Mission Statement: The purpose of this Board shall be to advise, assist and advocate alongside Hemp Dog Health in pursuit of developing safe and effective hemp products and educational resources for pet parents across the United States and abroad.
Hemp Dog Health's
Board Of Advisors
Dr. Ruth Roberts
DVM
Dr. Ruth Roberts has supported thousands of dogs and cats to overcome health hurdles like kidney disease, GI Illness, allergies, cancer. Her natural approach to healing creates a gentle yet effective path for your pet to take on their journey to well-being. Dr. Ruth created The Original CrockPet Diet, a balanced home-cooked diet for pets, as the foundation of health. Dr. Ruth will help you to develop a health plan for your pet via e-learning, videos on a range of health topics, and One on One coaching. Dr. Ruth Roberts is Your Pet’s Ally.
Dr. Ruth Roberts
Sioux Falls, SD
www.drruthroberts.com
Dr. Sarah Urban
DVM
Sarah Urban DVM is a 2012 graduate from Oklahoma State University School of Veterinary Medicine. She is a certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP), certified in Mixed Animal Acupuncture (CVA) from the Chi Institute, and dually certified in Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy (cVSMT) aka chiropractic from the Healing Oasis and Health Pioneers programs. She is currently working on a master’s program in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine from the Chi Institute. She also has attended animal postural rehabilitation classes which combine movement, dentistry, farrier work, and chiropractic. She is a member of the College of Animal Chiropractors, Inc. (CoAC). Her special interests include canine and equine sports medicine, nutrition, applied kinesiology, and integrative cancer therapies. Dr. Urban wants all clients to feel enabled and empowered in their decisions that they make for their animal companions. Dr. Urban’s business Enabled Integrative Veterinary Services is an integrative mobile veterinary practice that brings services right to your doorstep. She is currently seeing new patients in York, Adams, Berks, Lancaster, and other surrounding counties. Dr. Urban resides in Gettysburg, Pa with her Coconut Retriever Lassie, her Border Collie Rex and her Quarter Horse Mare Indy.
Dr, Sarah Urban
Gettysburg, PA
Rita Hogan
Canine Herbalist
Rita Hogan is a clinical canine herbalist with over 18 years of experience. She specializes in Holistic Canine Herbalism. She is herbal clinician, educator, speaker, writer, formulator and energy healer. Rita uses a combination of diet, flower essences, herbs and phytoembryonic therapies in her full-time clinical practice based in Olympia, Washington.
Rita Hogan
Olympia, WA
www.canineherbalist.com
Dr. PJ Broadfoot
DVM
Dr. Paula Jo ( PJ ) Broadfoot graduated from Kansas State in 1981, married her classmate Jeff, and they have 4 children – Brannon, Barrett, Burke, and Brea, and 5 grandchildren. She started her own practice in Van Buren Arkansas in 1982, and developed an interest in complementary medicine, with a very diverse and eclectic collection of therapeutics. PJ served as a veterinary consultant for Heel. Board Member American Society of Bioregulatory Medicine (ASBRM), Registration of Alternative and Integrative Veterinary Education (RAIVE) board member. And has served as an Instructor in the College of Integrative Veterinary Technologies (CIVT) an international online college. She has also lectured internationally for the Vetri-Science Company.
She is a member of the AVMA, the Arkansas VMA, and the AHVMA, and has had articles published in the U.S. and Europe, and was interviewed for The Truth About Pet Cancer 2018 online series with Ty Bollinger. She has co-written books, including “Integrating Complementary Medicine into Veterinary Practice”, and “The Efficacy of Velvet Antler in Veterinary Practice”. Her current focus is on promoting wellness in pets.
Dr. PJ Broadfoot
Van Buren, AK
https://drpjb.com/
Dr. Christina Chambreau
DVM CH
Christina Chambreau, DVM, CVH is an internationally known homeopathic veterinarian, lecturer and author, using homeopathy in her veterinary practice since 1983 (UGA grad in 1980). She is a co-founder of the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy, was on the faculty of the National Center for Homeopathy Summer School for 10 years, associate faculty for the Essex Veterinary Technician College, and was associate editor for the Integrative Veterinary Care Journal. She has written for professional and consumer magazines, appeared on TV, radio and the internet for 40 years. She is on the Council of Elders for the AHVMA (American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association) and volunteers at the Environmental Learning Center in Florida. Christina’s Mission is to empower people to use their superpowers to heal themselves and their animals in ways that heal our planet. Currently she is a part of the faculty at Holistic Actions Academy and has a private phone coaching practice. Both positions empower you to make the best health decisions so your companions can live long, healthy lives. She is author of the Healthy Animal’s Journal (and dog, cat and horse), Fleas Be Gone: A holistic veterinarian’s guide to natural flea control and co-author of the Homeopathic Repertory: A Tutorial.
