Holistic Animal Wellness is located in the small quaint town of New Boston, New Hampshire. Dr. Vindhya Cianelli takes pride in her work and takes the time to work around your schedule. She provides for your beloved pet the most relaxing and home like experience while truly putting care in the treatment plan specific to your pet's needs at a holistic level.
Served areas
- New Hampshire, New Boston, Goffstown, Bedford, Weare, Amherst, Manchester, Mont Vernon, Lyndeborough, Peterborough, Francestown
Highlights and features
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Animal Acupuncture
- Herbal Therapy
- Food Therapy
- Non-sedation Dental Cleanings
- Wellness Checkups
- TPEMF Therapy
Associations and certifications
- Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist by Chi Institute
- Member AVMA
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Animal Acupuncture
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Acupuncture is performed with thin sterilized needles (one-time use only) most often made of stainless steel. There is often brief pain of a minor nature as the needle passes through the skin. As the energy changes, the animal may experience other sensations equivalent to the subjective human experiences of relaxation or local numbness, heat, dull aching, or tingling. In veterinary acupuncture, a primary emphasis is placed on the initial and subsequent clinical evaluations. These evaluations are based upon clinical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests of the patient. The owner is encouraged to be present during treatment.
While interval and duration of treatments vary, the procedure generally lasts from 20 to 30 minutes, although a 2 hour appointment is initially scheduled to provide time for a complete physical along with a thorough history. Patients are often treated every 1-2 weeks for 4-6 treatments. A positive response is often noticed within the first 3-4 treatments, sometimes earlier, depending upon the condition treated. Animals usually require “tune-ups” at regular intervals, usually every 3-6 months.
The healing process is very comfortable for your pet. The specific points are targeted to stimulate the flow of Qi and blood, enabling your pet's body to heal itself. Proactive wellness is for obtaining optimal health and the absolute best for your pet before problems arise. This service typically includes nutritional counseling, dental evaluation, and dietary supplement suggestions based on the individual.
Dr. Cianelli has been a veterinarian for over 20 years. And she has been a holistic medicine specialist for over 10 years. Dr. Cianelli opened Holistic Animal Wellness in 2015 at the center of New Boston, New Hampshire. Holistic Animal Wellness is privately owned and provides specialized holistic veterinary care to dogs and cats.
After scheduling an appointment with Dr. Cianelli she will thoroughly review all pertinent medical records from your regular veterinarian and discuss with you the major concerns you would like to address with alternative therapy. You will find that Dr. Cianelli is knowledgeable, takes pride in her work, and she enjoys caring for your pet as well as personally connecting with you. Parking is in front of the side entry on Clark Hill Rd. You will see a designated green and white "Holistic Animal Wellness" parking spot.
Perhaps the greatest advantage of laser acupuncture is that it's completely painless. Most patients feel nothing at all during laser acupuncture but it is believed that some may feel an "energetic shift" in their body or an energetic sensation propagating along the meridian being treated. Laser acupuncture therapy is fast and easy.
Chinese Herbal Medicine is another branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In fact, approximately 80% of all traditional Chinese medical patients are treated with herbs, while only the remaining 20% are treated with acupuncture or other manual therapies. Chinese Herbal Medicine has ancient roots in China.
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Dr. Vindhya Cianelli
Owner and Doctor
Dr. Cianelli received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Michigan in 1998 and was awarded her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. She then completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery in Springfield, Massachusetts, and has been practicing veterinary medicine in New Hampshire since 2003.
Dr. Cianelli has been practicing emergency medicine, surgery, and general practice for several years in New Hampshire. During this time, she discovered a passion for alternative medicine. She pursued certification in Veterinary Acupuncture at the renowned Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine in Gainsville, FL. She believes that integrating her knowledge of conventional and holistic medicine provides the best possible therapy for her patients.
Dr. Cianelli has extensive experience in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Therapy, Food Therapy, and Reiki. She has special interests in musculoskeletal injuries, arthritis/weakness, cancer, skin problems, allergies, and palliative therapies. She has recently implemented essential oil therapy into her practice and has seen impressive results. Dr. Cianelli is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Cianelli has been practicing emergency medicine, surgery, and general practice for several years in New Hampshire. During this time, she discovered a passion for alternative medicine. She pursued certification in Veterinary Acupuncture at the renowned Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine in Gainsville, FL. She believes that integrating her knowledge of conventional and holistic medicine provides the best possible therapy for her patients.
