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69parent to-[#D2AB67]/5 pointer-events-none"></div><div class="absolute -top-32 -right-32 w-[500px] h-[500px] rounded-full bg-[#D2AB67]/8 blur-3xl pointer-events-none"></div><div class="absolute -bottom-20 -left-20 w-72 h-72 rounded-full bg-[#D2AB67]/6 blur-2xl pointer-events-none"></div><div class="container relative z-10"><div class="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-14 lg:gap-24 items-center"><div style="opacity:1;transform:translateX(-24px)"><span class="inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-xs uppercase tracking-[0.3em] text-[#D2AB67] mb-6 font-semibold"><span class="w-8 h-px bg-gradient-to-r from-[#D2AB67] to-[#B8924E]"></span>Veterinarian · Author · Pet End-of-Life Specialist</span><h1 class="text-4xl md:text-5xl xl:text-[3.25rem] font-bold text-foreground leading-[1.15] mb-6 tracking-tight">Meet Dr. Liz Fernandez â<!-- --> <span class="text-[#D2AB67]">Veterinarian, Author & Pet End-of-Life Specialist</span></h1><p class="text-lg md:text-xl text-muted-foreground leading-[1.8] max-w-xl mb-10">A unique integration of expertise in veterinary medicine, hospice and palliative veterinary care, integrative care, and humanâanimal grief â Dr. Liz Fernandez guides families through one of life's most profound thresholds with wisdom, warmth, and unwavering presence.</p><div class="flex flex-wrap gap-2.5"><span class="inline-block bg-gradient-to-br from-[#D2AB67]/15 to-[#D2AB67]/8 text-[#8B6B2E] text-sm font-semibold px-4 py-2 rounded-full border border-[#D2AB67]/40 shadow-sm hover:border-[#D2AB67]/60 transition-colors duration-200">DVM</span><span class="inline-block bg-gradient-to-br from-[#D2AB67]/15 to-[#D2AB67]/8 text-[#8B6B2E] text-sm font-semibold px-4 py-2 rounded-full border border-[#D2AB67]/40 shadow-sm hover:border-[#D2AB67]/60 transition-colors duration-200">CVA</span><span class="inline-block bg-gradient-to-br from-[#D2AB67]/15 to-[#D2AB67]/8 text-[#8B6B2E] text-sm font-semibold px-4 py-2 rounded-full border border-[#D2AB67]/40 shadow-sm hover:border-[#D2AB67]/60 transition-colors duration-200">MA</span><span class="inline-block bg-gradient-to-br from-[#D2AB67]/15 to-[#D2AB67]/8 text-[#8B6B2E] text-sm font-semibold px-4 py-2 rounded-full border border-[#D2AB67]/40 shadow-sm hover:border-[#D2AB67]/60 transition-colors duration-200">Hospice Certified</span></div></div><div class="flex justify-center lg:justify-end" style="opacity:1;transform:scale(0.96)"><div class="relative"><div class="absolute -inset-4 rounded-[2.25rem] border border-[#D2AB67]/20 pointer-events-none"></div><div class="absolute -inset-1.5 rounded-[2rem] border border-[#D2AB67]/15 pointer-events-none"></div><div class="w-72 h-80 md:w-80 md:h-[420px] rounded-[1.75rem] overflow-hidden border-2 border-[#D2AB67]/40 shadow-2xl"><img src="/user-uploads/2d226caf-21a6-40b7-b09f-3e430dd58ebf_Liz_About_Page_Image.png" alt="Dr. Liz Fernandez, DVM CVA MA â Veterinarian, Author and Pet End-of-Life Specialist" width="400" height="500" fetchPriority="high" loading="eager" class="w-full h-full object-cover"></div><div class="absolute -bottom-5 -left-5 bg-white border border-[#D2AB67]/40 rounded-2xl px-5 py-3 shadow-xl backdrop-blur-sm"><p class="text-xs text-[#D2AB67] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest">Amazon #1</p><p class="text-sm font-bold text-foreground mt-0.5">Bestselling Author</p></div></div></div></div></div>
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69<section data-section-id="5c4a696f-11ea-40c4-9737-4d8c844d093c" class="relative py-24 md:py-36 bg-gradient-to-b from-white via-[#FFFDF9] to-white overflow-hidden"><div class="absolute top-0 left-0 w-px h-full bg-gradient-to-b from-transparent via-[#D2AB67]/25 to-transparent pointer-events-none"></div><div class="absolute top-0 right-0 w-px h-full bg-gradient-to-b from-transparent via-[#D2AB67]/10 to-transparent pointer-events-none"></div><div class="container"><div class="max-w-3xl mx-auto"><div class="mb-12" style="opacity:1;transform:translateY(20px)"><span class="inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-xs uppercase tracking-[0.3em] text-[#D2AB67] mb-6 font-semibold"><span class="w-8 h-px bg-gradient-to-r from-[#D2AB67] to-[#B8924E]"></span>In Her Own Words</span><h2 class="text-3xl md:text-5xl font-bold text-foreground leading-[1.2] tracking-tight">Why I Do This Work</h2></div><div class="space-y-8"><p class="text-lg text-[#4A3F35] leading-[1.9]" style="opacity:1;transform:translateY(16px)">My career has evolved over time. The latest shift has been from offering holistic housecalls to also focusing on palliative and end of life care. This is because I have had the sacred occasion to walk with many pet parents throughout this last phase of life with their pets. As both a veterinarian and a pet parent, who has faced this journey many times myself, I know how challenging and at times gut wrenching this passage can be. Sitting with families as they share their concerns, fears and grief is a blessing. Offer
