- laura44253
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We are happy to have HEAL House Call Vets joining us again as a COMMUNITY SPONSOR! Come meet Dr. Lauren Huges and Dr. Zimmerman and thank them for their sponsorship on Sunday, April 26th!
Heal House Call Vets was started by the meeting of two minds: Betsy Banks Saul, co-creator of Petfinder, and Erin O'Leary, local veterinarian. Their paths crossed when Betsy made an appointment with Erin to treat her old dog, Jim, who could no longer walk, with laser therapy, Erin's specialty. While Jim was undergoing treatment-and improving steadily- Betsy and Erin talked about some of the frustrating aspects of a brick-and-mortar veterinary practice, both from the veterinarian’s and the client’s point of view. The more they talked, they realized that with Betsy’s business acumen and Erin’s practice experience, they could design a model that would provide a great opportunity for veterinarians to facilitate client satisfaction and ease the drudgery of running a business. Heal House Call Veterinarian was born.
Heal House Call Veterinarian champions independent veterinarians who individualize their schedule and practice. And bonus: they come to you! Heal helps with the business aspect of veterinary care so that veterinarians can practice however much they want, when they want, and where they want.
" Your vet. Every visit in the comfort of home. Your pets are family. That's why they need health care that's as special as they are. From the creator of Petfinder, Heal is here for you for all stages of your pet's life."
Your Local Heal House Call Veterinarians: Dr. Hughes & Dr. Zimmerman
As Heal House Call Vets is a network of independent veterinarians, you will find a range of practice types. We are happy to have two of the Heal House Call Independent veterinarians that are more integrative or open-minded to more holistic modalities. Between Dr. Lauren Hughes and Dr. Shayne Zimmerman, you can find a range of specialties including stress- free house calls, wellness consults, bloodwork, homeopathic therapy, ozone therapy, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, reiki, ozone and mistletoe therapies. They support thoughtful conversations around individualized, whole-pet care and helping families explore care options tailored to their pets’ unique needs. 🐾
Lauren Hughes, DVM
Dr. Lauren Hughes provides compassionate, low-stress mobile veterinary services focused on wellness care, medical management, and quality-of-life support. She cares for cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits in and around Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Morrisville, and Raleigh. Her services include wellness & preventative care, illness diagnosis & treatment, behavioral consultations, telemedicine, pain management & hospice, peaceful end-of-life and international and domestic health certificates.
Her pricing is designed to remain competitive with traditional in-clinic care, while offering the added comfort and convenience of in-home visits, eliminating the stress of crowded waiting rooms for both you and your pet. For added flexibility, you can choose between pay-per-visit services or enroll in a $55/month/pet wellness plan, which includes two annual visits along with comprehensive preventative care such as bloodwork.
"My passion for veterinary medicine stems from my belief that every pet deserves individualized, compassionate care in their most comfortable environment - their home. I find joy in solving medical mysteries, building meaningful relationships with pets and their families, and providing personalized solutions for your unique situation. My goal is simple: to make a positive difference in your pet's life while strengthening your special bond."
Dr. Hughes Bio
Lauren Hughes, DVM, earned her bachelor’s degree at NC State and graduated from Oregon State’s Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. Since she was young, she has had a passion for science and a desire to help animals and their owners.
Dr. Hughes has lived in various locations on the East Coast, working as a veterinarian or volunteering with animal organizations wherever she went. Over her 20-year veterinary career, she traveled to South America to help vaccinate small and large animals. She also served on the board of organizations such as Sasawin Safe Haven in Michigan, which shelters the animals of domestic violence survivors.
By joining Heal House Call Veterinarian, Dr. Hughes hopes to continue providing the best veterinary care to all her clients.
“Pets do much better if they are treated in their own environment. Seeing pets in their home helps me better to problem solve any issues because I can see how and where they spend their every day.”
Dr. Hughes lives in Cary, North Carolina with her three children and two dogs.
