Dr. Nicolette Bertolone, DVM, CVA, CCRT, CTPEP

Certified in: Veterinary Acupuncture, Canine Rehabilitation Therapy, Palliative & End-of-Life

Dr. Bertolone received her Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Pre-Veterinary Medicine from Kent State University in 2004, and her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University in 2009. She then completed an intensive one-year rotating internship in surgery and small animal emergency and general medicine at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital.

From 2010-2013, Dr. Bertolone enjoyed practicing small animal medicine and surgery at a general practice in Los Angeles. She received her Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist training from the Chi Institute in 2011. Dr. Bertolone traveled to China with the Chi Institute to study acupuncture, Chinese herbs and Tui Na in more detail. She has completed several courses in Veterinary Chinese Herbology through the Chi Institute, as well as courses in energy healing through Healing Touch for Animals.

Realizing her passion for pain management and natural healing, Dr. Bertolone decided to focus her energy to pursue the specialty field of veterinary physical rehabilitation. She received her certification as a Canine Rehabilitation Therapist through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in 2014 and has limited her practice to acupuncture and rehabilitation since then. Dr. Bertolone became a Certified Palliative & End-of-Life Practitioner in 2019, adding to the scope and specialization of her services.

As you may have noticed, Dr. Bertolone also has a special interest and passion for sight hounds, especially greyhounds (hence the name “NEEDLENOSE”. She traveled to Spain and volunteered at Scooby Medina in Medina del Campo, Spain – a Galgo (Spanish Greyhound) rescue camp – providing spay/neuter and medical services. She also collected information for, and was the author of a publication in the journal of Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, entitled “Serological Study of Selected Vector-Borne Disease in Shelter Dogs in Central Spain Using Point of Care Assays.”

Dr. Bertolone lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two children, and their dog Pickle. In her free time, she enjoys running, meditation, cooking, yoga and anything that involves getting the family outdoors.