69ing perspectives with compassion and no judgement allows families to come to empowered decisions with clarity and love. This creates a deep sense of peace that grounds them as they move through the unavoidable grief.</p><p class="text-lg text-[#4A3F35] leading-[1.9]" style="opacity:1;transform:translateY(16px)">I built Wisdom Paws not as a clinical service, but as a sacred presence. I combine my training in veterinary medicine, Chinese veterinary acupuncture, human psychology, and hospice philosophy to offer families something the conventional veterinary system rarely provides: time, attention, compassion, and a framework for making extraordinarily difficult decisions with clarity and love. Through telehealth, I am able to be present with families anywhere in the country, meeting you exactly where you are.</p><p class="text-lg text-[#4A3F35] leading-[1.9]" style="opacity:1;transform:translateY(16px)">My approach is holistic in the deepest sense of the word â I tend to the whole: the animal's body and comfort, the family's grief and confusion, and the profound bond that exists between them. Whether you are asking "Is it time?", seeking integrative pain management, planning for what lies ahead, or simply needing someone to hold space for your heartbreak â I am here, and I am honored to walk this path with you.</p></div><div class="mt-14 relative" style="opacity:1;transform:translateY(16px)"><div class="absolute -left-3 top-0 bottom-0 w-1 bg-gradient-to-b from-[#D2AB67] to-[#B8924E]/40 rounded-full"></div><div class="pl-8 bg-gradient-to-br from-[#D2AB67]/8 to-[#D2AB67]/4 rounded-r-2xl py-8 pr-7 border border-l-0 border-[#D2AB67]/20 shadow-sm"><p class="text-xl md:text-2xl italic text-[#2D2319] font-light leading-[1.7]">"End of life is not a medical failure. It is one of the most meaningful chapters of a life well-loved â and it deserves to be held with reverence."</p><p class="mt-5 text-sm text-[#D2AB67] font-bold tracking-widest uppercase">â Dr. Liz Fernandez, DVM CVA MA</p></div></div></div></div></section><section data-section-id="d63ec32b-1614-428f-b2d1-2744c4b808cd" class="relative py-24 md:py-36 bg-gradient-to-b from-[#F8F5F0] via-[#FAF7F2] to-[#F8F5F0] overflow-hidden"><div class="absolute top-0 right-0 w-96 h-96 rounded-full bg-[#D2AB67]/10 blur-3xl pointer-events-none"></div><div class="absolute bottom-0 left-0 w-64 h-64 rounded-full bg-[#D2AB67]/8 blur-2xl pointer-events-none"></div><div class="container relative z-10"><div class="max-w-3xl mx-auto text-center mb-20"><span class="inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-xs uppercase tracking-[0.3em] text-[#D2AB67] mb-6 font-semibold"><span class="w-8 h-px bg-gradient-to-r from-[#D2AB67] to-[#B8924E]"></span>Ways to Work Together<span class="w-8 h-px bg-gradient-to-l from-[#D2AB67] to-[#B8924E]"></span></span><h2 class="text-3xl md:text-5xl font-bold text-foreground mb-6 leading-[1.15] tracking-tight">What Dr. Liz Offers</h2><p class="text-lg text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">From nationwide telehealth consultations to in-home acupuncture, each service is designed to meet your family exactly where you are â with wisdom, presence, and deep compassion.</p></div><div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-5"><div style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)"><a class="group flex flex-col h-full bg-white rounded-2xl p-7 border border-[#D2AB67]/20 hover:border-[#D2AB67]/50 hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 shadow-sm hover:-translate-y-0.5" href="/quality-of-life"><div class="flex items-center justify-center w-12 h-12 rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-br from-[#D2AB67]/15 to-[#D2AB67]/8 mb-5 group-hover:from-[#D2AB67]/25 group-hover:to-[#D2AB67]/15 transition-all duration-300 shadow-sm border border-[#D2AB67]/20"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-heart h-6 w-6 text-[#D2AB67]"><path d="M19 14c1.49-1.46 3-3.21 3-5.5A5.5 5.5 0 0 0 16.5 3c-1.76 0-3 .5-4.5 2-1.5-1.5-2.74-2-4.5-2A5.5 5.5 0 0 0 2 8.5c0 2.3 1.5 4.05 3 5.5l7 7Z"></path></svg></div><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-foreground mb-3 leading-snug">Quality of Life Consultations</h3><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed flex-1">Gentle, compassionate guidance for families asking the hardest question â 'Is it time?' We explore your pet's wellbeing together with clarity and care.