Dr. Pasternak saved my cat's life and I cannot thank him enough!!…read more He was extremely knowledgeable, kept my cat calm and comfortable during every visit, and answered every question I had with detail. I've been to at least 4 different vets in Los Angeles, and he is the first one that seems to actually care more about the animals than making a huge profit. I was able to be seen almost immediately every single visit. My cat was in pretty bad shape when I first brought her in, but it took less than a week for her to make a full recovery, and now she purrs every time she's in Dr. Pasternak's office! The vet techs were also amazing, very sweet and helpful! I am so happy to have found this place!

I think today broke the camel's back. I have taken by dog to Pasternak for 4 + years. I've…read moretolerated his behavior and manner because I do think he is a good veterinarian. But his dismissive, arrogant and rude behavior I will no longer tolerate. He does not listen to you, interrupts me when explaining my dogs aliment in a follow up appointment and basically told me what I was doing wrong to heal my dog although I did what I thought was best at 2pm last night. As a small business owner myself, I would never treat a customer(s) like he does. His staff and techs are very nice. Time for a change......

We have been long-time customers of Dr May. She's worked on 4 of our animals at home (regular…read morecheckups and dental) -- yesterday was our first time doing surgery in the clinic she uses (fat mass removed and dental with several teeth removed). Nice spot, a friendly staff and Newberry Park is a very nice place to spend the day. We were there about 8 hours because we didn't want to drive back and forth -- but I wanted to just pop in and say -- if you are thinking about having Dr May do surgery -- do it! BTW - if you go to the newberry location for surgery -- try the pizza place and the old-fashioned ice cream place in the same shopping area.

Very unprofessional. Aggressive leading with vegan vet but has forgotten how to be human. Very…read morescattered, kirt, abrupt, no follow through, checking messages vs tending to pet during house call did not check with me prior to tooth extraction JUST TOLD ME WHAT SHE DID which is not what she claims. She claims to advise prior to extraction. Very defensive by nature so every responder is an unnecessary argumentative exchange....everything she told me she would do, all paperwork she sent not highly incongruent and again unprofessional. Tiptoeing walking on eggshells you name it miss use of Authority and the pet suffers as a result. Highly inhumane. What was once a very optimistic sigh of relief for a very nervous rescue could not be further from that situation at this point only found out after working with her. I already paid once for an after visit follow through for information. She should've followed through naturally on her own with. It's very disheartening to attempt to be reprimanded by your vet because of their unprofessionalism and lack of follow through and for me to be pointed out as difficult. All dialogue post initial visit should have been included in the initial visit or she should've stayed to follow through during that time. By no fault of my own, I continued to follow instructions and continue to believe and take her for her word. She talks over you and doesn't let you finish. She doesn't hear what you're saying or whatever you're saying she hears it incorrectly and lashes out at you. Very disappointed. I was very hopeful and very happy at one point. There are many other mobile vets in Los Angeles. Keep looking elsewhere. I'm a very compassionate, patient and kind and absolutely generous client. There is no reason for this behavior from any "professional."

While the actual vet (Lily) is very caring and intelligent, the practices here are not good…read more There's an overreliance on technology and AI, and it's being leveraged in the worst fashion. For one, you cannot talk to anyone over the phone. But the worst part is, they pretend they're interpreting your pets results themselves and are actually using AI to do so. They're also creating a grey area by insisting the vet reviews the results first, but when I ask for "laymans terms" and you paste me something you pretend to write, yes I have a problem with that. When I asked, they admitted AI usage and then gaslighted me into believing it's only being used for "formatting". The only AI usage I ever agreed to was during a zoom call I agreed for AI based transcription of our conversation, that's all. I just don't understand why it's so hard to give an actual response that you wrote. I really wanted to like this vet but their time saving practices are grossly counterproductive and wildly inappropriate.

This review is almost two years late. But when we still had our sweet chihuahua Mini, she was told…read moreby another vet that's she already almost 16, and there weren't a lot they could do. In my heart, some reasons, the words did not sound convincing. Decided to search for a vet that integrate alternatives medicine... we found Dr Chen. When we started working with Dr. Chen, she only had a room in her clinic. A small boutique vet clinic where mini walked around sniffed all the staff and we could be in her eye sight all the time. I do admit, I later did miss the intimate setting. Her clinic expanded more and more during our time with mini there. She got her chronic ear infection treated (in one treatment!) her gut issues and later her heart issue. There definitely has been hiccups here and there as the treatments were always smooth sailing but the staff really cared for mini. We got acupuncture herbal medicine nutrition support... she lived for another 2.5 years and the team were always gentle with her and really helped her. we don't have a dog at this time, but when we do, we will be going back to Dr Chen and the team!

