She is a graduate of the University of Houston, Texas A & M University at Kingsville and Texas Chiropractic College. Following her desire to work with animals as well as continue with chiropractic, she enrolled in the Animal Chiropractic Program at Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas. After extensive training and examination, she became certified in Animal Chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA). Shortly thereafter, Dr. Lopez started Paw Prints Animal Chiropractic providing mobile services to care for her animal patients in Houston, Texas and the Gulf Coast area.