</p><div class="flex items-center gap-1.5 mt-6 text-[#D2AB67] text-sm font-semibold group-hover:gap-3 transition-all duration-200">Learn more<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-arrow-right h-4 w-4"><path d="M5 12h14"></path><path d="m12 5 7 7-7 7"></path></svg></div></a></div><div style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)"><a class="group flex flex-col h-full bg-white rounded-2xl p-7 border border-[#D2AB67]/20 hover:border-[#D2AB67]/50 hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 shadow-sm hover:-translate-y-0.5" href="/palliative-care"><div class="flex items-center justify-center w-12 h-12 rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-br from-[#D2AB67]/15 to-[#D2AB67]/8 mb-5 group-hover:from-[#D2AB67]/25 group-hover:to-[#D2AB67]/15 transition-all duration-300 shadow-sm border border-[#D2AB67]/20"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-stethoscope h-6 w-6 text-[#D2AB67]"><path d="M11 2v2"></path><path d="M5 2v2"></path><path d="M5 3H4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v4a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2h-1"></path><path d="M8 15a6 6 0 0 0 12 0v-3"></path><circle cx="20" cy="10" r="2"></circle></svg></div><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-foreground mb-3 leading-snug">Palliative Care</h3><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed flex-1">Integrative comfort strategies, pain management protocols, and quality of life support for seriously ill pets â honoring every stage of the journey.</p><div class="flex items-center gap-1.5 mt-6 text-[#D2AB67] text-sm font-semibold group-hover:gap-3 transition-all duration-200">Learn more<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-arrow-right h-4 w-4"><path d="M5 12h14"></path><path d="m12 5 7 7-7 7"></path></svg></div></a></div><div style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)"><a class="group flex flex-col h-full bg-white rounded-2xl p-7 border border-[#D2AB67]/20 hover:border-[#D2AB67]/50 hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 shadow-sm hover:-translate-y-0.5" href="/tele-support"><div class="flex items-center justify-center w-12 h-12 rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-br from-[#D2AB67]/15 to-[#D2AB67]/8 mb-5 group-hover:from-[#D2AB67]/25 group-hover:to-[#D2AB67]/15 transition-all duration-300 shadow-sm border border-[#D2AB67]/20"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-globe h-6 w-6 text-[#D2AB67]"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10"></circle><path d="M12 2a14.5 14.5 0 0 0 0 20 14.5 14.5 0 0 0 0-20"></path><path d="M2 12h20"></path></svg></div><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-foreground mb-3 leading-snug">Tele-Support</h3><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed flex-1">Nationwide virtual consultations bringing compassionate hospice expertise directly to families wherever they are â no travel, no waiting rooms.</p><div class="flex items-center gap-1.5 mt-6 text-[#D2AB67] text-sm font-semibold group-hover:gap-3 transition-all duration-200">Learn more<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-arrow-right h-4 w-4"><path d="M5 12h14"></path><path d="m12 5 7 7-7 7"></path></svg></div></a></div><div style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)"><a class="group flex flex-col h-full bg-white rounded-2xl p-7 border border-[#D2AB67]/20 hover:border-[#D2AB67]/50 hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 shadow-sm hover:-translate-y-0.5" href="/eol-planning"><div class="flex items-center justify-center w-12 h-12 rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-br from-[#D2AB67]/15 to-[#D2AB67]/8 mb-5 group-hover:from-[#D2AB67]/25 group-hover:to-[#D2AB67]/15 transition-all duration-300 shadow-sm border border-[#D2AB67]/20"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-book-open h-6
69w-6 text-[#D2AB67]"><path d="M12 7v14"></path><path d="M3 18a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V4a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5a4 4 0 0 1 4 4 4 4 0 0 1 4-4h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v13a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-6a3 3 0 0 0-3 3 3 3 0 0 0-3-3z"></path></svg></div><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-foreground mb-3 leading-snug">EOL Planning</h3><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed flex-1">Thoughtful advance care planning and decision support â helping families prepare with confidence, love, and a clear sense of what their pet truly needs.