state. The underlying imbalance can then be identified resulting in illness, weakness and disease.
Your vet’s analysis and diagnostic tools are a window of information to help me assess the imbalance and plan a sound strategy for your pets optimum health.
Why laser?
Cold laser does not puncture or heat skin. An adapter narrows the laser to a needle of light to focus through fur and the skin surface. There is zero risk of bacteria being carried through fur into the bloodstream.
The computer allows depth adjustment. Laser is accurate, painless, fast and safe. Acupuncture needles are inserted and left in for an average 15-20 minutes. Laser acupuncture takes between 15 and 90 seconds per acupuncture point, allowing the practitioner to witness reaction of the animal to each acupuncture point.
The computer allows depth adjustment. Laser is accurate, painless, fast and safe. Acupuncture needles are inserted and left in for an average 15-20 minutes. Laser acupuncture takes between 15 and 90 seconds per acupuncture point, allowing the practitioner to witness reaction of the animal to each acupuncture point.
Why acupressure?
There are less than 50 certified acupressure practitioners in the country.
Acupressure is fingertip pressure on an acupuncture point. There is no substitute for the sensitivity of a fingertip to assess heat/cold, density/emptiness of each diagnostic acupuncture point. The diagnostic points, by a needle acupuncturist, laser or acupressure practitioner must be felt by fingertip initially to determine the health of each of your animal's organs.
In my practice I use fingertip sensation to assess before and after treatment of each acupuncture point.
Acupressure is fingertip pressure on an acupuncture point. There is no substitute for the sensitivity of a fingertip to assess heat/cold, density/emptiness of each diagnostic acupuncture point. The diagnostic points, by a needle acupuncturist, laser or acupressure practitioner must be felt by fingertip initially to determine the health of each of your animal's organs.
In my practice I use fingertip sensation to assess before and after treatment of each acupuncture point.