My practice is based on loving kindness and compassion, emphasizing the bond between animals and humans. I specialize in individualized treatments for cats and dogs consistent with their innate capacity to heal.
I graduated from Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. I soon realized my passion for helping animals resonated with Integrative Veterinary Medicine where I could manage chronic, recurrent and unresponsive western medical cases more successfully. In 2003, I completed post-doctoral education with the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. Since then I have continued my Chinese herbal and acupuncture education through Chi University in Florida.
My practice is dedicated to the synthesis of Traditional and Western Medicines utilizing Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, and Homeopathy to assist in the patient's greatest well-being.
I believe in preventative medicine for animals with proper nutrition and exercise as the basis for optimal health. I enjoy educating animal lovers on a wide range of topics to help them maintain healthy animal companions in mind, body, and spirit.
I am past president of the Washington State Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and a current member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, and Veterinary Botanical Medical Association.
Services:
Chinese Acupuncture
Herbal Therapy (Chinese and Western)... Diet, Chinese Food Therapy, and Nutritional Supplementation recommendations
Qualifications:
B.A. Biology – University of Iowa – 1995
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree – Iowa State University – 1999
Veterinary Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine – IVAS – 2003
Bowen Technique for Animals - Animal BowenTM – 2004
Veterinary Herbal Therapy – The Chi Institute – 2008 and 2009 and 2021
NAET (Nambudripad allergy elimination technique) – Dr Nambudripad’s basic and advanced courses – 2006 and 2007
Animal Hospice – Spirits In Transition Seminars - 2008 and 2009
Veterinary Food Therapy – The Chi Institute – 2015
Certificate of Diversity and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine -- Purdue University -- Completed 2021