To schedule an appointment:

Call the office weekday mornings to speak to the receptionist: (707) 538-4643. Let us know if you are seeking homeopathic therapy, nutrition response testing or just a health care consult.  Health care information is included in homeopathic consultations. (See the pages on Homeopathy and Preventative Medicine for details). 


For Homeopathic appointment, NRT (Clinical Nutrition) appointment and Health Care appointments:
We schedule 30 to 45 minutes for acute cases (injuries, acute infections) and 60 to 120 minutes for chronic cases (everything else).  Please provide the following:
1. A copy of all previous veterinary medical records, including exam details, diagnostic test results and the vaccine record. 
2. A summary of previous medical problems in chronological order.  Because medical records are difficult read, your summary greatly reduces the amount of time we spend on the history.
3. A list of current medications, including heartworm preventative, flea control products and topical products you are using.
4. The diet you are feeding (and any supplements).
5. A list of your concerns.
6. Sign our Consent Form

Please fax the above information to: (707) 538-4649 (prior to your appointment)

At the time of the consult, we will review the history, explore the details of all symptoms, discuss pertinent health care issues, and begin to develop a treatment plan for your animal.  This plan will include supportive care such as diet, supplements and topical therapies. The homeopathic analysis (to find a remedy) is done after the consult and we usually mail the remedy to you the next day.  A follow-up consult will be scheduled in a day or two (acute cases) or in 2 to 4 weeks (chronic cases). These appointments (which take 15 to 45 minutes) are essential for a successful outcome: I will evaluate the response to the remedy and make necessary adjustments in treatment. 

For Nutrition Response Testing (Clinical Nutrition) exams:
The initial appointment includes a physical exam, nutrition consult and the NRT screening. This takes an hour and the fee is $145 (plus the cost of supplements).  Follow-up appointments are 30 minutes and cost $75 (plus the cost of supplements). Please provide the following information:
1.  A brief summary of medical problems
2.  A copy of recent laboratory test results
3.  The diet you are feeding (and supplements being used)
4.  A signed consent form

Follow-up appointments are scheduled in 3 to 4 weeks and take 30 minutes. 

For health care consultations (preventative medicine):
Knowing how to care for our animals is the best form of preventative medicine.  We have been given a lot of misinformation about diet, vaccination protocols, parasite control and pet products.  Sadly, this has contributed to our current health care situation.   The ideal time to examine health care is when our animal are young, but we can begin at any time.  Though we cannot expect to cure a sick animal with the use of supplements and natural diets, we can improve the quality of their lives by providing support.  And to the extent that we can stop doing the things that contribute to illness, we can slow disease progression.  If you have multiple animals, if you are interested in holistic health care or if you have questions about specific health care issues, schedule a consult (by phone or in person).  These consults can take 15 to 45 minutes.  We can explore any of the following issues:

• Nutritional therapy (based on Nutrition Response Testing- NRT) • Diet• Non-insecticidal flea & tick control
• Vaccination protocols (and alternatives)
• Dental care
• Environmental pollution: how to identify toxins, their health effects, solutions

FEES
Fees for homeopathy and health care consults are based on the amount of time spent by the doctor. 

• The initial homeopathic consultation is billed at $120 per hour and takes 45 to 120 minutes.
• Case analysis (to find a homeopathic remedy) fee:  the first case analysis is done after the initial consult ($60).  Subsequent case analyses are billed at $120 per hour and usually $20 - $60. These are done whenever a change is remedy is needed.
• Follow-up homeopathic appointments and health care consultation range from $45- $130 depending on how much time is spent with the doctor- usually 15 to 60 minutes long. 
• The fee for Nutrition Response Testing (NRT) is $75.  At the initial NRT appointment there is an additional $45 fee for the exam and consult.
• The minimum office fee is $45. 

PAYMENT POLICY
Payment is required at the time of service. Telephone consults must be paid for via VISA or MasterCard so please provide a credit card number that we can keep on file. Office visits can be paid for with cash, check or credit card.  We also accept CareCredit which offers convenient monthly payment plans.   Ask the receptionist for details and an application form.

CANCELLATION POLICY
There is a $45 charge for missed appointments or for canceling without 48 hours notice.

AFTER HOURS POLICY
I am not able to provide emergency care over the phone.  If a true emergency arises (life threatening) go immediately to the nearest veterinary emergency hospital for care.   I am happy to provide follow up care but life support comes first.  I attempt to be available for urgent problems that arise during homeopathic therapy: instructions are provided at your first homeopathic consult.