Dr Kangas earned her CVA certification at the Chi Institute in 2008, followed by additional training in advanced acupuncture, food therapy, herbal medicine and veterinary orthopedic manipulation (VOM).

Her areas of special interest in clinical practice include nutrition and food medicine, dental health, and pain management. Dr Kangas has authored several articles in veterinary journals and pet magazines and enjoys sharing her passion for pet wellness education by lecturing and presenting nationally and internationally.

Dr Kangas also has spent more than 15 years helping the homeless pets in her community, working with the San Diego County Department of Animal Services and serving as the medical director of the San Diego Humane Society & SPCA from 2002-2007.

Dr Kangas owns and operates Integrative Veterinary Care, a private practice in San Diego, California, offering holistic and integrative health care options for pets.