Earth Angels Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Alexandra Barrientos, Owner

44 Saint Nicholas Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY 845.227.7297 • sta @earthangelsvet.com

Leigh Damkohler o ers personalized treatment to address patients’ concerns and help dysfunction that is contributing to musculoskeletal imbalance. Treatment modalities include Graston Technique, therapeutic exercises, gentle adjustments, myofascial release, massage therapy and CranioSacral erapy.

What drew you to this profession?

A er receiving chiropractic care in my 20s, I realized that this was the next step for me to continue helping people feel better. I wanted to o er patients a nontraditional model of treatment for physical pain and overall wellness.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession?

As the only practicing dually licensed sports chiropractor and massage therapist in the county, my hands-on expertise is second to none. Coupled with empathy and a willingness to think outside the box, I help people get back to the lives they love.

What should someone expect from working with you?

Patients should expect that sometimes releasing fascia and muscles can be uncomfortable during the process, but the end result goes beyond managing pain into removing the dysfunction that has caused it. ey can also expect to take an active role in ergonomic and postural corrections that have contributed to their acute or chronic pain.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

I'm excited to be completing my Certi ed Posture Exercise Professional certi cation and using the techniques with more patients to counteract the negative e ects of technology. Improving posture improves mood and overall health. I will be integrating more postural awareness and corrections for patients that want to live active lives in their 40s through their 90s. Without this, we are literally headed backwards in evolution!

Anything else our readers should know?

My goal for patients is to improve function and reduce pain. Every body responds di erently to treatment, and my protocol can be uid, depending on someone’s response. Finally, chiropractic is also about supporting the body’s natural ability to maintain wellness, so you don’t need to be in pain to be adjusted.

EarthAngelsVet.com

Earth Angels is a local, family-owned and operated integrative veterinary hospital with services that include surgery, dentistry, holistic protocols with Dr. Barrientos in conjunction with our pain center that features photobiomodulation therapy, acupuncture, thermographic imaging and CBD’s, dog/cat boarding, and more.

What drew you to this profession?

I’ve wanted to become a veterinarian since the age of 5. Caring for animals and improving upon the important human/animal bond quickly became my purpose in life, and becoming a veterinarian was the best way to achieve my goal.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession? Twenty- ve years of practicing holistic medicine gives me the experience as a veterinarian that sets our hospital apart from others with a uniqueness when it comes to knowledge of alternative modalities. My conventional training at Cornell University, combined with all my years of working alongside holistic veterinarians, makes our hospital a unique resource for pet owners.

What should a person expect from working with you?

We strive to o er all e ective options, alternative and conventional, for the treatment of various ailments from birth through senior care. We also aim to educate our clients so they have the ability to choose what best suits them and their furry family members.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

We are currently working to set up the most complete veterinary pain center available in the Hudson Valley that utilizes such cutting-edge technology as thermographic imaging, the latest in photobiomodulation therapy, stem cell treatment, supplements, conventional medications and more. We are also proud to o er acupuncture treatments with Dr. Annie Viano, the best acupuncturist in the region, as well as orthopedic assessments and surgery performed by board-certi ed orthopedist Dr. Chad Andrews.

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