Our holistic veterinarians' goal is to teach our clients how to maintain health in their pets and to determine the best holistic method to stimulate the body to heal itself when problems occur.

In the holistic paradigm of healing, practitioners believe that the individual is designed to heal themselves and protect themselves from disease. It is believed that disease only establishes itself when the body is out of balance or for other external factors, unable to protect and/or heal it self.

Francine K. Rattner, VMD

Dr. Rattner graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1986 and has been with South Arundel ever since. Over the years, she has developed an interest in Holistic medicine as an adjunct or alternative to conventional treatment. She attended an extensive yearlong training course in Veterinary Homeopathic Medicine under Dr. Richard Pitcairn in 1995/1996 and attends advanced veterinary homeopathic courses. She is certified by the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy. Providing optimal health for your pets through nutrition counseling is a large part of the holistic aspect of her practice. Dr. Rattner has also studied flower essences, and is available for conventional medicine and surgery if the need arises.


Winsome Eu, DVM, CVA, CVH

Dr. Winsome Eu provides the following services for our clients: acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Chinese medical massage (Tui-Na), Reiki and food and nutrition therapy. She is a graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and earned certification in animal acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. She studied Reiki with master teacher Edward Fox while in veterinary school. Dr. Eu is available for appointments on Mondays.


Please click on this link to download our introductory holistic package. Here you will find information regarding holistic treatment, fees and forms you can fill out prior to arriving for your pet's appointment.

For pets with an appointment with Dr. Eu, please click this link to download her intake form for the pet's initial visit. Fill out this form and bring it with you to the first appointment. 

Introduction to the principles of holistic medicine, including what holistic medicine can be used for and what it can treat:

• The Goal of Holistic Medicine
• What Can Holistic Medicine Treat
• What is Holistic Medicine
• Your Part in the Healing Process
• The holistic model of healing
• The importance of a healthy diet
• Possible complications from vaccines and pharmaceuticals
  
  The types of holistic medicine offered at Annapolis Veterinary Holistic Healthcare:
• Homeopathy
• Acupuncture
• Chinese Food Therapy
• Chinese Herbal Medicine
• Tui-Na
  
• Standard Process Supplements
• Holistic Nutrition
• Environmental Awareness
• Essential Oils
  
  How to prepare for your first holistic visit:
• Cost and fees
• Consent form for billing
• Authorization for examination and medical treatment
• Patient History Form and Client Information Form
• Current status of holistic medicine in the conventional medical community