Born in rural Missouri on the 4th of July, Ava Frick knew at age three that she wanted to be an "animal doctor" when she grew up. That precocious little girl's early years are traced in this inspiring biography that includes not only biological timeline events but also anecdotal stories (in her own words) about specific animals she treated and how they affected her personal outlook and physical condition. She never rested until she earned her degree, despite a slurry of setbacks involving animals and her father during her childhood and having to work while going to school. A renowned and admired, sought-after innovator and influencer, Dr. Frick continues to venture well outside the box and beyond the confines of contemporary veterinary medicine. "... DOCTOR AVA, conducting a symphony of life so wonderful, so necessary! One does not read these pages without profound admiration of Ronald Joseph Kule's navigation through this amazing woman's life as he tells us her story. Read these pages, my friends, and whisper, 'Thank goodness for the GODDESS AVA!'" -Michael D. Roberts, American Actor. "Ronald Joseph Kule and Dr. Ava Frick have joined to tell the truly fascinating story of what is no less than a real-life Yoda of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Frick is a national treasure, and Kule opens the treasure trove for all of us to see." - John Truman Wolfe, #1 Amazon bestselling author "Ava Frick is a unique individual who has in-depth training from formal education and yet remained open and in continuous search of better understandings. The Ava that I know makes full use of this free-flowing dance here, and the animals she has met love her for it!" - Dennis Cappel, horse trainer/farrier & Reserved Champion "'Conversations with Animals' is a really entertaining book... a page-turner, it delivers many humorous episodes involving pet animals as well as much promise for the future of animal healthcare and rehabilitation." - Alan Griffiths, Ph.D., Professor, Salt Lake Community College, Utah "Dr. Ava Frick's holistic methods, we find in her biography, have been amazingly successful in diagnosing and treating animals that many traditional practitioners could not help. This book brings to animal lovers and professionals keen insight into how she tunes in with the animal world, listens, helps, and heals in a way like no one else." - Angie Porter, Inventor of the FURminator Acclaimed author, biographer, novelist, and ghostwriter, Ronald Joseph Kule, was born in Bogota, Colombia. His Polish-American /Colombian-Chilean parents paint-brushed his life-canvas with wanderlust, taking him to date through 39 foreign countries on three continents. He has delivered keynote engagements and seminars in 17. Having observed directly disparate societies and conditions worldwide, Kule appreciates ethnic differences among Earth's cultures. Today, the author lives and works in Clearwater, Florida, writing books full-time - his and those for clients - since his retirement in 2009 from a successful 39-year sales and sales management career. Kule's titles of non-fiction and novels regularly rate five stars on review. Education: FitPAWS(R) Master Trainer(TM) Canine Fitness Coach Certificate, 2015Australian College of Phytotherapy; Certificate in Herbal Phytotherapy, 2005-2006Advanced Course MET and CES Certificate of Proficiency in Electrotherapy, 2002 & 2003American Physical Therapy Assoc. (APTA); Building an Aquatics Program, Certificate 2002American Physical Therapy Assoc. (APTA); Pain Management, Neurology Certificate 2001Option for Animals Advanced Modules in Animal Chiropractic; Diplomat Level 1998-2002American Veterinary Chiropractic Association; Certification in Animal Chiropractic,1997University of Missouri; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 1980Missouri Valley College; Biology, 1973-75Experience: Pet Rehab & Pain Clinic, OwnerStandard Process, Inc. Veterinary Product Marketing ConsultantAnimal Fitness Center, PC, Owner & FounderVeterinary Medical Director, Electromedical Products International Animal Rehabilitation Foundation, Inc.Pet Station, PC, Owner & Founder Franklin County Humane Society of MissouriMountain View Animal Hospital, Phoenix, AZArizona Humane Society, Phoenix, AZSuburban Central Animal Hospital, Mission, KSPublications: Is your broodmare getting the NUTRITION SHE NEEDS?, Equine Wellness Electroceuticals: The Wave of the Future is Now, American VeterinarianJAHVMA, Tissue Mineral Patterns in 564 Dogs. Vol 48Contentment, The American Institute of Stress Combat Stress, The American Institute of StressEquine Stretching Exercises, Are they Effective? Journal of Equine Veterinary Science Frick & Hethcote. Fitness in Motion: Keeping Your Equine's Zones at Peak Performance. The Lyons PressMicrocurrent Electrical Therapy, Journal of Equine Veterinary ScienceFeatured in: Veterinary FORUM Magazine, "Re-Thinking Rehabilitation, Is Your Practice Missing Out?"Featured in: Hands-On Healers, Horse and RiderResearch Experience: Applicat