Happy Earth Pet Hospice

I’m the founder of Happy Earth Pet Hospice, where I offer integrative, mobile hospice and end-of-life care for dogs and cats in Virginia and North Carolina. But more than that, I’m someone who truly believes that this stage of life is sacred; not because of how it ends, but because of the depth, connection, and meaning it holds.

I’ve been a veterinarian for over 15 years, and my career has taken many forms, from general practice to advanced pain management, but everything changed for me in 2015. I had the opportunity to accompany a house call veterinarian on a hospice visit, and I remember being struck by the deep sense of peace that filled the space. The comfort. The presence. The way the pet was surrounded by love and familiarity. I left that visit knowing that this was my calling.

Since then, I’ve devoted my professional life to caring for pets and families during this uniquely meaningful season.

While most hospice veterinarians focus solely on palliative medications and comfort measures, I felt pulled to explore more holistic and sustainable ways to help pets feel better and stay well for as long as possible. That’s when I began studying Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), and everything just clicked.

Today, I’m certified in: Acupuncture, Herbal medicine, Tui-na and Food Therapy. I am also certified as a TCVM practitioner through Chi University. 

I’m also currently earning my Master’s in TCVM through Chi University, expanding the ways I can support pets from the inside out. These therapies often bring lasting, gentle relief, especially for aging pets or those with chronic illness, and allow us to create a deeply individualized care plan that meets your pet exactly where they are.

My approach is always integrative: I believe in using the best of both Western and Eastern medicine to support quality of life, comfort, mobility, and peace of mind.

• Tui-na massage to improve mobility, ease tension, and support recovery and relaxation.

• Tui-na massage to improve mobility, ease tension, and support recovery and relaxation.