Neal Sivula, DVM, PhD

“Like many people, I was not aware of holistic health care options when I was younger. A back injury in high school required surgery but I continued to experience pain into my college years. Fortunately, during my internship after veterinary school, I was able to see an acupuncturist through the university health service. The experience was life-changing. My comfort improved and I was put on a path to a new way of thinking.

As a staff veterinarian at a University Teaching Hospital, I saw many patients with chronic diseases that were not completely managed by conventional treatments. That led me to study how using holistic methods integrated with those therapies could improve my patients’ lives.

My journey has led me to be trained in a number of different holistic modalities. This has evolved to where we’re pleased to be able to educate pet owners about available treatment options and work with them to find the best possible plan for their loved ones.”

Dr. Sivula graduated from The Ohio State University in 1988 as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He subsequently completed an internship and residency in large animal internal medicine at the University of Minnesota. Concurrently, he earned his PhD in veterinary medicine and epidemiology.

After eight years in large animal practice, an interest in holistic health prompted Dr. Sivula to start Dancing Paws in 2001. Since its inception, the practice has grown to include five technical staff members and a variety of natural treatment options. (Source)