Introducing: The IPWC Unicorn Directory (and we need YOUR help!)
Mickie, Gina, and I are in Orlando, Florida this week attending the Uncharted Veterinary Conference and VMX (literally the biggest veterinary convention in the world!) 🌎✨
And honestly? This is my favorite thing.
These conferences aren’t really about the lectures for me (though those are great!). They’re about meeting up with my veterinary friends who live and work all over the country—people I don’t get to see nearly enough. 💙
We catch up over coffee. We swap updates on our lives, our practices, our wins and struggles. We laugh. We vent. We remind each other why we do this work in the first place. 🦄
And it fills my cup in a way nothing else does.
Because here’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately:
The world can feel really lonely sometimes.
We’re more “connected” than ever—phones buzzing, notifications pinging, endless scrolling through social media. But somehow… we’re also more isolated than we’ve ever been. 😔
And I think that’s especially true when you’re on a wellness path that feels different from what everyone else is doing.
When you’re the person asking questions about what’s actually in your pet’s food.
When you’re choosing holistic care over quick fixes.
When you’re willing to dig deeper, even when it’s harder.
It can feel lonely. Like you’re the only one who cares this much. 💜
But here’s the truth: You’re not alone.
And this year, we’re going to prove it. 🦄✨
Finding Your People Changes Everything
I just had the most beautiful conversation with Dr. Bharat Kumar—the “Monk Vet”—on the podcast. (You can listen to the full episode below! 🎧)
Bharat is this incredible soul who practices veterinary medicine and Reiki, meditation, and energy healing. He’s someone who truly walks between worlds—science and spirit, logic and intuition, medicine and magic.
And talking to him reminded me of something so important:
When you find people who get you—people who share your values, your vision, your way of seeing the world—everything changes.
Doing this work stops feeling lonely. It starts feeling like community.
I met Bharat through Dr. Magda Szymer, another amazing holistic vet who founded Holistika Veterinary here in LA. And over time, we’ve built this little circle of people who just… understand each other. Who don’t think I’m weird for meditating with my team in the mornings or doing sound healing for pets or obsessing over microbiome health. 😊
We get each other. And that makes all the difference. 🦄
Why Community Matters More Than Ever
Here’s what I’ve learned over the years:
You can’t do this work alone.
Not the wellness journey. Not the holistic path. Not the “asking hard questions and choosing differently” thing.
You need people who:
- Understand why you care so much about what you feed your pet
- Don’t judge you for choosing a different kind of vet or doctor
- Can recommend a trusted acupuncturist, chiropractor, or holistic dentist
- Celebrate with you when your pet’s chronic issue finally resolves
Hold space for you when it’s hard
You need your people. 💚
And honestly? I think one of the most important things we can do in 2026 is find our community and support each other.
Because when we connect—when we share resources, lift each other up, and say “hey, you’re not alone in this”—we all get stronger. 🦄✨
Introducing: The IPWC Unicorn Directory 🦄💜
Okay, here’s where I need your help.
For years, I’ve been quietly keeping mental notes of all the amazing people in our community:
- Holistic pet store owners who source the good stuff
- Acupuncturists (human and animal!) who do incredible work
- Chiropractors, Reiki practitioners, energy healers
- Wellness coaches, holistic dentists, functional medicine doctors
- Business owners creating products that actually align with our values
And I keep thinking: Why aren’t we all connected? Why don’t we have a way to find each other?
So this is the year we’re changing that.
We’re creating the IPWC Unicorn Directory 🦄—a community resource database where you can find holistic practitioners, wellness businesses, and trusted professionals who get it.
Local LA resources. National brands. People doing amazing work in the holistic wellness world—for pets AND humans.
A place where you can click and find:
- A holistic practitioner
- A trusted pet food store that carries fresh, raw, or minimally processed options
- An acupuncturist, chiropractor, or energy healer
- A functional medicine doctor or holistic dentist for yourself
- Wellness products you can actually trust
- Local businesses owned by our amazing unicorn clients so we can support them
Because finding your people shouldn’t be this hard. 💚
Here’s Where YOU Come In (Yes, You!) 💜
I can’t build this alone. And honestly? I don’t want to.
This directory is only as strong as the community that fills it.
So here’s my ask:
If you know an amazing holistic practitioner, wellness business, or trusted resource—please share it with us!
It could be:
✨Your own business (yes, self-promotion is encouraged! 🦄)
✨A holistic vet, acupuncturist, chiropractor, or energy healer you love
✨A pet store, wellness brand, or product you trust
✨A human doctor, dentist, or practitioner who practices holistically
✨A wellness coach, Reiki practitioner, or meditation teacher
✨Anyone doing work that aligns with this holistic, heart-centered philosophy
All we need is:
✨Business/practitioner name
✨What they do
✨Contact info (website, phone, email, Instagram—whatever works!)
✨Location (or “online” if they serve nationally/globally)
✨And if you want, a quick note about why you love them!
Send us an email with your recommendations. 📧
We’ll compile everything into a beautiful, easy-to-navigate directory that we can all use and share. 💚
Let’s Build Something Beautiful Together 🦄✨
I truly believe that community is medicine.
When we feel connected—when we know we’re not alone—everything gets easier.
The hard choices feel more doable.
The wellness journey feels more joyful.
The path less traveled feels less lonely.
And I want that for all of us. 💜
So let’s build this together.
Let’s create a resource where we can all find our people, support each other’s businesses, and lift each other up.
Because the world needs more of this. More connection. More collaboration. More community. 🦄💚
This Week’s Podcast: Healing from the Inside Out with Dr. Bharat Kumar 🎧
Speaking of finding your people… this week’s “My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog” podcast is pure medicine for the soul.
Dr. Bharat Kumar (the Monk Vet) and I talk about:
✨The mind-body-spirit connection between you and your pet
✨Why our animals often mirror our emotional and physical health
✨How energy healing, Reiki, and meditation can support your pet’s wellness
✨The importance of treating the whole being—not just symptoms
✨And why healing yourself is one of the best things you can do for your pet
It’s a conversation that will fill your cup and remind you what truly matters. 💙
Listen to the full episode 👉Podcast Link
One More Thing… 💜
If you’ve been feeling lonely on this path—if you’ve been wondering if anyone else really gets it—I want you to know:
You’re not alone. We’re here. And we’re building this community together. 🦄
So please, send us an email and share your favorite holistic resources with us. Let’s create something beautiful that helps all of us find our people.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for caring. Thank you for choosing wellness, even when it’s the harder path.
Let’s make 2026 the year we find our unicorns. 💚✨
With so much love and gratitude,
The IPWC Team 🦄💜
P.S. We’re also planning something special for our community this year—meditation and Reiki sessions for you AND your pets. Stay tuned for details! 🧘♀️🐾✨
