We begin by taking a deep dive into every detail about your dog. I provide a holistic view of their health using both Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) and Western Medicine. This type of approach goes beyond conventional assessments and offers insights into the physical and non-physical elements that influence your dog's well-being.
I practice the concept of using food as medicine and rely on Western nutritional concepts and TCVM Food Therapy to select foods that align with your dog's unique traits, needs, and any ailments. Knowing the effects food can have on the body is a powerful tool when it comes to nutrition.
You will receive an in-depth survey to fill out at least 24 hours prior to our first consultation - this is so I can spend at least a day preparing, studying, and formulating before meeting.
Recipes are formulated using nutritional software that allows me to be precise and intentional with the ingredients, vitamins, minerals, etc. in the recipe. I formulate to meet or exceed AAFCO's standards with a primary focus on using whole foods first when possible.
The result is a personalized recipe that is not only nutritionally complete and balanced, but one that also resonates with your dog's TCVM profile, supporting their well-being on multiple levels.
First Call:
- We will go over the survey you filled out, the recipe, food recommendations, and any supplement needs. We'll also discuss TCVM principals and how they apply to your dog.
- I will then finalize the recipe, food and supplement recommendations for you to see.
- After our first call, you will feel confident in preparing your dog's food with natural whole food ingredients (if you aren't already). Additionally, you'll leave with knowledge pertaining to TCVM and how it can be used to make sure your dog is thriving and in harmony.
Second Call:
- May be used at any point in the future.
- We will discuss any challenges and you'll be provided with ways to address them.
- We will ensure that everything is working well for you and your dog. We'll make any modifications to the recipe in order to make sure it's perfectly tuned to your dog.
Ongoing support:
To ensure your and your dog's ongoing success, I will continue to support you beyond our 2 calls with unlimited follow up e-mails.*
*within reason - long term, ongoing, complex issues may require additional consultations