What Clients And Patients Are Saying...

Even though Tippy is 13 years old, she will always be our puppy. We were watching her struggling to move and in so much pain.

We were afraid we had no choice but to put her down. We just thought we would try acupuncture before we made any decision. Thank the Good Lord we did.

Thank you so much.  Tippy has had such a good weekend. She is walking almost completely unassisted and is back to her daily routines. Tippy is almost like she was 2 years ago before all her problems started. She is playing with her toys again and taking her long walks 2 times a day. My husband and I are so thankful for all the wonderful loving care that she has received.... - Vonda & Charles

Elton has always had what we consider "issues" but had also been told for years that it was typical terrier behavior and/or that he needed significant training (which is not denied)

So, into the second year of him not sleeping more than an hour each night, and a significant amount of OTC drugs and modifications, I was at my wits end and turned to Dr. Addleman...my hero!!!...OUR hero!!!!

She was so kind to him and listened to the myriad of problems and efforts...examined him....and gave us 4 things to do:change the types of raw food he was eating,  give him two homeopathic remedies, and apply a daily regimen of acupressure.

That night he slept ok but, the next night he slept longer and...to this day (almost 3 months later) he is averaging 7-8 hours of sleep a night which is, to me, A MIRACLE!!!

I cannot even begin to thank Dr. Addleman and Linda enough for what they have done for Elton and I am looking forward to much more success with him.-  With much love and care, Julie

I don't actually know how my dog, VP, managed to hurt her back and neck.  I think it was a fall she took weeks before.  It wasn't even a slow degradation of health. Overnight, she became an invalid. She couldn't eat, drink, or walk by herself.  Her jaw seemed dislocated and her tongue deviated visibly to the left of her mouth. Every time she tried to chew food, she would choke.  Every time we moved her, she cried. She couldn't even bark without noticeable pain. She had been on steroids and pain killers for weeks, with little to no improvement, and then I was told that an MRI might give the docs some answers...for $1900.  When I first came to see Dr. Addleman, VP had an actual date to get put to sleep at the vet's office.  I came on recommendations from an energy healer/yoga teacher/anatomy queen from L.A.  Within hours of VP's first treatment, I saw dramatic improvement. Her gait became much less impaired, her tongue started to return to normal, and she began to eat and drink by herself. After three treatments with Dr. Addleman, VP is back to her old mischief -- stockpiling all the dog toys in her own crate, barking viciously at the mailman, and bounding up and down with excitement every time someone approaches her.  She got a new lease on life with alternative therapy and our whole family owes you endless thanks! - Jennifer

I am so thankful to know Dr. Rachel.... You have made a world of difference for Stan & Ollie.
 

After Ollie's session he no longer is afraid when it down pours. The other morning, he slept right through it.... until the winds were blowing things against the house. He started to get anxious, but nothing like before. I gave him the herb for calming, and it worked like a charm.  - Martha

While Shiloh has been making steady progress in his relationship with the new puppy, after we left your office the other day we had an exponential gain.  The four of us went out to dinner for our anniversary and left all 3 dogs home together.  When we returned a few hours later, it was clear the two boys had spent some quality time.  Jimminy and Shiloh spent the next hour and a half playing and romping with each other.  (Crickett had a long since put herself to bed exhausted.)  They  were playing tug with a toy - Shiloh catering to his puppy abilities and then nuzzling and cooing nose to nose.  They repeated this again a few days later, so it appears to be actual progress as opposed to an anomaly.  I think Shiloh feeling great after his treatment combined with their alone time was the magic combination they needed.  Shiloh is such a different boy when he's not hurting.  Thanks again for all the great work you do and for him!  We all are enjoying the benefits.  - Stacey, owner 6 Degrees Photography

Dr. Addleman when Toofy and I came to see you, her "stomach episodes" of not wanting to eat and vomiting bile had increased to 2-3 times a week.  Conventional medication was no longer working and I was worried about her.  Your treatment using acupuncture and herbs has worked wonders and it has now been 7 weeks since she's had an episode.  I am VERY grateful to have found you.  She runs around so much sometimes now that she gets sore and has to rest up the next day.  That's good for an old girl - thanks a MILLION!!!  And thanks also to Linda for being so kind and responsive to all my emails.  - Sandy and Toofy

As I watch Annie wake up with us each day, not sleeping all day due to pain/lack of energy, running around the Christmas tree - because now she CAN, and watching her JUMP and HOP after a romp outdoors, I know this is due to your work with her. I know, without question, that you have given me more time with her than would have been otherwise possible. This is the most beautiful gift I ever been given, and I will never be able to thank you adequately. I now have one more Christmas with my baby, and we are making the absolute most of it!!  

