Our team works closely with you, your pet & each other.

Veterinary Leaders

PASSIONATE & OPEN-MINDED

TEACHING DIRECTOR

Dr. Huisheng Xie

Dr. Xie has 38 years of clinical, teaching, and research experience in veterinary acupuncture and TCVM. He has trained over 10,000 veterinarians to practice TCVM worldwide. Dr. Xie’s education includes advanced training in veterinary medicine, veterinary acupuncture, and human acupuncture. Dr. Xie has authored 20 books and over 100 peer-reviewed papers. His textbooks, including Xie’s Veterinary Herbology, Xie’s Veterinary Acupuncture, and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine-Fundamental Principles, have been used for TCVM training programs around the world.

Dr. Xie continues to teach and develop educational courses and programs at Chi University, serves as a full clinical professor at the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and is an honorary professor at China Agricultural University, South China Agricultural University, and China Southwest University.

BS Veterinary Medicine // Sichuan College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine

MS Veterinary Acupuncture // Beijing Agricultural University

PhD Acupuncture Analgesia Mechanisms // University of Florida

MEDICAL DIRECTOR // VETERINARIAN

Dr. Terri Rosado

Dr. Terri Rosado graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2005 and completed a rotating small animal internship at UF College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. She earned her certification in acupuncture from Chi Institute in 2008 and began practicing integrative medicine immediately. Dr. Rosado has been a lab instructor at Chi since 2010 and a faculty member since 2019. She received her certification in veterinary rehabilitation therapy (CCRT) from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in 2013. Dr. Rosado is currently enrolled in the TCVM Master’s Program at Chi and is a Certified TCVM Practitioner, specializing in CTCVMP-Acupuncture, Chinese herbals, Tui-Na and Food Therapy.

Dr. Rosado lectures internationally about integrative medicine as well as TCVM; she is an assistant professor at Chi University. Her dog Leisl is the self-proclaimed best-ever lab and demo dog, assisting in teaching thousands of students across the world.

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine // University of Florida

Certification in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine // Chi University

Certification for Canine Rehabilitation Therapy // Canine Rehabilitation Institute

COACHING TCVM PRACTITIONER // INTERN AND MASTER’S STUDENT COORDINATOR

Dr. Shu Dai

Dr. Shu Dai is a Chinese veterinarian with rich experiences in the veterinary profession. He started as a clinical instructor at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at China Agricultural University (CAU) after graduating in 1991. He then came to the United States as a scholar and visited several veterinary teaching hospitals, including UC Davis in California and AMC in New York, from 1996 to 1998. He worked as a veterinary technician at San Francisco Veterinary Specialists for several years and passed the North American Veterinary Licensure Exam in 2001. Dr. Dai then joined Hill’s Pet Nutrition as Veterinary Affairs Manager for China and Taiwan. As his interest and knowledge of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) increased, he moved to Gainesville, Florida in 2019, doing clinical research in TCVM under Dr. Huisheng Xie. He completed an internship in Integrative Veterinary Medicine and worked for another year as a Post-Doctoral Associate at University of Florida. Dr. Dai joined Chi University in July 2021 and sees patients for TCVM care at Chi Animal Hospital.

BS Veterinary Medicine // China Agricultural University

MS Veterinary Internal Medicine // China Agricultural University

MS Veterinary Study in Small Animal Practice // Murdoch University

MS Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine // CHI University

VETERINARIAN

Dr. Lidia Komina

Dr. Lidia Komina is originally from Illinois where she graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. Dr. Komina has worked in general practice for 10 years and then 10 more years at an integrative practice in the Chicagoland area. During that time, Dr. Komina was also an adjunct professor teaching students in a veterinary assistant program. After two of her own miniature dachshunds had back surgery, she wanted to explore more natural healing therapies. From 2019 to 2021, at the Chi University (formally Chi Institute), Dr. Komina completed her acupuncture, veterinary food therapy, and tui-na programs. In 2021, Dr. Komina attended the Health Pioneers Institute of Veterinary Chiropractic and went on to successfully become a certified animal chiropractor from the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Her final certification came in 2023 where she completed her canine rehabilitation program from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute.

Dr. Komina and her family moved to Florida in 2023 in the hopes of a better life balance and better weather! Dr. Komina married her high school sweetheart Michael; together they have two children, Kullen and Brynn. Her miniature dachshund Minnuette (Minnie) and cats Tyrion and Everette complete her family. Dr. Komina is a huge Star Trek fan and loves anything related to space and science. She also is an avid do-it-your selfer and loves to take on home improvement projects.

Bachelor of Veterinary Science // University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine with Honors // University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

Certification in Veterinary Acupuncture // Chi University

Certification in Veterinary Food Therapy // Chi University

Certification in Veterinary Tui-na // Chi University

Certification in Animal Chirpractic // Health Pioneers Institute

Certification in Canine Rehabilitation // Canine Rehabilitation Institute

VETERINARIAN

Dr. Kelly Vernon

Dr. Kelly Vernon is an alum of the University of Florida, earning her BS in Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation in 2001, and then her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2004.

