Great doctors who are very informative and compassionate. Brought my Labrador here when he was diagnosed with cancer and we refused the chemo from the regular vet. They gave my dog a great herbal mix they make there and talked me through making homemade food for him. They made it simple and it really made a difference for my dog. And when a certain method of treatment didn't seem to affect the cancer then they would recommend another option. They do what they do for the animals not the money. Read Less

Very nice and complete facility that gave excellent care. My regular vet refer my 12 dog with cancer as a last hope to try and extend her quality of life to maybe another year if it is without pain and discomfort. I am very hopeful. Today after only 2 days no more blood and she was playing with her toy. Something she has not done in 5 months. It almost made me cry. Thank you Dr Drumm Read Less

Dr. Drumm has done an incredible job holistically treating our black lab who was suffering from medication-induced toxicity. We were well-prepped for the appointment, knowing what to expect for charges and completing a detailed questionnaire which was thoroughly reviewed before we came in. Upon examining Olive, Dr. Drumm explained her assessment clearly, thoroughly educating and answering my many questions in the process. Not only has Olive returned to her normal, happy self (GI issues resolved, energy restored, no more dull and flaky coat), we've also been able to stop her allergy medication, as the treatment resolved allergy issues as well. Dr. Page, chiropractor, has also been instrumental in Olive's care. With her gentle technique, she has helped Olive regain more mobility, especially in her lumbar-sacral area. Olive adores both these doctors and is SO excited when we arrive. I couldn't be more grateful for the outstanding care -- and caring. Read Less

Competent staff; very courteous & engaging to all. Comfortable & relaxing for pet moms & dads, & MOST importantly all the animals brought here. Significant holistic knowledge & products from extremely competent docs. You can tell right away, your in the right place when you enter with your four-legged BFF. Read Less

I had a wonderful experience with the Animal Healing Center and Dr Feely. I just wish I would have found them sooner!  My 15-year old dog was treated successfully with acupuncture and after each treatment, she left with a renewed zest for life.  I would definitely go back with my next dog, just sooner.  Dr Feely also had a wonderful bedside manner with my dog.  The entire staff was terrific! Read Less

Dr. Carter was fantastic for providing dietary and supplement changes to my female kitty who was recently diagnosed with FELV. She answered all of my questions, provided me with a thorough overview of diet and supplements, and showed warmth and caring for Lucy (who appeared at ease even though vet visits are typically stressful). She even gave us some food samples-an extra nice gesture. Will definitely be going back to see her and highly recommend to everyone. My only one concern is the rather high price per visit which makes it difficult to come more frequently for acupuncture. Read Less

Kind of pricey, but Dr. Chou is the only vet I trust with my dog. She and the staff here are incredibly knowledgeable and Dr Chou works with me as far as pricing goes and let's be know what supplements I can find cheaper online. She's a one in a million veterinarian! Read Less

I worked with Animal Healing Center for several months after becoming discouraged with my traditional veterinarian. My 8 year old Puggle, Emma, had become suddenly afflicted with horrible skin rashes, itching, and ear/eye infections. Rounds of antibiotics hadn't helped. She developed tumors on her paws, and these were also treated as infections. AHC saw her several times (to the tune of hundreds and hundreds of dollars) and was prescribed a home made diet, fish oil, pro-biotics, a kelp supplement, and a few different Chinese medicine tinctures.She would have a vitamin B shot and an acupressure treatment which would help - for a few hours. Dr. Feely also thought she found lumps in Emma's chest and belly that were likely cancerous.This dog was miserable. AHC continued to take my money and Emma got progressively worse. She was bloated, sluggish, itchy, and in pain. She smelled terrible, in spite of twice weekly bathing with (expensive) medicated shampoo. She was taking 6-8 Benedryls a day, and still unable to stop the itching. When she started to tear her own skin off in agony, I knew we had gone far enough. I called an end of life vet and scheduled a home procedure. I called Dr. Feely and described the situation, and she validated my decision. When the end of life vet got to my house, she took one look at Emma and asked if she had ever been treated with Ketakonozole, for a yeast infection. I said no, no one who had ever seen her had suggested yeast. This new vet said she thought every one of Emma's symptoms could be related to yeast - even the lumps on her paws. She called in a prescription and we cancelled the euthanasia. Within 36 hours, Emma was a new dog. Her rash was healing, her eyes and ears cleared up, her appetite was back - and she didn't need Benedryl. She smelled like a healthy dog again. I had watched her suffer for months, and was ready to have her put to sleep - and a $30 prescription for a relatively common affliction is what cured her?! I was furious. To make matters worse, days later, I received a courtesy call from AHC reminding me of an upcoming appointment for Emma. I hadn't told Dr. Feely I had changed my mind; she thought I was going through with the euthanasia. For all she knew, Emma was already dead. Still, she apparently hadn't bothered to make a note in Emma's file about our decision, or to inform the office staff. If I had received that call AFTER I had let Emma go, I would have been devastated. I spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars here, and any regular vet should have been able to see what was really going on. This was handled so badly. Not impressed at all. Read Less

