Acupuncture for Horse & Rider
Rooted in Tradition. Built for Movement.
LaVoie Acupuncture offers a full range of mobile Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments for both people and animals. From performance horses to riders recovering from injury—or simply wanting to stay well—our approach is grounded in ancient practices designed to restore balance, enhance performance, and support deep healing.
"The body wants to heal. My job is to help it remember how."
— Dr. Derek K. LaVoie
Meet Derek.
Veterinarian. Acupuncturist. Herbalist. Healer across species.
Dr. LaVoie blends Western expertise with deep training in Traditional Chinese Medicine. With licensure to treat all species, he’s committed to helping riders and animals thrive—together.
Our Services
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Human Acupuncture
Restore balance, relieve pain, and support your body’s natural healing with personalized treatments grounded in classical Chinese medicine.
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Equine Acupuncture
Enhance performance, ease pain, and support recovery for your horse—using time-tested techniques that work with the body’s natural energy systems.
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Canine Acupuncture
Gentle, effective support for your dog’s health—treating pain, aging, or chronic conditions with comfort-focused care.
“Derek is an integral part of keeping our horses feeling their best. We use him for many of the horses in our barn and have seen great results.
I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for acupuncture for their horses or for themselves.”
-Harley Brown
