Dr. Meg Pittenger DVM, CVA, CVMMP is a strong proponent of an integrative approach and believes one can never have too many “tools in the toolbox.”
During her undergrad at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Meg found her first mentor in integrative medicine, Dr. Deva Khalsa. Understanding how important dentistry is to the comfort and performance of all horses, Dr. Meg attended and graduated fro
m the American School of Equine Dentistry before moving on to vet school. She apprenticed under Dr. Ray Hyde DVM, where she gained extensive in-the-field training. Today, Dr. Meg frequently speaks on the importance of equine dentistry, and it’s often overlooked role in equine wellness. Her caseload ranges from the most basic routine work to the more advanced cases involving endodontics and extractions. She went on to earn her DVM at the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, which included a year of clinical training at Auburn University, and multiple externships focused on sports medicine. Dr. Meg is a certified veterinary acupuncturist (CVA), and completed her training at the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine under the tutelage of the world renowned acupuncturist Dr. Huisheng Xie DVM, PhD. Her advanced training in medical massage was also obtained from the Chi Institute. Dr. Meg is certified in medical manipulation, analogous to veterinary chiropractic, (CVMMP) through the Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute. She regularly attends seminars in advanced chiropractic techniques, functional neurology, and functional medicine in her quest to provide ever-more effective care to her patients. Dr. Meg was a member of the team at Cross River Veterinary Service for several years, as a full service equine ambulatory vet before founding Integrated Equine to focus on her passion for dentistry, chiropractic and acupuncture.