About Our Team

Judith and Bryan

Judith graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University in 1977. She practiced at a progressive small animal hospital outside of Boston for 12 years before moving to Maine. In 1993 she began seriously studying homeopathy with Dr. Richard Pitcairn - a well known veterinary homeopath, who has been teaching veterinarians classical homeopathy since the early 1990's. Dr. Pitcairn founded the Academy of Veterinary Homeopaths, and is author of "Complete Guide to Natural Heath for Dogs and Cats".

In 1994 Judith finished the Professional Introductory Course in Veterinary Homeopathy and then became certified in veterinary homeopathy in March of 1996. She completed the Advanced Course in Veterinary Homeopathy in 1998. Judith continues to study with Dr. Pitcairn to this day. In addition to course work through the Animal Natural Health Center, Judith is also studying with Dr. Andre Saine, founder of the Canadian Academy of Homeopathy, and with David Little - a homeopathic practitioner in India who is a highly respected, international scholar in classical homeopathy.

Judith opened the Animal Wellness Center in the spring of 1995, which focuses on the holistic approach to animal care and behavior with an emphasis in homeopathy.

In 2001 Judith became a board member of the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy and held the position of president in 2003. She is the chair of the certification committee, which is the only certifying body for veterinarians in homeopathy in North America.

Judith was a speaker at the 2000 Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy’s national conference; lectured at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003; and lectured at ReMaine Wildlife State Conference for wildlife rehabilitators. She's also lectured at the Common Ground Fair, Gardiner and Waterville adult education, Avena Botanical Institute, and various kennel clubs, avian clubs, dog training clubs, and other half-day seminars.

She has been published in the Journal of the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy and the Journal of American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and has a featured column in the magazine, Maine Food and Lifestyle.

Judith is a board member for Avian Haven of Freedom, Maine and is the homeopath for several animal nonprofit organizations. She is the founder of the Companion for Life Program, which enables the terminally ill, victims of domestic violence and shut ins keep their companions. She is also the founder of Animeals, which helps feed animals owned by Meals on Wheels recipients .

Judith is also an avid gardener, and artist. She lives in Gardiner, Maine with her Golden Retriever, Bryan, and her cat, Danny.

Gina and her crew

Gina was born and raised in Aroostook County Maine. She has loved and been involved with animals all her life. As a child, she grew up with horses, cows, cats and dogs. At a very young age, she told her dad that she was going to work with animals when she grew up. He said she would change her mind 100 times before then. How wrong he was!

In 1987 Gina attended college for Animal Medical Technology at the University of Maine, Orono. After receiving her license as a Veterinary Technician in 1989, she worked as a surgical technician for 15 years at a local animal hospital. In 2002, Gina relocated to work at the Animal Wellness Center where she could pursue her love for alternative medicine.

Gina shares her life with several wonderful terriers. She shows her dogs regularly in Agility and various other events including Lure Coursing, JRT Racing, Go to Ground and Tracking. Her constant passion is the pursuit of total health by learning and applying alternative medicines to both herself and her pets.

Gina also enjoys many outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking.

Visit Gina's Swanback Jacks Jack Russell Terrier website

Jamie with Gem

Jamie was born and raised in Benton - a small town in central Maine. She grew up on a farm with 1 older sister and 2 younger brothers. Her family raised milking shorthorn cattle, pigs, sheep, chickens and horses, spending most of their summers in the hayfield and then relaxing by the pool afterwards.

After graduating from a local high school, Jamie attended to the University of New Hampshire for 3 years where she graduated with 2 degrees - one in Small Animal Care and the other in Equine Management. After graduating from UNH, she went to work for Johnny's Selected Seed, doing everything from shipping packages, packing seeds, mailing the catalog and working in the fields. After 3 years at Johnny's, Jamie went to work for a central Maine veterinary clinic. There she learned about receptionist work, dentals, surgery, lab work and x-rays.

	Max

In the Spring of 2002 Jamie joined the Animal Wellness Center team, learning a whole new approach to veterinary medicine and enjoying every minute of it! 6 years later Jamie still loves her work at the Animal Wellness Center.

When not at work, Jamie enjoys horseback riding and anything that has to do with horses, stained glass, reading, photography, music, gardening, being outdoors, and mostly being with her friends and family. She currently lives with her boyfriend and son.