Animal Acupuncture & Rehab Center (AARC)
7090 Miramar Rd, Ste 102, San Diego, CA 92121
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About Animal Acupuncture & Rehab Center (AARC)
Animal Acupuncture & Rehab Center (AARC) is a veterinary practice in San Diego, CA that lists acupuncture, rehabilitation, cold laser therapy, Chinese herbal medicine and pain management for dogs and cats.
According to the practice, Animal Acupuncture & Rehab Center (AARC) is a locally owned specialty center in San Diego's Miramar area, with more than 36 years of combined veterinary experience, of which 27+ years have been focused specifically on animal acupuncture. The practice also states that the center describes itself as the first clinic in the San Diego area to combine Western veterinary medicine with TCVM-style acupuncture and physical rehabilitation.
The practice is woman-owned and provides an integrated approach to pain and mobility management. Rehabilitation tools — including an underwater treadmill, hydrotherapy, and cold laser therapy — are combined with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to support recovery in dogs and cats.
Services listed by the practice
- Veterinary AcupunctureNeedle therapy for pain and mobility.
- Chinese Herbal MedicineCustom TCVM herbal formulas.
- Physical RehabilitationStructured recovery and strength-building programs.
- Underwater TreadmillLow-impact rehab for post-surgical and mobility cases.
- HydrotherapyWater-based therapy for pain and function.
- Cold Laser TherapyNon-invasive light therapy for pain and healing.
- Western MedicineConventional diagnostics and treatment planning.
- Integrated Care PlansCombined West+East protocols for complex cases.
Before you book
- Fees: Fees are set by the practice. Ask what the first visit costs and how many sessions are usually suggested.
- Referral and records: Ask whether the practice needs your regular veterinarian to refer you or send your pet’s records.
- Insurance: Ask your pet insurance provider whether acupuncture is covered. See our pet insurance guide.
- What to bring: your pet’s records, current medications and a list of questions.
Animals treated
- Dogs
- Cats
Areas of care
Areas the practice lists on its website:
- Lameness & Limping
- Senior Dog Mobility Decline
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- IVDD & Neurological Recovery
- Arthritis
- Chronic Pain
Read our condition guides to learn more. Acupuncture is used alongside, not instead of, veterinary diagnosis and care. See the Medical Disclaimer.
Practitioner
Dr. Claire Sosna, DVM
Owner Over 36 years of combined veterinary experience · 27+ years focused on veterinary acupuncture · Woman-owned specialty practice.
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Questions about this practice
Where is Animal Acupuncture & Rehab Center located?
The center is located at 7090 Miramar Rd, Ste 102, San Diego, CA 92121, in the Miramar area.
How long has the practice been operating?
According to the practice, AARC has more than 36 years of combined veterinary experience, with 27+ years focused specifically on animal acupuncture.
What makes this clinic different from a general vet?
AARC is a specialty center focused on integrative acupuncture and rehabilitation. According to the practice, it was the first clinic in the San Diego area to combine Western medicine with TCVM-style acupuncture and physical rehab, and offers tools like an underwater treadmill and hydrotherapy.
Does the clinic require a referral?
Referred rehab cases from primary veterinarians are common, but the clinic also accepts direct inquiries. Contact the practice to confirm whether a referral is required for your pet's condition.
Does Animal Acupuncture & Rehab Center (AARC) offer acupuncture for dogs and cats?
Animal Acupuncture & Rehab Center (AARC) lists acupuncture among its services for dogs and cats. Ask the practice who performs the acupuncture, what training they have and whether your animal and its condition are a good fit.
Where is Animal Acupuncture & Rehab Center (AARC)?
7090 Miramar Rd, Ste 102, San Diego, CA 92121.
How do I contact the practice?
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