Education:

• BS, Colorado State University, 1970

• DVM, Colorado State University, 1972

Homeopathic Certification:

• Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy Professional Course, 1991-92

• Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy Advanced Professional Course, 2000

• Academy of Classical Homeopathy Professional Course, 1994-96

Acupuncture Certification:

• International Veterinary Acupuncture Society Professional Course, l989-90

Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation Course:

• Certification course, l999

Experience:

• Conventional veterinary practice 1972-1990

• Owner, House calls for Companion Animals 1976-1991

• Owner, Holistic Care for Animals 1991 to present

• Holistic medicine 1989 to present

Professional Affiliations:

• Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy

• International Association of Veterinary Homeopaths

• American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association

• International Veterinary Acupuncture Society

• Rocky Mountain Holistic Veterinary Medical Society (Founding Member)

• American Veterinary Medical Association

• Colorado Veterinary Medical Association

• Denver Area Veterinary Medical Association

• Created and chaired the Human Companion Animal Bond Committee 1982-1989

Community: 

•   “Prescription Pet Program” of The Children’s Hospital, Denver, CO.
       -Helped design and implement  the project, which became the national model for other such programs, l985.
       -Received recognition for this work with Esquire Magazine’s “Best of the New Generation” award, 1984

• Pet Loss Support Group, 1986 to present.
       -Helped develop and implement this free support group for people who have lost a companion animal.

Interests:

• Gardening, photography, camping, hiking