About Liz

Liz was a trauma RN for over 40 years, working in Emergency Departments, on ambulances and in helicopters on critically ill and injured patients. Twenty years into her career she discovered a passion for naturopathic medicine with a focus on the maintenance of wellness. She went to school to obtain training for Clinical Acupressure for humans and began her long journey into the world of energy medicine, seeing how powerful the results could be for people.

After several years, three of Liz’s beloved dogs developed cancer within 16 months of each other, and she wondered if her “human” therapy work could be used for her dogs to help them battle their disease. Much to her surprise, she discovered that acupressure therapy had been used with amazing success on both small and large animals for many years. So she began the three year process of study to obtain training in small animal acupressure and Tui Na meridian massage work, and is a graduate of the internationally renowned Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute. Liz is also a Canine Reiki Master, Certified Master Herbalist, and certified in Canine Arthritis Management. Because of her long background in anatomy and physiology, Liz is uniquely able to understand complex medical issues pertaining to dogs, who have surprisingly similar anatomy to humans. Since obtaining her training, Liz has discovered that her true passion is working with dogs rather than with “human” patients, and she limits her work to the furry variety.

Liz believes that we don’t own dogs, we partner with them, and that they have much to teach us about life and love if we are open to their lessons. She also feels that when we bring a dog into our homes we make an implicit, life-long promise to them to always love them, protect them, and do our very best for them.

Liz has a particular love of working with older dogs and those who are preparing to cross the Rainbow Bridge. Assuring that dogs are able to meet the transitions and gradual changes of aging and ultimately approach end-of-life with dignity, comfort and loving support is very close to her heart. Providing emotional support to guardians as they navigate these challenges is also something Liz sees as essential to her role.

Liz also believes that dog guardians should be empowered with all the knowledge that they need to make informed decisions for their dogs along with their Veterinarian. But a phrase you will always hear from Liz is “your dog, your rules”, because in the end, no one knows your pup better than you.