Our Staff and Partners
AWAP Owner and Director of Animal Rehabilitation and Veterinary Care
Dr. Ilana Strubel
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Ilana Strubel, MA, DVM, CVSMT, CCRT, CVAT
A Well Adjusted Pet My pets: Pinky, LadyBird Viola, Lila – my goofy pups What I do for fun: (Work and volunteering -just kidding!) Walking my dogs, Sea Kayaking, SCUBA diving, Snorkeling Read more about Dr. Ilana |
AWAP Medical Team
Dr. Laurie Pearlstein
Dr. Laurie Pearlstein, DVM, CCRT, CVA, CVAT
Dr. Pearlstein was born in Washington D.C. but has lived all over the country since then. Most recently she lived and worked in Boston/Cambridge until moving out here to the 'left' coast. . When not at work, she spends time outdoors with anything nature has to offer (the Bay Area and Northern California certainly provide a cornucopia of options). She still likes the fun and beauty of winter, but finds it quite novel living in a place where you can choose to go to winter or not.
Her extra training is in emergency medicine, physical rehabilitation and acupuncture/TCVM (traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine) from Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, Canine Rehabilitation Institute and Chi Institute (Chinese medicine/Acupuncture). She is very pleased to offer so many aspects of training and experience, channeled into a practical but creative nature to care for and treat patients. "Our animal friends give us so much, it is a small token of appreciation back to be able to help them to feel and function their best."
Dr. Pearlstein was born in Washington D.C. but has lived all over the country since then. Most recently she lived and worked in Boston/Cambridge until moving out here to the 'left' coast. . When not at work, she spends time outdoors with anything nature has to offer (the Bay Area and Northern California certainly provide a cornucopia of options). She still likes the fun and beauty of winter, but finds it quite novel living in a place where you can choose to go to winter or not.
Her extra training is in emergency medicine, physical rehabilitation and acupuncture/TCVM (traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine) from Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, Canine Rehabilitation Institute and Chi Institute (Chinese medicine/Acupuncture). She is very pleased to offer so many aspects of training and experience, channeled into a practical but creative nature to care for and treat patients. "Our animal friends give us so much, it is a small token of appreciation back to be able to help them to feel and function their best."
Ella Woods
Ella Woods, DAOM, Dipl. OM, LaC
My Pets: 3 kittens as of early 2018 - Marilyn, Isabella, Ivy
What I do for the Team: Acupuncture; including acupuncture and electrical-acupuncture when appropriate, and Traditional Oriental/Chinese Medicine, including prescription herbs
What I do for Fun: bike riding all over the place and especially through the City, walking/hiking, Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, Tai Ji and Qi Gong
My Pets: 3 kittens as of early 2018 - Marilyn, Isabella, Ivy
What I do for the Team: Acupuncture; including acupuncture and electrical-acupuncture when appropriate, and Traditional Oriental/Chinese Medicine, including prescription herbs
What I do for Fun: bike riding all over the place and especially through the City, walking/hiking, Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, Tai Ji and Qi Gong
Robin Byas
Robin Byas
My Pets: 5 cute kitties (Son 12, Chatter 15, Wile E. Coyote 7, Blackie Chan 7 , and newest addition Buddha aka Sir Bunnyman 5)
What I do for the team: Veterinary tech/ assistant with 12 years of professional experience and counting
What I do for fun: I love music and play Guitar, percussion and most recently have been working on learning to play the Cello.
I've lived in Pacifica all my life. I enjoy music and camping and backpacking, searching for cool antiques, doing fun art projects and DIY projects at home, baking and party planning. Graduated from C.E.E.P (Community Environmental Education Program) aka Wilderness in 2002, located in Daly City. I have volunteered and worked for local summer camps as a Rock climbing instructor, archery and environmental educator and youth counselor and cabin leader from 1998-2005. I'm an avid gardener and enjoy spending time with my 5 kitties and teaching them new tricks.
I have worked at a pet clinic in Pacifica for 12 years as a vet tech and the last 4 years as a tech supervisor and was the lead tech for the walk-in vaccine clinic for the last 10 years. I have extensive knowledge of vaccines, medications prescription food and general knowledge of pet care. I have worked with many types of animals; cats, dog, rabbits, birds, rats, hamsters, ferrets as well as a variety of reptiles. I love helping pets and owners become more educated about pet products and how to best care for our furry friends.
My Pets: 5 cute kitties (Son 12, Chatter 15, Wile E. Coyote 7, Blackie Chan 7 , and newest addition Buddha aka Sir Bunnyman 5)
What I do for the team: Veterinary tech/ assistant with 12 years of professional experience and counting
What I do for fun: I love music and play Guitar, percussion and most recently have been working on learning to play the Cello.