Our dog has been battling IBD since we adopted him in 2020. After his last flare up, we became…read morefrustrated with the regular commercial vet just constantly recommending harsh steroids - these are making him lose his hair and are not great for his skin and liver. We came here to look for more natural alternatives and met with Dr. Chau. In the short session we had today, we learned about options and recommendations we haven't heard before (herbs, additional tests, and many other potential solutions we can look into). We left feeling more optimistic about potential natural solutions for our fur baby. Our pup is aggressive and bit one of the techs during the saliva sampling - we were absolutely mortified and felt so terrible but the whole staff was so understanding. Everyone there is so sweet and we look forward to the partnership to find a long term solution for our dog. We left with Chinese herbs to help with his severe skin allergies so I'm excited to see if these help him out in the next few weeks! We will also have a follow up consultation once his food allergy test results come back (it's about a 2-3 week lead time).

I established care with Holistika Veterinary Clinic in 2024 with one of my cats (I have two)…read more During my first visit I spent over $1,000 on consultation and services. Because of the cost, I needed some time before bringing my second cat in. During that time my second cat had a medical emergency -- a urinary blockage. I rushed him to the emergency vet, where the bill escalated quickly since everything was out of pocket. The emergency vet suggested that to save money, they could give me my cat's urine sample so my regular vet could run the lab tests instead of running them at the emergency hospital. I immediately called Holistika Vet because they were the only veterinarian I had an established relationship with. I was extremely distressed and crying because the emergency vet had told me there was a 50% chance my cat might not survive and that follow-up with my regular vet would be important. The receptionist told me it was their policy that they could not see my second cat because he had never been examined there before. I explained that I understood the policy but asked if they could at least run the urine tests (which I would pay for) to help us understand what caused the blockage. Unfortunately, I was told they could not do that either and that the tests would have to be done at the emergency hospital. The conversation felt very cold and unsympathetic during a moment that was extremely frightening for me as a pet owner. Fast forward to February 2026 -- I scheduled an appointment for both of my cats. A few days before the appointment I received an email canceling it, stating they would no longer see my pets because I had given attitude to the receptionist during the emergency call months earlier. I went in person to speak with management to explain the situation and my perspective. I was told they had no record of the conversation but were still refusing future care. For me, the most disappointing part of this experience was the lack of compassion during a very serious emergency and the refusal to even run a test that could have helped guide my cat's care. Thankfully, I have since found another holistic veterinarian in Glendale, California who has been incredibly supportive.

Gene's communication was fantastic. Submitted an inquiry online and was able to book easily. Was on…read moretime, friendly and quickly bonded with our dog, Winston. Love that he traveled to our home (so convenient and comfortable for Winston). Brought his own mat and played relaxing music. Helped also with assessing Winston's skin/masses and gave great recommendations for providing more relief. Will book again and again!

We booked a massage for our dog, Honey, for her 11th birthday. As a heeler/corgi mix, she has a…read morevery serious personality and is constantly thinking. Gene was fantastic with her and I could see her fighting the urge to let go of control. By the end of the service, she was leaning into him and I could see her expression was as relaxed as she would let herself be. Gene was so professional and responsive! He brought an immediate calming energy into the room, and I know my girl enjoyed her service very much. Highly recommend Gene for your senior dogs and we have told neighbors and friends about this.

I have worked with many intuitives, psychics, and life coaches throughout my life, so I can…read morehonestly speak with some authority about Krishanti. She is a gifted intuitive and a talented coach. She is also wonderful working intuitively with animals, which she has proven over and over again with all my pets. She is the real deal and I will continue working with her whenever I have need for her services.

Krishanti was so incredibly helpful. I wasn't sure what to expect but was recommended by a friend…read moreand I do not regret connecting with her. Highly recommend. Pro tip: have a few things ready to discuss prior.

Amazing! Our rescue cane corso/pit mix has made remarkable progress, all his broken bits and pieces…read moreare healing a little at a time. So much compassion, very fair pricing, nothing pushed. A friend referred us and now I refer all of you for your sweet babies.

Dr. Palmquist is very knowledgeable and combines his traditional training with TCM that is a true…read moreintegrative practice. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience and the outcome of our two dogs has been improved health and energy

After bringing my animals to Animal Wellness for more than five years, I am disappointed to say…read morethat I have found a new veterinarian. Dr. Annie is wonderful, and I am genuinely sorry to leave her. However, when my dog developed a painful ear infection, I repeatedly called for an appointment and was initially told the earliest availability was a week away. After several more calls and pleading for help, the appointment was moved up by only one day. The staff seemed cold and unconcerned about the urgency of my dog's condition. I understand that veterinary practices are busy, but I had hoped that more than five years of loyalty would matter--especially when my dog was in pain and needed timely care. I miss the days when a longtime veterinarian would make every reasonable effort to help an established patient with an urgent medical problem.

