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     The American Veterinary Medical Board considers many holistic modalities to be unconventional forms of veterinary practice. They recommend these treatments be used only by veterinarians who are highly skilled in these modalities. The veterinarians at Animal Health & Healing are highly trained in their specialties and are certified or working toward certification by the accrediting boards within their specialties.
 

Teresa Garden, DVM is chief veterinarian and owner of Animal Health & Healing. Dr. Garden graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1985 and has been practicing holistic medicine since 2003 when she joined Animal Health & Healing. Her areas of expertise within the veterinary holistic field include classical homeopathy, nutrition, Bach flower remedies, and nutraceuticals. Dr. Garden has completed basic and advanced training in veterinary homeopathy. She is currently working toward certification by the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy.   Dr. Garden writes a bi monthly column for The Healthy Planet newspaper and has been a guest lecturer at Whole Foods, Three Dog Bakery, Pets in the City, Wolfgang’s, Lola & Penelope's, and One Lucky Mutt. In 2006 and 2007 St. Louie Tails Pet Magazine Readers' Choice Awards named Dr. Garden “Best Vet” and “Best Holistic Vet/Practice”. In 2008 Dr. Garden was nominated for Veterinarian of the Year in a contest sponsored by the Morris Animal Foundation. Dr. Garden is a member of the following professional organizations:

AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
AVH (Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy)
AHVMA (American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association)
MVMA (Missouri Veterinary Medical Association)
GSLVMA (Greater St. Louis Veterinary Medical Association)

Dr.  Garden is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the states of Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas.
 
 

Sheila Snodgrass, DVM completed her studies at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. Her areas of expertise include feline and canine acupuncture, Chinese herbs, western herbs, and alpha stimulation.  Dr. Snodgrass is certified by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. In 2007 Dr. Snodgrass successfully completed a course in “Practical Herbal Therapy” offered by Texas Chiropractic College through their Division of Postgraduate Studies. Dr. Snodgrass has been a valuable member of the Animal Health & Healing team since 1998. Dr. Snodgrass is a member of the following professional organizations:

AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
AAVA (American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture)
IVAS (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society)
GSLVMA (Greater St. Louis Veterinary Medical Association)

Dr. Snodgrass is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in
the state of Missouri.