Deborah Cheryl Mallu, DVM, CVA, MAc

I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian at age five and started working in clinics at 14. I earned my DVM from Ohio State University in 1977 and spent a decade in clinical practice before discovering holistic medicine.

When seeking alternative ways to improve pet health, I became certified in veterinary acupuncture, natural health, and homeopathy, training with Dr. Richard Pitcairn.  My passion is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which includes Acupuncture, Aquapuncture, Food Therapy, and Chinese Herbal Medicine. I am also certified in Medical Ozone Therapy for Animals and am a Certified Fear Free Practitioner.  Our complete Integrative approach to medicine enhances our patients’ longevity and quality of life.

In 1993, I sold my practice in Germantown, MD and moved to Sedona, AZ, embarking on a spiritual journey. I was a Tibetan Buddhist nun from 2002 to 2023, dedicating myself to relieving suffering. I also studied energy healing and volunteered in disaster relief efforts, including Katrina Relief and Tara’s Babies Animal Sanctuary.

Returning to Maryland in 2006, I worked at Veterinary Holistic Care before co-founding Holistic Veterinary Healing in 2013 with Dr. Kitty Raichura.  In 2009, I received a Master’s in Human Acupuncture and practiced on both humans and animals until Dr. Raichura’s passing in 2016. Now, I focus solely on treating animal patients.

I live in Germantown with my dogs, Bodhi and Jack. In my free time, I enjoy meditating, watching movies, and taking my dogs for walks.