I took my maltese/shih tzu mix to AHC soon after finding her in a rescue shelter. She had several gastro issues and was very lethargic. Dr. Drum quickly diagnosed the issues and advised several holistic remedies. At first, I was skeptical but quickly became a believer. My dog was soon eating better, gaining weight and thriving. She loves going to AHC and tries to run down the hall looking for Dr. Drum. Exams are done while sitting on an oriental carpet & my dog is never afraid (as she always was at previous vets). i can't recommend them enough...a whole new way to look at vetinary care. B. Anthony Read Less

We got to Dr. Chou after our dog was diagnosed with a brain tumor. We knew he didn't have much time left and wanted to make his last days happy and comfortable. She was so compassionate and took an entire hour doing an exam and explaining everything to us. Traditional vets had just prescribed him strong medication with negative side effects and didn't even mention things like nutrition or supplements. She really looks at the whole dog and explains how treating disease works similarly in animals as it does in humans - you have to make the body stronger and healthier. She performed accupuncture and ozone therapy on our dog and it instantly made a difference. Unfortunately, we got to her too late and our beloved Mercutio left this world, but I can't say enough about the wonderful care they provide here. This is not just a place to visit when traditional methods fail, this is a place to get your family member loving, comprehensive care.Read Less

I have to say I was not impressed. I used to go to the Animal Healing Center regularly when Keith Weingart was the doctor there and loved it. He regularly did acupuncture on my "kids" and helped me in numerous ways with chinese herbs and other supplements. I had heard that the new doctor(s) were not the same, but needed an eval and help with my new pup with a suppressed immune system and Animal Healing Center is closest to my home. I am a fairly holistic person and already do know a lot about health and how to keep my pups healthy. I appreciate having a doctor tell me that I'm doing the right things. In our 1 hour session, after Dr. Feely looped back for the third time to the fact I was feeding good things, adding good supplements - repeatedly saying things like - "I would have told you to add salmon oil but you're already doing that..." I realized that we weren't getting anywhere. I had made the appointment because I wanted further help with things i might not know about, not to be told what I was doing was great. Finally to get us off of the same topic and to try to move things forward, I asked if she did acupuncture or anything...? She said yes and then kind of hemmed and hawed and finally gave him a B12 shot but no acupuncture. I walked out feeling like I had completely wasted my time and $200. Perhaps if you are a new dog owner or really know nothing about health or healthy nutrition, this could be a good place for you to go. That seems to be what they would like to talk to you about. If you are already feeding a good diet, I guess don't expect them to recognize that and move onto something else. Perhaps they prefer to limit how much they do in the first session so that you come back for acupuncture...? I really don't know. I never felt like I didn't get my money's worth when Dr. Weingart ran the Center. I truly expected her to tell me that since she hadn't offered any advice or done anything she should at least discount the session. Also of note - the professional staff, including the other doctor, massage therapist etc., who used to work with Dr. Weingart have chosen to leave to work elsewhere.  I was lazy not to explore further given all of the evidence I already knew pointing me to find another holistic vet. I feel stupid for having gone, stymied at being charged $200 for nothing, and definitely would not recommend. Read Less