Reach out today to schedule an appointment or learn more: https://healhousecall.com/lhughes
You can find her on Facebook too: https://www.facebook.com/healhousecall.lhughes/?ref=embed_page#
Shayne Zimmerman DVM, CVA, Reiki Master Practitioner
Dr. Shayne Zimmerman is a graduate of North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has received her Certificate for Veterinary Acupuncture from Chi University. She offers integrative and holistic therapies including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, homeopathic care, ozone therapy, reiki, and mistletoe therapy. She also consults with and coordinates with any general specialty practice veterinarians you are working with to provide the highest-quality, comprehensive care for your loved ones! Dr. Zimmerman sees herself as part of your pet’s care team, and the best outcomes happen when you all work together. She cares for dogs and cats in and around Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Raleigh, Apex, and Cary.
Meet Dr. Zimmerman
"Hello! I’m Shayne Zimmerman. I’ve been a veterinarian in North Carolina for over 25 years. I’ve been practicing acupuncture and TCVM (Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine) since 2011. I’m happy to announce that I am partnering with Heal House Call to offer mobile veterinary services in Raleigh, Cary, Holly Springs, Apex, Fuquay Varina, and surrounding areas.
My practice is specialized and centers on holistic modalities exclusively. The services that I offer for dogs and cats of all ages include:
Routine wellness evaluation according to TCVM principles; with food, supplement and preventative care recommendations for puppies, kittens and adult pets.
Chronic care evaluation and consulting as needed to complement or replace traditional medical management.
TCVM food as medicine
Chinese and Western herbal medicine
Acupuncture
Soft tissue works and trigger point release
Energy medicine (Reiki, Qi Gong, facilitated heart to heart coherence meditation)
Ozone therapy
Mistletoe therapy
*I continue to learn and gather information and will add modalities and help coordinate other alternative treatment protocols in cooperation with you and other holistic practitioners as appropriate.
Chronic conditions that can benefit from these approaches include but are not limited to: environmental allergies or food sensitivities, other chronic skin or GI conditions, recurrent ear infections, osteoarthritis or other causes of musculoskeletal pain, anxiety or other behavioral challenges, geriatric cognitive changes, hormonal or metabolic imbalances, chronic organ systems insufficiencies, seizures, cancer or autoimmune diseases. The above therapies are offered based on subjective physical and energetic assessment modalities and for the most part do not depend on conventional Western disease diagnoses.
I want to help support the most balanced and evidence-based approach to your pets’ care. I am happy to consult and coordinate with any general and specialty practice veterinarians with whom you are cooperating to provide the most excellent and comprehensive care for your loved ones! At any time, I am happy to review current medical records and offer guidance for moving forward."
Dr. Zimmerman lives in Holly Springs, North Carolina along with her canine housemates Tigger, a bounding tumbleweed of Mini-Aussiedoodle; Meki, a fierce 4 pounds of Chihuahua; and Dinah, a compact Pittie full of grandma energy. The resident felines are Harvey the Grouchy, Brick the Rebellious, and Tiny Cat the Neurotic. The household is supervised by Gary the African Grey standup comic, and Joncena the pugilistic Green-cheeked conure.
In addition to her veterinary degree, she has a bachelor's in psychology from the University of Maryland at College Park. She enjoys doing yoga teacher trainings, silent meditation retreats, and CrossFit competitions. She loves to lead group and individual fitness and meditation activities. Walking in the woods (with a Doodle of course) is her self-described "happy place."
"My passion is in alternative medicine and energy healing practices, and a mobile practice allows me to focus on this without the distractions of busy everyday Western medicine. I love to learn and will continue to add new modalities as I find them. If you’ve heard about something new, please ask me about it! If I don’t know about it yet, we can learn about it together. I want to help support the most balanced and evidence-based approach to your pets’ care."
Read more on the Heal House Call Blog: Reimagining Routine Wellness
Read more about getting your puppy off on the right foot from the start: Dr. Zimmerman Puppy Visit
Book an appointment with Dr. Zimmerman or learn more: https://healhousecall.com/szimmerman
Find her on Facebook too: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581533707266
Visit Dr. Hughes and Dr. Zimmerman at
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