Dr. Cianelli has extensive experience in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Therapy, Food Therapy, and Reiki. She has special interests in musculoskeletal injuries, arthritis/weakness, cancer, skin problems, allergies, and palliative therapies. She has recently implemented essential oil therapy into her practice and has seen impressive results. Dr. Cianelli is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine.
Reviews (16)
J. Lev
May 13, 2022
Abigail Burke
May 29, 2021
I highly recommend Dr. Cianelli. We were in a nerve wracking situation with our new puppy and Dr. Cianelli was amazing! She completely healed our puppy and provided amazing overall support. She has a wonderful way with both people and animals and is incredibly experienced and knowledgeable. We also use the Assisi Loop that Dr. Cianelli carries and I highly recommend that as well.
Katie LaFortune
Feb 24, 2021
Vindyha is a godsend! I honestly don't know what I did before not having a holistic vet and will ALWAYS be taking my pups to her from now on. She has helped both of our pups tremendously! She helped our cattle dog, Lucy, with her weight and itchy skin by helping us with her diet along with supplements. We now have her on a raw diet with some probiotics and fish oil and she's a new dog.
Her skin issues have all cleared up, she is now down to a healthy weight and interestingly enough, her anxiety has gotten better. With our pitbull/ bull mastiff mix, Murphy, we found out he had an aggressive form of lymphoma back in July with a prognosis of 6-8 weeks to live. We had decided against chemo as we didn't want him to be sick for his remaining time and wanted him to enjoy his life to the fullest.
We opted for prednisone along with the help of a holistic vet. With Vindyha's help, we have completely changed Murph's diet and have added a lot of supplements for his cancer. Vindyha also performs acupuncture on him every 3 weeks which seems to really help him. I know our time may be limited with Murphy but I honestly think that nixing the kibble and putting Murphy on a superfood diet along with his supplements is the reason why we have had him a bit longer (going on 6 months) and I honestly can't thank Vindyha enough for being so caring, helpful, and genuine.
She is always available to talk to if we have any concerns about Murph and honestly I cannot thank her enough for everything she has done. If I could give this place a million stars I would and I think every dog owner should take their dogs to a holistic vet. Thank you Vindyha for everything you do! We appreciate you! Love, Katie, Matt, Lucy and Murphy!
Her skin issues have all cleared up, she is now down to a healthy weight and interestingly enough, her anxiety has gotten better. With our pitbull/ bull mastiff mix, Murphy, we found out he had an aggressive form of lymphoma back in July with a prognosis of 6-8 weeks to live. We had decided against chemo as we didn't want him to be sick for his remaining time and wanted him to enjoy his life to the fullest.
We opted for prednisone along with the help of a holistic vet. With Vindyha's help, we have completely changed Murph's diet and have added a lot of supplements for his cancer. Vindyha also performs acupuncture on him every 3 weeks which seems to really help him. I know our time may be limited with Murphy but I honestly think that nixing the kibble and putting Murphy on a superfood diet along with his supplements is the reason why we have had him a bit longer (going on 6 months) and I honestly can't thank Vindyha enough for being so caring, helpful, and genuine.
She is always available to talk to if we have any concerns about Murph and honestly I cannot thank her enough for everything she has done. If I could give this place a million stars I would and I think every dog owner should take their dogs to a holistic vet. Thank you Vindyha for everything you do! We appreciate you! Love, Katie, Matt, Lucy and Murphy!
Margot Newman
Feb 01, 2021
Jamie Myshrall
Oct 30, 2020
Dr, Cianelli is nothing short of an angel. I have been bringing my 13yr old lab to her for 3 months now. Prior to seeing her, Cooper could hardly walk. He has osteoarthritis in his hind legs, as well as degenerative joint disease. He was in so much pain and the meds the vet gave him just made him more unstable and dopey. He wasn't himself, he was suffering and I didn't know what to do.
I did some research and found out about acupuncture and reiki for dogs. I reviewed a view different places and luckily for cooper and I, I chose to go with Dr, Cianelli. I thank god every day for guiding me to her. From the moment we met her, she has been there for us. After 2 weeks (2 treatments) cooper was running and bouncing around again. He is able to do his spinning "din din" dance again.
