Holistic Veterinary Center

What Holistic Veterinary Center does

Holistic Veterinary Center, operating under the legal name Holistic Veterinary Services, is a single-location holistic and integrative veterinary practice based in Downers Grove, Illinois. Founded in 2017 by Dr. Elisa Katz, the practice offers a coordinated suite of seven service modalities: fur tissue mineral analysis (a diagnostic assay), acupuncture, homeopathy, VSMT (veterinary spinal manipulation therapy, a chiropractic equivalent), canine rehabilitation, ozone and ultraviolet blood therapy, and Chinese herbal medicine. The clinical approach combines conventional diagnostics with alternative modalities, targeting pet owners whose animals have chronic or recurrent conditions that conventional veterinary medicine has not resolved.

The practice operates as a direct-to-consumer local clinic, serving individual pet owners on an appointment basis during four operating days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday by appointment, and Friday). It is founder-led and wholly owned by Dr. Katz, who holds multiple advanced certifications including IVAS acupuncture, graduate certification in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine from the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist, and Certified Veterinary Homeopath. Patient acquisition is driven primarily by the practice's website, local referrals, and published testimonials. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; patients contact the clinic directly for fee information.

The business model is a professional services revenue stream from consultations, examinations, and treatment delivery. The practice operates with no external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed institutional ownership. Geographic footprint is limited to a single Downers Grove facility serving the local Midwest market. There is no software platform, app, or digital infrastructure beyond the marketing website, and the practice maintains no active social media presence based on available information.

Name

Holistic Veterinary Center

Legal name

Holistic Veterinary Services

Website

https://naturalpetfamily.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Holistic Veterinary Center is a single-location integrative veterinary practice in Downers Grove, Illinois, founded in 2017 by Dr. Elisa Katz, serving local pet owners with acupuncture, homeopathy, rehabilitation, ozone therapy, and Chinese herbal medicine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Holistic Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAMACAB

Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospitals

SECONDARYHLAMACAK

Veterinary Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospitals

Keywords

• Holistic veterinary care
• Veterinary acupuncture
• Pet rehabilitation therapy
• Alternative veterinary medicine
• Integrative veterinary services

Headquarters

HQ city

Downers Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultation and Treatment Services: Revenue generated from consultations, examinations, and treatment services including acupuncture, homeopathy, rehabilitation, and other holistic therapies. Services are provided on an appointment basis with specific office hours.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Holistic Veterinary Center is a single-location veterinary practice providing holistic and integrative care for pets. Its core offering is a suite of seven treatment and diagnostic services — Fur Tissue Mineral Analysis, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, VSMT (Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy), Rehabilitation, Ozone and Ultraviolet Blood Therapy, and Chinese Herbal Medicine — delivered in-person by Dr. Elisa Katz and team at the Downers Grove, IL clinic on an appointment-only basis.

Product overview

Holistic Veterinary Center is a single-location veterinary practice in Downers Grove, Illinois, offering a coordinated suite of seven holistic and integrative veterinary services. The practice operates as a unified service offering rather than a platform model. Services include Fur Tissue Mineral Analysis (diagnostic testing), Acupuncture, Homeopathy, VSMT (Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy/chropractic equivalent), Rehabilitation, Ozone and Ultraviolet Blood Therapy, and Chinese Herbal Medicine. These services are designed to work together as part of a comprehensive, individualized treatment approach where the veterinarian may combine conventional pain management with holistic modalities based on each pet's specific needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fur Tissue Mineral Analysis Diagnostic service that analyzes mineral levels in a pet's fur to identify nutritional deficiencies, toxin exposure, and imbalances affecting pet health. Used by pet owners seeking a deeper understanding of underlying causes of health issues.
• Acupuncture Traditional acupuncture treatment adapted for animals, performed by an IVAS-certified veterinary acupuncturist, used to address pain, chronic conditions, and overall wellness in pets.
• Homeopathy Natural treatment using highly diluted substances to stimulate the body's self-healing abilities, administered by a Certified Veterinary Homeopath for pets.
• VSMT (Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy) Chiropractic-equivalent spinal adjustment therapy for animals, focusing on spinal alignment and nervous system function to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Rehabilitation Canine rehabilitation therapy provided by a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist to help pets recover from injury or surgery, or to manage chronic mobility and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Ozone and Ultraviolet Blood Therapy Advanced treatment that combines ozone therapy with ultraviolet light exposure of the blood to support immune function and address various chronic conditions when conventional medicine has been exhausted.
• Chinese Herbal Medicine Traditional Chinese herbal medicine formulations prescribed by a certified veterinary herbalist, tailored to individual pet needs for various health conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recovery from recurrent pancreatitis episodes in elderly dogs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Broad incumbents

• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest general veterinary practice chain in the US, owned by Mars. Comparable as a high-volume companion animal care provider, though its wellness-plan model and conventional medicine orientation contrast sharply with the holistic approach of Holistic Veterinary Center.
• Cobalt Pet Hospitals: Multi-specialty and emergency veterinary referral network formed via consolidation of groups including Compassion-First. Comparable as a multi-specialty veterinary provider, though focused on conventional specialty disciplines rather than holistic care.
• BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital: National specialty referral and emergency veterinary hospital network, also under Mars Veterinary Health. Comparable as a multi-specialty veterinary provider, but operates at specialty referral hospital scale rather than the single-location, integrative-medicine positioning of Holistic Veterinary Center.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: One of the largest general and specialty veterinary hospital networks in the US, now part of Mars Veterinary Health. Comparable as the dominant incumbent serving companion animal patients with broad clinical services, but does not specialize in the holistic/integrative niche that defines Holistic Veterinary Center.
• MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets: Multi-specialty veterinary referral network with emergency and specialty services. Comparable as a specialty-focused companion animal provider, though focused on conventional specialty disciplines (oncology, surgery, internal medicine) rather than holistic modalities.

Emerging players

• Small Door Veterinary: Membership-driven veterinary practice with a focus on elevated client and patient experience. Comparable as a contemporary independent-style practice competing on service quality, though without a holistic/integrative care positioning.
• Petfolk Veterinary: Membership-based veterinary care startup operating clinics across multiple US states. Comparable as a newer player reshaping the independent veterinary experience, though operating conventional rather than integrative medicine.
• Thrive Pet Healthcare: Growing network of general practice and emergency veterinary hospitals. Comparable as a contemporary veterinary care delivery model scaling across multiple locations, though Thrive emphasizes accessible conventional care rather than integrative/holistic services.
• Modern Animal: Membership-based veterinary care platform with clinics in select US cities. Comparable as a newer-generation companion animal care provider focused on improved client experience, but operates a conventional medicine model rather than holistic modalities.

Direct peers

• Hawthorne Veterinary Clinic: Independent veterinary practice in Portland, OR known for offering integrative and holistic services alongside conventional care. Comparable as a similarly positioned small independent clinic delivering holistic modalities (acupuncture, herbal, etc.) to companion animal owners.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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