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  Dancing Paws

 Animal Wellness Center

Dr. Neal Sivula

DVM, PhD, CVA, FAAVA, cAVCA, CVFT, CVCH

 

Dr. Sivula graduated from the Ohio State University in 1988 as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He subsequently completed an intership and residency in large animal internal medicine at the University of Minnesota. Concurrently, he earned his PhD in veterinary medicine and epidemiology.

 

After eight years in large animal practice, an interest in integrative small animal care prompted Dr. Sivula to start Dancing Paws in 2001. Since its inception, the practice has grown to include four technical staff members. Dr. Sivula has received many advanced certifications, including:

  • Certified in animal chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association
  •  Dr. Sivula was the eighth veterinarian nationwide to achieve advanced certification in acupuncture by the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture
  • Certified Veterinary Food Therapist through the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine
  • Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist through the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine


Additionally, Dr. Sivula is a former board member of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, and an active member within the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Sivula was elected as President of the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture for 2010 and is active with the group as a past President.
 
Dr. Sivula has earned academic recognition teaching in Canada, Germany and throughout the United States through affiliations with The Healing Oasis Wellness Center and the Backbone Academy for Veterinary Acupuncture and the Healing Arts.

 Dr. Sivula is also a member of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, which works toward raising awareness for animal rights and educating the public on welfare issues.

Dr. Sivula lives in Akron with his wife, and family of dogs and cats. In his free time, he enjoys gardening, cooking and walking his two greyhounds! Dr. Sivula is also an avid reader and bicycle enthusiast.