Veterinary Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

Veterinary Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine is an independent practice in Niantic, Connecticut, located at 90 Pond Meadow Rd Unit #3, Ivoryton, CT 06442. The clinic focuses on integrative care for dogs and cats, with an emphasis on acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches. Hours listed are Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00–4:00, and the clinic does not advertise in-house emergency services.

Services

•Veterinary acupuncture for dogs and cats
•Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
•Chinese veterinary herbal medicine
•Cold laser therapy
•Electroacupuncture
•Dry needle acupuncture
•Tui-na (acupressure/massage therapy) and acupressure
•Moxibustion (heat therapy)
•Aqua-acupuncture (injection of sterile fluids such as saline or B-vitamins at acupoints)
•Pneumo-acupuncture (injection of air at acupoints)
•Food therapy / dietary therapy (TCM-based)

Pricing

No published pricing information is available for this clinic.

People

Dr. Stephanie Torlone (DVM, CVA) is named on the clinic’s team, and reviews frequently mention Kellee (also spelled Kelly).

Reviews

Google reviews list a 5.0/5 rating from 16 reviews. Written feedback describes a calm, unhurried environment and gentle handling, including support for pets that are anxious about vet visits. Several reviewers mention acupuncture and Chinese medicine as part of care plans for issues such as seizures, and one review describes end-of-life care as quiet and family-centered. Accessibility and responsiveness from staff, including help outside typical hours, is also a recurring theme in the written comments.

Reviews for Veterinary Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 16 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Stacy Constantine

6 months ago

A Truly Compassionate Experience – Thank You Dr. Torlone and Kellee We can’t say enough wonderful things about Veterinary Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Dr. Stephanie Torlone, and Kellee. Our sweet Luna had always hated going to the vet — hiding under chairs and refusing treats the moment we walked through the door. Cancer treatments had been hard on her and on us, and we were just hoping to bring her some comfort. From the moment we arrived, the difference was night and day. The space felt warm, calm, and inviting, not like the cold, rushed environment we’d experienced elsewhere. During our first visit, Luna stayed tucked under the chair, but by the second, she walked in on her own, curled up on the comfy blankets on the floor, and actually relaxed during her acupuncture treatment. It was incredible to see her find peace again. When the time came to say goodbye, Dr. Torlone and Kellee made it as gentle and loving as possible. They encouraged us to bring Luna’s favorite foods and comfort items, and they created a quiet, peaceful space for our family to be together. It didn’t feel clinical — it felt like saying goodbye at home, surrounded by people who truly cared. We’ve been to many vets over the years, but this experience was the most compassionate and humane we’ve ever had. Dr. Torlone and Kellee aren’t just medical professionals — they’re healers with huge hearts, and we’ll forever be grateful for the comfort they gave Luna and our family.

Jess Cabrejo flores

9 months ago

Cesar A. Lecaros

1 year ago

We love the care they have provided to our beloved dogs, Cookie and Willie. Cookie, our 13 year-old Bichon Frise, is treated with such gentleness and love. Willie, who passed away two years ago, was also blessed to be in their hands. Stephany and Kelly went above and beyond, treating him with Chinese medicine and acupuncture in an effort to help manage his seizures. Thanks to their care, he went over five months without a single seizure—something we never thought possible. That time was a gift, and it meant the world to us.

Rachel Pope

So thankful for Dr. Torlone and Kellee. I met them years ago with my very sassy, geriatric chihuahua mix with a plethora of issues…somehow, they won even her over. In recent weeks, my young dog has had some very scary seizures and they’ve been amazing in helping find a treatment for him that doesn’t jump straight to meds that have a ton of horrible side effects. Even more, Kellee has been an angel for being so accessible to me any time my dog has something weird happening or I made a mistake with medications. She’s answered both texts and calls over the weekend and early morning…and I don’t think I’d have made it through these past couple of sleep-deprived weeks without her help. THANK YOU!

Paige Esposito

I am so thrilled to be a new member of this practice , it is so down to earth . The way vet med used to be before it became corporate . It’s the first time since I left Virginia that I have found a vet the reminds me of my beloved vet back home . I wish I had known of the practice sooner . I have had pretty bad experience with vets in Connecticut since moving here with my Labrador Luke the vet offices make me so anxious in general after dealing with his leg fracture , allergies, paying hundreds for years to find out what’s going on with his ears and never getting answers and just waiting in a corporate waiting room over a hour after appointment to be given the run around but they where so fast to swipe a card . My anxiety is gone and I look forward to any future appointments needed .