
08/28/2025
An acupuncture session is the perfect time to take a nap if you ask us (and our patient Coco) 😴
We have so many horses that calm down minutes into their acupuncture treatments. . . we call it the "needle nap." 😁
❓️Acupuncture accomplishes this calming effect in horses by activating nerves at needle points and stimulating the brain to produce neurotransmitters and hormones, like endorphins, that reduce pain. This contributes to a horse's feeling of well-being, relaxation, and comfort.