Contributors

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Dr. Jessica Levy

Dr Jessica Levy is a renowned holistic veterinarian specializing in homeopathy and natural pet care with nearly 3 decades of experience.  She got her start in traditional veterinary medicine in 1997, however within the first several years saw a decline in the health of her own pets as well as her patients, rather than improvement.  After coming across a variety of holistic modalities and researching them, she decided to open her own practice utilizing the holistic approach in the early 2000's.  Dr. Levy is now on a mission to empower pet owners with the knowledge they need to support their animals' health—naturally. 

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Melissa Weidenhamer

Melissa Weidenhamer is an official Natural Rearing breeder as well as a certified Canine Nutritionist.  She has solely utilized Natural Rearing methods since 2017 and seen it bring about vital health in every dog and puppy represented in her breeding program. Through her years of research and experience she has educated dozens of dog owners and multiple breeders on how to implement Natural Rearing so that they too may experience the joy of truly healthy animals.  Desiring to embolden her knowledge base, she acquired her certification in canine nutrition through the Feed Real Institute in the summer of 2024.  All of this has culminated in the realization that she has an intense passion for educating others and spreading awareness about the beauty and unmatched success that Natural Rearing can bring.

Guests

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Air Gustafson

Air met holistic veterinarian, Dr. Levy in 2015 when her little mutt named, Morty was in a health crisis.  After implementing her treatment plan, Morty went from undiagnosed and sick back to health and vitality in just 3 short weeks!  This has led Air on an incredible journey that, through many ups and downs, has opened her eyes to holistic health and wellness and ultimately enriched both her life and Morty’s. Now, she’s committed to sharing that approach with others through Morty’s Bark & Brew, an indoor-outdoor dog park where dogs get to run, play, zoom, and sniff, all the while, their humans get a cozy spot with local loves (food + drinks + good company) so that they can enjoy themselves just as much as their dogs do!  Air is excited to partner with people and organizations who share her passion for holistic animal wellness and safety.

https://www.mortysbarkbrew.com/
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Nicole Nelson

Nicole Nelson is a Natural Rearing Breeder and longtime holistic dog advocate.  She has developed a following of like-minded people on social media by sharing holistic animal education through her experience in her years of raising dogs and litters the way nature intended.  Nicole is passionate about all things holistic animal care and brings to the table great topics through her lighthearted and fun communication style.

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Paula Vandervoort

Paula is an AKC Breeder of Merit, member of several boxer parent clubs, co-founder of the Natural Rearing Breeder Connection(NRBC),  a published author, and social media teacher on a variety of natural supports for animals. She provides coaching services to breeders and pet owners and has taught at numerous large events as she holds numerous certifications related to natural healing modalities and attended university as a pre-vet/Animal Science major.  She is on a mission to spread awareness and educate others on Natural Rearing practices to impact the health of animals across the globe.

https://www.gentryboxers.com/

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Victoria Peterson

Victoria is an Animal Massage Therapist and Bodyworker and the owner of The Balanced Orchid. She was a human massage therapist for 15 years and has now been an animal massage therapist and bodyworker for 8 years. She specializes in chronic pain and injuries, with a focus in structural misalignments.  Since 2010, she has helped as a Vet Assistant for Dr. Jessica Levy who has been an amazing mentor by helping her study and understand various ailments in the animal world.  Having graduated with a Diploma of Massage Therapy and an AAS Degree (focusing on Massage Therapy, Kinesiology, and Biomechanics) from Minnesota School of Business, she has also been a member of the IAAMB (International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork) since 2018.  Even though she has been a human massage therapist for many years, she has been working with animals just as long. 





https://thebalancedorchid.com/

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