Dr. Yen is amazing. She is extremely knowledgeable about Eastern and Western medicine. Great bedside manner, compassionate and empathetic to the animal as well as the fur parent. She takes time to explain options and has a way of making someone who is scared and uncertain feel calm and more equipped to make the best decision for their furry child. I wish I would have met her six years ago But thanks to another amazing vet, Vicky Chan, I was introduced to Dr Yen and now I have options I never knew about and am more hopeful. If you are not in San Diego I will tell you she is worth traveling to.Read Less

Dr. Yen is amazing. She is extremely knowledgeable about Eastern and Western medicine. Great bedside manner, compassionate and empathetic to the animal as well as the fur parent. She takes time to explain options and has a way of making someone who is scared and uncertain feel calm and more equipped to make the best decision for their furry child. I wish I would have met her six years agoBut thanks to another amazing vet, Vicky Chan, I was introduced to Dr Yen and now I have options I never knew about and am more hopeful. If you are not in San Diego I will tell you she is worth traveling to. Read Less

For when a conventional vet just isn't enough. AND . . . After I consulted with Dr Drumm over the phone -- this was more than a brief phone question -- Dr Drumm waived the fee, although I said I'd be happy to pay it, and said she wouldn't charge for this in future! 5 stars! Read Less

I would give more stars if I could. I am convinced every day we have with our Yorkie is because of  Dr Feely . Our western vet is great but he has a tumor in his nose that was causing him to have horrible bloody sneezing attacks, loud breathing sounded like Darth Vadar 24/7 and drip blood out of his nose at most other times. Surgery and chemo (if it is cancerous) are not options do to his size and age and my past experience putting a yorkie through chemo. From the minute you enter the homey feeling office you know things are different. Unlike entering any other vet he is happy to go in- as are the other patients you meet there. No sterile cold metal tables and hospital feel. I really wasn't sure he was going to make it through the night the night before our appointment - he hadn't moved, eaten or drank water that I knew of all day.  After reviewing our intake forms thoroughly she did an hands on exam that was like a massage at times. She took extra time understanding what medicines and treatments he had been given by our vet in Rosarito that were not available in the states. She even emailed her with questions as the chart being translated to English left room for some questions. She prescribed various Chinese herbs, some in capsule and some liquid. We have had a couple follow up appointments and she even called to check on him after he had some issues one day. Some days are better than others due to the stinker not cooperating with taking his capsule meds, but he is 1000 times better. He looks forward to a long nightly walk and often runs around the house playing with his sister (litter mate) like the old days, most days you can not even hear him breathe.  We are so grateful. Read Less

Outstanding care. Wonderful staff. We go to the Carlsbad office. My dog has a cancerous tumor. The only option my family thought we had was radiation which would have not only harmed our dog with painful side effects but also would not have added much time on her life. (not to mention expensive). I found AHC by accident when googling holistic care for dogs with cancer. My dog is currently taking a holistic regimen of oral drops and Chinese herbs. It's only been two weeks but her tumor has decreased in size. The best part is that the treatment has not harmed our dog in anyway. This was definitely our best choice for treatment. HIghly recommend. Read Less

