Dr. Kris August graduated from Colorado State University in 1991 and has had an integrative housecall practice in Ames, Iowa for over 17 years focusing on geriatrics, palliative and end-of-life care, and Western herbal medicine. She writes, lectures, and teaches courses on topics of Western herbal and integrative medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, and self-care. Dr. August was a co-author of the original 2013 IAAHPC guidelines and has two chapters in the updated textbook for the IAAHPC certification course - Hospice and Palliative Care for Companion Animals: Principles and Practice due out in spring 2023. Kris is a veterinarian, herbalist, educator, mom, scientist, and nature nerd who values self-care and "slow time" for all!

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Kris's journey to becoming a house call veterinarian
• Self-Care Through the Cycles of Nature Course
• Slow medicine
• Palliative care
• Dr. Kris's favorite palliative therapies and success stories

Links and Resources:

• Order your copy of "Slow Medicine: The Way to Healing" by Victoria Sweet MD
• Visit Dr. Kris' website to learn more about her course.

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• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets.
• Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference

Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro & outro guitar music was written, performed, & recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

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