Maxx is well - VERY well. Again, due to your selfless efforts on his behalf, he is enjoying a greater quality of life - and now PLAYS again! It is true joy in action. Your work, especially with Cushings, is much needed. -  Sheryl Farnsworth, President and Founder  www.WagAndBark.com

Bob lifted his leg on the walk tonight...

first time in at least three months!  Yippee Yea!  Isn't that great? - Mary Lynn

Sweeney would like Dr. Addleman to know she is all but feeling like a brand new dog! She gets me out walking twice every day now and trots along with ears bouncing. She loves-loves the new food regimen........ and has taken very well to the herbs. So far, and almost from the time we left your office, she has had all 4s firmly planted on the ground with full steam ahead! She admits she is not feeling as tired either.  Remember when that guy bought out the huge billboard on 59 to advertise seeking a wife. Well if not for him outbidding me this morning, that billboard would read "Dr. Addleman is a genius!"  In like super bold size 7000 font. Sweeney slept through the night until 5 am and when she woke up, she stood right up on all 4s and walked out to potty and back in. Same thing through the morning. - Davina

Vladimir is doing great!   I'm so glad he's better and we've found such a great Dr. for Vladimir.  - Sarah & Chris

We all think Sam is doing better. The soft food already has made a huge difference for his skin condition..... We also noticed less eye gunk and not as much snoring when he sleeps. It's all been good. Thanks for your help. - Lynn

THEN

October 20, 2009

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May 29, 2010

With the weight loss Tabitha has become so much more active.  She and Kylie are playing all the time.  We took Zoe, Tabby and Kylie to the dog park on Saturday -- they all three had so much fun playing and romping.  Thanks as always.  - Donna & Gerry

Breeze is running sooooo much better since her first treatment – it’s amazing.  She is running like she did about 2-3 years ago.  She’s back to being her same spunky little self and it’s great to see.  I just can’t thank Dr. Addleman enough.  Thank you very much the wonderful treatment that Breeze received last week.  I really, truly think it [acupuncture] helped her tremendously. - Jan

I’m excited about Lulu's  new herbs and she’s already better just from her treatment yesterday!    I can’t say enough about the care we have received from  Dr. Addleman.  I don’t believe Lulu would ever be able to become the healthy girl she was meant to be without her.  Thanks so much. - Jodie

Meaux has been a very happy kid for the last 3-4 days - he is showing me the puppy in him still, at times, but staying out of the heat a lot.  I know Meaux is feeling better because we have walked a little bit in the evenings on the bayou this past week - hadn't done that in ages.  We even had a young couple stop and ask about him and couldn't believe he was 14.  They said "he's adorable!".   I can't tell you how comforting it is that you come to the house to care of Meaux.  At his age, his size, and his physical condition, it would be almost impossible for me to get him to a clinic to be cared for without an incredible amount of stress and possibly much physical discomfort on Meaux's part.  That he is now cared for in the comfort of his own home is worth everything to me.  So thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. - Judy, Meaux and Cisco

Gillie  seems to be doing a bit better. I think that he is having fewer nightmares (although the amount of naps has not changed.)  Is Gilligan's favorite doctor available...Monday? -  Patty

Thank you for seeing Lizzy this morning. We look forward to making changes, so Lizzy can be a Healthy and Happy dog. -  Joel & Kelly

We are so blessed to have  Dr. Addleman!  - Heather

Thank you for caring about Blue---you help him so much!

- Charlotte &  Megan

We are thrilled we found you to care for Hallee. She has definitely improved, chewed a bone for the first time today and played with Brinklee. Thank you so much for your help and compassion. 

- Dedrick & Taryn

Doing Great

My husband is skeptical, but can't deny the results we have seen so far in Austin.  I can't remember the last time he bounced up the stairs instead of lolly gagging.  He is doing great and we can already tell tremendous results. - Victoria

Shiloh has been doing amazingly well since the treatment, dramatic improvement in several areas but most significantly, my social butterfly is back! - Stacey

Our dog, Chaya, was diagnosed with a degenerative neurological disorder.  She has been examined by  boarded veterinary  specialists in the field of internal medicine and surgery.  All concur, her disease is progressive and not operable.  Religiously, we followed expert advice on how to make her more comfortable and happy.  Nothing seemed to work.  As she became more disabled and unable to walk without the help of a sling, so too did her spirit  diminish.  Taking the advice of our veterinarian, we sought out Dr. Addleman.  After the first treatment, we noticed that Chaya's energy seemed improved.  And today, with only three treatments, Chaya's spirits and energy have been revived.  She has maintained her energy and high spirits despite dragging herself to get around. We feel so fortunate to have found Dr. Addleman.  While Chaya's future is certain, total paralysis, she delights in being a participating member of our family.  We can't thank Dr. Addleman for giving us back our Chaya.  - Linda from Houston

