Dr. Palmquist received his DVM from Colorado State University in 1983. He practices small animal Integrative Medicine in the Los Angeles area. He has served as the president of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, as the research committee chair, on the Ethics committee, and on the editorial committee for the AHVMA as well. He also is a consultant on the Alternative Medicine board for the Veterinary Information Network. He also has a long history of teaching and publishing in various subject areas of Integrative medicinePlease enjoy this conversation with Dr. Palmquist as we talk about his roots, his exposure to Integrative Veterinary Medicine, and where he sees Integrative Veterinary Medicine in the future.