Who We Are and What We Do
About Us
Empowering your pet’s health with integrative care in New Bern, NC since 2010
Synergy Integrative Specialty Veterinary Clinic is a unique specialty practice in New Bern, NC, dedicated to providing high-quality regenerative, pain management, and rehabilitative care for your beloved pets.
At Synergy, we believe in a collaborative approach. We work closely with your primary care veterinarian and you, the pet owner, to develop a customized treatment plan that maximizes the chances of a successful outcome.
We understand that many conditions benefit from a multi-modal approach, and we’re proud to offer alternative, minimally invasive therapies not readily available elsewhere in Eastern North Carolina.
Our services include: Pain Management, Rehabilitation, Regenerative Medicine such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy and Stem Cell Therapy, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) such as Acupuncture and Medical Massage, Diagnostic Imaging, Integrated Wellness Exams, and so on.
Our experienced team, led by Dr. Joyce Gerardi, is passionate about providing the highest standard of care for your pet. We believe in empowering pet owners with knowledge and options, enabling them to make informed decisions about their pet’s health.
Our Mission: To provide compassionate, integrative care that combines the best of conventional and alternative therapies, helping your pet achieve optimal health and well-being.
Our Vision: To be a leading provider of integrative veterinary care in Eastern North Carolina, expanding our services and expertise to meet the evolving needs of our community.
Dr. Joyce Gerardi
DVM, MS-TCVM, CVA, CVFT, CVCH
CCAT (Certified Companion Animal Rehabilitation Therapist) (pending)
Dr. Gerardi has a passion for the use of veterinary regenerative medicine with a specialized focus on pain management therapies. She practices as a proactive integrative veterinarian, using the best combination of both conventional and integrative therapies (TCVM) for patients.
Dr. Gerardi graduated from Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. She has completed advanced training as a certified stem cell practitioner (Veterinary Orthopedic Sports Medicine Group at VOSM.com and VetStem Biopharma), certified veterinary acupuncturist (CVA), certified veterinary food therapist (CVFT), certified veterinary Chinese herbalist (CVCH), and earned a master’s degree (MS-TCVM) from Chi University.
Dr. Gerardi joined the teaching faculty at Chi University in 2021 and enjoys teaching integrative therapies and mentoring other veterinarians. She has co-authored several clinical study publications and actively participates in private practice clinical research.
Dr. Gerardi currently owns and practices at Synergy Integrative Specialty Veterinary Clinic in New Bern, N.C., a specialty referral practice specializing in TCVM, physical rehabilitation, pain management, and orthobiologic regenerative therapies. Currently, she’s working on becoming a Certified Companion Animal Rehabilitation Therapist.
When not working in the clinic, Dr. Gerardi enjoys incredible sunsets in Eastern NC, vegetable and herbal gardening, playing music on a lap dulcimer with “The DownEast Dulcimers,” and walking with her dog on the beach.
Dr. Gerardi is a member with the following professional organizations:
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA)
- Chi University of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM)
- World Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (WATCVM)
- International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM)
- North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Association (NAVRM)
Dr. Gerardi is Certified by the following organizations:
- Certified Veterinary Stem Cell Practitioner
- Certified handler of a Hearing Assistance Dog with International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)
- Mission Service Corp, Missionary with with North American Mission Board
- Certified Veterinary Acupuncture (CVA)\
- Certified Veterinary Food (Nutrition) Therapist (CVFT)
- Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist (CVCH)
- MS-TCVM at The Chi University of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Gerardi’s Professional Publications:
- Gerardi J, Shiau D, Clemmons R et al.
Comparison of a novel periarticular injection technique with intra-articular injection of platelet-rich plasma for the treatment of osteoarthritis joint pain in dogs - Dewey CW, Rishniw M, Brunke MW, Gerardi J, Sakovitch K.
Transcranial photobiomodulation therapy improves cognitive test scores in dogs with presumptive canine cognitive dysfunction: A case series of five dogs - Turner KF, Canapp SO Jr, Canapp DA, Sutton AM, Canapp A, Jimenez IA, Gerardi J.
Client-based evaluation of the effects of localized vibration therapy on pain and mobility scores in dogs with radiographic bilateral hip dysplasia - Gerardi JG, Colitz CM, Dubielzig RR, Davidson MG.
Immunohistochemical analysis of lens epithelial-derived membranes following cataract extraction in the dog - Curtis Wells Dewey, DVM, MS; Connie A. Rojas, PhD; Carly Pomeroy, BS; Joyce Gerardi, DVM, MS; Holly H. Ganz, PhD
Fecal microbiota transplantation shows promise in slowing or reducing cognitive impairment in aging dogs
Alice
Office Manager
Patient Coordinator
Alice joined SISVC in April 2019.
Prior to that, she worked at Animal Care Center for 18 years as a veterinary technician. She is a graduate of NC State University with a BS in Zoology. She has worked with animals in some capacity for over 27 years. She currently teaches the Veterinary Assistant class at Craven Community College.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing puzzle games, and painting. She loves the holidays, especially Christmas! She enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews, whom she adores. She is the proud “mother” of seven precocious cats, one very spoiled Chihuahua, an equally spoiled German Shepherd, and several birds.
Hope
Veterinary Assistant
Certified Canine Strength and Conditioning Coach (pending)
Hope attended Central Carolina Community College to become a Veterinary Technician. She worked at Animal Care Center Veterinary Hospital for 25 years and served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary for nine years.
Hope joined the SISVC team in January 2024. She is currently taking classes to become a Certified Canine Strength and Conditioning Coach. She also assists in teaching the Veterinary Assistant class at Craven Community College.
In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
Hospitals for After-Hour Availability
Emergency Pet Hospital of Craven-Carteret
1301A E. Main St
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-1399
Swansboro Animal Hospital Emergency and Trauma Center
130 Phillips Loop Rd
Swansboro, NC 28584
910-839-5934