About Dr. Lisa Tieber
I first learned about the importance of rehabilitation for maximizing recovery from injuries when I spent time volunteering in a program for people who had suffered brain injuries while earning my bachelor's degree in psychology at Santa Clara University. Driven by a fascination with neurological recovery and a lifelong desire to help animals, I went on to earn my Veterinary Medicine Degree (DVM) from Iowa State University.
After veterinary school I completed an internship at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City. The following year I spent in a specialized neurology clerkship in Detroit, where I also mentored veterinary interns in emergency care.
I went on to complete my residency in Neurology and Neurosurgery at Auburn University, becoming board-certified in Veterinary Neurology in 2006.
I believe that the best care comes from a place of deep understanding. Beyond my clinical work, I am a dedicated Science Instructor and Lecturer, Sharing my knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Endocrinology, Pathophysiology, and Neuroscience with local community college and university students.
Currently, I serve as an Adjunct Faculty Member at San Francisco State University in the Pre-Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate Program. I have been teaching Neuroscience in the program for over 9 years and love how it keeps me at the forefront of the field.
While I am a trained veterinary neurologist/neurosurgeon, I realized that more can be done to help animals recover from an injury and more can be done to keep animals healthy, minimizing the risk of injuries. Driven by a desire to provide improved outcomes for my patients- and recognizing the vital role of preventative care for conditions like Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD) – I have spent the last two decades advancing my training:
· Certified in Canine Rehabilitation: Focused on restoring mobility, neurologic function, and strength with strategies such as therapeutic exercise, stretching, hydrotherapy with certification through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute.
· Certified in Multiple Acupuncture Methods: Including Veterinary Balance Method Acupuncture through Chi University and Veterinary Acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) certifications.
· Certified in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Palliative and End-of-Life care (CTPEP) through Chi University.
· Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT) through Univeristy of Tennessee Veterinary Academy of Higher Learning I work with you and your healthy dog creating customized fitness programs.