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Dr. Gail Marasse always knew she wanted to work with people and animals in a Holistic sense, and in 1986 that dream became a reality. For years, Dr. Gail has brought holistic care to people and animals in Ventura County.

 

Dr. Gail’s practice has been always focused on natural healing, greater well being, and anti-aging, gut health, auto-immune, detox as well as reversing the processes of degenerative diseases. Various protocols for pets are the same as in human alternative medicine: good nutrition and nutritional supplements are the basis of good health. Therefore we offer a range of human grade homeopathic and herbal remedies and treatments that are beneficial to both humans and pets alike.

Incorporating Functional Medicine:  Herbs, Homeopathy, Acupressure, Massage, Reiki, Chiropractic.

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              Meet Dr. Bharat Kumar BVSc & AH, DVM

 

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Dr. Kumar grew up in Rohtak, India and spent most of his childhood around dogs, cats, goats, parrots, pigs, and buffaloes. There isn’t a single memory where animals were not a part of it. His love of veterinary medicine started with his great-grandfather, who was a veterinary nurse in an equine hospital and helped every patient with love and compassion. He embodied the values that he sees as important in veterinary medicine: compassion, knowledge, a strong work ethic, practicality, honesty, and fairness. Values which he strives to emulate in my practice of veterinary medicine every day.

He spent much of his time volunteering in a veterinary hospital before and during high school. He did his undergraduate studies in Biology, Chemistry and Physics at Vaish College, before going on to earn his Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry from Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University in 2009 and becoming a licensed veterinarian. He worked as a Gazetted Veterinary Officer in Animal Aid Unlimited Shelter, Udaipur, India and served the stray cows, donkeys, dogs, cats, and birds. 

 

Dr. Kumar worked for 3 years in India before moving to Wisconsin in 2012. After coming here, he worked as a veterinary technician for 4 years in emergency and primary care hospitals in Milwaukee and attended the clinical year at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, IL and received his American Veterinary License in 2017. He worked in small animal practices in Milwaukee and Chicago before moving to California in 2022. Throughout his career, he has always tried to maintain a strong focus on client service and excellence in patient care; by continuously improving the quality of care delivered to both clients and patients. 

 

Dr. Kumar is a dedicated meditator, energy worker, and holistic healer, devoted to bridging ancient wisdom with modern well-being. From a young age, he immersed himself in meditation centers, exploring and mastering various meditation techniques that deepened his connection to the self and the universe. His spiritual journey led him to the serene Himalayas, where he spent transformative time at Osho center, cultivating profound self-awareness and inner peace through deep meditation practices.

Rooted in the sacred traditions of energy healing, Dr. Kumar trained in Reiki in India and has been channeling its powerful life-force energy bringing balance, harmony, and healing to those in need.

Expanding his holistic approach, he studied Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture at Chi University, integrating these ancient modalities into his practice. With a deep passion for healing at all levels—mind, body, and spirit—Dr. Kumar believes in the interconnectedness of energy, nature, and self-discovery, offering a path to true wellness through mindfulness, meditation, and holistic care.

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​Meet Zaneta Rocha, RVT, FFCP, CFVP, CPEP

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Zaneta Rocha brings over a decade of hands-on veterinary experience rooted in compassion, clinical excellence, and a deep commitment to whole-animal wellness. Raised on a dairy farm in the Czech Republic, her intuitive bond with animals began in childhood and has shaped her lifelong dedication to gentle, individualized care.

After earning her degree in Veterinary Technology from Los Angeles Pierce College in 2013, Zaneta became a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in 2014. Her clinical background spans a wide range of specialties — including Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, and General Practice — giving her a well-rounded foundation from which to approach complex medical cases with both technical skill and heart.

Zaneta brings visionary leadership and integrative insight to every aspect of care. She blends high clinical standards with a mindful, heart-forward approach to client communication, team culture, and patient advocacy. Her leadership style prioritizes emotional intelligence, staff wellness, and meaningful, long-term client relationships.

Zaneta holds multiple professional certifications, including:

• Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Professional (CPEP)

• Fear Free Elite Certified Professional (FFCP)

• Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional (CFVP)

• Animal Naturopathy

In addition to her clinical and managerial roles, Zaneta is an energy worker, continually expanding her knowledge in subtle healing modalities to support emotional release, energetic balance, and conscious end-of-life transitions for both pets and their guardians.

Outside of her work with Comfort Paws, Zaneta finds joy in salsa dancing, hiking in nature, cooking healing meals, and exploring spiritual teachings that support both animals and humans on their wellness journeys.