Once she began practicing in general and emergency medicine, she wanted to be able to offer more options to patients especially ones with chronic pain or mobility issues. She pursued her acupuncture certification from the Chi Institute (now Chi University) in 2011, then went on to obtain a certification in canine physical rehabilitation in 2019 from the University of Tennessee. Her most recent educational journey was at Chi University to secure her small animal veterinary medical manipulation certificate, which is similar to chiropractic manipulations in humans. These certifications and training have allowed her to develop a more "whole body" approach with her patients.

Dr. Vernon and her family live in Belleview, Florida on a small farm. Her current menagerie includes 5 dogs, 2 cats, 5 horses, 4 goats, a flock of chickens, and 4 snakes. Her hobbies include traveling, cooking, and reading.

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine // University of Florida

Certification for Veterinary Acupuncture // Chi Institute

Certification as Practitioner for Canine Rehabilitation // University of Tennessee

Certification as Practitioner for Small Animal Veterinary Medical Manipulation // Chi University

Certified as “Fear Free”

Experience the Chi Hospital today.

SKILLED & KNOWLEDGEABLE

Medical Staff


  • Veterinary Technician

    Sarah started her veterinary technician career in 2016 and joined Chi Animal Hospital in July of 2022. She has several dogs at home who love hiking and mountain biking with her. Sarah has always loved to travel and backpack around the national parks; she goes back country camping as often as she can! Sarah loves all animals big and small, but working-breed dogs and exotics hold a special place in her heart.


  • Veterinary Technician

    Julie started her vet tech career in 2020 working for a vaccine clinic and building her skills through hands-on practice. She then picked up a second technician position at a cat clinic and developed a new understanding and appreciation for our feline companions. With her recent move to Florida she has joined Chi Animal Hospital and is excited to continue to offer quality care to pets and their people. When she's not taking care of pets she can be found deep in the woods looking for critters and studying the local wildlife.

  • Veterinary Technician

    Marissa started her veterinary career in 2020. She is constantly learning and taking continuing education classes to further her knowledge of the veterinary field. Marissa loves traveling and reading. In her free time she enjoys going to the beach and competing in various dog sports with her German shepherds.

  • Veterninary Technician

    After receiving her Bachelor of Environmental Science from the University of South Florida, Ashley started her technician career in 2015 and joined Chi Animal Hospital in October of 2023. When she isn’t at Chi she can be found on a tennis court, relaxing on a beach or enjoying the outdoors and all the wonder this world has to offer.

“To provide exemplary service, a positive work-environment, and offer support to the veterinary community”

— Chi Animal Hospital’s Mission

FRIENDLY & CARING

Support Staff


  • Client Care Specialist

    Jennifer is the friendly, helpful voice on the phone helping you schedule appointments, answering questions, and ordering refills. She has over 10 years of experience helping clients and managing an integrative veterinary practice.

    In her free time, Jennifer enjoys playing with her two cats Benny and Cleo and her new pup Winston. Fun fact: Jennifer and Dr. Terri are sisters!

  • Hospital Administrator

    Leeann Webster graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1998. A jack-of-all trades, Leeann has held leadership positions in a variety of fields ranging from education to construction, and office administration in local government. Her personal interests and hobbies include painting, animal behavior and dog training. She is an active volunteer with the Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association where she curated their learning resources library, served on the Board of Directors, provided foster care, and assists with listing dogs ready for adoption.

    Leeann is intensely interested in behavior, behavior modification, learning, and training. In 2021 she joined the Zero to CD obedience mentorship program and participates with her rescued mixed breed dog, Panda. She also enjoys trick training with her rescued Australian Cattle Dogs, Einstein and Smidget. Leeann and her partner Jerry are thrilled to be moving from Virgina with their three dogs and two cats so she can join the CAH team.


  • Client Care Specialist

    Lori moved from Colorado to Palm Coast, Florida in 2000 with her husband, Warren, and their beloved yellow Lab, named Frisco.

    Lori has over 9 years experience in the traditional veterinary field. She is very excited to learn more about integrative veterinary medicine at Chi Animal Hospital.

    Lori has always been an animal lover and also loves working with people. Growing up, as a small girl there were always at least two dogs as part of her family. Lori knew that one day she would follow her passion working with animals. She especially loves helping people with their pets. Lori has a strong interest in animal behavior and nutrition.

    Lori has a special place in her heart for rescued animals. She is a volunteer for Echo Dogs White Shepherd Rescue. Lori and her husband love spending time with their beautiful rescued White Shepherd, Willow.

  • Client Care Specialist & Administrative Assistant

    Jessica holds a Bachelors of Sciences in animal sciences with a minor in agribusiness management and sales from the University of Florida. She moved here from Ormond Beach to continue her education. Jessica has a passion for animals large and small. When not helping precious pets at Chi Animal Hospital you can find her on the water or horseback riding in nearby forests. Jessica is excited to expound her knowledge within the veterinary medicine industry.