About Dr. Lisa Lancaster, DVM
I always knew I wanted to be a veterinarian but my path to veterinary school was not a direct one. I spent my young adulthood traveling the world, working as a snowboard instructor, and riding horses. All the time I kept feeding my mind, learning and pursuing graduate degrees in non-veterinary academic disciplines. Throughout all of those experiences, I remained passionate about animals and animal health.
After my horses and I experienced the benefits of chiropractic and acupuncture as we healed from various sports injuries, my childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian was rekindled.
After graduating from veterinary school, I took my education further, becoming certified in veterinary acupuncture, chiropractic and rehabilitation. Veterinary medicine is my profession but physical medicine modalities are my calling.
Client education is the foundation of my clinical practice: when you are informed, your animals will benefit! In addition to educating my clients, I love teaching acupuncture to my veterinary colleagues. I have been teaching acupuncture since 2009, helping future generations of veterinarians learn evidence based approaches to acupuncture and physical medicine.
Since 2022 I have had the privilege of working at the Denver zoo, helping penguins and lions and other animals be more comfortable by getting acupuncture.
Like all veterinarians, I took an oath to remain engaged in lifelong education to benefit patients and clients. I love to learn, to share what I have learned with clients and colleagues, and to continue refining my clinical and academic knowledge base so I can better serve animals and the people who care for them. In addition to veterinary medicine, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and teaching and practicing yoga.
Testimonials
“To the end there were two things Fred really enjoyed. The first thing was food. Fred was, after all, a Lab mix. The second thing was going to see Dr. Lisa. Even when getting up his ramp into the car was a struggle at the house, after his treatment with Dr. Lisa he seemed to dance out to the car. His eyes were a little brighter and his smile a little more broad.
Dealing with an old dog, and Fred was old when I got him from the shelter, with unknown medical history but physical evidence of a bad knee, a thyroid condition, and chronic ear infections is not easy. Using chiropractic and acupuncture treatments, Dr. Lisa gave Fred a measure of relief that even allowed us to reduce his need for prescription drugs. Fred's quality and enjoyment of life was clearly enhanced by his visits with Dr. Lisa. In return he added her to his list of people whom he adored!
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Offering customized treatment plans for every patient
Acupuncture
Acupuncture treats more than just pain! It is also used for a wide range of medical conditions.
Chiropractic
Stiff, lame or abnormal posture or movement patterns? Chiropractic treatment might help.
Physical Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation improves mobility, strength and body awareness so animals can work and play with greater ease!
Horse & Hoof
My farrier background gives me a feet first approach to whole horse health.