The Integrative Animal Health Collective

Carolyn von Ah: My interest in natural nutrition grew from my work as a TCVM practitioner and osteopath. While my previous certificates touched on lifestyle and diet, I felt I was only scratching the surface. I wanted to dig deeper to ensure my canine patients could be as healthy and happy as possible. Because I couldn't find a structured, professional-grade course locally, I turned to CIVT. I wan...

Katherine says "As a nutritional therapist with over a decade of experience, expanding into pet nutrition felt like a natural next step, though it was a deeply personal journey that set me on this path. It began with my two senior dogs - Wendy and Nicol. Wanting the best for them as they aged, I started looking into proper nutrition tailored to their needs. When one of them was diagnosed with kidn...

Meg Rac is the Founder & Head Trainer at Dynamic Canine. Meg brings a unique and well-rounded perspective to the world of dog training. Alongside her commitment to training canines, she also manages a diverse farm, which includes horses, cows and alpacas. In her leisure time, she enjoys all things equestrian, competing with her talented young performance horse. Her dog, Öcsi, who is prominentl...

I’m Tonya Coulthard, co-founder of B&T Pets, a Canadian women-owned and operated company committed to improving the healthspan of pets through single-ingredient, minimally processed treats made from ethically sourced novel proteins. My path to founding B&T Pets wasn’t a straight line. I earned my MSc from the University of British Columbia in 2005 and spent 18 years working alongside scien...

Laura Sheldon is a Fear Free Certified and Certified Small Animal Massage Therapist with nearly 20 years of experience as a veterinary technician, bringing a deep understanding of anatomy, pathology, and medical conditions to her bodywork sessions. Throughout her clinical career, she gravitated toward the pets who needed emotional support the most—fearful, anxious, and reactive animals who often s...

Mary Ellen Goldberg LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRVN, CVPP, VTS-lab animal medicine (research anesthesia-retired), VTS-Physical rehabilitation-retired, VTS-H (anesthesia/analgesia): Mary Ellen Goldberg is a graduate of Harcum College and the University of Pennsylvania in 1976. She worked at Virginia Commonwealth University in the Division of Animal Resources and for Research Scientists advising on their choic...

Kathy Tupper started her professional life as a Technical Officer in Pathology, but she quickly transitioned to her career as a therapist when she earned her Associate Diploma in Health Science (Massage Therapy) over 28 years ago. Her friends and patients brought in their pets for treatment, and Kathy was amazed at how well they responded to a gentle, listening touch. Kathy worked for 20 years in...

Sam Sherrington is an osteopath with a lifelong passion for helping both people and animals move well, feel well and perform at their best. From an early age she was the kid who could always be found around horses, dogs and paddocks, and that love of animals never left her, with various disciplines with her own dogs and horses filling her spare time throughout the years. Although she originally dr...

Amy began her education by pursuing an Animal Health Technology Diploma at Olds College, Alberta, Canada in 2008. After working in general practice for a few years, she saw the struggles of old arthritic pets and wanted to learn what more she could do to help them. She began working at an assisted swimming pool for dogs and was inspired by the improvements her patients received in comfort and mobi...

Ruth Hatten is a qualified Animal Naturopath, Pet Nutritionist, and Energy Healer who brings a deeply holistic and compassionate approach to animal wellness. Specialising in integrating the wisdom of natural therapies, tailored nutrition, and energy healing modalities, Ruth supports animals in achieving vibrant health and wellbeing. With over ten years of experience, Ruth creates personalised holi...

Kathleen Crisley (CSMT, CTMT, SCMT, CCFT) is the founder of The Balanced Dog in Christchurch, New Zealand. She has been providing mobile dog massage, rehab and fitness services for dogs since 2009. Kathleen holds certifications in canine therapeutic, sports and senior canine massage from the Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage in Colorado. She recognised the connection between...

Natalie’s career in the veterinary industry began almost 35 years ago as a trainee nurse after she finished secondary school. As her career progressed, she developed a strong interest in surgical nursing, in particular Orthopaedics, Soft tissue surgery and Rehabilitation. This passion led her to complete her  Diploma of Surgical Veterinary Nursing and Qualifications as a Rehabilitat...

Brooke is a Titled APA Animal Physiotherapist who graduated from University of Qld with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 1997 and a Masters in Animal Studies (Physiotherapy) in 2005. As a human physiotherapist she worked in private practice combining her skills in pilates and acupuncture. She now works in a purpose built small animal rehabilitation center and has worked in many Veterinary specialist...

Sharlene Goodworth is an experienced hyperbaric specialist and owner of Sydney Animal Hyperbaric, the only hyperbaric treatment facility in NSW, Australia dedicated to small animals. She's passionate about advocating for oxygen-based therapies and their incredible benefits by expanding education and practice in the Australian animal health sector.

Dr. Jane Clothier has been a bodyworker for nearly 20 years, first in England, then in Australia following her migration in 2007. Since 2012, she has written original articles for her blog, The Horse’s Back, which enjoys a consistent international readership (around 180k views per year). In 2019, she was awarded a PhD for her research into the ongoing issues caused by premature and dysmature...

Swanie Simon, a renowned animal herbalist and naturopath, has dedicated over 35 years to the holistic treatment of animals. Born in Germany in 1962, Swanie spent her formative years in the United States, living in various locations including New York, North Carolina, Florida, and Texas before returning to Europe permanently in the early 1990s. From a young age, Swanie's passion for animals and nat...

Terri Grow is a trailblazer in feline health and wellness, leveraging her unique blend of experience, knowledge, and advocacy. After a decade in corporate marketing and advertising, Terri founded PetSage®, a pioneering holistic pet resource center in Northern Virginia that for 20 years successfully integrated holistic healthcare, pet owner education, advocacy, and responsible product commerce. In...