</p><div class="flex items-center gap-1.5 mt-6 text-[#D2AB67] text-sm font-semibold group-hover:gap-3 transition-all duration-200">Learn more<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-arrow-right h-4 w-4"><path d="M5 12h14"></path><path d="m12 5 7 7-7 7"></path></svg></div></a></div><div style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)"><a class="group flex flex-col h-full bg-white rounded-2xl p-7 border border-[#D2AB67]/20 hover:border-[#D2AB67]/50 hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 shadow-sm hover:-translate-y-0.5" href="/grief-support"><div class="flex items-center justify-center w-12 h-12 rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-br from-[#D2AB67]/15 to-[#D2AB67]/8 mb-5 group-hover:from-[#D2AB67]/25 group-hover:to-[#D2AB67]/15 transition-all duration-300 shadow-sm border border-[#D2AB67]/20"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-users h-6 w-6 text-[#D2AB67]"><path d="M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2"></path><circle cx="9" cy="7" r="4"></circle><path d="M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87"></path><path d="M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75"></path></svg></div><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-foreground mb-3 leading-snug">Grief Support</h3><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed flex-1">Sacred space for anticipatory grief and pet loss. Dr. Liz holds your heartbreak with the same tenderness you hold your beloved companion.</p><div class="flex items-center gap-1.5 mt-6 text-[#D2AB67] text-sm font-semibold group-hover:gap-3 transition-all duration-200">Learn more<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-arrow-right h-4 w-4"><path d="M5 12h14"></path><path d="m12 5 7 7-7 7"></path></svg></div></a></div><div style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)"><a class="group flex flex-col h-full bg-white rounded-2xl p-7 border border-[#D2AB67]/20 hover:border-[#D2AB67]/50 hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 shadow-sm hover:-translate-y-0.5" href="/acupuncture"><div class="flex items-center justify-center w-12 h-12 rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-br from-[#D2AB67]/15 to-[#D2AB67]/8 mb-5 group-hover:from-[#D2AB67]/25 group-hover:to-[#D2AB67]/15 transition-all duration-300 shadow-sm border border-[#D2AB67]/20"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-sparkles h-6 w-6 text-[#D2AB67]"><path d="M9.937 15.5A2 2 0 0 0 8.5 14.063l-6.135-1.582a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.962L8.5 9.936A2 2 0 0 0 9.937 8.5l1.582-6.135a.5.5 0 0 1 .963 0L14.063 8.5A2 2 0 0 0 15.5 9.937l6.135 1.581a.5.5 0 0 1 0 .964L15.5 14.063a2 2 0 0 0-1.437 1.437l-1.582 6.135a.5.5 0 0 1-.963 0z"></path><path d="M20 3v4"></path><path d="M22 5h-4"></path><path d="M4 17v2"></path><path d="M5 18H3"></path></svg></div><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-foreground mb-3 leading-snug">Acupuncture Housecalls</h3><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed flex-1">In-home Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles counties â integrative healing in the comfort of home.</p><div class="flex items-center gap-1.5 mt-6 text-[#D2AB67] text-sm font-semibold group-hover:gap-3 transition-all duration-200">Learn more<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-arrow-right h-4 w-4"><path d="M5 12h14"></path><path d="m12 5 7 7-7 7"></path></svg></div></a></div></div></div></section><section data-section-id="6286487a-0230-4941-95b6-5818b2475760" class="relative py-24 md:py-36 bg-gradient-to-b from-white via-[#FFFDF9] to-white overflow-hidden"><div class="absolute top-0 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 w-48 h-px bg-gradient-to-r from-transparent via-[#D2AB67]/50 to-transparent"></div><div class="absolute bottom-0 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 w-48 h-px bg-gradient-to-r from-transparent via-[#D2AB67]/30 to-transparent"></div><div class="container"><div class="max-w-3xl mx-auto text-center mb-20"><span class="inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-xs uppercase tracking-[0.3em] text-[#D2AB67] mb-6 font-semibold"><span class="w-8 h-px bg-gradient-to-r from-[#D2AB67] to-[#B8924E]"></span>Training, Expertise & Recognition<span class="w-8 h-px bg-gradient-to-l from-[#D2AB67] to-[#B8924E]"></span></span><h2 class="text-3xl md:text-5xl font-bold text-foreground mb-6 leading-[1.15] tracking-tight">Credentials & Certifications</h2><p class="text-lg text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">Dr. Liz has invested decades in the formal training, certifications, and lived experience that make Wisdom Paws a trusted resource for families navigating the most tender chapter of their pet's life.