This is not a place where you can visit and ask questions. We brought our 12 years old dog here to…read morecheck it out and thought we can make an appointment. The door was lock but obviously it's business hour. A guy walked out and run back in to grab a brochure. It's so unwelcoming let us wait outside very long. I don't need a leaflet. It's all online. I want to see your facility and meet your people. Treatments aren't cheap I will pay what I will get. But since they can't give me a clue I simply on to a better service out there.

I love everything about this place. I was a little…read more-concerned- when the first meeting was a zoom, but it really gave me a chance to share my concerns with Dr. Mandi, discuss her treatment thoughts for my GSD, and plan for our first appointment. Because so many dogs coming here are post-surgery or otherwise having issues, they're super careful to avoid K9-contact and so our first appointment was very low stress. Dr. Mandi worked with my dog to make sure everything was set for our plan. Thereafter we did physical therapy, where Trixie did as much PT as I did learning, water treadmill (which I thought was going to be a disaster but went swimmingly well). You see different team members when you come in so you get a really good perspective on different approaches to the PT/training (Trixie trains easily, me less so). They also are collecting all of the A-Team local providers here, including accupuncture etc.. 5-stars, definitely recommend.

I am fortunate to know Dr. Jester as both a colleague and a client. She is that wonderful…read morecombination of compassionate, down-to-earth, and intelligent. I recently began to bring my 9 year old dog, Raisin, to Dr. Jester for regular acupuncture treatments. I want to keep her as comfortable as possible as she ages. After just a couple of sessions, the change in Raisin's quality and speed of movement are apparent. She even played on the beach for much longer than she has in years! Having Raisin be assessed and treated by Dr. Jester on a regular basis is such an important part of our plan keep her healthy and happy for as long as possible. Having the opportunity to fine-tune that plan with Dr. Jester's ongoing input is invaluable!

Mango's second visit today at Natural Healing Veterinary Acupuncture, PC…read more Dr. Jester has been a delight to chat with while Mango gets his treat-ments it's a breath of fresh air having HOUR or longer one-on-one appointments with a veterinarian. If you're a 2.0 pet parent, looking for answers and a more detailed holistic approach to your pets care, look no further! I feel so lucky to have found someone so close to home(brand new location in Milwaukie,OR) that I can refer friends and family to Coming from someone who worked in vet clinics for 16yrs, I can't emphasize enough how important it is to explore ALL areas of veterinary medicine, not just what's mainstream. ‼Proper pet care should be taught, not told! Please don't wait until your pet is suffering to think, "maybe we'll try acupuncture as a last ditch effort"... your pet could be missing out on some serious healing! https://www.drjester.com/

Information, honest...yet helpful. Gave information that may help in the interim. Which was MUCH…read moreAppreciated!

DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOG TO THIS WOMAN. She has a wonderful…read morewebsite but she is NOT intuitive and does not know how to work with dogs. She charges way too much. She is not sympathetic to animals. I watched after she asked me to leave the exam room at holistic vet clinic where she worked until she quit. I watched her and a vet tech, try to stick a needle (vitamin supplement) in my dogs ear. Who does this? My dog was writhing and trying to get away and she continued to push the needle in to a place where I have NEVER seen any vet do! She was not thoughtful on how she handled Louie and he has NEVER been ok with vet visits since. To make matters worse, she charges people if they miss and appt however SHE never showed up for LOUIE'S appointment and expected us to see another Dr. who knew nothing about my dogs condition. We left Holistic Vet clinic and never went back. PLEASE DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THIS WOMANS WEBSITE. She has shown no compassion to my dog, or his suffering and charges top dollar for nothing!

Dr. Hoberg has been my favorite vet for all of our pets. She's helped us through some easy times…read moreas well as very challenging times. She successfully treated our kitties with acupuncture, herbs and homeopathy. I love that she comes to the house and really knows both intuitively and medically what could be going on.

Dr H has been our vet for more than 20 years and has seen us through many ups and downs. I really…read moreappreciate her skill, insight and good sense. She's good at explaining options and likelihoods. And she's great with the animals. She'll be straight with you.

My almost 10 year old Rottweiler, Patrea, has been getting sicker these past 5+ months. Her…read morebiggest problem was not being able to eat 'dog' food anymore. She vomited it up, so I began cooking for her. After her Rabies shot at the end of February, she began vomiting her homecooked meals. The Vet gave me canned food, which didn't stay down either. Anti-vomiting pills and Prednisone did nothing to stop her vomiting. A friend recommended Rosemary and after listening to my story, she told me that she could help Patrea. And me. That was 2 weeks ago. She had me give Patrea mineral drops and spray. Almost immediately, Patrea began responding to the treatment. She has had episodes of vomiting, but no where near like she had been. This past week Rosemary had me begin using Copaiba Essential Oil with her meals. We have had several nights of no vomiting. Patrea is definitely feeling better - dancing around, snuggling, and talking to us. I am ever so grateful for Rosemary's coaching thru Patrea's sickness. I am learning to listen to my girl and to hear what she is telling me. Two weeks ago it looked like we were saying good bye to my fur baby. Today, I am savoring her life.

