More About Dr. Lisa Tieber
My journey into neurorehabilitation began during my undergraduate studies at Santa Clara University, where I assisted in a program for people recovering from brain injuries. My early fascination with neurological recovery, paired with a deep-seated desire to help animals, led me to Iowa State University, where I earned my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
After completing an internship at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City, I pursued 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.
· Palliative Care and End-of-Life Practitioner: Certified in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Palliative and End-of-Life care (CTPEP) through Chi University.
Fitness Programs for Puppies, Pets, Performance, Service and Working Dogs:
As a 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.
Home Visits:
Home visits help minimize the stress for you and your pet, no car rides or traffic to deal with. Being able to evaluate the home environment allows me to tailor exercises and home environment recommendations specific to your dog or cats need.