B'ahava Veterinary Health & Wellbeing

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B'ahava Veterinary Health & Wellbeing

Providing wholesome integrative veterinary medicine delivered with integrity, compassion, and love.

B'ahava ("with love" in Hebrew) serves as the foundation of how we practice TCVM and supports the overall wellbeing of your pet. Our services compliment and supplement the care other veterinary health professionals provide for your pet. TCVM introduces additional options from Eastern medicine such as acupuncture, herbal therapy, food therapy, and Tui-Na (medical massage). Dr. Levin-Russo completed

her undergraduate education at Texas A&M University and veterinary school at Iowa State University. She has always had a passion for the power of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) to support her patients and soon after graduating began undergoing additional training on TCVM through Chi University. In addition to being a licensed Veterinarian in Texas, she is currently a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Veterinary Food Therapist, and Certified Veterinary Tui-na Practitioner. She is currently taking additional classes toward a Masters of Science in TCVM. Please call our office to learn more about our services and schedule an appointment.

08/03/2025

Howdy friends, colleagues, and fellow animal lovers!

I'm thrilled to share some incredibly important news regarding the future of veterinary acupuncture and the integrative care I strive to provide for our beloved animals. As a member of both the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture (AAVA) and the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS), we've been working for decades to see veterinary acupuncture recognized as a formal specialty. After years of diligent effort, it looks like our hard work is finally paying off!

The American Board of Veterinary Acupuncture (ABVA) is currently petitioning the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) for recognition as a veterinary specialty organization. This is a monumental step towards establishing consistent standards of training, practice, and professional oversight in veterinary acupuncture, ultimately ensuring the highest quality of care for our patients.

Acupuncture is a versatile medical modality, practiced by thousands of veterinarians worldwide, with applications across many species and disciplines. It significantly enhances outcomes in various veterinary specialties, particularly in managing pain, aiding in cancer care, improving performance, and supporting neuro-recovery and fertility. The AVMA has recognized acupuncture as a valid medical modality requiring rigorous training since 1988. Its diagnostic methods, technical skills, and foundational physiology are distinct and not encompassed within any current AVMA-recognized specialty.

This is where you come in! The ABVA is welcoming public feedback to help shape the future of veterinary acupuncture. Your support is incredibly important to demonstrate the widespread need and demand for this valuable medical modality.

Please submit your public comments no later than 11:59 p.m. on August 12, 2025. All comments must be submitted by email to [email protected] with the subject line "Public comment - Acupuncture Specialty."

Let's step up and speak out to ensure that not only our pets can continue to receive the very best of integrative care, but that others around the country and the world may also have access to do the same as this form of medicine becomes more readily available to the general public.

Thank you for your consideration and your continued support of my practice, our profession, and this vital sector of the veterinary industry!

B'ahava,
- Dr. LR

07/31/2025

UPDATE for our valued clients!

We've been experiencing an unexpected outage with our texting line today. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused if you've been trying to reach us. We are actively working on getting it back up and running as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, if you need to contact us, please don't hesitate to call our main line at 817-789-4456 or email us at [email protected].

Thank you for your understanding and patience!

07/30/2025

Hi everyone!

Get ready to unleash the excitement! This week, we're putting the spotlight on B'ahava Veterinary Health & Wellbeing's next PET OF THE WEEK, the one and only Bentley! We're absolutely thrilled to share this amazing pet with you!

07/25/2025

Dear Valued Clients and Pet Lovers,

We are thrilled to announce a new initiative at B'ahava Veterinary Health & Wellbeing: our "Pet of the Week"! Each week, we'll be featuring one of our beloved patients to celebrate their unique charm and share a little bit about them with our community.

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our very first adorable Pet of the Week: C**t!

C**t is an amazing and sweet Labrador who enjoys his wearable ice pack, which helps keep him nice and cool during the day. He is also a very big fan of cookies and peanut butter.

We are so excited to highlight the wonderful companions that make our days brighter. Stay tuned for more adorable pets in the weeks to come!

07/23/2025

We've been on an exciting journey these past five years, growing our TCVM practice to better serve you and your beloved pets! From adding a virtual receptionist team to incorporating an in-house herbal pharmacy, we're continuously striving to enhance the care we provide.

And now, for our biggest and most exciting news: Please join me in giving a huge, warm welcome to our first official employee, our new veterinary technician, Sarah Plowman!

Sarah brings a deep love and compassion for animals, with a strong background in veterinary care since 2014. What truly sets her apart is her growing passion for Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. She's incredibly eager to expand her skills and offer even more holistic and integrative care to your furry family members! When she's not at the clinic, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and her three spirited cats – Pixie, Bruce Wayne, and Tortellini – and diving into a good book or a game of Dungeons & Dragons.

We're so thrilled to have her join our team!

Learn more about Sarah and our growing practice on our "About Us" page: https://bahavavet.com/about-us/

Please take a moment to give Sarah a warm welcome in the comments below, and be sure to say 'howdy' in person the next time you're at the clinic!

