Dr. Denyer was born in southeastern Michigan, where she earned her B.S. in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University on a Merit Scholarship. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995 in Philadelphia, and was awarded the The American College of Veterinary Surgeon's Student Surgery Award in Small Animal Surgery in her senior year.
After graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Denyer moved to the New Jersey Shore area where she has practiced companion animal medicine and surgery for 23 years. Wishing to balance her western medical skills with complementary medicine, Dr. Denyer received her certification in Veterinary Acupuncture from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine in Reddick, Florida in 2006.
Her areas of interest include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, histology, geriatrics, and palliative care/hospice for the terminally ill. In her free time, Dr. Denyer enjoys oil painting, print making, beadwork, hiking, and practices Raja and Bhakti Yoga.