Holistic Veterinary Services

Welcome to Holistic Veterinary Services, the only holistic veterinarian in Downers Grove, IL. Our goal is to help fix your pet's health problems at the root, rather than just treating symptoms. We believe that wise lifestyle choices lead to improved health, and our wellness services are designed to help your pets thrive, not just survive.

Our doctor takes the time to really listen to you and your concerns about your pet's health. We are not quickly in and out of appointments, as in some practices with a focus on vaccination. We dig deeper into your pet's history as well as subtle signs that other non-holistic doctors may not consider significant to determine the best way to treat your pet. Sometimes this includes conventional treatments such as surgery and pain medications, as well as holistic treatments. We help you be proactive about future care of your pet by discussing things that may contribute to or worsen your pet's condition and how to avoid these.

At Holistic Veterinary Services, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are. We make recommendations based specifically on your pet as an individual, and we follow up with you to see if our treatments are working. If they are not, we recommend a different protocol.

Our Services

We offer a range of services to help your pet achieve optimal health. These include:

• Acupuncture: a form of traditional Chinese medicine that involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate energy flow and promote healing.
• Homeopathy: a system of medicine that uses highly diluted substances to stimulate the body's natural healing abilities.
• VSMT (Equivalent to chiropractic): a form of manual therapy that involves adjusting the spine and other joints to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Wellness services: including nutrition counseling, vaccination advice, and toxicity testing.
• Rehabilitation: our doctor, Dr. Elisa Katz, is a certified canine rehabilitation therapist. We offer limited rehabilitation services, including acupuncture, spinal manipulation, cold laser therapy, pulsed EM therapy, in-clinic and at-home therapy and exercise plans, massage, and cart measurement and fitting.
• Ozone and ultraviolet blood therapy: a form of oxygen therapy that can help boost the immune system and promote healing.
• Chinese herbal medicine: the use of plant-based remedies to treat a variety of health conditions.

Meet Our Doctor

Dr. Elisa Katz graduated from The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She is trained in many holistic modalities, with a particular interest in homeopathy and VSMT. Dr. Katz is dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets and is committed to continuing education in holistic medicine.

Testimonials

"Ozone therapy saved my cat when traditional medicine was out of options. Because of ozone, I still have my best friend with me! Thanks, Holistic Veterinary Center, for offering this treatment." -Lauren

"My lab/shepherd mix is 12 years old and Dr. Katz helped Sophie recover from 3 episodes of pancreatitis. Sophie is spry and energetic and still loves her walk in the woods. Thank you Dr. Katz!" -Wendy