Holistic Veterinarian Dr. Christina Chambreau, DVM
Dr. Christina Chambreau, DVM, is an internationally-recognized holistic veterinarian, lecturer, and author. She graduated from the University of Georgia Veterinary College in 1980 and began using homeopathy in her practice in 1983. She now offers telephone consultations, courses in homeopathy, and speaking engagements. You may also recognize her name as the Founder of The Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy which was opened alongside Dr. Richard Pitcairn and Dr. Jana Rygas.
A Holistic Discussion
We were thrilled for her to appear on ‘It’s A Dog’s Life’ podcast. Dr. Chambreau said:
“I’m passionate about homeopathy, mostly because it provides a framework for people to understand true health for their pets.”
In the podcast, she discussed her history and what led her to where she is now. She also discussed how homeopathy works and how unique each individual pet is. What works for one pet may not work for another. She said, at the academy, they have a system known as “HMDM” which stands for Holistic Medical Decision Making.
In Holistic Medical Decision Making, there are three steps. The first step involves setting a goal. You ask yourself, “is this an emergency? Am I scared of what’s going on? Do I need to go right to the vet or the emergency clinic? Or, is this a milder acute problem? Perhaps it’s something your pet has been dealing with for a long time. Or, if you have a perfectly healthy animal, what can you do to maintain and/or build health?
The second step involves research. As you put a healthcare team together, you will want to learn all you can. You may be looking through books or accessing information through the internet. Regardless of which method you use to find information, you must ask yourself if the person writing or the person you are speaking to is reputable. And, ask yourself if the information makes sense. Continue researching and searching for solutions.
In step three, it’s time for you to sit back and take a deep breath. You have done the research and you have a list of possible solutions. You can then call the people on your healthcare team and create an action plan.
Dr. Chambreau discussed this in further depth throughout the podcast providing examples of how you can implement Holistic Medical Decision Making. Listen to the podcast to learn more about how homeopathy can be implemented with your own pets.
Contact Dr. Christina Chambreau
You can reach Dr. Chambreau using a contact form on her website (christinachambreau.com) or via phone at 443-895-9555. Her email address is [email protected]. She also recommends learning more about homeopathy and holistic options at holisticoptions.com.
About Angela Ardolino
Angela Ardolino is a holistic pet expert who has been caring for animals for over 20 years and operates a rescue farm, Fire Flake Farm, in Florida. She is also the owner of Beautify the Beast, a natural pet salon and shop. After getting her certificate in Medical Cannabis Biology and Therapeutic use from the University of Vermont School of Medicine, she founded CBD Dog Health to provide high quality, all-natural medical cannabis products designed specifically for pets. Angela has seven dogs, Odie a 12-year-old mini-schnauzer, Nina an 8-year-old Doberman. Jolene a 7-year-old mutt, Maza a 7-year-old mutt, Rhemi an 8-year-old poodle, Potato a 15-year-old shih-tzu, and Miss Daisie a 15-year-old black lab, plus 4-10 more at any time she is fostering or boarding. She uses Full Spectrum Hemp Extract on all her pets at her rescue farm every day, and has since 2016. She is a member of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians, the Veterinary Cannabis Association and has trained hundreds medical doctors and veterinarians about the therapeutic uses of medical cannabis on animals. Visit www.angelaardolino.com for more information.
About Dr. Christina Chambreau, DVM
Dr. Christina Chambreau, DVM, is an internationally-recognized holistic veterinarian, lecturer, and author. She graduated from the University of Georgia Veterinary College in 1980 and began using homeopathy in her practice in 1983. She now offers telephone consultations, courses in homeopathy, and speaking engagements. You may also recognize her name as the Founder of The Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy which was opened alongside Dr. Richard Pitcairn and Dr. Jana Rygas. You can reach Dr. Chambreau using a contact form on her website (christinachambreau.com) or via phone at 410-771-4968. Her email address is [email protected]. She also recommends learning more about homeopathy and holistic options at holisticoptions.com.