</p></div><div class="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6"><div class="bg-gradient-to-b from-[#FFFDF8] to-[#F8F5F0] rounded-2xl p-8 border border-[#D2AB67]/20 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md hover:border-[#D2AB67]/35 transition-all duration-300" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)"><div class="flex items-center gap-3 mb-8"><div class="flex items-center justify-center w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-br from-[#D2AB67]/20 to-[#D2AB67]/10 shrink-0 border border-[#D2AB67]/25 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-graduation-cap h-5 w-5 text-[#D2AB67]"><path d="M21.42 10.922a1 1 0 0 0-.019-1.838L12.83 5.18a2 2 0 0 0-1.66 0L2.6 9.08a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.832l8.57 3.908a2 2 0 0 0 1.66 0z"></path><path d="M22 10v6"></path><path d="M6 12.5V16a6 3 0 0 0 12 0v-3.5"></path></svg></div><h3 class="text-xs font-bold text-foreground uppercase tracking-[0.15em] leading-tight">Degrees & Formal Education</h3></div><div class="space-y-7"><div class=""><p class="font-bold text-foreground text-base mb-2">Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">Foundational training in veterinary diagnostics, pharmacology, and clinical medicine â the credential that makes it all possible.</p></div><div class="pt-7 border-t border-[#D2AB67]/20"><p class="font-bold text-foreground text-base mb-2">Master of Arts (MA)</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">Graduate training in psychology and human behavior, providing the foundation for Dr. Liz's deeply empathetic approach to family support and grief counseling.</p></div></div></div><div class="bg-gradient-to-b from-[#FFFDF8] to-[#F8F5F0] rounded-2xl p-8 border border-[#D2AB67]/20 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md hover:border-[#D2AB67]/35 transition-all duration-300" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)"><div class="flex items-center gap-3 mb-8"><div class="flex items-center justify-center w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-br from-[#D2AB67]/20 to-[#D2AB67]/10 shrink-0 border border-[#D2AB67]/25 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-award h-5 w-5 text-[#D2AB67]"><path d="m15.477 12.89 1.515 8.526a.5.5 0 0 1-.81.47l-3.58-2.687a1 1 0 0 0-1.197 0l-3.586 2.686a.5.5 0 0 1-.81-.469l1.514-8.526"></path><circle cx="12" cy="8" r="6"></circle></svg></div><h3 class="text-xs font-bold text-foreground uppercase tracking-[0.15em] leading-tight">Certifications & Specializations</h3></div><div class="space-y-7"><div class=""><p class="font-bold text-foreground text-base mb-2">Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA)</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">Advanced training in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) through the Chi Institute â integrating ancient healing wisdom with modern palliative protocols.</p></div><div class="pt-7 border-t border-[#D2AB67]/20"><p class="font-bold text-foreground text-base mb-2">Hospice Certified Veterinarian</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">Specialized certification in veterinary hospice philosophy, goals-of-care conversations, and compassionate end-of-life care frameworks.</p></div><div class="pt-7 border-t border-[#D2AB67]/20"><p class="font-bold text-foreground text-base mb-2">RACE Approved Continuing Education Provider</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">Dr. Liz is approved by the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) to offer CE credits to licensed veterinary professionals â signaling peer-recognized educational authority.</p></div></div></div><div class="bg-gradient-to-b from-[#FFFDF8] to-[#F8F5F0] rounded-2xl p-8 border border-[#D2AB67]/20 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md hover:border-[#D2AB67]/35 transition-all duration-300" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)"><div class="flex items-center gap-3 mb-8"><div class="flex items-center justify-center w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-gradient-to-br from-[#D2AB67]/20 to-[#D2AB67]/10 shrink-0 border border-[#D2AB67]/25 shadow-sm"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-circle-check-big h-5 w-5 text-[#D2AB67]"><path d="M21.801 10A10 10 0 1 1 17 3.335"></path><path d="m9 11 3 3L22 4"></path></svg></div><h3 class="text-xs font-bold text-foreground uppercase tracking-[0.15em] leading-tight">Published Work & Recognition</h3></div><div class="space-y-7"><div class=""><p class="font-bold text-foreground text-base mb-2">Amazon #1 Bestselling Author</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">Author of Sacred Gifts â an Amazon #1 bestseller offering compassionate guidance for families navigating their pet's end-of-life journey.</p></div><div class="pt-7 border-t border-[#D2AB67]/20"><p class="font-bold text-foreground text-base mb-2">Pet Life Radio Featured Expert</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">Recognized expert voice on pet hospice, palliative care, and humanâanimal grief â featured across national podcast and radio audiences.</p></div><div class="pt-7 border-t border-[#D2AB67]/20"><p class="font-bold text-foreground text-base mb-2">Veterinary Conference Speaker</p><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">Speaker at regional and national veterinary conferences on end-of-life care, integrative palliative medicine, and the sacred dimension of veterinary hospice.</p></div></div></div></div></div></section><section data-section-id="1b07ad27-5129-4d76-97e4-e21f589d1f08" class="relative py-24 md:py-36 bg-[#1a1410] overflow-hidden"><div class="absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-br from-[#D2AB67]/10 via-trans
