Paula Medler, DVM

Integrative Medicine

The owner and founder of Integrative Veterinary Medicine is Dr. Paula Medler.

Dr. Medler graduated from the University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. She practiced exclusively Western Veterinary Medicine from 1980 to 1991. In 1991, she was first introduced to the art and science of acupuncture. She knew then that there was so much more to learn, and that there were other treatments available for animals that weren't utilized in her exclusively Western Veterinary practice.

She started her quest to learn more about integrative modalities and continues to do so. That quest has included multiple trips to China and certifications in: Acupuncture from the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS), Chinese Herbal Therapy both from IVAS and the New Mexico Chinese Herbal Course, Animal Chiropractic from the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA), Animal Tui-Na from the Chi Institute, Applied Kinesiology from Dr. Carl DeStefano, and Master of Medical Qigong from the International Institute of Medical Qigong (IIMQ).

Dr. Medler owned and operated a full-service AAHA accredited (American Animal Hospital Association) veterinary hospital from 1984 to 2006. In 2006 she sold that Western Veterinary Medical Hospital to concentrate wholly on her integrative medicine skills. Her dream is to bring Integrative Veterinary Medicine to those who previously have not had those modalities available. She believes that all animals should have the benefit of this type of medicine. This may be accomplished either in-person or by consultation via phone or email. If you want this type of medicine for any and all of your animal companions, large or small, we are here to help. Please visit our website at www.integrativemedvet.com.