House Call Holistic Veterinarian
Treating Your Pet Using the Five Element Theory
About 3000 years ago, in China, Five Element Theory was introduced. This theory is a way to look at the world, relating elemental phases to weather, seasons, health, sounds, and many other things. It is one of the diagnostic theories of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) which has been proven and tested for millennia. Dr. Mathis, our house call holistic veterinarian of My Other Vet, uses all five branches of TCVM – Acupuncture, Herbs, Tuina (massage), Food Therapy, and Qi Gong (energy work) to lead your pet back to health.
In addition to TCVM, Dr. Mathis has been doing positive reinforcement behavior work for over 30 years. Behavior work ups can be done alone or integrated with Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Her excellent Western medical training at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine allows her to interpret and integrate any on-going Western treatments your pet is receiving. Integrating Eastern and Western medicines ensures your pet is receiving the best of both worlds, so Dr. Mathis tries to work closely with your regular Western veterinarian.
Dr. Mathis, of My Other Vet, uses all five branches of TCVM – Acupuncture, Herbs, Tuina (massage), Food Therapy and Qi Gong (energy work) to lead your pet back to health.
Read MoreAbout 3000 years ago, in China, Five Element Theory was introduced. This theory is a way to look at the world, relating elemental phases to weather, seasons, health, sounds and many other things. It is one of the diagnostic theories of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) which has been proven and tested for millennia.
In addition to TCVM, Dr. Mathis has been doing positive reinforcement behavior work for over 30 years. Behavior work ups can be done alone or integrated with Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Her excellent Western medical training at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine allows her to interpret and integrate any on-going Western treatments your pet is receiving. Integrating Eastern and Western medicines ensures your pet is receiving the best of both worlds, so Dr. Mathis tries to work closely with your regular Western veterinarian.
Why Choose My Other Vet?
Convenience with Office or House Calls
Choose the convenience of a home visit (within Santa Cruz county) or affordability at our small office in Soquel. Schedule an appointment today!
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Mathis is trained in many forms of alternative medicine, including Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Tuina, Food Therapy, Qi Gong, and more. These are all parts of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, and can provide significant improvement in your pet’s health and well being.
Positive Reinforcement & Client Education
Behavior problems can disrupt any family. With over 20 years of professional training experience Dr. Mathis uses positive reinforcement and client education to seek solutions to behavior problems in both dogs and cats.
Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET)
NAET was one of the first alternative therapies Dr. Mathis studied. It is based on a theory that the frequency an allergen gives off is reacting with the frequency the patient is emitting resulting in an allergic symptom (watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, etc.). To treat, NAET uses kinesiology (muscle testing) to determine allergens based on energetic imbalances, then uses acupuncture points to rebalance the body.
Animal Normalization Technique (ANT)
ANT is Dr. Mathis’ latest training. Related to Osteopathic techniques she uses gentle techniques to realign bones, organs, tissues and vessels allowing the body access to areas that need blood. Animals seem to love the work and often fall asleep during treatments.
Sustainable Business Practices
Sustainability is very important to us. Dr. Mathis drives a BMW Wagon that runs on Propel. We make every effort to buy organic and believe that this is healthier for everyone. Our shipping and office materials are made from recycled materials whenever possible. Take care of our planet to take care of each other.
Extensive Qualifications
In addition to being a DVM, Dr. Mathis is also a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA) and a Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist (CVCH).
Office Visits in Soquel
Tuesday and Friday afternoons.