Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Equine & Small Animal Veterinary Care in Aiken
Golden Rule Equine Services was founded by Dr. Stephanie Simonson, a veterinarian with extensive experience in both traditional and integrated medicine. Our practice combines conventional veterinary care with holistic therapies like acupuncture and chiropractic to address equine, canine, and feline health needs. Dr. Simonson's expertise in lameness diagnosis and treatment stems from years of working with performance horses and managing complex cases, including her groundbreaking research on ivermectin toxicity. We specialize in integrated medicine that balances the body's natural healing processes while maintaining rigorous scientific standards. Our team prioritizes compassionate care, treating every patient as if they were our own animals.With certifications in veterinary acupuncture and chiropractic, we offer tailored treatment plans for both acute injuries and chronic conditions. Our services extend to nutritional consulting, emphasizing non-GMO diets and natural supplements to optimize animal health. We serve Aiken, SC, and surrounding areas, providing care for performance animals, retired companions, and everything in between. Our commitment to continuing education ensures we stay at the forefront of veterinary advancements. By combining cutting-edge diagnostics with time-tested alternative therapies, we deliver comprehensive solutions that address both symptoms and root causes of health issues.
Services
Equine Acupuncture
Chiropractic Care
Lameness Diagnosis
Nutritional Consulting
Digital Radiography
Preventative Medicine
Ophthalmology
Pharmacy Services
Podiatry
Diagnostics
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer certified veterinary acupuncture and chiropractic services
- Our practice combines traditional medicine with holistic treatment approaches
- Specialized expertise in equine lameness diagnosis and treatment
- Comprehensive nutritional consulting with non-GMO diet recommendations
- Experienced in treating both performance animals and companion pets
Services
Equine Acupuncture
Our equine acupuncture treatments address pain management, osteoarthritis, and performance issues through traditional Chinese medicine techniques. This service benefits horses recovering from injuries or requiring chronic condition management. Treatments stimulate natural healing processes while improving mobility and comfort levels in performance and companion animals.
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic treatments focus on spinal manipulation to improve mobility and alleviate pain in both equine and small animal patients. This service addresses musculoskeletal issues that affect performance animals and aging pets. Our certified practitioners use manual adjustments to restore proper alignment and enhance overall physical function in treated animals.
Lameness Diagnosis
Specialized lameness diagnosis identifies movement disorders in horses through comprehensive physical examinations and diagnostic imaging. This service targets performance horses experiencing subtle gait abnormalities or obvious mobility issues. Our expertise helps develop effective treatment plans to restore optimal function and athletic performance.
Nutritional Consulting
Personalized nutritional consulting provides tailored feeding programs for horses, dogs, and cats based on individual health requirements. This service emphasizes non-GMO diets and natural supplements to optimize animal health. We address specific dietary needs while avoiding common allergens and harmful additives in animal feed.
Digital Radiography
Digital radiography offers advanced diagnostic imaging for bone and joint conditions using non-invasive technology. This service provides faster, more accurate imaging compared to traditional X-rays. Our equipment enables precise diagnosis of musculoskeletal issues in both equine and small animal patients.
People
Dr. Stephanie Simonson
Veterinarian
Dr. Simonson earned her veterinary degree from Texas A&M and certifications in acupuncture and chiropractic care. With experience in equine practice and research on ivermectin toxicity, she specializes in integrated medicine for performance horses and companion animals.
Questions
What species do you treat?
We treat equine, canine, and feline patients with specialized care tailored to each species' unique needs.
Do you offer alternative medicine options?
Yes, we provide certified acupuncture and chiropractic treatments alongside traditional veterinary medicine.
What are your business hours?
We're open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and closed weekends.
Do you provide emergency services?
We don't offer emergency services but recommend contacting local emergency clinics for urgent care needs.
Are you available for house calls?
We primarily operate from our Aiken facility but can discuss mobile service options for specific cases.
What payment methods do you accept?
Please contact our office directly for current payment method information and billing options.