From scheduling to the appointment itself, this place is FLAWLESS! That staff is incredibly helpful…read moreand kind and helped me with the daunting task of getting our dog USDA approved for travel. I've had to do this 3 times before with different clinics and they are by far the most knowledgeable and helpful in the process. The vet was so warm and friendly and was so sweet to my beagle. She even gave me advice about the veterinary experiences in the new country I'm moving to. 10/10 recommend!

Sadly, my 10-year-old cat became critically ill and urgently needed to be seen by an internal…read moremedicine specialist. I called veterinary hospitals everywhere--from the San Fernando Valley all the way to Riverside--but I couldn't find anyone who could see her on an emergency basis. I was incredibly fortunate to contact Green Dog Dental, where I already had an appointment scheduled nine days later. Knowing that my cat, Marley, was rapidly deteriorating, I explained the situation to their staff. They were kind enough to reach out to their internal medicine specialist, Dr. Geist, who immediately agreed to see her as long as I was willing to drive to their Venice location. The very next day, we were there. The Venice facility is beautiful, peaceful, and welcoming. Dr. Geist had already reviewed the medical records I had emailed ahead of time, and he took the time to perform a thorough examination and discuss Marley's condition with me. Dr. Geist was incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and thoughtful in the way he cared for both Marley and me. Although our outcome was heartbreaking and I ultimately had to make the painful decision to let Marley go, I will always be grateful for the kindness, honesty, and dignity with which he guided us through one of the hardest moments of my life. I also want to thank his entire team for the exceptional care and compassion they showed us. While their services are on the pricier side, they were the only practice willing to see my baby when no one else could. For that alone, they were worth every penny. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Geist and his team to anyone looking for exceptional veterinary care.

(CONT'D DUE TO WORD LIMIT):…read more A small dog would practically have to be jumping up and down to create that kind of discrepancy. And if a dog's weight truly appeared to change by that much, that should have been an immediate medical red flag, not something casually charted and moved past. The experience at Green Dog often felt like in and out, in and out. After dental cleanings, I often got only a couple of minutes with a doctor, and sometimes felt I had to push even to get that. There was no sense of a meaningful doctor-patient relationship, no sense that anyone was pausing to look at my dog as a whole patient, connect his mouth to broader health issues, or consider how his overall condition might affect the safest plan for future dental surgery. When I ultimately went to the veterinary dental specialist I chose, the difference was profound. They examined him carefully, looked at him as an individual patient, explained what they found, gave me updates during surgery, and required a follow-up where they walked me through the details of what had been found and what it meant. That experience only deepened my sadness over the years I spent at Green Dog thinking I was protecting him. This time, under general anesthesia with the specialist I chose, his recovery was completely different. He was a little groggy at first, but within a couple of hours of waking up from surgery, he was alert, comfortable, in a good mood, and even playful. His personality did not change. It was a completely different experience. This is only my experience and my opinion, but I would never choose Green Dog Dental again for extractions. I wish I had known then what I know now. p.s. SCROLL DOWN TO THE "NOT CURRENTLY RECOMMENDED REVIEWS ON THIS AND SHERMAN OAKS LOCATIONS for dozens of similarly tragic experiences. Green Dog's STANDARD anesthesia "cocktail" for almost all pets they perform surgery on is NOT GENERAL ANESTHESIA and PETS ARE NOT INTUBATED."

The best reiki sessions I've ever had are from Heather McCall. She is intuitive and has powerful…read moreenergetic healing abilities. Heather's treatments are gentle and deeply pervasive. I have left sessions feeling relaxed and energized, always feeling better then before the session. She seems to know where to work very intuitively, even getting things that you would never dream of mentioning, as they seem so small or insignificant. Heather is super friendly with a huge heart, who is down to earth and not new age at all, 100% relatable. I can't recommend her enough and if you live in LA she is a must visit.

After Heather's amazing reiki , I instantly felt old feelings of intense sadness and emotional…read moretrauma lift away. Being replaced by an overwhelming sense of love and peace. Absolutely an amazing feeling! In our many sessions together -I felt heard (Finally!) - I felt safe to openly express myself and concerns. - I felt a wonderful sense of validation of my own personal intuition. She has given me tools and resources that I use daily to empower me for life's ups and downs. Homework as she calls it. All I know is that her techniques work every single time for me. There is not one person in my life that hasn't heard me speak of Heathers amazing gifts. Saying she is a helper in this world, would be a understatement. She has helped me immensely during some very major life changes. I also have started taking my 17 and 3 year old dogs and 16 year old cat for reiki as well . They all have been noticeably more chipper and active after their first session . Especially my elderly pets. The difference was very noticeable . Thanks so much again Heather