Dr. Chen followed her passion and obtained her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She then went on to the world-renowned University of California, Davis, to finish her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, graduating in 2007. Dr. Chen completed an internship at an emergency and specialty animal hospital, and she has been in general practice caring for dogs and cats ever since. She practiced for many years in the West Hollywood area before moving to the Palos Verdes Peninsula with her family.

Dr. Chen completed additional training and became a certified veterinary acupuncturist in 2013. Amazed by the miraculous results in many of her patients in response to acupuncture, she continued her training in veterinary food therapy and veterinary Chinese herbal therapy. In more than a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Chen has found that traditional Chinese medicine complements and balances conventional medicine. Many chronic conditions and diseases can be successfully treated and managed with a more gentle and holistic approach. Treating the body as a whole promotes natural healing and better health.

For More Information: https://integrativepet.com/

The Integrative Pet Wellness Center is a storefront clinic where Dr Lily and her team will be living out their ‘unicorn-ness’ as they seek to grow and change the vet med profession a little bit, thinking outside the box and doing something exciting and different.

It’s not going to be a veterinary practice—rather, a veterinary experience—unlike anything you’ve seen. What does that mean exactly?

• An integrative practice
• Making pet care less stressful and more joyful
• Combining conventional medicine with holistic medicine to tailor treatment to each individual patient
• Preventive care, to promote holistic living rather than simply treating symptoms
• Serving those who are seeking veterinary services that are more personalized, with a holistic emphasis
• Having a true connection and building trust with clients
• Listening, honoring, and supporting pet parents in their journey – offering options and guidance but never dictate tests or treatments

Timestamps:

• [1:47] What made you get into veterinary care?
• [3:29] Moving into a more holistic practice.
• [7:22] Moving from mobile to an office.
• [9:19] Some treatments Lily received from Dr. Lily.
• [14:35] Prevention is key.
• [18:01] Do you find that people are looking for this new type of care?
• [22:33] Finding a team.
• [26:02] What is next?
• [31:41] Working during COVID and finding holistic care.

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