Dr. Alexia Tsakiris believes in a holistic approach to achieving optimal health - the whole animal must be considered and treated, not just the symptom. She uses the principles of naturopathic medicine which combines the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science. This is a true preventative approach to health by identifying your pet’s specific weak areas and helping to strengthen their sy
stems naturally by stimulating the innate ability of the body to heal using acupuncture, herbs, diet, laser, structural integration, ozone therapy and more. This approach keeps patients healthy as well as treating long-term or stubborn conditions. Dr. Tsakiris practices exclusively holistic which means she takes a team approach to your pet's health by working with your general practitioner and other specialists. By using both holistic and conventional medicines in an integrative manor this provide the best health outcome for your pet. As an expert in the field of holistic veterinary medicine, she has lectured internationally and loves to teach. She is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild, certified in veterinary acupuncture and has taken thousands of hours of courses not only on herbal medicine and acupuncture, but also in chiropractic, food therapy, ozone, laser therapy, IV vitamin C, wound healing and more. She is so passionate about focusing on keeping her patients healthy, that she has created online courses for pet owners. Naturopawthic Courses is where pet owners can learn more about how taking the whole patient into account and not just focusing on the disease is important, why a holistic approach works and how they can become part of their pet's care team.