He still struggles because he is 13 and the damage done on his legs can't be reversed, however he is happy again and His spirit is brighter because the pain is finally being managed with the acupuncture and the Chinese herbs and natural supplements she has put him on. Bottom line, Dr. Cianelli gave me my boy back I can't say enough about how wonderful she is.
She is very informative, patient, thoughtful and incredibly knowledgeable. She always checks in on us. She genuinely cares for her patients which is hard to find these days. I trust her every word and that's because she has earned it. It has been a very hard road for cooper and I lately and Dr Cianelli makes sure you know your not alone. She has gone above and beyond more then once.
If your fur babies needs more help then your traditional vet can offer, or if you just want them to be at their best, then you MUST go see Dr Cianelli. So incredibly grateful for her!
I did some research and found out about acupuncture and reiki for dogs. I reviewed a view different places and luckily for cooper and I, I chose to go with Dr, Cianelli. I thank god every day for guiding me to her. From the moment we met her, she has been there for us. After 2 weeks (2 treatments) cooper was running and bouncing around again. He is able to do his spinning "din din" dance again.
He still struggles because he is 13 and the damage done on his legs can't be reversed, however he is happy again and His spirit is brighter because the pain is finally being managed with the acupuncture and the Chinese herbs and natural supplements she has put him on. Bottom line, Dr. Cianelli gave me my boy back I can't say enough about how wonderful she is.
She is very informative, patient, thoughtful and incredibly knowledgeable. She always checks in on us. She genuinely cares for her patients which is hard to find these days. I trust her every word and that's because she has earned it. It has been a very hard road for cooper and I lately and Dr Cianelli makes sure you know your not alone. She has gone above and beyond more then once.
If your fur babies needs more help then your traditional vet can offer, or if you just want them to be at their best, then you MUST go see Dr Cianelli. So incredibly grateful for her!
Victoria B.
May 08, 2020
I highly recommend Dr. Cianelli and her practice, Holistic Animal Wellness. Our 11-year-old calico has been seeing Dr. Cianelli for approximately 5 months. She had been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy several years ago. Dr. Cianelli had us change her diet, put her on traditional Chinese medicine cardiac support, as well as CO-Q10 and a traditional Chinese herbal anti-inflammatory.
We brought her in two days ago to our primary vet for a cardiac ultrasound to assess her heart prior to a dental cleaning. The vet was astonished that our cat's heart had shown "dramatic" improvement. In fact, the report reads: "Unexpectedly and inexplicably, there has been dramatic improvement in the appearance of the heart." My husband and I completely attribute this to Dr. Cianelli's holistic approach to healing, and cannot recommend her highly enough.
We are so grateful to see our calico energetic and healthy again! Dr. Cianelli is kind, caring, and has cultivated a calming and healing environment in her practice. Dr. Cianelli takes her time with each visit and gives her patients time to explore her office before she begins any examination. As they explore, she asks extensively about what behaviors they have been exhibiting and any concerns that may have arisen since the last visit.
She approaches health from a holistic perspective, taking into consideration diet, stressors, and potential causes of systemic inflammation. She is skilled in acupuncture, and both of our cats have truly benefited from this practice. I have seen them visibly relax after she places the needles. Neither of our cats is particularly chill at the vet, but they truly feel comfortable at Dr. Cianelli's. She is an excellent practitioner and we are so grateful to have found her!
We brought her in two days ago to our primary vet for a cardiac ultrasound to assess her heart prior to a dental cleaning. The vet was astonished that our cat's heart had shown "dramatic" improvement. In fact, the report reads: "Unexpectedly and inexplicably, there has been dramatic improvement in the appearance of the heart." My husband and I completely attribute this to Dr. Cianelli's holistic approach to healing, and cannot recommend her highly enough.
We are so grateful to see our calico energetic and healthy again! Dr. Cianelli is kind, caring, and has cultivated a calming and healing environment in her practice. Dr. Cianelli takes her time with each visit and gives her patients time to explore her office before she begins any examination. As they explore, she asks extensively about what behaviors they have been exhibiting and any concerns that may have arisen since the last visit.
