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The Integrative Veterinarian is a series of conversations with Integrative Veterinary Practitioners and how they approach their craft. We talk about things like their history, their veterinary school experience, life in conventional veterinary practice, and what led them to Integrative Veterinary Medicine. We also talk about their current veterinary practice, interests, and self-care practices. This podcast is sponsored by the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies. CIVT provides word-leading education in natural medicine, including three accredited post-graduate qualifications, industry-recognized certifications and a wide range of evidence-based courses and webinars delivered by qualified and experienced practitioners. Learn more at www.civtedu.org.
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- 1 weeks ago32 min
Dr. Ilona Hudson
Dr. Ilona Hudson was raised in the Sydney, Australia area. She always loved animals and knew that she wanted to be a Veterinarian from an early age. She earned her veterinary degree from the University of Sydney in 1994, then spent a year in small animal practice before completing an Equine Internship.Afterwards, she worked in small animal, mixed animal, and equine practice. She earned her Membership in the ANZCVS in Equine Medicine in 2000. Her holistic journey began with a Graduate Diploma in Animal Biomechanical Medicine in 2004, followed by IVAS certification in Acupuncture in 2010. Because she teaches in the Animal Biomechanical Medicine program, she earned her Cert IV TAE in 2013, then was certified as a Canine Rehabilitation Therapist from CRI in 2019.In 2002, she purchased Noah's Ark Veterinary Services, which offers integrative medicine for both small animals and horses. In 2023, she and her business partner opened Move Unleashed, which is an outgrowth of Noah's Ark and offers holistic medicine and rehabilitation services for small animals and horses.Outside of practice, she is the President of the Animal Biomechanical Professionals of Australia and enjoys Dressage Riding.Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Ilona Hudson as we discuss her education, practice history, holistic education, and experience in business ownership.
- 3 weeks ago36 min
Dr. Madalyn Ward
Dr. Madalyn Ward was born and raised in Austin, Texas. She was interested in horses from an early age, and bought her first horse as a teenager. After High School, her Veterinarian encouraged her to consider Veterinary Medicine as a career.She attended Texas A & M University, earning her veterinary degree in 1980. After time in general equine practice in Austin, she became interested in finding new ways to help her difficult cases. She attended a seminar on Veterinary Homeopathy, and then was in Dr. Pitcairn's first Veterinary Homeopathy class. She is also trained in Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Bowen Therapy, Network Spinal Analysis, and Osteopathy.She relocated to Colorado and then New Mexico, traveling back to Texas monthly to treat her patients. Her practice has evolved to online consulting and teaching, including use of AI to educate her clients.Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Madalyn Ward as we discuss her childhood, education, holistic practice, and her use of technology to help evolve her practice.
- Oct 3, 202636 min
Dr. Victoria Unt Part 2
Dr. Victoria Unt was a guest on a previous podcast. In this Part Two of our conversation, we go deeper into a number of issues raised in our first conversation. Thank you Victoria for your willingness to give up more time to speak with me about your story and about issues facing all of us as Integrative Veterinarians.
- Sep 19, 202645 min
Dr. Victoria Unt Part 1
Dr. Victoria Unt was raised in southern England. She wanted to be a Veterinarian from an early age. This idea was confirmed at age 12 when her horse required arthroscopic surgery for a lameness issue.She earned her veterinary degree from the Royal Veterinary College in 2007 and went into practice for a year before returning to RVC to complete an Equine Internship. After the Internship, she spent three years at RVC researching equine biomechanics before moving to Switzerland to work on drug testing for the FEI.During her time with the FEI, she observed performance horses benefitting from acupuncture, sparking an interest in holistic medicine. She finished her Chi University Acupuncture training in 2014.She learned French in 2014 as well, staying to practice in Switzerland. She opened her own integrative practice in 2017, and this practice is currently in operation.Please enjoy this conversation with Dr Victoria Unt as we discuss her education, work experience, and her solo doctor integrative practice in Switzerland.
