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		Waka Blair, DVM, CVA, CVBMA, CVFT, CCRP, CVMMP Owner Dr. Waka Blair is the owner of Acorn Veterinary Clinic and Oak Tree Animal Rehabilitation. Her journey with Acorn began in 2002 when she joined the practice as a receptionist and volunteer veterinary assistant while pursuing her dream of becoming a veterinarian. Before entering veterinary school, Dr. Blair worked as a Registered Veterinary Technician and Small Animal Renal Transplant Coordinator at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. She then earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree with honors from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. Following graduation, she completed two internships: small animal rotating internship at Texas A&M University and Emergency and Critical Care Medicine internship at her alma mater UC Davis. Driven by a passion for combining conventional and complementary medicine, Dr. Blair pursued extensive postgraduate training in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) through Chi University while working in a busy emergency hospital. She rejoined Acorn as an associate veterinarian in 2015 and later became the practice owner, continuing the clinic's long-standing commitment to compassionate, relationship-centered veterinary care. Dr. Blair is certified in Veterinary Acupuncture (CVA), Balance Method Veterinary Acupuncture (CVBMA), Veterinary Food Therapy (CVFT) through Chi University, Canine Rehabilitation (CCRP) through the University of Tennessee, and Certified Veterinary Medical Manipulation (CVMMP), a gentle hands-on therapy similar to chiropractic care that focuses on restoring normal motion and function of the musculoskeletal system. She has also completed advanced training in veterinary Tui-na (Chinese medical manipulation), palliative and end-of-life care, and other integrative therapies. Her professional interests include integrative medicine, physical rehabilitation, pain management, geriatric care, and improving mobility and quality of life for companion animals. Originally from Japan, Dr. Blair is fluent in both English and Japanese. Outside the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and their beloved pets. She also enjoys skiing, swimming, practicing Hapkido under Master Rick Schubert, tending her organic vegetable garden, and reading and watching Japanese anime and manga. Read more: A Path of Purpose: How Dr. Blair Realized the American Dream at Acorn Veterinary Clinic
		Amy Wolfe, DVM Medical Director Dr. Wolfe joined Acorn in early 2018. With roots in Hawaii and Canada, she came to Davis for veterinary school and decided to make it her home after graduating in 2009. Since then, she has worked in general practice, primarily in Fairfield, while also supporting clinics and shelters near Davis. Dr. Wolfe has a broad range of interests within general practice, from dermatology and dentistry to surgery, radiology, and ultrasound. Since joining Acorn, she has become an integral part of the team, overseeing medical operations, establishing protocols, and helping maintain quality of care across the clinic. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, which currently includes two children and three pets (the number of four-legged members may vary!). She loves traveling with her family, especially relaxing on Hawaiian beaches, and enjoys watching sci-fi movies and cooking.
		Andrea Kirsch, DVM Education Director Dr. Kirsch, from Ventura County, California, was inspired to pursue a career in veterinary medicine by her experience as an equestrienne in her youth. She graduated from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. During her undergraduate and first year of veterinary studies, she competed for the Cal Aggie Cyclists bike racing team, where she met her husband, Doug. They still enjoy weekend bike rides, swimming, and walks with their Jack Russell cross, “YoYo.” Dr. Kirsch has practiced small animal medicine in Northern California since graduating and started Natomas Veterinary Hospital in Sacramento in 2006, which she owned for 15 years. She later worked with the Primary Care Service at UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, mentoring fourth-year students with general practice cases. At Acorn, she plays an essential role in training and mentoring staff at all levels. Her professional interests include general wellness care, ultrasound, anesthesia, dentistry, and exotic animal medicine. Dr. Kirsch is passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care in a friendly, upbeat environment and loves educating clients about their pets’ health.
		Kim Nixon, DVM, MPVM Dr. Nixon earned her veterinary degree from UC Davis in 1985, and her Masters in Preventive Medicine the following year. She has worked at Acorn since 2005. She has a special fondness for exotic pets, and enjoys treating birds, reptiles, and small mammals, in addition to cats and dogs. She loves her pets, her garden, cooking and quilting. She has three children and lives in Davis.
		Tracy Alexander, DVM (she/her/hers) Dr. Alexander grew up in Riverside and moved to Davis for her undergraduate studies in 2001. She ended up loving the town so much she made it her permanent home! She is twice a graduate of UC Davis (BS 2003, DVM 2010) and practiced in Shasta County and Rancho Cordova before joining the Acorn team in January 2019. Dr. Alexander is interested in all aspects of general practice but especially likes focusing on preventive medicine, including heartworm disease prevention. In her recreational time, she and her husband love taking their two young sons backpacking in the Trinity Alps.
		Katy Siquig, DVM, MPVM Dr. Siquig grew up in northern California and graduated from Princeton University, obtaining a degree in cultural anthropology. After a few years of work, she attended vet school at the University of California at Davis, graduating in 2010. She has worked in and around the Sacramento region in small animal practice for over a decade. She also returned to UC Davis in 2018 and obtained a Masters of Preventive Veterinary Medicine (MPVM) in 2020, completing a project that focused on a time series analysis of seabird strandings along the California coast. In practice, Dr. Siquig has a particular interest in feline medicine, pain management, and geriatric care for both cats and dogs. She is a member of both AVMA and CVMA. She enjoys any time spent outside, particularly backpacking in the Sierra mountains and visiting the California coastline. Travel highlights include trips to New Zealand to kayak and several trips to Ladakh in northern India for trekking, as well as a rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon in 2021. Other interests include gardening, swimming, and reading a wide range of fiction.
		Carla Weinberg, DVM Dr. Carla Weinberg is a true "California Girl"-- raised in the Fresno area and attended Occidental college in Los Angeles. Wanting to try something different, she moved to Illinois for graduate school in Physiology and received a Master’s degree there but realized her heart was in California so she returned home. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from UC Davis in 1997 with a focus on small and exotic medicine. Dr. Weinberg lives with her husband, 2 dogs, 3 cats and 1 cockatoo (Bobby). She is interested in the human/pet bond and quality of life for the owner and their furry, feathered and scaled family members. She loves time with her kids and husband, water sports, bike-riding, reading and traveling. She can't wait to meet you and your pets!
		Addison Cheng, DVM Dr. Cheng grew up in Arcadia, California where his love for animals was first introduced by his mom. In high school he decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine and moved to Davis in 2016 to study Animal Science. He obtained his B.S. in 2020 and went on to earn his doctorate at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. Dr. Cheng's professional interests include cardiology, surgery, and dentistry. He is passionate about building relationships with clients and partnering with them to meet the needs of their pets. Addison is excited to start his career at Acorn and to serve the local community of pets and their owners. Outside of the clinic, Addison enjoys serving at his church with his wife. He also enjoys playing music and spending time with friends.