She approaches health from a holistic perspective, taking into consideration diet, stressors, and potential causes of systemic inflammation. She is skilled in acupuncture, and both of our cats have truly benefited from this practice. I have seen them visibly relax after she places the needles. Neither of our cats is particularly chill at the vet, but they truly feel comfortable at Dr. Cianelli's. She is an excellent practitioner and we are so grateful to have found her!
J. B.
Mar 24, 2020
I cant say enough about how wonderful Dr. Cianelli is! I've been taking my dogs there for a couple of years now and I love the care and treatment she has to offer. She cares and takes her time with us, very knowledgeable and explains everything to in great detail. We love her! Her place is in a nice location and inside feels "homey", it's not your typical vet waiting area/rooms. It's a very nice setting! I definitely would recommend her to anyone. My dogs look and feel so much better after taking them there. Thank you Dr. Cianelli! :-
Jennifer Grenier
Feb 19, 2020
Dr. Cianelli is fantastic. We went to see her after our dog, Duke, had severe digestive issues. He had lost 15 pounds in a matter of months. We had brought him to two other vets, had an ultrasound done, bloodwork, and any other test that they thought would provide us with information, with no results and continued weight loss. He is a very young dog, and ended up with a digestive and balance, which Dr Cianelli diagnosed right away.
He has gained back all the weight he lost and is now a healthy dog. I would highly recommend her. You can tell she genuinely cares about her patients and is also very helpful for the pet parents too.
He has gained back all the weight he lost and is now a healthy dog. I would highly recommend her. You can tell she genuinely cares about her patients and is also very helpful for the pet parents too.
Anne Droide
Nov 02, 2019
Dr. Cianelli is very knowledgeable, professional, compassionate and thorough with exemplary work ethic. Although my furry baby has just crossed over the rainbow, she got to live a bit longer with marked improvement after her acupuncture and a regiment of supplements and herbal treatments. Had we found Dr. Cianelli sooner and avoided some of the traditional cookie cutter approach that did more harm than good, my baby girl might have enjoyed a higher quality of life in her last days.
During examinations Dr. Cianelli was extremely detailed and left no stone unturned, what a breath of fresh air! She also assisted in explaining the charges to the pet health insurance company for proper claim reimbursement. Responses to inquiries were always timely from day one. Communications were excellent, including follow-ups between visits. In comparison, my messages and voicemail inquiries left with a few other vets have yet to be returned to this day! I am grateful to have met Dr. Cianelli who works hard to help our pets. Beyond 5 stars!
During examinations Dr. Cianelli was extremely detailed and left no stone unturned, what a breath of fresh air! She also assisted in explaining the charges to the pet health insurance company for proper claim reimbursement. Responses to inquiries were always timely from day one. Communications were excellent, including follow-ups between visits. In comparison, my messages and voicemail inquiries left with a few other vets have yet to be returned to this day! I am grateful to have met Dr. Cianelli who works hard to help our pets. Beyond 5 stars!
Katie Henderson
Jan 17, 2019
Kim Edwards
Sep 10, 2018
Excellent experience... Dr. Cianelli took her time explaining everything...very thorough with Holistic wellness, oils, and energy and I know she's gonna help my animals!! Beautiful, serene space...my dog received acupuncture and it was amazing!! I highly recommend Holistic Animal Wellness to anyone wanting to help their pets.
Nancy Leduc
Jul 23, 2016
I found Dr Cianelli through a friend when my pup was diagnosed with cancer back in April. Buddy enjoys some essential oil treatments & Rekki with his acupuncture at Holistic Animal Wellness, Dr. Vindhya Cianelli, PLLC. We even use his own oil blend of Lavender & Sacred Frankincense Young Living Essential Oils with a coconut carrier oil to dip the acupuncture needs in. Dr Cianelli has been a godsend making sure Buddy has everything he needs to have a happy, healthy life.
His recent diet has made a huge difference with his overall health, the therapy treatment is amazing & the oils just what he needs for some extra attention. If you are looking for alternative treatments, excellent natural health benefits, extra TLC for your pup or cat you really need to take them to see Dr Cianelli. I emailed her on a Monday night & Buddy was there for his first appointment that next Thursday morning!
She is knowledgeable, does research when needed, gives suggestions but not pushy, compassionate, caring & loves each & every one of her patients like they were her own! She is thorough & always willing to help.
