Welcome to Healing Paws!
The experience you and your pet will have when visiting our clinic will most likely be different from previous trips to the veterinarian. The inviting and calm atmosphere helps dogs and cats feel comfortable and right at home. Your pet quickly associates our clinic with a fun, treat-filled experience!
Dr. Elise Radebaugh, DVM, CVA, CVH
Clinic Owner
(Jackson rests on the soft bed that adjusts from the floor to table and is perfect for senior dogs relaxing during their acupuncture treatments!)
Elise grew up in the mountains of Colorado. Her love for animals began with her family’s two dogs, two ferrets and a cat. She graduated from the University of Oregon in 1998 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She received her doctorate in veterinary medicine from Colorado State University in 2004. After graduation, she completed a rigorous, one-year internship at a 20-doctor practice near Denver, Colorado. Elise and her husband opened Healing Paws Wellness Center in 2008.
Dr. Radebaugh is certified in both acupuncture and homeopathy. Her acupuncture certification is from Colorado State University and her homeopathic certification is through the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy. She has studied under Dr. Richard Pitcairn, Dr Nicola Henriques, Dr Paul Herscu and Dr Amy Rothenberg. Elise also has a strong interest in veterinary dentistry and frequently attends dental continuing education classes. She has a strong commitment to life-long learning and is always looking for ways to expand her knowledge and better serve her patients. When not working with animals, Elise and her husband love spending time outdoors with their dog, Juno and their son, Ole. Not to mention snuggling with their cat, Denali, at home!
Amelia Wasil
Veterinary Assistant
(Arlo is eager to get a treat while he rests on the exam room couch!)
Amelia grew up on a small farm just outside of Eugene with horses, sheep, cows, dogs and cats. From the time she could walk, she had a strong passion for rescuing wildlife. From saving bugs in the swimming pool to bringing home abandoned kittens, Amelia drove her parents crazy with all her animal friends. She was part of 4H and rode horses with her high school equestrian team. During her junior year of high school, Amelia spent one year in Barcelona, Spain, as an exchange student. Her college career brought her to Seattle University where she received bachelor degrees in International Business and Spanish. During college, she continued to travel and study, spending time in South and Central America. Amelia is very happy to be back in Eugene and lives on a 7-acre farm with an apple orchard. Her furry and feathered family includes her two dogs, Arlo and Layla, Penelope the potbelly pig, 12 sheep, and an ever growing flock of Ancona ducks and Bantam chickens.
Michelle
Client Coordinator
(Sweet Pea & Abbie cuddle on the cozy bed in the cat exam room.)
Michelle grew up in a small town in Central California with a menagerie of pets from horses to tarantulas. She has always been drawn to animals and started showing horses at age sixteen. Michelle graduated from College of the Sequoias and Humboldt State University with degrees in Agriculture, Zoology and General Biology. She has had a variety of jobs in the animal industry from grooming and training dogs to running a pet retail center in Northern California. In June of 2015, Michelle relocated to Eugene with her fiancé, son and their 3 cats, Abbie, Sweet Pea and Ming. She is very happy to call herself an Oregonian and enjoys exploring the great outdoors.
Samantha Wudtke
Veterinary Technician
(Madison smiles for the camera while perched on the exam room chair.)
Growing up in Illinois, Samantha has always had a profound love for animals. At age sixteen, her first job was at a veterinarian clinic. She has worked in the veterinary field ever since! In college, Samantha studied biology, zoology and photography. In 2014, Samantha and her dog, Madison, drove across the country from Illinois and made their new home in Oregon. Shortly after they arrived, a fluffy white cat named Falkor joined their family. Samantha loves to spend her free-time hiking, camping, reading, writing and doing yoga. Samantha became passionate for holistic medicine after she realized the benefit for herself. That passion quickly extended to her furry family and now to the patients she helps at Healing Paws. She is very excited to be a part of the Healing Paws team and to provide compassionate care to both parents and their pets.
Chip Radebaugh
COH (Chief Operating Husband!!)
(Juno cannot get enough treats at Healing Paws.)
Chip grew up in Eugene, Oregon with his favorite cat named Lars. He graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degrees in both psychology and business. He then worked as a fly-fishing guide in Alaska for several summers. Returning to his education, he received his MBA and law degrees from the University of Colorado. Chip and Elise opened Healing Paws Wellness Center, in March of 2008. At his day-job, he is the general manager at Rainbow Valley Design and Construction. On nights and weekends, Chip is the jack-of-all-trades at Healing Paws. From our attorney to our handy man, Chip is the invaluable “man-power”!