Integrative Veterinary Medicine · Iowa City, Iowa
Compassionate, Integrative Care for the Pets You Love
Dr. Ana Falk, DVM offers evidence-informed holistic veterinary medicine in Iowa City — combining the best of conventional and integrative approaches for dogs and cats.
Licensed Veterinarian·Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist·Integrative Medicine expert·Iowa City, Iowa
About Dr. Falk
A Veterinarian Who Sees the Whole Patient
Dr. Ana Falk is a licensed veterinarian who believes that the best medicine draws from every available tool. She begins every case with a thorough conventional workup — diagnostics, physical examination, and evidence-based assessment — before layering in integrative therapies where they can make a meaningful difference.
Her approach is never about replacing conventional care. It is about expanding what is possible for patients with chronic conditions, complex diagnoses, or quality-of-life challenges that standard medicine alone has not fully addressed.
Conditions We Treat
When Conventional Medicine Isn't Enough
Integrative medicine offers new options for pets with complex or chronic conditions — expanding the toolkit without abandoning the science.
Chronic Pain & Arthritis
Multi-modal pain management strategies that go beyond NSAIDs — reducing inflammation and improving comfort for long-term relief.
Mobility & Neurological Issues
Targeted therapies to support nerve function, muscle strength, and range of motion in pets with disc disease, paralysis, or degenerative conditions.
Allergies & Skin Conditions
Root-cause investigation and individualized treatment plans addressing environmental, dietary, and immune-mediated triggers.
Cancer Support & Palliative Care
Integrative support alongside conventional oncology — managing side effects, improving appetite, and enhancing quality of life.
Senior Pet Wellness
Proactive care plans that address the unique needs of aging pets — maintaining vitality, comfort, and dignity in their later years.
Digestive & Immune Health
Nutritional medicine and herbal support for pets with IBD, chronic vomiting, immune dysregulation, and recurrent infections.
Services
An Integrative Toolkit, Guided by Science
Veterinary Acupuncture
A well-researched modality with documented effects on pain pathways, nerve function, and inflammation. Dr. Falk is a certified veterinary acupuncturist trained in both Western and Traditional Chinese approaches.
Chinese Herbal Medicine & Nutrition
Evidence-informed herbal formulas and therapeutic nutrition plans tailored to each patient's diagnosis, constitution, and conventional treatment protocol.
Homeopathy & Integrative Therapies
A comprehensive toolkit including homeopathy and supportive therapies — always guided by a thorough conventional workup and individualized assessment.
Success Stories
What Pet Families Are Saying
After two years of managing Biscuit's arthritis with medications alone, Dr. Falk's integrative approach gave us back the dog we knew. He's moving freely again and genuinely seems happy.
Margaret T.
Biscuit, 11-year-old Labrador
I was skeptical at first — I wanted science, not supplements. Dr. Falk walked me through the evidence for every recommendation. Luna's mobility has improved more in three months than in the prior year.
David R.
Luna, 9-year-old German Shepherd
When our cat Oliver was diagnosed with cancer, Dr. Falk helped us focus on quality of life. The palliative care plan she designed gave us three more beautiful months with him.
Sarah & James K.
Oliver, 14-year-old Domestic Shorthair
Our Philosophy
Integrative Medicine Is Not Alternative Medicine
Dr. Falk begins every patient relationship with the same foundation: a thorough history, a complete physical examination, and appropriate diagnostics. Integrative therapies are layered in where the evidence supports them — not as a replacement for conventional care, but as a meaningful complement to it.
The goal is never to choose between conventional and holistic medicine. The goal is to offer your pet the most complete, individualized care possible — drawing from every tool that science and clinical experience have validated.
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Ready to Explore What's Possible for Your Pet?
Schedule a consultation and discover how integrative medicine can support your pet's health and quality of life.