I can’t tell you how thankful we are for Dr. Rachel.   ..... Marli was able to do some actual walking on Wednesday and we think she will continue to improve with the acupuncture and therapy. I know Marli is just so much better because she is now also wagging her tail like she used to do before her problem (injury) began. I can’t wait to send the pictures on to our daughters. I know they will get a kick out of seeing Marli with all the wires, but I also know they are very concerned for her recovery and are thankful we had this choice in her care.  I don’t think I can say enough about how pleased we are concerning Dr. Rachel’s treatment and the progress Marli continues to make. We are so grateful Dr. Rachel chose the Houston area to practice her veterinarian acupuncture care and skills.

Update:  We are actually having to hold Marli back somewhat. She was trying to do a little running over the weekend and is now wanting to jump down from our couch while we’re watching TV. It’s great she’s improving so much, but we are trying to keep her from getting too overzealous just to make sure she doesn’t reinjure herself.    - Jana & Don  from Lake Jackson, TX

More good news: BG is 94 today.   No excessive water consumption and  he's still chowing down on 2 1/2 to 3 cans of turkey & giblets daily!  He is getting rowdier by the day. He obviously feels a lot better since coming to see you!!! - Karla from Houston

". . . . both Cooper and Porter are doing very well on the . . .food (fish and sweet potato) . . .No itchy skin, eyes, or hot spots on the feet.  We recommended it to other Boykin owners and their dogs are doing a lot better as well.  - Laura from Houston

A Wonderful Vet

Dr. Addleman was a wonderful vet to me and I was heartbroken when she moved out of Los Angeles. She's compassionate and really listened to me when I brought my dog in to see her on numerous occasions throughout her life. She very clearly explained each issue and patiently went through all the options available to me for the various issues that came up with Kasha over her lifetime--options that included traditional medical treatments as well as alternative treatments such as acupuncture and herbs. And finally, because she is such an animal lover herself, I knew she was always able to put herself in my shoes and her empathetic approach to treating my dog was something you don't see in a lot of doctors (human or animal). - Erica  from Los Angeles, California

I can't thank you enough for giving Isaac back his energy!  And appetite!   He's once again stalking lizards from the safety of his kitchen window and playing  with Hershel and Amos.   His kidney failure and thyroid surgery have been hard on him.  There was nothing left in western medicine to do for 'the light of my life' when thankfully I found you!  Acupuncture and herbals have made a huge difference.   Thank you for everything you do for my Isaac. - L

Very Compassionate Vet

We came to Dr. Addleman with our aging animal, and she was able to really relate to our needs for our "child". She understood that he is a member of our family, and treated him that way. He was very calm with her, and she made us feel right at ease too. She is extremely professional and explains everything so well. She knew that we didn't want to use a lot of medications, and the herbs she suggested worked great. She even took the time to help his hips with acupuncture, even though he was not the most cooperative! I would highly recommend Dr. Addleman to anyone! - Susan from Bellaire, TX

We are fortunate our veterinarian referred us to Dr. Addleman.  As a board certified feline specialist, a recognized expert in her field, Dr. Addleman diagnosed our cat, Snoop, a 16 years old orange tabby, with multiple ailments including lymphoma, hypothyroid, high blood pressure, arthritis, and irritable bowel syndrome - all of which are being treated successfully with medication.  Two concerns for us, was the irritable bowel syndrome, although treated with prednisone, he continued to throw up several times weekly and painful arthritis treated with adequin injections weekly.   We were, at first, skeptical giving him acupuncture.  Never in our wildest dreams did we think he'd stand still, after all, he's a cat!   Boy were we surprised.   Not only did he enjoy his 20 minute treatment, laying comfortably and purring throughout it, he wasn't anxious for it to come to an end.  To our amazement, his vomiting has been greatly curtailed and the arthritic pain appears much less as his limping has disappeared!  - Nat from Houston

Chloe's acupuncture session has helped her tremendously...she is feeling so much better. Her appetite is improving and she sleeps very well. We divide the Hill's can into fourths and feed her 4 times a day to complete the can. She even has been eating ocean whitefish and tuna from Sargent's and Sunny's bowls when they eat. 

...Dr. "A" had helped Chloe so very much through her illness. The acupuncture & herbs helped her to be able to eat and walk...to be her self again. There are not enough "Thank you's" in the world to tell you how much we appreciate Dr. "A". She is the best and is a wonderful and compassionate person. We are very glad that we found her.  -  Donna

Bailey's [acupuncture] treatments are really helping.  Bailey loves the [herbal] biscuits.  Thanks!  - Lisa