Ostéopathie vétérinaire
Dr. Geneviève Beauchamp v.m.
In May 2007, after five years of study, Dr Beauchamp obtained her diploma from the Faculté de médecine vétérinaire de l’Université de Montréal, thus achieving one of her youth dreams. Dr. Beauchamp began her practice at the Lachine Veterinary Clinic where she treats dogs and cats, but also small mammals, reptiles, parrots and poultry.
Eager to take up new challenges, she continued her career at the Veterinary Hospital Sherwood Park where she learned the basics of “low stress” and “fear free” techniques. A fish lover, she trained in aquarium fish medicine. Dr Beauchamp firmly believes that regardless of species, race, size or origin, all animals should receive adequate care.
Having animal welfare at heart, Dr. Beauchamp is looking for a way to relieve her patients who do not respond or respond poorly to traditional medicine treatments. Over his research, she discovered complementary medicine and began a course in osteopathy veterinarian in 2018 at the Institut des Médecines Alternatives et Ostéopathie Vétérinaire ( https://imaov.com)) . Complementary therapies are a revelation for Dr. Beauchamp: she sees a real improvement in the quality of life of her patients following the treatments in osteopathy. In November 2021, Dr. Beauchamp decides to leave general practice to focus only on veterinary osteopathy. Its mobile service makes it possible to offer care in complementary therapy at home, without the stress of travel and the clinic veterinarian, which is suitable for both nervous animals and patients with difficulty to move. Combining her two passions, wildlife and osteopathy, Dr. Beauchamp treats complementary therapy animals from the Ecomuseum Zoo in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue.
Dr. Beauchamp is certified in veterinary acupuncture since june 2023 with IMAOV and will be certified soon in animal rehabilition with CIVT (https://civtedu.org). Dr. Beauchamp is a member of the Ordre des Médecins Vétérinaires du Québec ( https://www.omvq.qc.ca), of the Association des Médecins Vétérinaires du Québec en pratique des petits animaux (https://www.amvq.quebec/) as well as of the Association des Vétérinaires en Médecine Alternative et Complémentaire (https://avmac.org)
Stéfanie is a licensed veterinary technician, graduating in 2002 from the CEGEP of Saint-Hyacinthe. She has over 20 years of experience in veterinary clinics. Dr. Beauchamp and Stéfanie worked together for nearly 10 years in the clinic, treating dogs and cats, as well as exotic animals (birds, reptiles, and small mammals). They are thrilled to be working together again at Ostéovet since the fall of 2023. Stéfanie is the mother of a young teenager, two cats, Mambo and Sushi, a rabbit named DJ Carotte, a 23-year-old cockatiel named Mousse, and Yankee, a fantastic Belgian Malinois shepherd! Stéfanie handles emails, scheduling appointments, and is also responsible for the mobile service routes. She is highly efficient and will respond quickly to your emails.
Osteopathy is a therapy that was developed in 1874 by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still who views the body as a whole where all organs and tissues are interconnected. Through fine manipulations, the therapist finds areas of tension in the body and then releases them, thus increasing blood and lymphatic circulation. Following treatment, thanks to its self-regulation capacity, the body regains a state of balance and thus improves patient comfort.
Under the legislation of Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec (https://www.omvq.qc.ca/), only veterinarians are authorized to provide complementary medicine to animals. The 4 complementary medicines recognized by the OMVQ are osteopathy, acupuncture, spinal and joint manipulation therapy and physiotherapy.
Osteopathy is an ideal complement to traditional medicine. This therapy is beneficial as much for chronic conditions (osteoarthritis, IBD, allergies, convulsions, kidney problems), as for acute conditions (trauma, hernia, sprain, rupture of cranial cruciate ligament, wound), or following surgeries or dentistry. The pain or discomfort caused by these pathologies leads to compensations for the body and thus to multiple tensions disseminated throughout the body. By releasing these tensions, the animal feels more comfortable, the healing process may be speeded up for acute conditions while the progression of chronic disease may be slowed or the episodes of relapse reduced over time.
Veterinary acupuncture is a therapeutic practice that involves inserting fine needles into specific points on an animal’s body to treat various health issues. Based on traditional Chinese medicine, this method operates on the principle that vital energy, or "Qi," flows through channels called meridians. When this flow is disrupted, it can lead to imbalances or illness.
Acupuncture aims to restore the animal’s energy balance, relieve pain, stimulate healing, and improve organ function. It is often used to treat chronic conditions such as arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory issues, and digestive problems. As a complement to conventional veterinary care, acupuncture can provide natural relief and enhance an animal’s well-being, with few side effects.
Dr. Beauchamp only offers a mobile osteopathic and acupuncture service in the greater Montreal area, Laval, the West Island (including off-island communities) as well as part of the North Shore. For any consultation in general practice, please consult your regular veterinarian. For any emergency, please contact the Centre Vétérinaire DMV or the Centre Vétérinaire Laval. For more information on the code of ethics of veterinary surgeons please refer to LégisQuébec.
