Dr. LuAnn Groves
Dr. Groves graduated in 1981 from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been an equine veterinarian for 44 years, and horses have been her life passion.
Dr. Groves is a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, (AAEP). She is also a member of WAEO, the Worldwide Association of Equine Osteopaths; and she is registered with the International Registry of Equine Osteopaths, the IREO.
She was raised in Tucson Arizona. From a very young age, she participated in 4-H activities and horseshows. At age 10 she began competing in barrel racing and junior rodeos. She was the American Junior Rodeo Association Barrel Racing Champion and the AZ State Barrel Racing Champion in 1973.
After graduating from vet school in Colorado, she learned to play polo with the local team back in Tucson. She became an honorary member of Therapeutic Riding of Tucson, donating her time to care for the horses used to help handicapped riders. She worked for another veterinarian for a year and then opened her own mobile equine practice. Dr. Groves went back to barrel racing, winning the Southern AZ Barrel Racing Championship in 1983 in two divisions, on two different horses. In 1986, she took up endurance riding. She won several first place and best condition awards between 1986 and 1994. In 1994, she won the Southwest Regional Championship 100 mile endurance ride in Williams AZ.
In 2000, she moved to Texas from Arizona. After working for a few years as a mobile vet, she opened The Whole Horse Veterinary Clinic. After a stint at learning to cut on her mare, Dr. Groves has taken up mounted archery.
Dr. Timothy A. Patterson, DVM, CVA, VCP, PAK
Dr. Timothy A. Patterson is an experienced veterinarian and integrative practitioner with more than 40 years dedicated to advancing animal health through a unique combination of conventional veterinary medicine and evidence-informed complementary therapies. Throughout his career, he has focused on restoring function, relieving pain, and improving performance by addressing the body as an interconnected system rather than simply treating individual symptoms.
A graduate of Purdue University, Dr. Patterson earned his Bachelor of Science in Animal Nutrition in 1982 before completing his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1987. He graduated with highest honors in Equine Medicine and Lameness, establishing a strong foundation in equine sports medicine and advanced diagnostics.
Driven by a passion for lifelong learning, Dr. Patterson has pursued extensive postgraduate education in veterinary acupuncture, chiropractic and osteopathic principles, neurology, nutrition, rehabilitation, and performance medicine. He is certified in more than twenty therapeutic modalities and has completed advanced training in equine lameness, reproduction, and integrative medicine.
As the founder of Holistic Healing Oasis, Dr. Patterson has developed a comprehensive approach known as Restorative Total Body Balance. His method combines advanced acupuncture, brain-based chiropractic and osteopathic assessment, autonomic nervous system evaluation, bioenergetic frequency analysis, therapeutic laser therapy, PEMF therapy, neuro-emotional techniques, and other individualized therapies designed to help restore optimal function. His philosophy is that lasting healing occurs by identifying and correcting the underlying causes of dysfunction rather than simply managing symptoms.
Dr. Patterson has earned recognition as both a clinician and educator. He has served on the Executive Committee and as President of the House of Delegates for the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS), participated on multiple committees for the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture (AAVA), instructed IVAS basic acupuncture training courses, and lectured nationally and internationally for IVAS, AAVA, and AHVMA.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Patterson is committed to service and mentorship. He has served as President of the Maui Youth Ranch Board, supporting equine-assisted therapy and educational opportunities for youth in Hawaii through Eagala-based programs. His work reflects a belief that the healing relationship between humans and animals can transform both physical health and emotional well-being.
Today, Dr. Patterson continues to work with equine and companion animal patients, helping them recover from pain, injury, neurological dysfunction, and performance limitations. His practice emphasizes individualized care, advanced diagnostics, and an integrative approach that combines the best of modern veterinary medicine with proven complementary therapies to help animals achieve lasting health, comfort, and peak performance.