Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Chalmers received her DVM degree in 1984. After graduation she returned home to Sonoma County, and worked part time at an equine practice and part time in a small animal hospital. Uncomfortable with the invasiveness of conventional practice she decided to specialize in dermatology and was accepted into the residency program at the University of Georgia. She completed her training there and in 1992, was board certified by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (Diplomate, ACVD). Dr. Chalmers was introduced to homeopathy in 1991, and it immediately resonated. The following year she enrolled in the first veterinary homeopathy course offered in this country (taught by Dr. Richard Pitcairn). She completed the training requirements established by the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy (AVH), was certified in 1995 (Certified Veterinary Homeopath), and began treating animals using homeopathic remedies instead of drugs. Her practice has been entirely holistic since the year 2000. In 2009, she began her study of clinical nutrition out of concern about the increasing prevalence of environmental disease. As a result, we introduced muscle testing (energy testing) so that we can tailor specific nutritional protocols for each patient. In March 2014, she completed a year-long advanced course in nutrition so that we can now treat the more challenging diseases of the 21st century, including antibiotic resistant infections, environmental disease and GMO (genetically modified organism) toxicity.
