Family veterinarian specializing in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine including Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Integrative Medicine emphasized.
Dr. Tanya Higgins was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and grew up in Kingston, Jamaica. She received her B.S. in Animal Health/Poultry Science from University of Georgia. She obtained her D.V.M. from the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Upon graduation, Dr. Higgins entered the exciting field of small animal emergency medicine. She gained exceptional skills in handling the most difficult and challenging cases.
In 2005, Dr. Higgins received her certification in veterinary acupuncture under the direction of Dr. Huisheng Xie. Dr. Xie is considered to be one of the world's most renowned veterinary acupuncturists.
In 2008, Dr. Higgins earned certifications in Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, Tui-Na (Spinal Manipulation), and Chinese Food Therapy.
`Dr. Higgins now practices integrative veterinary medicine, combining the best of Western and Traditional Chinese veterinary traditions, at her Davie Creek Animal Hospital in Davie, FL.