My Session with Rosemary was very productive and powerful. I very much appreciated her expert…read moreguidance, supported by her warmth, kindness & clarity in coaching me in the right direction. It only takes a spark to light a fire. Onwards and upwards. From now on: broken sticks go into a bonfire. Thank you for being my spark :)! I feel so much lighter and brighter. Rosemary is skilled in her knowledge and gifted in her approach. I feel blessed to have experienced a session with her. It's not easy for me to open up to someone. Rosemary made me feel safe and heard to do so.

I highly recommend Grateful Heart Veterinary Hospital to anyone looking for a veterinarian! Dr…read more Kroussaniotakis has been watching over my little Kenni for a few years now. She & her staff are absolutely amazing! They're considerate, loving & have terrific communication. There isn't a question I can't ask by sending an email & they respond back consistently. I'm so blessed to have such a great place to entrust with the care of my dog. He's my little buddy! Give them a call you won't be disappointed! 5 STARS ALL THE WAY!

I have been going to Grateful Heart Vet since 2020. I now have 6 dogs and 2 cats that receive care…read morefrom them, so it's fair to say I am at Grateful Heart Vet often. Over the years, we have been seen by a few of their amazing veterinarians. I have been very happy with all of the services they provide. The facility itself is always immaculate, quiet and calm (which is great for the pets they see), and its generally been easy to get in. Dr. Felton, Dr. Pavlich and Dr. Kroussaniotakis have seen my crew the most. They are all extremely kind, professional, and knowledgeable. I am always impressed with their bedside manner and compassion. It is clear they all love what they do and the families they work with. Grateful Heart Vet is the first place I recommend all of my dog training clients and I'm so glad to have them to help me with my crew!

This review is long overdue. Thea is amazing! We had an animal communication reading with her for…read moreour two living dogs and our dog who had passed. Her reading was so accurate for all three of our dogs, and some things I did not put together until after the reading, but she was spot on and very specific. I highly recommend her!!!

Our meeting with Thea was wonderful to say the least. She was able to validate many things about…read moreour two bunnies that we suspected but would never have been able to know for sure without someone like Thea's help. All she knew about our bunnies beforehand were their names and genders. It was funny and heartwarming to hear how our bunnies wanted to describe themselves! We were able to learn more about their likes and dislikes. Thea was also able to talk to our bunny Bailey about not peeing on our bed (which Bailey said was a territorial thing). That night after our reading, Bailey slept with us in the bed and did not pee! It was also comforting to learn more about our bunny Brody's passing because it was so quick and for an unknown reason. He was able to clarify some things for us and reassured us that he had an underlying issue and felt that it was his time to go. I am looking forward to meeting with Thea again in the future and would recommend her to anyone who would like to connect with their furry loved ones, whether they're living or passed

After a cross-country drive from Texas to Oregon, I knew my dog had to be feeling stiff and…read morecramped--she had just spent a week curled up in the front seat without room to stretch, aside from short breaks and hotel stays. I knew she could benefit from a massage, and I wanted to support her comfort as best I could while we're here in Oregon. That's how I found Very Important Pooch and reached out to Lela. Oregon law requires a veterinary referral before a practitioner can legally provide massage therapy for dogs. As someone just visiting--and from Texas, which has nearly identical restrictions--I know firsthand the time and cost realities of that barrier. Coordinating with my vet back home would mean multiple appointments at $$$ each, paperwork, delays, and a series of uneducated questions about a modality I'm not credentialed in--because the barrier places the authority to "approve" massage in the hands of someone who, based on vet school curriculum analysis, is among the least qualified to assess it. And of course, I'm not certified either--and I don't believe Lela should be required to donate free hours just to convince someone who is supposed to be an expert in my dog's health but lacks even the basic hours of education in this field. Lela is already highly trained and certified to do what I believe in--and what I'd argue most of us already know is foundationally sound care. Veterinary programs I've researched devote a tiny fraction of their total hours to massage, chiropractic care, or even nutrition--often just 1-2 credits in a 4,000+ hour curriculum. That's less than 0.1% of their training. Yet those graduates become the legal gatekeepers to my pup's health and comfort. So instead of pushing up against that mismatch, I asked Lela if she could teach me directly. She met that request with professionalism and warmth. We scheduled an appointment, and I found myself becoming vigilant in watching my pup--so I could begin learning. She helped me start the session by focusing and centering, and it only got better from there. She used my own arm to demonstrate how much pressure to apply--something I never could've learned through a screen. I felt grounded in the learning and empowered to work with my dog. I bounced all over the place with questions, and she supported my learning style with grace. And it worked! My pup visibly softened under my hands, and this morning, she genuinely seems looser, more comfortable, and has more pep in her step. I've already booked another session for next week. Whether you're a local pursuing a vet referral or a visitor wanting to learn, I highly recommend working with Lela. She honors the law without compromising education--and she empowered me in the process. Oh, and tell her Paws and J sent you :-)

Lela is the best! My dog is medium-high activity level and he's eight now so I go to her to keep…read morehim healthy and able to enjoy the running around and spinning he loves so much. You can really see the difference and it's good to know I'm doing everything I can for him. Lela is so sweet and mellow and my dog gets really happy every time he hears her car pull up.