Our Team

Get to Know the Holistic Team 

Our veterinarians and support staff work collaboratively to provide optimal care. We share knowledge, have frequent impromptu case discussions, talk over ideas, and support each other through the hard-emotional work of engaged veterinary practice. We truly enjoy each other and love working as a team.

We encourage you to interface with several of our staff so that you can find the connections and chemistry that work the best for you. This also creates a broader net of support and a familiar face whenever you need it.

Dr. Jennifer Marshall

DVM, CHPV

About Jennifer

Dr. Marshall graduated from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 and developed an interest in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine during a university trip to China. After a few years in a busy conventional practice in the US, she completed her acupuncture training and joined the team at the Edmonton Holistic Veterinary Clinic in 2008.  Dr. Marshall believes deeply in the importance of the human-animal bond and continuous learning to elevate the quality of veterinary practice. She has now obtained a certification in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care and looks forward to developing a network of support for these patients and their human caregivers. She loves Edmonton and has always been a prairie girl at heart.

Dr. Gina McLachlan

DVM, CVA

About Gina

Dr. McLachlan graduated in 1993 from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and spent the first few years of her career in small and mixed animal medicine. She then became intrigued with complementary medicine and has a series of credentials in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and osteopathy. Dr. McLachlan joined the Edmonton Holistic Veterinary Clinic team in 2009 and has a special interest in mobility and musculoskeletal cases and using Chinese Food Therapy in many of her cases. Dr. McLachlan is a proud mom of three daughters and has a sassy chihuahua, Rosie.

Dr. Charlene Knapp-Miller

DVM, CVA

About Charlene

Dr Charlene joined our practice in 2018. She is trained in Veterinary Acupuncture, Tui-Na, Food Therapy, and Herbology from Chi Institute in Reddick, Florida. Her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine was obtained in 1997 from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, with a prior undergraduate degree in Agriculture from the University of Alberta here in Edmonton. Charlene loves animals of all kinds. She currently lives in Mayerthorpe, Alberta with her husband, son, and daughter. They all share in caring for the numerous and well-loved critters on the farm. These include horses, dogs, cats, a parrot, two reptiles, and a pond full of large goldfish! A passion for getting to the root of a patient’s health issues is what led her to the integrative medicine style of practice here at the Edmonton Holistic Veterinary Clinic. She is a warm and welcoming person who would love to meet you and your pet!

Chrissy Irwin

BBA - Manager, Marketing and Communications

About Chrissy

Chrissy has had a passion for animals since she was a child. While considering going into veterinary medicine, Chrissy started working with us in 2014. She decided to go back to school in 2016, pursuing a full-time degree in Business with a Marketing major from the JR Shaw School of Business at NAIT. For four years, she studied and balanced a full-time course load, all while also working with us full-time. Her combined passion for holistic veterinary medicine, as well as her education and experience in business, has given her the skills and expertise needed to lead our ever-growing team. Her intuitiveness and refinement have allowed her to grow and trust in herself and her team, lifting others up and providing support. She is enthusiastic and working hard as she redefines and expands our online presence. Chrissy loves spending time with her family, and you will always find her dog, Riggs, close behind her. Chrissy leads an active life and as a proud graduate, loves her newfound spare time to pursue her other passions!

Kendra Barody

Registered Veterinary Technologist & Certified Canine Body Worker & Level II Reiki

About Kendra

Kendra graduated from the Animal Health Technology program at Olds College in 2011. She has always been passionate about holistic medicine and is certified as a Level II Reiki practitioner. Working at the Edmonton Holistic Veterinary Clinic has given her the chance to see firsthand how these and other holistic therapies are applied to the treatment of our animal companions. In addition, Kendra is a Certified Canine Body Worker and spends quite a bit of time massaging grateful dogs here in our practice. What little free time she has left is spent with her husband and enjoying a wide range of outdoor and physical activities. 

Stephanie Laface

Registered Veterinary Technologist

About Stephanie

Stephanie joined our clinic in July of 2020. Her passion for holistic and natural medicine, for herself and her pets, are what attracted us to each other. After a lifesaving surgery for her dog Bella, Stephanie used holistic medicine, acupuncture, and traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine for ongoing treatment. She has experience firsthand that Chinese Medicine combined with Western Medicine has not only extended the quality of Bella’s life, but has allowed her to thrive. “Holistic medicine offers options western medicine cannot. It has achieved things I never dreamed were even possible in medicine, reversing illness and disease progression”. Stephanie graduated from NAIT in the Veterinary Technologist program in 2017. She chose to go into veterinary medicine, not only for her love of animals, but because she wanted to go to a job she loves every day. She is a welcome and valuable member of our team!

Jodi Redmond

Receptionist

About Jodi

A familiar face, Jodi has been with us since 2013 and has been an integral part of our team and our client relations. In the past, Jodi has worked for animal shelters and has always had a strong interest in providing the utmost care to all of our patients who come through the door. Jodi has 2 small children, Aiden and Ava, and her fur babies Markus, Mindee, Mollie and Luca. You might recognize Luca wandering around or chewing on a good bone behind the counter. 

Tiffany Collinson

Veterinary Medical Assistant

About Tiffany

Tiffany grew up on an acreage, in a small town of 200 people. Animals were always a part of her life and after working in multiple dog kennels, she decided that she wanted to pursue a career in animal medicine. She moved to Edmonton to explore her options and entered the Veterinary Medical Assistant Program at NAIT. After completing several projects on veterinary acupuncture and massage therapy, Tiffany developed a special interest in holistic medicine. She joined the Edmonton Holistic Veterinary clinic team to complete her practicum. She was such a great addition to the team that she was hired to work with us full time. With honours, she graduated in 2018 and fell in love with her job. She enjoys learning and watching the doctors work with patients in ways that no other clinic does. One day she aspires to own and operate an animal rescue or dog kennel. As a yoga enthusiast, Tiffany spends her down time relaxing, reading and being outdoors. She hopes that one day she will own her own special furry friend, but for now she will be giving all of her love to the clients’ pets!

Sarah Reid

Veterinary Medical Assistant

About Sarah

Sarah is one of the first friendly faces which will greet you when you visit the clinic. She graduated with honours from the Veterinary Medical Assistant Program from NAIT and has over 5 years of experience in the field of animal health and medicine. She ensures that all our clients experience a warm and welcoming environment and communicating is her strong suit. She knows the importance of our clients having a clear understanding of their animal’s health and prescription needs. She strives to help all animals feel as comfortable as possible during their appointments. She also is an expert in providing snuggles, which our clients’ pets may require while they are here - free of charge, of course! She is currently a bird-mom to her adorable conure parrot Peeko Pie In The Sky and she is hoping to add a furry family member someday soon. She is proud to know that the Edmonton Holistic Veterinary Clinic shares her personal values and works to improve the health and lives of animals each day. She loves being a part of a team that provides care and love to each pet that comes through the doors and she is excited to continue to be a part of the team for a long time.