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Teri Sue Wright, DVM
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Dr. Wright grew up in New Jersey watching her mother rescue wild animals among the menagerie of their pets. Her horse became her main focus during junior high and high school as she trained and showed in 3-day eventing. That passion took her to a private college in Virginia, where she studied horsemanship and business. She then transferred to Old Dominion University and completed a biology degree in 1991. Her long-term career with animals began with her first job at a veterinary hospital in South Carolina. Seeing a need in the community, she quit to start a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation organization. The seed was planted to become a vet during that project. After moving to Oregon in 1995, she worked at the local humane society in Corvallis for 2 ½ years, then started veterinary school at Oregon State University, graduating in 2001.
While working in a conventional clinic for several years, Teri Sue felt that the medicine she was practicing wasn't quite right, as her patients just didn't seem to be getting well. In 2005, she left the clinic she was working for to focus on her new son who was born with disabilities. His needs led her to research alternative medical practices and changed her whole lifestyle. She began seeing clients in their homes and experimented with putting dogs and cats on raw diets and whole food supplements. Finally she began to feel good about the results she was seeing! She continues to study nutrition and herbal medicine while expanding her mobile practice. Teri Sue is a single mom of two children, ages 12 and 14, with a new addition of her recently adopted puppy from our local shelter and a few rescued cats. She spends her time volunteering for RideAble, preparing nutrient dense meals, reading, dancing, and being outdoors. |
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Ryann Haworth, BA, RMT
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Ryann has a passion for animals and holistic care. She has been enjoying the presence of animals in her life since she can remember. She grew up with a household of pets and she rode horses for recreation and show. Ryann bred and showed Chinese Shar Peis and administered vaccines to her puppies and horses. She ensured each puppy found the perfect home and the new pet parents had her trainers' information. Ryann believes it's important to begin training right from the start.
Ryann’s holistic experience stems from her adolescent years. She began studying what people and pets eat when she was diagnosed with digestive issues. She learned that gut health isn’t just about what you eat but about how you are handling your emotions as well. Ryann lives by the guide that the body is one unit and every part needs to be cared for in order for the body to function at its fullest potential. In 2006, Ryann earned her BA in Psychology, in 2007 she opened Not For Dogs Only, a grain-free organic dog treat company and in 2008, she became a certified Reiki Master Teacher and opened her business, Lovelight Reiki. Ryann has over 20 years of Administrative experience with 15 of those years being in management. Ryann brings her achievements to Balance Vet Care as our Practice Manger. She joined our team at the end of October 2019. When Ryann isn't at Balance Vet Care, she is either taking or facilitating a class relating to holistic health, teaching her son preschool or simply 'being in the present moment' with her blessed family. Ryann, Bodhi and pup, Kaya Rose love exploring the outdoors, playing in the dirt, singing, yoga, gardening and simply, just spending quality time together. Energy medicine and mindfulness are Ryann's favorite topics. |
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Janet Swanson
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Gabrielle Bird
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