Earned his B.S. from Cornell University and then a degree in Veterinary medicine from Cornell University in 1997.
He graduated from the International Veterinary Acupuncture course in 2004, becoming certified as a veterinary acupuncturist.
Since then he has studied Chinese veterinary herbal medicine intensively under the most qualified veterinary herbalists in North America.
Dr. Heilman, his wife Therese and their two children make their home in New Haven, VT.
Chris Ouellette
Chris wears many hats at the practice: Practice Manager, Technician, Receptionist and Chef.
She has been a veterinary technician for eleven years, and has worked as a manager of her own business in the past.
Choosing integrated medicine for herself and her dogs made working for "Qi" a natural fit. Chris is an invaluable asset to Qi Veterinary Clinic.
Eugenie Delaney
Eugenie is a lifetime animal lover, was previously a volunteer at Qi. She is now a part-time receptionist and all-round helper.
Eugenie lives in N. Ferrisburgh, VT with her husband Michael, daughter, Maddie, along with her mini horse Cabot, rescue dog Allie, newcomer pup Lexi, and Bea the cat who rules as Queen.
Amanda is a technician with over six years experience. She is our “head” surgical technician but (willingly) shares this duty with Chris, who also happens to be her mom, and new technician Karena!
As fun-loving as she is, Amanda is serious about the care she gives to all the patients that walk through Qi’s door. She resides in Middlebury with her husband, David and son, Gage.
Jess Campisi
Jess is the first face you see when you walk into Qi, she is our knowledgeable receptionist. Like everyone else at Qi she also tries on different hats in the practice and helps out as a technician.
She has been a avid dog-lover and dog walker-sitter-all around caretaker for Pet Fairies and co-owner of Noshers (a tasty doggie shmear) for 5 years.
She resides with her partner Sheri and two heart-warming pooches Petunia and Oliver.
Karena Evarts
Karena is our more bubbly technician and vivacious animal lover. She has been in the field for fifteen years and was certified back in 2005.
She resides with her rescue dog Piper and two cats Ziggy and Zappa. Besides her love for animals, she enjoys the outdoors; hiking, kayaking, camping and skiing.
Therese M. Fafard, Co-Owner received her B.A. from Amherst College in 1984.
She worked for twenty years in the Boston High-Tech Internet scene before starting her own consulting firm in 2000.
Therese oversaw the build-out of Qi Veterinary Clinic and manages the Marketing/Website, PR, and Finances, as well as the clinic's "Hot Lunch Program."
Our Family: Nate and Giles, Emmaline and Mineau, Shoogs and Therese Can you spot the "stowaway" in this picture? (Hint: look to the left of Nate's arm.)
