Biography of Alicia McWatters, Ph.D, CNC
Alicia McWatters resides in a mountainous region of New Mexico with her family and many animal and bird friends. She has raised a variety of parrots, finches and canaries and currently raises ostriches, emus, sheep, and llamas. She holds her doctorate’s degree in nutrition and is a certified nutritional consultant, and has spent many years studying avian nutrition.
Ms. McWatters runs a private holistic healthcare consulting practice and provides nutritional counseling. She offers her services long-distance by telephone and in-home to local pet owners. She teaches her clients about natural nutrition, feeding, and natural healing methods. Herbal medicine, homeopathy, and vitamin and mineral therapy are a few of the natural modalities she incorporates into her clients’ nutritional healing programs.
Alicia is also a contributing writer for many pet publications, including the Grey Play Round Table, Animal Wellness and Bird Talk on the topic of natural avian nutrition and holistic healing. She also writes articles on holistic care for Dog Fancy and Cat Fancy. She has written a book on natural bird care entitled "A Guide to a Naturally Healthy Bird" and is a co-author of the book "Super Nutrition For Animals! Birds Too!" In addition, she has two nutrition Q/A columns on-line where she answers questions on avian and canine nutrition at Pet Power (http://www.petpower.com).
If you would like to become a client, please call 505/281-5168 or email holisticparrot@mcwatters.org for more information and to arrange an appointment.
from Alicia....
I am able to help in most situations even though I may not be able to see your bird in person. To be able to do this successfully, I will need to ask you many questions (health/medical history form will be provided)and speak with you at length initiallyso that I may determine the health and nutritional needs of your bird. I will also need the medical records from your avian veterinarian to aid in my complete understanding of the health status of your bird. Once I understand the situtation, a nutritional program is provided. This program includes a diet designed especially for your bird and includes nutritional supplements, herbal medicines or homeopathic remedies when indicated.
Alicia McWatters, Ph.D., C.N.C.
Phone - 505/281-5168
Fax - 505/281-0751
Email
Alicia has written a plethora of articles on Avian Nutrition. Many of these articles can be viewed at The Parrot House.