Our providers and associates

Dr. Kocen began practicing holistic veterinary medicine exclusively in 1995, after nearly a decade in traditional practice. The opening of Veterinary Holistic Center in 2015 marked the achievement of a major career goal.

He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Rutgers University and his DVM from the University of Missouri in 1986. He was certified in acupuncture by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 1990 and has training in Chinese Herbal Medicine and Homeopathy.

Dr. Kocen has lectured locally and nationally on holistic medicine for animals and is a member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, and the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Khoury earned her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1991 and is certified as a veterinary acupuncturist by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.

She is a member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, and the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. She has practiced with Veterinary Holistic Care since 2006.

Dr. McFaddin graduated from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 and has worked as a general practitioner, emergency veterinarian, relief veterinarian, and integrative and rehabilitation veterinarian.

She completed veterinary acupuncture training through Chi University in 2013, earned a graduate diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine from the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies in 2015, completed Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy certification through Healing Oasis in 2016, became a Fellow of the College of Animal Chiropractors, and completed Veterinary Massage and Rehabilitation certification through Healing Oasis in 2022.

In 2024, she published “Integrative Medicine in Veterinary Practice” and joined the AHVMA board of directors. In 2026, she founded McFaddin on the Move Veterinary Services, a mobile practice focused on mobility, comfort, and quality of life in partnership with hospitals and clients.

Her primary interests include musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions in companion animals, canine athletes, and working dogs.

Dr. Pattie grew up in Arlington, Virginia, attended Bridgewater College, and received a bachelor’s degree in Biology in 2002.

She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 and received veterinary acupuncture certification from the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine.

She enjoys introducing clients and their pets to holistic therapies integrated with traditional Western practice and serves on the board of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association.

A Northern Virginia native, Dr. Thompson earned her DVM from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992 and completed a one-year small-animal medicine and surgery internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City.

She returned to Northern Virginia and practiced emergency and routine care at Alexandria Animal Hospital for 14 years. She is a certified veterinary acupuncturist through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.

Dr. Thompson launched Compassionate Veterinary Alternatives LLC in 2010, focusing on acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutritional therapies, including support for animals diagnosed with cancer.

Dr. Foltman began her career in central New York with equine and small-animal care. After animal chiropractic certification in 1999, she opened Willowind Farm Equine Services and developed a large canine chiropractic following.

She completed acupuncture training in 2009 and later opened Dunthorpe Farm Veterinary Services in Purcellville, Virginia, where she supports equine and small-animal wellness and performance through chiropractic, acupuncture, herbal treatments, dentistry, and nutrition consultation.

Dr. Bierly practices conventional and alternative veterinary medicine at Animal Wellness Center in Crozet, Virginia. She graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989 and previously practiced in a mixed-animal practice in Lexington, Virginia.

She became certified in veterinary acupuncture in 1995 and veterinary chiropractic in 1999. Her work focuses on musculoskeletal concerns including lameness, arthritis, back and neck pain, paralysis, weakness, and injuries in athletic and performance dogs.

Maribeth Decker pursued intuitive animal communication after becoming a Reiki master around 2009. She works with people who love their animals as much as their human family members.

Her work explores animals’ behavioral, emotional, and physical experiences and the relationship between people and their animals.

Mary Pat is certified in canine, equine, and human massage therapy and is a Reiki master teacher. She has worked with dogs, horses, cats, rabbits, birds, and other animals during more than 40 years of animal care.

Her experience includes managing show stables, rehabilitating animals, veterinary-assistant work, canine sports, and therapy dogs. She was an editor and contributor to “Troubleshooting Your Dog: The Ultimate Canine Fitness Evaluation Guide.”

She is a member of the International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork and the Association of Bodywork & Massage Professionals.

For more than 25 years, Terri provided nutrition and wellness counsel through the Northern Virginia holistic pet resource center PetSage. Her approach recognizes that the best diet depends on the individual dog or cat.

She studied and received certification in Traditional Chinese Herbology through the Connecticut Institute for Herbal Studies and pursued advanced nutrition study through the Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies.

Terri is a member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association and has lectured for the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies.