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What if the future of veterinary medicine looked less like putting out fires — and more like helping pets thrive before they ever get sick?
Dr. Lily Chen is an integrative veterinarian in California who has built a practice around exactly that. After years in high-pressure emergency and general practice, a patient named Lucy changed everything — sending Lily deep into acupuncture, herbal medicine, and microbiome science, and toward a root-cause approach to healing that has transformed her practice and her patients' lives.
In this episode we cover:
· How one patient sent Lily from conventional medicine into integrative care
· Microbiome Therapy and Dr. Lily’s pet fecal microbiome transplant technique
· How to talk to clients in a way that builds trust
· How Lily built a career she is genuinely excited about — and what that can look like for you
Whether you're curious about integrative medicine, looking for a different way to practice, or simply wondering if veterinary medicine can feel better than it does right now, this episode is for you.
Resources:
🎙️ Video episode on YouTube
📬 Podcast club guide + key takeaways: Sprinkle of Wisdom Substack
🔗 Connect with Dr. Lily Chen
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