His recent diet has made a huge difference with his overall health, the therapy treatment is amazing & the oils just what he needs for some extra attention. If you are looking for alternative treatments, excellent natural health benefits, extra TLC for your pup or cat you really need to take them to see Dr Cianelli. I emailed her on a Monday night & Buddy was there for his first appointment that next Thursday morning!
She is knowledgeable, does research when needed, gives suggestions but not pushy, compassionate, caring & loves each & every one of her patients like they were her own! She is thorough & always willing to help.
Colleen K.
Feb 22, 2016
My Sheltie was suffering from a bad case of pancreatitis which was so bad that it affected her liver and gallbladder. Normally very active, she was now lethargic, jaundice, in pain, and refusing to eat. She was in a Vet Hospital for 3 days when it was decided that she would be more comfortable at home, but she was not nearly "out of the woods". She was on 3 different medications but was still not active or eating.
We decided to bring her to see Dr. Cianelli. After only 3 sessions of acupuncture and some support supplements, our Sheltie is back to her happy, active self and her appetite is back to normal! Our regular Vet was so impressed with her recovery that he wanted more information about Dr. Cianelli to share with other pet owners struggling with such a serious case of pancreatitis. We love Dr. Cianelli's holistic approach and her absolute passion of our pets wellness care!
We decided to bring her to see Dr. Cianelli. After only 3 sessions of acupuncture and some support supplements, our Sheltie is back to her happy, active self and her appetite is back to normal! Our regular Vet was so impressed with her recovery that he wanted more information about Dr. Cianelli to share with other pet owners struggling with such a serious case of pancreatitis. We love Dr. Cianelli's holistic approach and her absolute passion of our pets wellness care!
Jenifer Bennert
Ever since our first time meeting, Dr. Cianelli made us feel like family. Though my cat Ace was passing, she treated him so well and made him comfortable in his final hours. That meant the world to me. She treats the animals with love, respect and her care for them really shows through. My newly adopted cat Downee can be quite "rough around the edges", but was calm and content throughout the visit, even sitting with Dr. Cianelli a time or two. Dr. Cianelli's has a vast knowledge and experience with animals.
I can't express my gratitude for her willingness to share this with me, but to teach myself and others about the medicines and treatments. She is a great doctor, person and mentor.
I can't express my gratitude for her willingness to share this with me, but to teach myself and others about the medicines and treatments. She is a great doctor, person and mentor.
Brigitte Morin
Dr Vindhya Cianelli has helped both my pups so much through the years. I am so grateful for her knowledge and compassion through my oldest dogs lymphoma diagnosis. She has put me at ease through such a difficult time. If you looking for alternative health for your pet Dr Cianelli is the best around!
Lauren Farrow
My dog's stomach was distended due to high liver enzyme levels. The distention was pretty severe because my dog looked much heavier than she actually is. The only mainstream treatment available was lots of blood tests and then pharmaceuticals. The drugs would simply put a band aid on my dog's problem by suppressing her symptoms and that would require taking the meds for the rest of her life.
I did not like that option, so I searched for another approach. That is when I found Dr. Cianelli and I was so glad that I did! Her office has a very calm and pleasant atmosphere that puts my little, nervous rescue dog at ease. Each appointment has been a good, productive experience for my pup. After 2 or 3 acupuncture appointments and a new nutrition plan, our little dog is back to her old self and looking trim and fit!
She's even cured of her fear of cars because she has such good experiences jumping in the car for her acupuncture appointments. Now, instead of running from the car, she sits by it eagerly waiting to get in. Not only that, but she no longer gets car sick! Thank you, Dr. Cianelli.
I did not like that option, so I searched for another approach. That is when I found Dr. Cianelli and I was so glad that I did! Her office has a very calm and pleasant atmosphere that puts my little, nervous rescue dog at ease. Each appointment has been a good, productive experience for my pup. After 2 or 3 acupuncture appointments and a new nutrition plan, our little dog is back to her old self and looking trim and fit!
She's even cured of her fear of cars because she has such good experiences jumping in the car for her acupuncture appointments. Now, instead of running from the car, she sits by it eagerly waiting to get in. Not only that, but she no longer gets car sick! Thank you, Dr. Cianelli.