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Our former IVCA secretary Helga Thorwartl passed away on the 4th of October.Â
Helga started to build up a functioning IVCA secretary on the 29th of July 2006. She was a reliable partner for our members  and the school owners. Her calm, determined nature was always a great help for everyone involved in the IVCA.
To enjoy her retirement Helga gave the office in younger hands and handed over to Kirstin. Helga’s last years were marked by serious illness. On the 4th of October she has lost that fight and passed away. We will always keep her in honorable memory. Our sincere condolences go to her family.
For the MC: Marion Thurner, Claudia da Rocha Patricio, Victoria McKinney, Jennifer Henrickson
For the ICCAC: Kathrin Lösing, Ute Körner, Petra Peer, Inga Lösing, Marion Thurner, Jasmin Semmelmeyer, Anna Lena Nissen
For the IVCA office: Kirstin Fiebig
IVCA Funded Research
Do you know about the IVCA research project? We are supporting researches of licensed veterinarians or chiropractors.
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The IVCA is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting excellence in the field of Veterinary Chiropractic.
Find a Veterinary Chiropractor
Visit this area of the site to find a Chiropractor near you. You can search by geographical area and then by name or address.
Become a Member
Learn about becoming a member of the IVCA. The IVCA requires members to undertake regular continuing professional development courses.
Visit our Members' Area
Visit our Members’ Area where you will be able to access a wide range of training resources, and CPD guidance.
IVCA Funded Research
Do you know about the IVCA research project? We are supporting researches of licensed veterinarians or chiropractors.
Learn more about us
The IVCA is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting excellence in the field of Veterinary Chiropractic.
Find a Veterinary Chiropractor
Visit this area of the site to find a Chiropractor near you. You can search by geographical area and then by name or address.
Become a Member
Learn about becoming a member of the IVCA. The IVCA requires members to undertake regular continuing professional development courses.
Visit our Members' Area
Visit our Members’ Area where you will be able to access a wide range of training resources, and CPD guidance.
2023 IVCA Conference and AGM
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Harmonious Horsemanship Paperback – 26 Sept. 2023
IVCA members get 20% discount on the book and the discount code can be found in the members area.
Looking forward to the IVCA conference
Watch the videos of our speakers and IVCA management members who are looking forward to the 2023 conference in Portugal.
An international non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting excellence in the field of Veterinary Chiropractic
The association endeavors to establish consistently high standards of Veterinary Chiropractic through approved educational courses, certification examinations and the membership code of conduct and standard of proficiency.
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.
Click here to register: ivca.de/ivca-certification-exam/
The exam will take place at the Backbone School Australia.
www.backbone-academy.com/en/
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IVCA Member Spotlight
Hi, my name is Jen Allen, and I am an equine veterinarian in Glasgow, Scotland and qualified in animal chiropractic through the IVCA with Options for Animals. I qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 2016 and since 2021 have become a member of the IVCA.
Originally from California, I have worked in Washington state, England, California and recently returned to Scotland last March! Since obtaining my chiropractic qualification I have enjoyed incorporating it into my multimodal approach for poor performance cases, acute traumatic cases as well as general wellness and maintenance for horses spanning from the pleasure horse up to competition level athletes.
Jennifer Allen BVMS, MRCVS
www.equinevetclinic.co.uk
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Best vet ever ❤️❤️❤️
IVCA Member Spotlight
I'm Dr. Megan Bolentini. I grew up in the Bay Area, where my love for horses took root. From my first riding lesson, I knew my life would always include these incredible animals. The turning point came when I saw the difference a chiropractic adjustment made for my own horse. Witnessing the clear improvement in comfort and mobility sparked my interest in chiropractic care.
Seeing the positive impact of chiropractic treatment on my horse's well-being set me on my career path. I'm committed to enhancing the health and vitality of you and your horse through chiropractic care. It's a practical and rewarding journey that combines my love for horses with meaningful, effective healing practices.
I am a graduate of Life Chiropractic College West, and Options for Animals and I am IVCA certified since 2022.
During my free time I enjoy three day eventing with my horse Andy, and spending time with my family.
I serve Northern California with a focus in the bay and Sacramento areas
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Best of luck Megan! I hope you do well promoting chiropractic for animals in the Bay Area. I have a friend was a vet Chiro in Sebastopol who retired. I will look her up when I get a chance and send her your details.
IVCA Member Spotlight
“Dr. Emma Colombo, D.C. is a Sacramento-based Chiropractor who is licensed in the state of California. She studied at UC Davis with an emphasis on equine physiology and biomechanics, graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. Dr. Colombo then went on to earn her Doctorate in Chiropractic, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Life Chiropractic College West. She got her post-doctoral certification in animal chiropractic at Options for Animals College of Animal Chiropractic, and is certified to practice by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association.
Dr. Colombo’s mobile practice, The Aligned Equine: Chiropractic and Wellness for Horse and Rider, serves both large and small animals in the greater Sacramento area.”
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IVCA Member Spotlight / IVCA examiner
Dr. Stephanie Winter is a dedicated Doctor of Chiropractic with over a decade of experience specializing in animal chiropractic care. She began her practice by working with both humans and animals, but for the past ten years, she has focused solely on animal chiropractic.
Dr. Winter has been an active member of the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA) since 2014 and an IVCA examiner since 2021, where she has enjoyed mentoring and collaborating with fellow professionals to shape the next generation of animal chiropractors. Every day at the Options Barn is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of animals.
Outside of her practice, Dr. Winter enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking and swimming with her Goldens, trail riding, practicing yoga, reading, and traveling.
Dr. Stephanie Winter, DC, MSW, IVCA, CVMRT
Ark Animal Chiropractic
www.arkanimalchiropractic.com
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IVCA Member Spotlight / IVCA examiner
Hi, my name is Teresa Burks and I have been working as an IVCA examiner at Options for Animals in the USA since about 2007!
It is often a long day in either extreme heat or frigid cold, but sometimes the weather is perfect! Regardless of the weather it is always a great opportunity to refresh techniques. It is fun to watch the new students work their way through the test and succeeding. A great way to meet new and upcoming chiropractic stars. It is also a great time to meet up with other experienced chiropractors and learn new chiropractic techniques, talk business and life, and of course share pictures of our animal family too!
Teresa J Burks DVM
Solomon Vet Clinic
Wichita, KS 67207
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