I visited the Carlsbad clinic recently with my big 92 lb lab mix who was having some symptoms like patchy hair loss, dry skin, and irritation on his penis. I called ahead to check the price of a visit and the receptionist let me know it was just under $200 for a visit, and that price includes any services/treatment provided during the visit (which is an hour to an hour and a half long), but the price does not include any herbs or take-home treatments that may be prescribed at the visit. She said if my dog needs acupuncture or laser therapy or a chiropractic adjustment, that would all be included in the $200(ish) price. As someone who uses alternative medicine treatments myself, I thought this was a fair price for the time spent and the treatments mentioned. We went and had a really nice visit with Elaine (sp?) who really took the time to listen to our concerns and give our dog an examination and recommend some dietary changes. She suggested that our dog is probably allergic to our carpeting in our apartment (we moved a couple months ago and symptoms started showing up then.. Makes sense to me, we've never had carpet before.) She also prescribed some herbs for us to take home to lessen our dog's general inflammation. So, in general I was really pleased with the experience EXCEPT the fact that my dog didn't get any treatments in the office, no acupuncture or laser treatment or chiropractic adjustment, but we were still charged the $200ish, plus the herbs prescribed were another $200 on top of that. We didn't get the herbs at that time because that was a bit more than we were expecting to spend and they seemed like they would help but not that they were absolutely necessary at the time. It seems like there should be a price that patients who don't receive any treatments in the office pay. Especially since we had the expectation ahead of time that our dog would be receiving some sort of treatment for that price. As it stands, it was a check up or consultation for $200 with no treatment included.. Feels not right. Anyway, besides that fact, I really enjoyed the visit. Just wish the pricing was reflective of the fact that we didn't receive any treatments. Also, that herbs price is prettttttty steep. Read Less

Diana Drumm is wicked smart and no BS. Her Alternative acupuncture, chiropractic and laser solutions healed my dogs back and neck in only one months time. The other Vet that we went to before wanted to put our dog down for surgery - how unnecessary does that seem now that my 8 year Boston Terrier is back up to 100% only 5 weeks later (My Pup could hardly move on week one). We actually visited the Carlsbad facility and it is a nice calming environment - think North County Yoga studio. Here is what I appreciated the most, Dr. Drumm saw me and my Boston each time with exactly 1 min wait time. Finally a doctor that respects our time! I could not be more impressed! Before you put your dog down for an invasive and expensive surgery, go see Drumm, you won't be sorry regardless of the outcome. Read Less

Outstanding service from reception to check out and treats!I hate to think of how many animals might have survived if the owners knew about this amazing place. My beloved Desmond is not out of the water yet, but he looks so  many times better than he did under treatment by a different vet.I am so grateful and moved by the level of kindness and understanding and attention here, thank you thank you thank you. Read Less

Animal Healing Center has been the best resource for my dog Molly. From the time of our first appointment and all the following ones she has given me great advice and the accupuncture that Molly my corgi gets is what keeps her going. They are all very caring here and I am so glad that I chose coming here after moving here recently. I love their facility and the warm environment for our treatments. I would recommend them for anyone that is looking for a holistic vet. Read Less

The "receptionist" hung up on me when I asked if she knew of any other alternative vets who might provide Neoplasene therapy for an innoperable tumor. The phone conversation lasted 20 seconds and went as follows:Me: "Hi, I have been a client there and know your vets treat cancer cases. Do you offer Neoplasene therapy?" Amber: "What did you say?"Me: "Neo-plas-ene."Amber:  "No." (as if she was angry) Me: "So, you know of Neoplasene?"Amber: "Yes." (annoyed)Me: "Do you know any vets in San Diego who might offer it?"Amber: "That seems like something you can research yourself. Click." I used to recommend AHC. Never again (until Amber is fired). The ladies in the front have never been very pleasant or efficient (takes an hour to get checked out sometimes)  but I do like the personality and competence of the doctors I have met there. However, I think it's silly to call your practice "alternative" and remain close minded about so many helpful options.  My biggest pet peeve is that the doctors here insist raw diets are "unsafe" for cancer patients. Telling someone not to feed a cancer patient raw food is like saying you shouldn't put oil in a car engine because the oil has leaked out. Cancer patients need the nutrients of a raw diet to bolster the immune system. If the argument is that the raw food can have bacteria/fungus how would that make processed or home cooked foods any better? There are raw pet diets which are treated to kill bacteria and fungus and there are processed diets which have been known to be loaded with bacteria and fungus. I don't follow the "logic" of stating raw diets are never to be given to cancer patients.I had also contacted AHC to ask for help with a therapy that was saving my cat's life. They refused to even try it because there is no known protocol for the treatment in cats. They responded as if I was crazy for asking them to go out on a limb. We were dealing with a cat that had a few days to live if something radical wasn't done. I offered to sign a waiver if they would experiment with the off label use of the drug we were using successfully. I managed to keep my baby alive (and quite well) for a few months with the experimental treatment performed at home against the advice of these "healers".  I called AHC twice explaining the success I was having, but they would not work with me. I had hoped they would give the therapy by IV injection as this would have eliminated the issue of the therapy causing localized discomfort.  When you have pet's lives in your hands, you owe it to the pet and owner to consider everything that could help. right? Maybe I am wrong, but that is how I would operate if trusted with the lives of people's beloved pets. I would at the very least, have pleasant staff to gently let down the pet parents I would not be able to help.I highly recommend Dr Tamara Hebbler of Healing Hope for holistic care of pets with cancer and any severe illness. She helped us with a recent case and went far out of her way to do so. She will always take urgent cases even if she is booked up, so call her if you have an urgent case and are not getting the help you need. We also have met Dr John Enyart of Healing Hands veterinary. He seems to be pretty new at the holistic aspect of veterinary care, so he will be our go to for acupuncture and less complicated issues. I am grateful for the sour receptionist at Animal Healing Center. If it wasn't for her, I would not have been so motivated to find these other wonderful vets.~Follow your heart. Your reward will be a life without regret.~ Read Less

