Born in Germany, Ella followed her childhood desire to “help animals” by becoming a veterinarian. Now living and working on the Central Coast of California, Ella has specialized in holistic modalities for over 20 years, among them veterinary acupuncture and chiropractic, cranio-sacral work, homeopathy, TTOUCH and energy medicine techniques adapted from Donna Eden, including work on the animals aura and chakras. Dr. Bittel’s personal experience with her dog, Momo, who died a natural death, revealed to her just how little training her profession receives in the natural process of death. This experience led her on a quest for information resulting in an 18 hour seminar that trains professionals and non-professionals about animal hospice and the death process. You can find out more about Ella and Spirits in Transition at www.spiritsintransition.org