Dr. Nell Ostermeier graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 with a focus on small animal and exotic animal medicine. In 2007, she moved to Portland with her husband Dr. Preston and they have practiced there since. Her interest in nutrition and whole food supplementation led her to explore more advanced alternative medicine therapies such as acupuncture and herbal formulas for her patients. In 2010, she completed the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) Acupuncture Course. She also holds the advanced certification from the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture. Dr. Ostermeier leads the Integrative Medicine Program at Lombard Animal Hospital, offering a variety of traditional and natural veterinary modalities. She is an Instructor for the IVAS acupuncture course and is the teaching associate coordinator. She contributes to IVAS' "Acupuncture in Practice" postings on Facebook and has lectured both nationally and internationally on various acupuncture topics. In 2017 Dr. Ostermeier created People and Pet Integrative Therapies in order to help other veterinarians realize their vision through business and communication coaching. Her mission is to make integrative medicines more accessible to animals worldwide and to improve work-life happiness in the veterinary profession. Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Nell Ostermeier.