Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

What is massage therapy?

As a form of physiotherapy, massage therapy is the application of specific hand movements on a patient or recipient to improve muscle and joint function by relieving tension, spasm, or other restrictions to proper motion. It may be used for warm-up purposes, for relaxing or stimulating muscles [...]

Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

What is homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a distinct philosophy of medicine that has its roots in eighteenth century Germany, and subsequently spread to Europe, India, Australia, South America, the United States, and Canada. The underlying basis of homeopathy is the principle that ‘like cures like’, or that a substance that is capable, [...]