by Rowena Mills
“I have been bringing animals of all types home with me since I was a small child,” says Susan Miller. “I’ve had many dogs, cats, birds, and horses in my life.”
But these days, Miller, owner of Clinical Aesthetics of Tulsa, is “mostly a dog person” — and a one-dog person at that. Her chosen canine is nine-year-old Reagan, who lives and works with Miller.
Going to Work
“I adopted Reagan when she was eight weeks old. I had never had a clinic animal before, but Reagan has come to work with me every day since I got her. She has a ramp she walks up and down to get into the back of my SUV. She mainly stays in the main hallway of the office because she likes to be where all the action is. The only day she doesn’t come with me is Monday. Every Monday, she has her hair done at Ruff to Fluff Dog Grooming.”
Miller says, “I have been in medical aesthetics for 22 years and opened Clinical Aesthetics of Tulsa in 2011.” Clinical Aesthetics, at 7707 East 111th Street, is dedicated to restoring balance and harmony to the face and body. The clinic uses medical-grade treatments and prescriptive-strength products to reverse the signs of aging and enhance a person’s natural attributes.
“Reagan loves most of my clients,” Miller says. “Many of the clients bring their children to the office just to see Reagan, and several bring their dogs with them to appointments. Because Reagan is used to going to the dog park and grooming salon, she likes all other animals she has come in contact with.”
A Family-Friendly Pet
Miller adds, “Reagan is my second Bernese mountain dog. They are gentle, family-friendly pets. However, they shed a lot. Because of the extreme heat in Oklahoma, you must be prepared to keep them in the house during the summer. Reagan loves the winter and would stay outside if I would let her.”
When the clinic closes for the evening, Miller and Reagan head home. “I do not have any other animals at home right now,” Miller says. So she and Reagan can relax together and look forward to another day at the clinic — and greeting those friends!