Dr. Drumm healed Bella. My Shar-pei lab mix was going to a western vet who couldn't figure out why she was having issues with her kibble, why she was so itchy and having a ton of digestive problems. Then I found Animal Healing Center. Dr. Drumm immediately got to the bottom of her issues, explained to me why they were happening in terminology that makes complete sense. Best of all, I followed her treatment plan and Bella got better. Bella has now been a happy healthy dog for two years with the help of Dr. Drumm and everyone else at animal healing center. Read Less

On the night of August 3rd my best buddy Cara, a golden retriever who just turned 7, was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma following a bleedout.  She had been A-OK up until the moment that she was completely lethargic and unresponsive.  She went to the VCA hospital in Mission Valley where she was stabilized and diagnosed with this horrible disease.  A mass was found to be growing on her spleen.  Following surgery to remove the mass, we had a couple options for treatment: chemo or holistic.  We've gone the holistic route because A) chemo would make Cara miserable B) there's no real proof that chemo does anything for this particular disease and C) there's something to be said about holistic treatment that goes back thousands of years.She's been coming here for two months and it's been a terrific experience.  Cara's on a fresh food diet as well as a bunch of supplements and is doing very well and we just hope she stays happy and comfortable and is with us for a very long while.  Dr. Drumm has been a fantastic calming presence and everyone in the office has a vast knowledge of the treatments and supplements.  It's hard just writing about this but holistic treatment is something that's worth looking into and the Animal Healing Center is the best place to be.  It's healthy, it's natural, and Cara loves it.  Thanks for your excellent treatment of Cara! Read Less

My Golden Retriever, Charlie, had been suffering with terrible allergies for 2 or 3 years. (He's almost 7 now). I'd tried various "high-end" dog foods, most grain-free, with no improvement. His regular vet would give him steroids and antibiotics whenever he had a severe outbreak. This did relieve the symptoms, but within one or two months, he was starting all over again. A colleague of my daughter told her about the Animal Healing Center and how they'd helped her dog with similar symptoms! I was so excited! It took quite a while to get that first appointment, which was frustrating, but that's how popular they are! Dr. Diana treated Charlie and determined that he had too much internal heat. This made perfect sense, as he was always warm to the touch with red ears and belly. She recommended that I make his food, (It's good enough for me to eat!), and put him on some Chinese herbs. It took several months, but he began to recover. It's been almost one year since we first went there and his health is remarkable! He lost weight, his coat is shiny and soft, his eyes are bright and he has the energy of a puppy! I love this place and can't say enough good about the docs and the staff! Read Less