Woodside Animal Clinic - Where the Care We Give is More Than Medical: History


	1967 Graduation from Vet School 1973 Dr. Simon with Glasses, Moustache and Lots of Hair 1980 Dr. Simon and his Bird, Ziggy 1993 Dr. Simon on Cover of Natural Pet Magazine 2006 Dr. Simon and His Bearded Collie, Casey		History History of Woodside Clinic Dr. Simon's Curriculum Vitae History of Woodside Clinic In 1960 Dr. Henry Raskin converted what had been a Royal Oak real estate office into what is now the Woodside Animal Clinic, at 27452 Woodward Avenue. Dr. Raskin practiced at Woodside for 10 years but when he moved his home to Holly, Michigan in 1970 he sold the clinic to Dr. John Simon who, up until then, had been an employed veterinarian at another nearby Detroit veterinary clinic. Dr. Simon became Woodside's new owner on February 10, 1970 and practiced strictly conventional medicine for 12 years. He then became intrigued with acupuncture and after 150 hours of study with the International Veterinary Association became the first and still only certified veterinary acupuncturist in the metropolitan Detroit area. Dr. Simon's interest in alternative medicine expanded and he next became certified in spinal adjustment by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. He continues to take seminars in both conventional and alternative medicine so that he will have more options available to help treat sick animals. Some of the other modalities practiced by Dr. Simon include nutritional and herbal medicine, glandular therapy, Homotoxicology, pulsed magnetic therapy, systemic enzyme therapy, antioxidant therapy, neurotransmitter therapy, bio resonance therapy, bio oxidative therapy and Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (aka VOM). Both Dr. Simon and Dr. Raskin were unique as they were amongst the first veterinarians in the nation that treated pet birds Dr. Simon's interest in non-traditional pets now includes ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, iguanas, and turtles. Except for the addition of a third exam room the clinic's exterior continues to look as it did in 1970. The clinic's exterior western décor, complete with barn wood and two hitching posts will never be outdated. Its unique look seems to be very much appreciated by its clientele. The practice has been featured in the Detroit New, Royal Oak Tribune, Oakland Press, and the Macomb Daily. Dr. Simon is the creator of the Pet Care Fair, the Vet Care Fair, and Michigan Veterinary Medical Association's public relations p program "People, Pets, and Vets". Dr. Simon is a past president of the Oakland County veterinary Medical Association and has received veterinary association awards for his community service programs and for his programs enhancing the image of veterinary medicine. Up to top Curriculum Vitae John M. Simon, D.V.M. Degrees: B.Sc., Michigan State University, 1964 D.V.M., Michigan State University, 1967 Post Graduate: Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, IVAS, 1982 Professional Experience: Private practice, 1967 to present Owner of Woodside Animal Clinic, 1970 to present Consultant for: Nordstrum and Associates (MVMA PR firm) Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Schmolling and Associates, Vitality Systems, Ralston Purina, Meijers Thrifty Acres, National Association of Independent Veterinary Practitioners Instructor of veterinary technician students: animal behavior course, Macomb Community College, 1988 Vice President of Schmolling and Associates - a veterinary marketing and consulting firm Interviewer for admissions committee of St. George's School of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, IVAS, 1982 Certified Veterinary Chiropractor, AVCA, 1993 Public Speaking: Your Pet's Good Health (award winning weekly cable talk show where Dr. Simon was the interviewer) 3 years running FMI annual grocers conference in Chicago - regarding pet food marketing, 1995 National talk radio interviews regarding his books, 1998 Macomb veterinary technician students program - guest lecturer, 1997, 1998, 1999 Windsor CanadaVeterinary Technician Association - guest lecturer, 1999 Numerous breed clubs lectures Community service seminars on pet first aid Channel 2, 4, & 7 News interviews on assorted subjects Channel 2 interview regarding my books -1998 Borders Bookstores-in conjunction with book signing-1998 Spokesperson for Purina Health Packs line of nutritional Supplements - 2001 Meijers Thrifty Acre - Speaker at new store opening; also book signing - 1999 Media trained by Gollin Harris public relations firm, Chicago 2001 Publications: What Your Dog is Trying to Tell You - book published by St. Martins Press, 1998 What Your Cat is Trying to Tell You - book published by St. Martins Press, 1998 Anti-aging in Dogs - book published by St. Martins Press, 1998 Basic Bird Care - book self published, 1994 Your Pet's Health - a weekly pet health care column in Royal Oak Daily Tribune, 1984 to 1995 The Anti-oxidant Defense System - Natural Pet Magazine, Jan-Feb 1996 GAGS - Natural Pet Magazine, December 1998 Monthly column in Pet Lover Magazine, 1995 Monthly column in the Mirror Newspaper, 2004 to present 4 poems in the AHVMA monthly newsletter Pet health care column for Meijers Thrifty Acres news letter, 1999, 2000, 2001 Articles About: Dr. Simon's face was on the cover of Natural Pet Magazine - Annual issue December 1997 Dr. Simon has been pictured in both "Dog Fancy" and "Cat Fancy" Magazine Dr. Simon's practice has been featured in both the Detroit News, Macomb Daily & Royal Oak Tribune Honors and Awards: Merck Award - for academic acheivement,1996 Phi Zeta - National Honorary Veterinary Fraternity Who's Who in American Executives and Professionals Michigan Veterinary Medical Association plaque for enhancing the image of veterinarians Southeastern Michigan Veterinary Medical Association plaque for community service Other Accomplishments: Creator of the "Vet Care Fair" and the "Pet Care Fair" community service events Founding father of "First Veterinary Clinics of Michigan" A marketing coalition of independent veterinary clinics Creator of "People, Pets, and Vets" community service event which became a permanent part of the MVMA state wide PR program Creator of the PR program "If Only My Patients Could Talk" - A program partnershiping veterinarians and pediatricians - presently being considered by the MVMA as part of their PR program Creator of the veterinary dental marketing program "A Bite That Makes You Smile". Advisory board member of "PAAWS" pet nutritional supplement company Advisory board member of American Council of Veterinary Nutrition Membership In Medical Societies: President of the Oakland County Veterinary Medical Association (OCVMA), 1988 Secretary of Southeastern Michigan Veterinary Medical Association (SEMVMA), 1987 Board member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA), 1998 AHVMA conference committee member, 1999 Member of: AVMA, MVMA, SEMVMA, IVAS, AHVMA, AVCA, AAV Up to top Welcome to Woodside: Introduction \| Staff \| Clinic Tour \| History \| Fees \| Site Map \| Home © 2006 Dr. John Simon, Woodside Animal Clinic