MY STORY
shares my journey from western medicine into holistic healing, my medical background, deeper philosophy, how I source healing energy, and the path that lies ahead...
MEDICAL BACKGROUND
​I began my veterinary career in 2007 after earning my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University. Following graduation, I was selected for a rigorous small animal rotating internship at a specialty practice in Los Angeles, establishing the foundation of my clinical expertise.
My path toward integrative medicine began in 2015 when I earned certification in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture through Curacore, in affiliation with Colorado State University. This training opened new dimensions in my approach to animal healing.
In 2022, I furthered my holistic expertise by becoming certified in Veterinary Western Herbal Medicine through the Center for Integrative Veterinary Therapies (CIVT), one of the world's premier institutions for veterinary holistic education, based in Australia.
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My credentials:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM
Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist
Veterinary Western Herbalist
FROM
WESTERN MEDICINE
to HOLISTIC HEALING
My career roots began in Emergency Medicine which gave birth to a heart level yearning to learn more about natural and less damaging ways to prevent and support disease.
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Working as an emergency veterinarian for 13 years has informed the way I view our Western healthcare system. I am grateful for the gifts of knowing and experiencing what Western medicine can do when it comes to acute care. This is where it shines and saves lives.
Working this way was satisfying and fulfilling, however, the things I would see come into the ER were preventable. Prevention is where Western medicine fails, and where my interest in holistic healing began to blossom.
I also learned about the limits of Western medicine early on from my own personal health obstacles. This led me to start re-examining a lot of what I was taught in veterinary school as well. So as I learned more about alternative modalities to support my own body's healing, I was learning along side this how to support my patients in these other ways too.
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I found that by honing into the practice of determining a root cause and focussing on the foundations for optimal health, I could create real healing. This is what I love to do! At the core of my work and the joy that it fills me with everyday comes from experiencing those elder animals who I get to help care for and whose quality of life exceed our expectations.
I invite you to experience this different approach to veterinary care; one that honors the wisdom of nature alongside modern understanding, treats each animal as an individual with unique needs, and creates pathways to true wellness that go beyond simply managing symptoms.
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With love and gratitude,
Dr. Sarah
DEEPER PHILOSOPHY
In my work as a healer, I facilitate a deeper connection—helping people truly see the animal being before them. Just as humans have both an ego (the physical self) and a soul (the essential being), animals exist beyond their physical forms as dogs, cats, or other companions.
My aim is to nurture greater understanding of how profoundly interconnected animal beings are with us and the world. When we recognize animals as souls with their own wisdom and gifts, our relationships transform. We move from seeing them as pets we own to beings we journey alongside.
This relational paradigm shift is at the heart of my holistic healing approach—honoring the whole animal, including their spiritual essence and the wisdom they bring to our lives.​
THE HEALING SOURCE
A taproot to how I heal and understand wellbeing comes from the land. Going to the earth and land to recharge and heal so I can show up as a healer for others. As I grow in connection with Earth, I hold the energy for each patient to connect with their innate healing abilities. And when they are able to heal, we can better receive the wise gifts of their beingness. I believe this is why I see such amazing transformations occur in the patients that I treat.​
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This is the namesake of my veterinary practice, Earth Medicine.
THE PATH THAT LIES AHEAD
I seek to bridge the gap between modern wellness practices and the ancient wisdom of the natural world, helping both my patients and their human companions reconnect with Earth and its healing power.
By sharing knowledge about our deep, innate connection to the land and to ourselves, I hope to nurture a shift in understanding—a recognition that true healing emerges when we honor nature's wisdom. This approach, though ancient in origin, has been overshadowed in today's fast-paced world.
Together, we will rediscover a holistic approach to health that is timeless and deeply rooted in the Earth’s energy.