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69ill-[#D2AB67]"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star h-5 w-5 text-[#D2AB67] fill-[#D2AB67]"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 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stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-book-open mr-2 h-4 w-4"><path d="M12 7v14"></path><path d="M3 18a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V4a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h5a4 4 0 0 1 4 4 4 4 0 0 1 4-4h5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v13a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-6a3 3 0 0 0-3 3 3 3 0 0 0-3-3z"></path></svg>Get the Book on Amazon<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-external-link ml-2 h-4 w-4"><path d="M15 3h6v6"></path><path d="M10 14 21 3"></path><path d="M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6"></path></svg></a></div></div></div></section><section data-section-id="9244bdcc-dd8f-4c4a-95b8-a2a32b4064c2" class="relative py-24 md:py-36 bg-[#F8F5F0] overflow-hidden"><div class="absolute top-0 left-0 w-80 h-80 rounded-full bg-[#D2AB67]/6 blur-3xl pointer-events-none"></div><div class="absolute bottom-0 right-0 w-96 h-96 rounded-full bg-[#D2AB67]/5 blur-3xl pointer-events-none"></div><div class="container relative z-10"><div class="max-w-3xl mx-auto text-center mb-20"><span class="inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-xs uppercase tracking-[0.3em] text-[#D2AB67] mb-6 font-semibold"><span class="w-6 h-px bg-[#D2AB67]"></span>Visibility & Authority<span class="w-6 h-px bg-[#D2AB67]"></span></span><h2 class="text-3xl md:text-5xl font-bold text-foreground mb-6 leading-[1.15]">Speaking & Media</h2><p class="text-lg text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">Dr. Liz brings her expertise beyond the consultation room â speaking, teaching, and inspiring veterinary professionals and pet families on the national stage.</p></div><div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-5"><div class="flex gap-5 bg-white rounded-2xl p-7 border border-[#D2AB67]/15 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md hover:border-[#D2AB67]/35 transition-all duration-300" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)"><div class="flex items-center justify-center w-12 h-12 rounded-xl bg-[#D2AB67]/12 shrink-0 mt-0.5"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-radio h-5 w-5 text-[#D2AB67]"><path d="M4.9 19.1C1 15.2 1 8.8 4.9 4.9"></path><path d="M7.8 16.2c-2.3-2.3-2.3-6.1 0-8.5"></path><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="2"></circle><path d="M16.2 7.8c2.3 2.3 2.3 6.1 0 8.5"></path><path d="M19.1 4.9C23 8.8 23 15.1 19.1 19"></path></svg></div><div><div class="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2 mb-2.5"><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-foreground">Pet Life Radio</h3><span class="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-wider font-bold text-[#D2AB67] bg-[#D2AB67]/12 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full border border-[#D2AB67]/25">Podcast & Radio</span></div><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">Dr. Liz is a featured expert on Pet Life Radio â one of the largest pet-focused podcast and radio networks in North America â reaching hundreds of thousands of pet families with compassionate guidance on hospice and end-of-life care.</p></div></div><div class="flex gap-5 bg-white rounded-2xl p-7 border border-[#D2AB67]/15 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md hover:border-[#D2AB67]/35 transition-all duration-300" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)"><div class="flex items-center justify-center w-12 h-12 rounded-xl bg-[#D2AB67]/12 shrink-0 mt-0.5"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-mic h-5 w-5 text-[#D2AB67]"><path d="M12 2a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v7a3 3 0 0 0 6 0V5a3 3 0 0 0-3-3Z"></path><path d="M19 10v2a7 7 0 0 1-14 0v-2"></path><line x1="12" x2="12" y1="19" y2="22"></line></svg></div><div><div class="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2 mb-2.5"><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-foreground">Veterinary Conference Speaker</h3><span class="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-wider font-bold text-[#D2AB67] bg-[#D2AB67]/12 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full border border-[#D2AB67]/25">Conference Speaking</span></div><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">Dr. Liz speaks at regional and national veterinary conferences on end-of-life care philosophy, integrative palliative medicine, and creating sacred space in clinical practice. Her talks bridge the gap between medicine and meaning.