About Chattanooga Holistic Animal Institute
At Chattanooga Holistic Animal Institute, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and holistic veterinary care for your pets. Our philosophy is rooted in integrative veterinary medicine, which combines conventional therapies with alternative and complementary treatments to promote healing and wellness. We believe that each animal is a unique individual, and our approach addresses the physical, emotional, social, and environmental aspects of their health.
Our Holistic Philosophy
Our holistic philosophy is practiced as integrative veterinary functional medicine, emphasizing therapies with a strong tradition of documented effects, careful research, and ongoing study. We offer a wide variety of alternative and complementary therapies designed to promote healing and wellness. These include acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic care, and veterinary herbal therapy, among others. These therapies are backed by science and wisdom that is often older than Western medicine, yet they are integrated seamlessly with advanced medical skills developed in Western medicine.
Our Services
We provide a comprehensive range of services to ensure the optimal health and well-being of your pets. Our services include:
- Acupuncture: The oldest form of medicine, used in veterinary practice in China for over 3,000 years, to stimulate healing and balance.
- Assisi Loop: An FDA-cleared non-pharmaceutical anti-inflammatory device to reduce pain and inflammation.
- Cancer Screening: A unique blood test panel to detect inflammation and cancer in canines.
- Cellular Therapy: Stem cell procedures for arthritis, joint pain, cartilage damage, tendon and ligament damage, and hip dysplasia.
- Diagnostic Services: Basic and advanced diagnostics to identify health issues.
- Digital X-rays: Minimizing radiation exposure and stress for your pets.
- Integrative Nutrition Therapy: Chinese nutrition therapy, one of the five branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tailored to your pet's specific needs.
- Laser Therapy: Non-invasive and effective treatment using specific wavelengths of light.
- Ozone Therapy: Utilized for over a century, proven to have therapeutic effects.
- Species Appropriate Diets: High-quality, bio-available pet foods that are tailored to your pet's species.
- Surgery: Expert soft tissue surgery by Dr. Katie Smithson.
- Titers: Blood tests to look for antibodies against certain diseases.
- Ultrasound: Safe and painless imaging using sound waves.
- Vaccinations: Individualized vaccination approach to ensure your pet's health.
- Veterinary Herbal Medicine: Fresh, safe, and effective herbal therapy for your pets.
- Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM): A healing technique for dogs, cats, horses, and other animals.
- Wellness Exams: Preventative care and lifelong wellness programs.
Meet Our Vets
Our team of dedicated veterinarians is committed to providing the best possible care for your pets. Dr. Colleen Smith is a graduate of Ross University and has been practicing integrative medicine since 2005. She specializes in acupuncture and dietary therapy using principles of traditional Chinese veterinary food therapy. Dr. Katie Smithson graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003 and has extensive experience in holistic small animal veterinary care. She is particularly skilled in soft tissue surgery, geriatric medicine, and working with pet owners.
At Chattanooga Holistic Animal Institute, we strive to empower you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about your pet's health. Our goal is to provide a safe and reliable environment where you can find high-quality products and services tailored to your pet's unique needs. We are committed to helping your pets live long and healthy lives through our holistic approach to veterinary care.