07/16/2025

What is photobiomodulation (PBMT)?

⚡️This is a therapy that uses light or lasers to help the body heal and to reduce pain and inflammation.
⚡️More information about this exciting new modality can be found here: https://youtu.be/Sn0e28bCOJY?si=pEvgOiJjesKJn5M6
⚡️We're excited to help your pet with this new treatment option! If interested, please give us a call or send us an email to discuss further details! ✨🐾

07/04/2025

Celebrating the 4th of July safely

Happy 4th of July! As we enjoy the fireworks and festivities, let's remember to keep our furry friends safe and sound. Loud noises can be frightening for pets, so please make sure they're comfortable at home today.

Our clinic is closed for the holiday, but we can't wait to see all our wonderful patients and clients next week! Stay safe and enjoy the celebrations!

05/06/2025

Howdy B'ahava Family!

It feels like ages, doesn't it? We know it's been a little quiet on our end for the past few months, and we've missed connecting with you all! But trust us, it's been for a fantastic reason: your very own Dr. Levin-Russo recently journeyed to the vibrant city of New Orleans for the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture (AAVA) conference!

Wow! What an inspiring and knowledge-packed few days it was! Imagine the energy of passionate vets, all gathered to deepen our understanding of holistic healing for our beloved animal companions. I'm absolutely buzzing with new insights and techniques that I can't wait to share with you and your furry family members right here in Roanoke, Texas.

The conference covered so many fascinating areas that truly resonate with B'ahava's philosophy. We dove deep into the intricate world of **fascia** and how understanding its interconnectedness can unlock new pathways for healing and comfort. Think of it as the body's amazing internal web – and we learned even more about how to support its health!

**Rehabilitation medicine** also took center stage, offering innovative ways to help our patients recover from injuries and surgeries, and to improve their overall mobility and quality of life. Get ready for even more comprehensive approaches to getting your pets back to their happy, active selves!

For those intrigued by the subtle energies of healing, the sessions on **energy medicine** were truly eye-opening. We explored how different modalities can influence the body's natural healing abilities in profound ways.

And speaking of sound vibrations… guess what made its way back to B'ahava from the Big Easy? ✨ **Tuning forks!** ✨ I had the pleasure of attending a lecture on their therapeutic applications and even brought home a set from a wonderful vendor at the conference. I'm SO excited to explore how these gentle vibrations can help bring balance and promote healing in our patients. 🙌

Of course, the powerhouses of **herbal medicine** and **acupuncture** were also key topics, with exciting updates on their use, particularly in supporting our brave patients facing **cancer**. The advancements in integrative oncology are truly inspiring, and I'm eager to incorporate this knowledge into our treatment plans when appropriate.

But the learning wasn't the only highlight! It was also such a joy to **reconnect with old friends and classmates** from veterinary school – so many familiar faces sharing the same passion for animal wellbeing! And on top of that, I was fortunate to **make some wonderful new friends** in the veterinary acupuncture community. The connections and collaborations formed were truly invaluable.

We are so incredibly grateful for your continued trust and support in B'ahava Veterinary Health and Wellbeing. We are more passionate than ever about providing your beloved animals with the most comprehensive and compassionate care, blending the best of alternative and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) with these exciting new insights and strengthened connections.

What are you most curious to learn more about? Let us know in the comments below! We'd love to hear from you.

We can't wait to see you and your furry family soon!

In health and b'ahava,
Dr. Levin-Russo
🌿🐾✨

01/30/2025

Howdy B'ahava Family!

We're excited to announce a new series on our social media channels dedicated to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM). This ancient healing practice offers a holistic approach to supporting your pet's wellbeing, and we're here to demystify it for you!

To kick things off, we want to hear from you! What questions do you have about TCVM? Are you curious about acupuncture, herbal remedies, or food therapy? Maybe you're wondering if TCVM can help with specific conditions like arthritis or anxiety.

Share your questions in the comments below, and we'll feature them in our upcoming TCVM series. Let's unlock the secrets of this fascinating and effective approach to pet care together!

B'ahava (with love),
- Dr. LR

P.S. Stay tuned for our first post in the series, where we'll dive deep into the five elements of TCVM. It's going to be paw-sitively enlightening!

01/01/2025

Wishing all of our clients and patients a year filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments together. From our B'ahava family to yours, we hope 2025 brings you immeasurable joy and a deepening bond with your beloved animal companions. 🐾❤️

12/25/2024

Whether you're celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, or another holiday this season, we hope your days are filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments with your loved ones (furry and human!). ❤🐾

From our family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy holiday season! 🕎🎄❄️✨

12/22/2024

Howdy B'ahava Family! 🐾

Just a friendly reminder that Dr. Levin-Russo will be enjoying some well-deserved time off with her family from December 25th to 29th.

To make sure your furry friends are well-cared for during the holidays, please reach out to us by Monday, December 23rd at 5 PM to refill any herbal medicine or supplement prescriptions.

We wish you and your pets a happy and healthy holiday season! 🎄✨

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