</p></div></div><div class="flex gap-5 bg-white rounded-2xl p-7 border border-[#D2AB67]/15 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md hover:border-[#D2AB67]/35 transition-all duration-300" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)"><div class="flex items-center justify-center w-12 h-12 rounded-xl bg-[#D2AB67]/12 shrink-0 mt-0.5"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-video h-5 w-5 text-[#D2AB67]"><path d="m16 13 5.223 3.482a.5.5 0 0 0 .777-.416V7.87a.5.5 0 0 0-.752-.432L16 10.5"></path><rect x="2" y="6" width="14" height="12" rx="2"></rect></svg></div><div><div class="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2 mb-2.5"><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-foreground">RACE-Approved Continuing Education</h3><span class="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-wider font-bold text-[#D2AB67] bg-[#D2AB67]/12 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full border border-[#D2AB67]/25">Veterinary CE</span></div><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">As a RACE-approved CE provider, Dr. Liz offers accredited continuing education to veterinary professionals nationwide â elevating the standard of end-of-life care across the profession.</p></div></div><div class="flex gap-5 bg-white rounded-2xl p-7 border border-[#D2AB67]/15 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md hover:border-[#D2AB67]/35 transition-all duration-300" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)"><div class="flex items-center justify-center w-12 h-12 rounded-xl bg-[#D2AB67]/12 shrink-0 mt-0.5"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-award h-5 w-5 text-[#D2AB67]"><path d="m15.477 12.89 1.515 8.526a.5.5 0 0 1-.81.47l-3.58-2.687a1 1 0 0 0-1.197 0l-3.586 2.686a.5.5 0 0 1-.81-.469l1.514-8.526"></path><circle cx="12" cy="8" r="6"></circle></svg></div><div><div class="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2 mb-2.5"><h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-foreground">Workshop Facilitator</h3><span class="text-[10px] uppercase tracking-wider font-bold text-[#D2AB67] bg-[#D2AB67]/12 px-2.5 py-0.5 rounded-full border border-[#D2AB67]/25">Workshops</span></div><p class="text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">Dr. Liz leads transformational workshops for pet families, veterinary teams, and grief support communities â creating space for difficult conversations, compassionate decision-making, and profound healing.</p></div></div></div><div class="mt-12 bg-[#1a1410] rounded-2xl px-8 py-7 flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-x-10 gap-y-4 border border-[#D2AB67]/20" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px)"><div class="flex items-center gap-2.5"><div class="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#D2AB67] shrink-0"></div><span class="text-white/80 text-sm font-medium">Pet Life Radio Featured Expert</span></div><div class="flex items-center gap-2.5"><div class="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#D2AB67] shrink-0"></div><span class="text-white/80 text-sm font-medium">Amazon #1 Bestselling Author</span></div><div class="flex items-center gap-2.5"><div class="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#D2AB67] shrink-0"></div><span class="text-white/80 text-sm font-medium">RACE Approved CE Provider</span></div><div class="flex items-center gap-2.5"><div class="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#D2AB67] shrink-0"></div><span class="text-white/80 text-sm font-medium">
