Dr. Katie Kangas is well known for empowering pet parents across the globe with actionable knowledge, holistic care and beneficial products, helping pets to be more resilient to disease and live better quality lives.
She owns and operates Integrative Veterinary Care, a private practice offering holistic and integrative health care options for dogs and cats. While the practice is physically located in San Diego, California, Dr. Kangas meets with clients via telemedicine across the globe.
In addition, she is principal partner of Share Your Bowl, LLC, a business focused on education and Dr. Katie’s Remedies, a new line of truly natural products to enhance the well-being of pets.
Her areas of expertise include gut health, dental health, nutrition and functional medicine, with an approach focusing on preventative health and supporting natural healing or wellness through many holistic options in combination with traditional veterinary medicine.
She is the author of hundreds of articles published in veterinary journals and pet magazines, a frequent guest on pet focused podcasts and radio shows, as well as an in-demand speaker presenting locally, nationally and internationally.
In This Interview:
- Feeling like “This isn’t what I signed up for…” Sound familiar?
- Feeling stuck in your vet career? You’re not out of options
- Even healers need healing
- The body keeps the score—and healing starts from within
- What do you have to lose by just trying?
- Want to start feeling better? Start with what brings you joy
- You can’t pour from an empty cup
Interview Resources:
intvetcare.com
shareyourbowl.com
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More about Dr. Erin Holder:
At the heart of our mission is Dr. Erin Holder, a compassionate healer and esteemed veterinarian dedicated to supporting animal caregivers. With a passion for holistic care and a deep understanding of compassion fatigue, Dr. Holder leads our efforts to empower those who devote their lives to helping animals.
In 2004, Dr. Holder founded one of the largest integrative veterinary hospitals in North America where she pioneered a holistic approach to animal care. Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, Chinese Tui-Na, Animal Ozone Therapy, and Animal Reiki, Dr. Holder’s hospital provided comprehensive care to a wide variety of animals, including cats, dogs, birds, exotics, and wildlife.
After nearly two decades of serving animals and their caregivers, Dr. Holder made the difficult decision to sell her hospital in 2022 to address her own experience with compassion fatigue. In her own personal healing, she immersed herself in studying why compassion fatigue happens, how to prevent it, and ways overcome it. She completed certifications in meditation instruction and compassion fatigue training for healthcare professionals, dedicating herself to helping others navigate the emotional toll of veterinary work.
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