Dr. Aliya McCullough, an Ardmore native, joined Ardmore Animal Hospital as a full time doctor in 2015. She graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana with a Bachelors degree in biology in 2002. During her summer between semesters she worked as an appointment technician at Ardmore Animal Hospital exploring her love of animals and science. She then went on to complete her Master of Science degree at the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2004 in veterinary pathobiology. Following graduate school she worked as a veterinary technician before earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2010. After graduation, she worked with wildlife species in Wisconsin including rodents (prairie dogs, voles, mice), bats, and birds (finches and ducks) before transitioning to companion animal medicine.
The needles are inserted into the acupuncture points, generally where blood vessels and nerves meet. The needles enhance blood circulation and healing. They also trigger the release of natural anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving substances.