Cathy Alinovi, dvm

Dr. Cathy Alinovi began her veterinary education at the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine and also holds a Master of Science in Epidemiology from Purdue, but quickly realized that conventional medicine met some, but not enough, of her patients’ needs. Dr. Alinovi is certified in the following: Hemp and Fungi Medicine, Veterinary Chiropractic, Veterinary Food Therapy, Veterinary Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Therapy, Canine Fitness Training, Aromatherapy, Applied Kinesiology

Meghan Barrett, dvm

Dr. Meghan Barret is an integrative veterinarian with fifteen years of career experience in the field of animal medical care. Her greatest passion is helping people take excellent care of their animals. She is credentialed and certified in acupuncture, food therapy, rehabilitation, fear free handling, and natural nutrition.

Bob Ulbrich, dvm

Dr. Bob Ulbrich earned his veterinary degree at The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1986. In 1994, he became a Certified Veterinary Homeopath, and in 2005 he received Certification as a Veterinary Chiropractor. Dr. Ulbrich can address any health problem using a variety of modalities.

Barb Fox, dvm

Dr. Barb is a holistic veterinarian with over 30 years of experience helping animals live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Combining traditional veterinary medicine with natural modalities like Quantum Nutrition Testing, she takes the guesswork out of pet care — offering clear answers, effective solutions, and personalized wellness plans. Her mission is to empower pet parents with confidence, clarity, and lasting results for their animals’ well-being.

Erin Holder, DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT

Dr. Erin Holder is a distinguished integrative veterinarian with over two decades of experience blending conventional and holistic medicine. A 2002 honors graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, she was awarded the Lerner Family Wildlife Conservation Award, the Bird Fanciers Scholarship, and was inducted into Phi Zeta. Her award-winning research on early renal disease detection in captive cheetahs was published in the Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine.

Denise Bozenski

Denise is a certified holistic pet health coach and canine bodyworks practitioner specializing in holistic and natural care for canines.

Dana Brigman

The WellOiled K9 brings over 13 years of experience and expertise in canine nutrition, essential oils, and holistic wellness. Dana helps dogs thrive and pet parents cut through the overwhelm to make informed choices.

Melissa Chandler

Melissa is skilled in canine nutrition/health coaching, reiki, scalar wave/energy healing, animal communication, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) for pets and people.

Kara Hanrahan

Kara is a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner and Canine Nutritionist who specializes in species-appropriate nutrition and gut health and uses a holistic approach.

Jessica Fischer

Jessica empowers pet parents with holistic health solutions and personalized nutrition guidance to nurture happy, healthy lives for their furry family members.

Krysta Fox, RVT

Krysta is a seasoned veterinary technician with nearly a decade of experience in traditional, holistic, and integrative practices. Passionate about animal health and nutrition, she continuously expands her knowledge and uses her broad expertise to help pet owners improve their pets’ well-being.

Lori Gammon-Megginson

Graduated from the University of South Carolina at Coastal Carolina with a BSRN. Lori is a Certified Holistic Pet Health Coach ( one of Dr.Ruth’s first 50 students)! Lori is the owner and founder of The Peaceful Paw which was launched in 2016. What was once an in-home Canine Massage Practice has evolved into a health and wellness business for Dogs focusing on Nutrition. Lori lives in Murrells Inlet, SC with her husband and 4 Furbabies.

Sunny Gandara

Sunny specializes in preventing and supporting canine cancer through personalized nutrition, home-cooked meals, and therapeutic herbs and mushrooms, with particular expertise in meeting the unique needs of large and giant breeds, including bullies and mastiffs.

Stephanie Garza

Stephanie is a certified dog trainer, behaviorist, and canine nutritionist who takes a holistic approach to behavior through positive reinforcement training techniques and a fresh-food revamp.

Lisa Mayer

Lisa helps transform pet health through expert holistic nutrition and wellness coaching.

Maritza Mujica

Maritza specializes in helping pet parents make healthy, species-appropriate diets and navigate a variety of issues.

Sonja Rothe

Melissa Sherman

Maggie Shellhammer

Maggie specializes in helping parents of Pugs and other brachycephalic breeds navigate the most common issues, like allergies, tracheal collapse and degenerative disease, as well as the more complex cases.

Sonja Tutwiler

Sonja’s commitment to pet well-being extends beyond her personal life as a dog mom of three German Shorthaired Pointers. She’s extending her education and becoming a Certified Pet Nutritionist and Raw Feeding Expert. She has dedicated countless hours to studying not just pet nutrition, homeopathy, and energetics and naturopathy, earning certifications from multiple institutions.