Dr. Paul Rowan
DVM
Dr. Paul Rowan, DVM, has been practicing for 53 years – 30 of them in conventional practice and the past 23 years in alternative care. Dr. Rowan trained at the Animal Medical Center in New York City as an intern and surgical resident, followed by Mt. Sinai Medical Center as a Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He opened the very first facility to treat only feline disease in NYC. In 1999, Dr. Rowan started The Center for Animal Healing, a Virginia Beach Pet Wellness Center, as a compassionate wellness practice focused on chiropractic care, homeopathy, microcurrent therapy & cold laser therapy, whole food nutrition and a non-toxic environment.
Dr. Paul Rowan
Virginia Beach, VA
Dr. Cathy Alinovi
DVM
Dr. Cathy Alinovi began her veterinary education at the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. She also received a Master of Science in Epidemiology from Purdue. Dr. Cathy Alinovi quickly realized that the conventional medicine she studied met some of her patients’ needs but not all of them. So she earned certifications in veterinary chiropractic care, food therapy, acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, canine fitness training, aromatherapy, and Applied Kinesiology. She offers consultation services in person, by phone/Zoom, or via her website.
Dr. Lauren Beaird
DVM, CVA
Dr. Lauren never considered any other career but becoming a veterinarian. After graduating from veterinary school in 2015, her eyes became opened to how much she still did not know about True healing and the beauty of integrating her knowledge of conventional medicine with the world of holistic medicine.
Her path in veterinary medicine continues adjust as a result of each experience she has, creating a better alignment between what has always been in her heart, and what she is practicing.
She believes that True health does not start in the veterinary clinic- it starts at home. Using a natural approach tailored to each pet, she let go of strict protocols, and listened to what the pet parent’s were observing at home. Understanding the home environment and lifestyle routine was essential to integrate with what the pet was showing her in the clinic to create a healing plan.
Developing a trusting relationship with pet parents to help empower them to understand the healing process is the foundation of each relationship she builds. She is committed to being a lifelong student, knowing there will always be more to learn, and is humbled by all of the experienced natural practitioners who have paved this incredible path before her.
Dr. Beaird practices acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at Vitality Chiropractic in Aurora and will be launching her own online platform, The NaturalPath Vet in the middle of 2023. Dr. Beaird resides in the Chicagoland area with her husband and their 2 young sons.
Dr. Lauren Beaird
www.NaturalPathVet.com (coming soon)
Jae Kennedy and Adrienne Lefebvre
Owners of Two Crazy Cat Ladies™
The Two Crazy Cat Ladies™ are cat advocates, social media influencers, bloggers and content creators. They offer a full line of natural supplements [Feline Essential™] made to help treat and prevent many common health issues in cats. In 2015, motivated by the lack of available resources for natural feline health, Jae & Adrienne dedicated their lives to learning and sharing all they can to help cats live the longest, healthiest and happiest lives possible. They host regular live shows on social media to connect with cat parents and answer questions they have about their kitties as well as sharing tips about cat health and happiness via blogs and videos. Also – worth mentioning – they always have a cocktail in hand. 😊
Jae Kennedy and Adrienne Lefebvre
Las Vegas, NV
www.twocrazycatladies.com
Krysta Fox
Veterinary Technician
Krysta has always made animals the center of her world, starting at a young age with her love for horses, and caring for several animals other than dogs, including birds, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits. She began her pet industry career at a small feed store in her home town, and since then has taken on several roles within the industry including the manufacture and sales of raw pet food, nutritional consulting, and social media marketing. When her pug Bruce Wayne began having medical issues, he inspired Krysta to become a veterinary technician in order to understand more about the veterinary world. Krysta has been a veterinary technician for many years now, and works alongside some of most gifted practitioners in the industry. She has working experience in traditional, holistic, and integrative practices which plays a key part in her knowledge of veterinary medicine and has expanded her knowledge of common (and uncommon) practice within the field. She is absolutely obsessed with learning more everyday in the field of animal health and nutrition. With her combined veterinary and pet industry knowledge, she can effectively help almost anyone she comes across in some way regarding their pets’ health. When she’s not working or researching animal health and nutrition, Krysta enjoys snuggling with Bruce, relaxing with family and friends, dining at new restaurants, and spending time in nature near water.
Krysta Fox
Geneva, IL