Natalie R. Zdimal, DVM

A Northern California native, Dr. Natalie’s love for equine medicine and competitive performance began in Sonoma County. After graduating from Santa Rosa High School, Dr. Natalie moved to England, where she spent two invaluable years training and competing in three-day eventing and dressage.

Dr. Natalie received BS and DVM degrees from the University of California, Davis. Following graduation, Dr. Natalie completed a year-long internship at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center and undertook a research project comparing nuclear scintigraphy and magnetic resonance imaging in horses with suspensory disease. She then returned to the Bay Area, where her focus has been lameness, preventative medicine, fitness, and rehabilitation of the Sporthorse.

Dr. Natalie believes in a multi-modal approach using integrative and holistic medicine. She has completed advanced training programs in both Animal Chiropractic and Veterinary Medical Acupuncture and is also an FEI Permitted Treating Veterinarian.

Dr. Natalie lives in Sonoma with her husband Joel and their two beautiful daughters Cézanne and Esmé. Joel is a winemaker and consultant. His wine label Las Jaras Wines is in the vanguard of the “New California” wine movement. (Source)