EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
I graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in psychology and history. After considering graduate work, I decided that I wanted to go to vet school. Having moved to Oklahoma, I enrolled at OSU and began to take the courses needed to apply to vet school; this resulted in a B.S. in general agricultural studies. While waiting to get into vet school, I began a master's degree in neurophysiology. Then, in 1983, I received my doctorate in veterinary medicine.
For the next several years, I worked as a conventional veterinarian (as well as a mother). Over the years, I came to realize that the animals who were repeatedly treated with conventional medicine (vaccinations, steroids, antibiotics, commercial diets) seemed to become less healthy rather than more healthy as time went on. I witnessed a similar pattern with my daughter, who had become recurrently ill with strept throat, which antibiotics could "control" for a short period of time but always with recurrence. After I saw what homeopathic belladonna did for her, I realized that knowledge of Homeopathy was what I wanted to pursue.
For some years, while my children were small, I participated in the correspondence course from the School of Homeopathy, Devon, England (Misha Norland, director). When it became feasible, then, I enrolled and graduated from, and was eventually certified by, the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy (under the direction of Richard Pitcairn).
Having made the switch from conventional to alternative ways of thinking about health and disease, and having witnessed the remarkable results that Homeopathy can yield (without side-effects, without invasive techniques), I decided that I wanted to study more about this fascinating subject, and to be able to offer this service to people as well as animals. For 2 years I commuted to New York, and graduated in 2006 from the School of Homeopathy New York, with my professional diploma.
These last few years have been very satisfying for me, spent as they have been in the study and practice of Classical Homeopathy. Once I had decided to work with people as well as animals, it was necessary to abandon my licensed DVM status (see "Unlicensed and Unleashed" below). It was like losing a weight from around my neck, wondering when the board might come down on me for doing things differently. I've not regretted the decision to release my license along with all vestiges of the practice of conventional medicine.
UNLICENSED AND UNLEASHED
According to the statutes of the state of Texas, a licensed veterinarian is not able to also work with people, even if that vet has the training and credentials to do so. A licensed veterinarian is not allowed to hold another medical license. The state board of veterinary medical examiners does not recognize the letters CVH (Certified Veterinary Homeopath), and does not allow their use along with DVM. Likewise, they don't recognize or allow the use of DSH (Diplomat, School of Homeopathy).
Having left the practice of conventional medicine completely (I had come to the point that I openly discouraged vaccinations, pharmaceuticals, and scientific diets and I no longer wanted to perform surgeries or euthanasia), I made the decision that I did not want the license. Thus my license was released ~ not revoked and not relinquished, but released ~ in February of 2006.
What this means for me is that I am free to follow my conscience and my training regarding educating and advising people in the art and science of Classical Homeopathy for the health of themselves and their families (including pets).
What it means for you is that, when we enter a contractual relationship, that contract is between you and me, without interference by or recourse to an authority body. If you decide that you want to work under these circumstances, I will ask for a signed statement or email stating that you understand that I do not carry a license from any government or authority body, and that my work with you is in the capacity of educator and guide in Classical Homeopathy (not as a doctor or licensed health care provider).
In Homeopathy, as in life, there are no guarantees of success. The only guarantee that I can give you is that I will do my best to arrive at a remedy that will be beneficial, and that I will try to educate you, inasfar as you wish, regarding Homeopathy, the use of remedies and progress of the case. I always like it when my clients wish to learn more; however, I also realize that not everyone wants the nuts and bolts, just the product. I will try to tailor my work to your desire with respect to educating. I love to talk about Homeopathy, and I love to teach. Realize, though, that this is my life work, and I do charge for the time spent (see Fee Structure).