Healthy Pets Veterinary Hospital
373 West Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127
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About Healthy Pets Veterinary Hospital
Healthy Pets Veterinary Hospital is a veterinary hospital in San Francisco, CA that lists acupuncture, cold laser therapy, Chinese herbal medicine and pain management for dogs and cats.
Healthy Pets Veterinary Hospital is an integrative veterinary practice in San Francisco's West Portal neighborhood. The practice describes itself as treating pets as a whole — combining conventional veterinary medicine with Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) modalities including acupuncture, Tui Na, and Chinese herbology.
Acupuncture is positioned as a core complementary offering alongside cold laser therapy and herbal medicine, and is marketed specifically for chronic and pain-related conditions. The clinic's integrative services include acupuncture, Tui Na (Chinese medical massage), Chinese herbology, food therapy, clinical nutrition, and pain management.
Services listed by the practice
- AcupunctureNeedle-based energy/meridian rebalancing for chronic and pain conditions.
- Tui NaTraditional Chinese medical massage.
- Chinese HerbologyCustom herbal formulas.
- Food TherapyTCVM-based dietary planning.
- Nutritional TherapyClinical nutrition support.
- Herbal SupplementsTargeted supplement protocols.
- Pain ManagementIntegrative chronic and post-surgical pain control.
- Cold Laser TherapyNon-invasive light therapy for pain and healing.
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:
- Chronic Disease
- Pain
- Mobility Problems
- Senior-Pet Conditions
- Nutritional Disorders
- Internal Medicine Conditions
- Arthritis
- Seizures
Conditions such as seizures need a veterinary diagnosis and monitoring. Acupuncture does not replace them.
Read our condition guides to learn more. Acupuncture is used alongside, not instead of, veterinary diagnosis and care. See the Medical Disclaimer.
Practitioner
Dr. Magda Szyrmer, DVM
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine graduate · Veterinary acupuncture training through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) · Clinical interests include internal medicine, chronic disease, behavioral medicine, nutritional medicine, and holistic/alternative medicine.
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Questions about this practice
Where is Healthy Pets Veterinary Hospital located?
The clinic is located at 373 West Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127, in the West Portal neighborhood.
Does Healthy Pets offer acupuncture?
Yes. Acupuncture is a core integrative service at this clinic, along with Tui Na, Chinese herbology, food therapy, and cold laser therapy.
Who provides the acupuncture services?
Dr. Magda Szyrmer, DVM, is the practice's integrative medicine practitioner. She earned her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania and trained in veterinary acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS).
What are the hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Saturday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed Sunday.
Does Healthy Pets Veterinary Hospital offer acupuncture for dogs and cats?
Healthy Pets Veterinary Hospital 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 Healthy Pets Veterinary Hospital?
373 West Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127.
How do I contact the practice?
Call the practice on (415) 742-5961 or its website. PetAcu is a directory and does not take bookings or answer questions about treatment.
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