There is no secret so close as that between a rider and his horse. ~ Robert Smith Surtees


TJ Holistic Inc is owned by Terri Van Wambeke DVM, CVA, CVSMT and is the product of years of veterinary practice coupled with a strong interest in integrative medicine and equine reproduction.


Dr. Terri is a native Californian with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of California Davis and is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and certified veterinary chiropractor (certified veterinary spinal manipulative therapist). She maintains active membership in the American Association of Equine Practitioners, California Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society and the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Dr. Terri's veterinary interests include Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine/Chinese Herbals, Chiropractic, Orthomolecular Medicine, Western Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Nutrition and Equine Reproduction.

Dr Terri has a special interest in the Holistic management of cancer patients, geriatric pets, performance horses and dogs, and subfertile mares.

Dr Terri has been an avid rider and competitor for over 20 years and in 2001she completed the training course for FEI veterinarians in Illinois. She maintains active memberships in the California Dressage Society, United States Dressage Federation, United States Equestrian Federation and various breed associations. She has pursued her passion for integrative medicine through post-graduate education in Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Dr Terri completed the 2002/2003 International Veterinary Acupuncture Society's (IVAS) mixed acupuncture course, the Chi Institute's 2008 West Coast Acupuncture course, the Chi Institute's 2008 West Coast Veterinary Herbal course, Options for Animals 2009 Chiropractic course and is completing the 2009 IVAS Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Herbology certification course.  She maintains an active involvement in the equestrian community through sporthorse breeding, competition and clinics.

Dr Terri has many years of experience treating dogs and cats and is available for regular appointments at select small animals hospitals from Lodi to Chico.

 

When not at work you can find Dr Terri riding or hanging out with her husband and their multitude of furry friends!

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