Exciting News for U.S. Animal Chiropractic!
The IVCA is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Bharon Hoag, founder of the Chiropractic Defense Council, and in collaboration with the Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic. Together, our organizations are committed to strengthening professional networks, expanding resources, and working with veterinary and chiropractic state boards to advance animal chiropractic legislation nationwide. This cooperative initiative aims to support practitioners, enhance industry standards, and ensure public access to high-quality certified animal chiropractic care. Stay tuned for United States updates as we collaborate to advance and legitimize the future of animal chiropractic care! The Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic (AAAC) https://www.advancinganimalchiro.org Chiropractic Defense Council (CDC) BHARON’S INTRO VIDEO HERE https://vimeo.com/808820628
Call for Speakers - IVCA 2025 - 2026
IVCA is now accepting proposals for Continuing Education (CE) courses, both online and in person.
Topics we’re looking for:
✔️ Animal chiropractic techniques & adjusting strategies
✔️ Integrative approaches to animal care
✔️ Chiropractic philosophy, neurology & wellness science
✔️ Functional anatomy, biomechanics, rehabilitation
✔️ Collaborative care models for vets & chiropractors
✔️ Research & clinical developments advancing animal chiropractic
Reach a global audience of certified animal chiropractors and animal health professionals.
Apply now: Download the Application Form | Online Application Form
Questions? contact@ivca.de
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REMINDER
The IVCA and ICCAC team are pleased to announce that there will be another IVCA exam in Australia this year.
The date is September, 14th 2025.
Please share this date so that we can reach as many people from this region as possible.
Click here to register: ivca.de/ivca-certification-exam/
The exam will take place at the Backbone School Australia.
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This is a great opportunity to get your IVCA certification and benefit from an Advanced Special the week after the IVCA exam in Australia with no extra travel costs!
Are you a current IVCA member?
Then go to your member area and download the IVCA digital brochure for FREE.
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IVCA Member Spotlight
Dr. Patrick McMahon, D.C., C.A.C. earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Parker College of Chiropractic and completed his Certified Animal Chiropractor (CAC) training through Options For Animals in Wellsville, Kansas. He is the co-founder of Syntropy Chiropractic Training, the largest post graduate training program in the chiropractic profession. Originally from WNC, He also lived in Spain for 20 years and taught neurology at the Barcelona College of Chiropractic before returning home to North Carolina.
Dr. Richelle Gardner, D.C., C.A.C. graduated from the Barcelona College of Chiropractic and also completed her Certified Animal Chiropractor (CAC) certification at Options For Animals. She also teaches technique through Syntropy Chiropractic Training, and is the first graduate of the BCC licensed in the United States. Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, after 20 years abroad, she loves calling North Carolina home.
Both Dr. McMahon and Dr. Gardner met in Barcelona, Spain where they lived for 20 years. They are fluent in Spanish and share a passion for caring for both people and animals. They bring a deep respect for the individual needs of each horse and rider, focusing on restoring balance, function, and vitality through expert chiropractic care. They are certified by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA) www.ivca.de. They also received many, many hours of additional training from Dr. Jay Komarek, star of the movie “Life, Adjusted”. The documentary tells the beautiful story of a deeply traumatized horse, Dizzy, that gets her life back through the power of chiropractic.
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Kathy Johansson
IVCA Member Spotlight
My name is Dr. Kari Schultz and I live in Pocatello, Idaho. I got my animal chiropractic certification from Options for Animals and now work as a human chiropractor at Country Health Clinic and as an animal chiropractor with Hoof & Hound Chiropractic, which I started in July 2024.
I work on large and small animals and excited to go work on a llama farm in a few weeks!
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Hey IVCA Members!
Need to knock out your 10 hours of specific animal chiropractic CE for your renewal?
We’ve got just the thing!
Go to the Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic's link below to take part in their live-streamed global CE event!
No flights. No hotels. Just top-notch training, right from your home screen.
✔️ IVCA-approved
✔️ 10 CE hours bundled for our members!
✔️ Learn from world-class educators
This is your one-stop IVCA approved CE solution.
Don’t miss it!
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This is great, thank you!