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• Jenny Taylor, DVM - Dr. Jenny Taylor has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area her entire life. She graduated from California State University at Hayward in 1989 with a Bachelors degree in Marine biology and then UCDavis school of Veterinary medicine in 1995. She worked as an ER and housecall veterinarian for 5 years while she continued her training in complementary modalities including acupuncture, homeopathy and herbal therapies. She is certified in Veterinary Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society and has completed Doctor Richard Pitcairn’s Professional Course in Veterinary Homeopathy. She has received advanced training in both homeopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine and is currently working towards certification through the American Veterinary Homeopathic society. Dr. Taylor Founded Creature Comfort Holistic Veterinary Center in Oakland, California, one of the first complementary veterinary clinics in the Bay Area offering a variety of holistic modalities such as acupuncture, homeopathy, Chinese and Western herbal therapies and chiropractic care in addition to traditional western veterinary medicine. She lectures regularly at local animal shelters and kennel clubs and has presented seminars to students in veterinary acupuncture and homeopathy at UCDavis and other institutions. She is featured on the "Dogs for Dummies" DVD, hosting a series on basic canine care and information. She lives in Oakland, California with her Jack Russell "Terrorist" Molly and her incredibly tolerant kitty Suzie.

• Kirsten Williams, DVM - Dr. Kirsten Williams was born in Oakland and grew up in the Bay Area. She graduated from UCDavis with a B.S. in Zoology in 1988 and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Veterinary School at UCDavis in 1992. She has been in small animal practice in San Ramon, California since graduation. She became certified in veterinary acupuncture with the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 1998. She currently lives in Oakland with her husband, two children, a cat, a bird and a snake.

• Karen Rettig, DVM - Dr. Karen Rettig is a graduate of Melbourne University School of Veterinary Medicine in Australia. Licensed in the State of Nevada and the State of California to practice veterinary medicine, she had been practicing veterinary medicine for 4 years in Reno, Nevada. Her practice in Reno included both traditional western veterinary medicine and acupuncture and herbs.  She completed the IVAS course in 2004 and attended the herbal course at the Chi Institute in Florida.     Dr. Rettig joined CCHVC in March 2006.

• Christie Johnson, DVM - Dr. Christie Johnson was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Southern California.  She graduated from Bryn Mawr College with a Bachelors in Physics in 1992.  After spending a year working at the Humane Society of Utah, she entered UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.  She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from UC Davis in 1997. Since then she has worked in the SF Bay Area as a veterinarian; including the last 6 years at Broadway Pet Hospital. She is certified in Veterinary Acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society and has attended courses in Chinese Veterinary Herbology though the Chi Institute. She lives in Oakland with her diabetic kitty, Mondi, and they both enjoy gazing into their aquarium.

• Adam Piaseczny, DVM - Dr. Adam Piaseczny is a graduate of Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine.  He received his veterinary Acupuncture Certification from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in August 2006.  Dr. Adam's main interest is clinical nutrition.  In addition to acupuncture and herbs, he incorporates diet as a vital component of the treatment.  With Dr. Adam's help, everyday feeding can become a means of re-establishing a balanced state in your pet's body and mind.  Dr. Adam was born and raised in Krakow, Poland.  He moved to New Jersey with his family in 1992, where he completed his last year of high school, as well as his undergraduate education.  After living in New England for the past 14 years, he moved to the East Bay in 2006 and currently resides in Hayward.

• Beth Murray, CCH, RSHom(Na) - Beth is a Certified Classical Homeopath as designated by the Council for Homeopathic Certification.  She is a graduate of the Pacific Academy of Homeopathy, a 3-year program.  She also holds a Master's degree.  She interned for 3 years at Creature Comfort Holistic Veterinary Center prior to beginning to practice here in 2005.  Information on her human practice may be found at www.wholehomeopathy.com and on her animal practice at www.myanimalhomeopath.com.

• Margaret Holiday, DC - Dr. Holiday obtained her teaching credential and taught high school biology and French for 6 years before attending Palmer College of Chiropractic.  She has had a thriving chiropractic practice for over twenty years, currently in Albany, CA.  Her lifelong interest in and love of animals led her to become nationally certified in animal chiropractic (5 years ago) and she now works with 3 small animal veterinary clinics in the Bay Area that specialize in alternative veterinary care.  She also travels to local stables for work with horses.  She enjoys collaborating with other practitioners to offer complete holistic care for animals.  In addition to traditional chiropractic techniques, she specializes in craniosacral and trigger point therapies which have proven to be extremely effective in treating animals.