# Dr. Kristol Stenstrom

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Podcast: [The Integrative Veterinarian](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-integrative-veterinarian-1211257)
Published: 2025-10-18T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-integrative-veterin.captivate.fm/episode/dr-kristol-stenstrom
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Dr. Kristol Stenstrom was raised in Central Kansas. She did her undergraduate and veterinary studies at Kansas State University, graduating with her DVM in 1994. After graduation, she moved to Kansas City and did relief work before working as a Research Scientist in companion animal clinical trials. Looking to make a change, she earned her certification in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture in 2003 and started a house call acupuncture practice. She also became a teaching assistant in the Veterinary Medical Acupuncture program. She currently has both a mobile and in clinic acupuncture practice and is a teacher in a different veterinary acupuncture program. She and her veterinarian husband also own a four doctor small animal allopathic practice. Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Kristol Stenstrom as we discuss her education, research career, pivot into veterinary acupuncture, and her current practice.

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