The Healing Oasis Veterinary Hospital in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, just north of Kenosha, seems more like a spa for the idle rich than a vet’s office. Dr. Pedro Rivera, his wife, Michelle, and veterinarian Shawn Mulvihill treat animals with a combination of chiropractic work, massage therapy, homeopathic medicines, and flower remedies.
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At the hospital, candles burn in the exam rooms, and the vets are careful not to offend their nonhuman patients, examining them on the floor and asking their permission before touching them.
Animals don’t see colors like humans do, but Michelle claims that each hue elicits a specific emotional response as pets “sense the vibrations and energy a color gives off.” Lest you make plans to redecorate around the concept that blue will stop Fido’s little accidents, “there’s no generic color that works the same on all animals. For example, if an animal is a fire element, a red collar and leash will make it more fiery.”
Pedro Rivera will discuss holistic approaches to veterinary care at 7:30 this Tuesday at Walsh Homeopathics, 2116 1/2 Central in Evanston. It’s free, but seating is limited. Call 847-864-1600. –Cara Jepsen