69National Conference Speaker</span></div></div></div></section><section data-section-id="21c95998-a4da-4fcf-b31f-0f0cc17f436e" class="relative py-24 md:py-36 bg-background overflow-hidden"><div class="absolute top-0 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 w-32 h-px bg-gradient-to-r from-transparent via-[#D2AB67]/50 to-transparent"></div><div class="container"><div class="max-w-3xl mx-auto text-center mb-20"><span class="inline-flex items-center gap-2 text-xs uppercase tracking-[0.3em] text-[#D2AB67] mb-6 font-semibold"><span class="w-6 h-px bg-[#D2AB67]"></span>What Families & Colleagues Say<span class="w-6 h-px bg-[#D2AB67]"></span></span><h2 class="text-3xl md:text-5xl font-bold text-foreground mb-6 leading-[1.15]">In Their Own Words</h2><p class="text-lg text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed">These words come from the families, veterinary professionals, and readers whose lives have been touched by Dr. Liz's work.</p></div><div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-5"><div class="bg-[#F8F5F0] rounded-2xl p-8 border border-[#D2AB67]/15 flex flex-col shadow-sm" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)"><div class="flex items-center gap-1 mb-5"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star h-4 w-4 text-[#D2AB67] fill-[#D2AB67]"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" 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2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg></div><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-quote h-8 w-8 text-[#D2AB67]/30 mb-4 shrink-0"><path d="M16 3a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v6a2 2 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 1v1a2 2 0 0 1-2 2 1 1 0 0 0-1 1v2a1 1 0 0 0 1 1 6 6 0 0 0 6-6V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2z"></path><path d="M5 3a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v6a2 2 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 1v1a2 2 0 0 1-2 2 1 1 0 0 0-1 1v2a1 1 0 0 0 1 1 6 6 0 0 0 6-6V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2z"></path></svg><p class="text-foreground leading-[1.8] text-base flex-1 italic">Dr. Liz held our family with such grace during the most difficult week of our lives. She didn't just answer our questions â she helped us understand what our dog was truly experiencing, and gave us the language and courage to make the decision we needed to make. I cannot imagine going through it without her.</p><div class="mt-8 pt-5 border-t border-[#D2AB67]/15"><p class="font-bold text-foreground text-sm">Sarah M.</p><p class="text-xs text-[#D2AB67] mt-1 font-semibold tracking-wide">Client â Quality of Life Consultation</p></div></div><div class="bg-[#F8F5F0] rounded-2xl p-8 border border-[#D2AB67]/15 flex flex-col shadow-sm" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)"><div class="flex items-center gap-1 mb-5"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star h-4 w-4 text-[#D2AB67] f
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69ill-[#D2AB67]"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star h-4 w-4 text-[#D2AB67] fill-[#D2AB67]"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star h-4 w-4 text-[#D2AB67] fill-[#D2AB67]"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star h-4 w-4 text-[#D2AB67] fill-[#D2AB67]"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star h-4 w-4 text-[#D2AB67] fill-[#D2AB67]"><path d="M11.525 2.295a.53.53 0 0 1 .95 0l2.31 4.679a2.123 2.123 0 0 0 1.595 1.16l5.166.756a.53.53 0 0 1 .294.904l-3.736 3.638a2.123 2.123 0 0 0-.611 1.878l.882 5.14a.53.53 0 0 1-.771.56l-4.618-2.428a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-1.973 0L6.396 21.01a.53.53 0 0 1-.77-.56l.881-5.139a2.122 2.122 0 0 0-.611-1.879L2.16 9.795a.53.53 0 0 1 .294-.906l5.165-.755a2.122 2.122 0 0 0 1.597-1.16z"></path></svg></div><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-quote h-8 w-8 text-[#D2AB67]/30 mb-4 shrink-0"><path d="M16 3a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v6a2 2 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 1v1a2 2 0 0 1-2 2 1 1 0 0 0-1 1v2a1 1 0 0 0 1 1 6 6 0 0 0 6-6V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2z"></path><path d="M5 3a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v6a2 2 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 1v1a2 2 0 0 1-2 2 1 1 0 0 0-1 1v2a1 1 0 0 0 1 1 6 6 0 0 0 6-6V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2z"></path></svg><p class="text-foreground leading-[1.8] text-base flex-1 italic">What Dr. Liz offers is not just a consultation â it is a sacred experience. From the moment I connected with her, I felt seen. She understood my cat's condition, my fear, my grief, and my love â all at once. Her guidance helped me give my girl the most beautiful, peaceful passing.</p><div class="mt-8 pt-5 border-t border-[#D2AB67]/15"><p class="font-bold text-foreground text-sm">Theresa L.</p><p class="text-xs text-[#D2AB67] mt-1 font-semibold tracking-wide">Client â Tele-Support & EOL Planning</p></div></div><div class="bg-[#F8F5F0] rounded-2xl p-8 border border-[#D2AB67]/15 flex flex-col shadow-sm" style="opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)"><div class="flex items-center gap-1 mb-5"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-star h-4 w-4 text-[#D2AB67] f
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