- Sep 5, 202638 min
Dr. Tifani Torres
Dr. Tifani Torres was raised in South Texas. She can't remember a time when she didn't want to be a Veterinarian.She earned her BS in Animal Science from Texas A&M University in 2008, her DVM from Ross University in 2012. After graduation, she went into equine practice in Ocala, Florida and then into small animal practice in South Florida before returning to Texas to work first on a White Tailed Deer Ranch and then in small animal general and emergency practice before founding her own practice, Back in Motion Veterinary Services, in 2017.She was certified in Acupuncture by Chi University soon after her first equine position, but it wasn't until returning to Texas that she attended the Animal Chiropractic Education Source and was certified in Animal Chiropractic by the AVCA. In addition to acupuncture and chiropractic, she is also certified in Companion Animal Rehabilitation.Back in Motion began as a mobile practice, but has since evolved to a brick and mortar for small animals while continuing to offer mobile equine mobility services. Services include lameness exams and gait analysis, joint injections and orthopedic radiographs as well as shockwave therapy, laser therapy, and small animal hydrotherapy.Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Tifani Torres as we discuss her education, work history, and expansion into a larger practice space to include haul in facilities for equine work.
- Aug 22, 202655 min
Dr. David Ward
Dr. David Ward was raised in Newcastle, NSW. He wanted to work with animals from an early age. He earned his Bachelor of Animal Science degree from the University of Sydney in 1990, then worked for a year as a livestock advisor before returning to University of Sydney to earn a Masters degree in Veterinary Science, studying Dairy cattle physiology.In 1994, he went to South Africa to begin his veterinary degree at the University of Pretoria, transferring to Murdoch University and earning his veterinary degree in 1998. After graduation, David went into Avian and Zoo practice, followed by horse and cattle practice before returning to Newcastle and small animal general and emergency practice.Looking to expand his treatment capabilities, he earned his Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Acupuncture from CIVT in 2018, his Certificate in Canine Rehabilitation in 2021, and his Certificate in Veterinary Natural Nutrition in 2023, both from CIVT. In 2021 he joined the team at All Natural Veterinary Care in Russell Lea, where he is currently a Director.Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. David Ward as we discuss his education, varied practice experience, holistic training, and the integrative approach that he and the team at All Natural Veterinary Care use to treat their patients.
- Aug 8, 202634 min
Dr. Nate Heilman
Dr. Nate Heilman was raised in western Pennsylvania. He gained early animal experience through 4-H and on his grandparent's cattle farm. He earned his BS in Animal Science from Cornell University in 1993 and his DVM from Cornell in 1997.After graduation, he went into mixed and small animal practice before he and his wife moved to Vermont in 2000, where he was also employed in mixed practice. He was certified in acupuncture by IVAS in 2005, and in herbal medicine by A Time To Heal in 2007.In 2007, he and his wife Thérèse founded the Qi Veterinary Clinic in Vermont, and in 2015 they purchased the A Time To Heal Herbal Company from Dr. Mona Boudreau. In 2022 they renovated a building in Shelburne, Vermont large enough to be home to both the veterinary clinic and the herbal business as well as an educational center.Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Nate Heilman as we discuss his education, founding his own practice, purchasing an herbal company, and his family's 100 acre Farm in Vermont.
- Jul 25, 202638 min
Dr. Caroline Wood
Dr. Caroline Wood was raised on the Northern Beaches area of Sydney, Australia. She is the daughter of two physicians, but decided on veterinary medicine as a career, graduating in 2011 from the University of Sydney with her veterinary degree.After graduation, she worked in a busy small animal practice in New South Wales for three years, then after a short break, joined a small animal practice in the Northern Beaches area with the goal of becoming the practice owner. She became business partners with another doctor in the practice and they bought the practice in 2015.After about eight years, she bought out her business partner and became sole owner, and continues to own the practice as of this day.Her holistic journey began when a family dog was treated for cancer by both oncology specialists and holistic veterinarians. She went on to earn a Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Western Herbal Medicine from CIVT and incorporates herbal medicine, naturopathic remedies, and nutritional counseling into her clinical practice.As part of that evolution, she renamed the practice Aubreen Veterinary Hospital and has changed the multi-doctor practice focus from an allopathic to an integrative approach.Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Caroline Wood as we discuss her education, practice and ownership experience, holistic medicine training, and her service as a board member for a local veterinary emergency clinic.
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The Integrative Veterinarian is a series of conversations with Integrative Veterinary Practitioners and how they approach their craft. We talk about things like their history, their veterinary school experience, life in conventional veterinary practice, and what led them to Integrative Veterinary Medicine. We also talk about their current veterinary practice, interests, and self-care practices. This podcast is sponsored by the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies. CIVT provides word-leading education in natural medicine, including three accredited post-graduate qualifications, industry-recognized certifications and a wide range of evidence-based courses and webinars delivered by qualified and experienced practitioners. Learn more at www.civtedu.org.
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