I've lived in Pacifica all my life. I enjoy music and camping and backpacking, searching for cool antiques, doing fun art projects and DIY projects at home, baking and party planning. Graduated from C.E.E.P (Community Environmental Education Program) aka Wilderness in 2002, located in Daly City. I have volunteered and worked for local summer camps as a Rock climbing instructor, archery and environmental educator and youth counselor and cabin leader from 1998-2005. I'm an avid gardener and enjoy spending time with my 5 kitties and teaching them new tricks.
I have worked at a pet clinic in Pacifica for 12 years as a vet tech and the last 4 years as a tech supervisor and was the lead tech for the walk-in vaccine clinic for the last 10 years. I have extensive knowledge of vaccines, medications prescription food and general knowledge of pet care. I have worked with many types of animals; cats, dog, rabbits, birds, rats, hamsters, ferrets as well as a variety of reptiles. I love helping pets and owners become more educated about pet products and how to best care for our furry friends.
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Alex Repetto
My pet: Casey, a cute box turtle What I do for the team: Veterinary Assistant What I do for fun: I love reading, cooking, and exploring new restaurants with friends! I grew up in Pacifica and recently received a BS in Marine Biology from UC Santa Cruz. I have volunteered at the Oakland Zoo in the Animal Care department and currently volunteer at The Marine Mammal Center as well as the SF SPCA. I love gaining new animal knowledge and am enjoying this opportunity to learn about animal rehabilitation and care! |
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Alisha Ardiana
My pets: Marmolada and Civetta What I do for the team: Animal Rehabilitation Assistant I have a Biology degree from the University of Notre Dame, and I planned to become a veterinarian. Once I began working with animals, I preferred the role of a caretaker and became a California Registered Veterinary Technician. I spent 20 years in this field.
In 2015 I decided to pursue my passion to strengthen the human animal bond through dog training. I began my dog training career at SF Puppy Prep & worked in the Animal Assisted Therapy department and the Behavior & Training department of the SPCA. My goal is to help people see the potential in their dogs and develop their connection & understanding. Due to Covid, I decided to pivot and had the MAGICAL good fortune to land at AWAP. Every day is a chance to learn, while utilizing my past experiences. It’s kind of a dream come true to bring my 2 careers together. I love taking photos and videos of our clients. Check out our Facebook posts for their stories! |
We got Civetta in February, 2020. It took us 6 months to help them learn to coexist and be able to take this photo. :)
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AWAP Client Services Team
Julie Stiefel
Julie Stiefel
My pets: Kenny & Navarro (energetic! boy cats) and Arnold (my Muttville rescue)
What I do for the team: Client Services Manager
What I do for fun: take pictures, volunteer at Muttville, play poker, ride my bike, travel to Hawaii
My pets: Kenny & Navarro (energetic! boy cats) and Arnold (my Muttville rescue)
What I do for the team: Client Services Manager
What I do for fun: take pictures, volunteer at Muttville, play poker, ride my bike, travel to Hawaii
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Beth Crittenden
What I do for the team: Business Manager. Tracking how we’re doing in order to keep the focus on the business being fun, sustainable, and successful. Keeper of the checklists. What I do for fun: Hike around my home in the redwoods of Marin, play tennis (sometimes in San Quentin prison), go salsa dancing, and petsit in Marin to get my furry love fixes. |
Beth Crittenden
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A Well Adjusted Pet would like to express its gratitude to the amazing support from our team and partners. Most of all, we want to thank YOU, our clients, who inspire us every day and provide great reviews and referrals.
AWAP Partners
The Rex Center
The Rex Center staff provides great resources for therapeutic swims, swim coaching, and canine massage. Meet their great staff here: www.therexcenter.com |
Bay Woof
Dr. Ilana is a regular contributor to Bay Woof’s “Ask Dr. Dog” feature section, providing useful advice for dog care and health. To see past contributions, check out our “Ask Dr. Ilana” page or visit www.baywoof.com. |
OrthoPets San Francisco
Dr. Ilana will head up OrthoPets San Francisco, offering new and innovative solutions for patients’ mobility problems in the San Francisco Bay Area where she currently owns and operates A Well Adjusted Pet – an Integrative Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation and Aquatic Fitness Center, in Pacifica, CA, just 10 minutes south of San Francisco.
www.awelladjustedpet.com/OrthoPetsSF/orthotics
Dr. Ilana will head up OrthoPets San Francisco, offering new and innovative solutions for patients’ mobility problems in the San Francisco Bay Area where she currently owns and operates A Well Adjusted Pet – an Integrative Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation and Aquatic Fitness Center, in Pacifica, CA, just 10 minutes south of San Francisco.
www.awelladjustedpet.com/OrthoPetsSF/orthotics
