Dr. Mike Lavroff

Meet Dr. Lavroff

I am a husband to my wife Janine whom I have known since I was two. We have 4 children, 3 of which are now adults with their own children, but we still have our youngest daughter at home. In addition to a lovely English Golden retriever, we also have 2 horses which is a shared passion for my youngest daughter and me and a wonderful opportunity for us to spend time together almost every day.

I have been a veterinarian since 1985 and, unfortunately (although I’ve always been open-minded), I did not truly open my eyes to the benefits of holistic nutrition and medicine until 2010. However, I have finally realized that there is a difference between making animals (and people!) feel better and actually making them healthier!

I believe that, although they certainly have their place, drugs/pharmaceuticals will never make anyone truly healthier. True health comes from the inside and can only be accomplished when the body is provided with optimal nutrition, a healing environment, and supportive treatment methods. Examples of supportive healing methods include acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, laser therapy, body talk, detox therapy, and herbal treatment. Each of these approaches can help free the body from unnecessary burdens and allow it to function properly.

I have been working at Pawsitive Veterinary Care since 2014, first part-time but have since increased my time there. Working at Pawsitive Veterinary Care has been really rewarding for me as I see animals move from a condition of chronic poor health to a state of true wellness. Unfortunately, this is not always easy or uniformly successful as we are dealing with a host of genetic weaknesses, environmental toxicity (which animals are more prone to than humans), as well as the effects of over-vaccination and over-medication. Nevertheless, I find my new work much more gratifying and the Pawsitive Veterinary Care team refreshing and fun to work with!