IVCA member – Dr. Markus Aschenbrenner, article from his local newspaper
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IVCA member – Dr. Silke Meermann
My name is Dr. Silke Meermann; I am a small animal veterinarian in Bergkamen, Germany. After having graduated from Vet School in 2002, curiosity made me sign up for Veterinary Chiropractic with the former European Academy for Veterinary Chiropractic in 2004. In 2005 I completed both the EAVC and the IVCA-exams and have been an IVCA-member ever since. The way Chiropractic – and also Osteopathy and Physiotherapy – understand health and well being really has changed my life: Looking at things from a functional perspective instead of looking for names and diagnoses that tie an individual down to a disease or syndrome, really opened up my mind. As I have always been a „dog-person“, I took a small animal Physiotherapy Training and a Training in Structural Canine Osteopathy after that. At the same time I tried to learn as much as possible about different dog sports and behavioral training issues. This is where I met Christiane Gräff, a Human Physiotherapist and Osteopath with Special Training in Sports Physiotherapy – also dedicated to dogs. In countless talks and sessions we tried to combine our knowledge and fantasy – me coming from the Veterinary and Chiropractic Background – Christiane coming from the Human and Physiotherapeutic and Osteopathic side – to come up with osteopathic treatment techniques for dogs – and then put that together into our first book („Osteopathie bei Hunden“). The book is available as a hardcover textbook in German, it has also been translated into Spanish (Osteopatía en el perro). https://www.ulmer.de/usd-7118525/osteopathie-bei-hunden-.html As we saw – and still see – a lot of problems in connection with certain types of dog sports and the way dogs are trained, a couple of years later we felt the strong need for another Textbook on Sport Physiotherapy for dogs – this is how we came up with our second book („Sportphysiotherapie für Hunde“). It is also available as a hardcover textbook as well as an e-book. https://shop.thieme.de/Sportphysiotherapie-fuer-Hunde/9783132058712
Protect the privacy and security of our community!
Dear IVCA Members, IVCA has been made aware of emails circulating that claim to offer the sale of IVCA member or conference contact lists. These messages are not legitimate and do not come from IVCA or any authorized partner. The emails appear to be part of a scam attempt, using different sender names and generic email (gmail) accounts while repeating the same message. IVCA does not sell or distribute member contact information under any circumstances. Please do not respond to these emails, do not click on any links, and do not provide any personal or payment information. We recommend marking them as spam or phishing and deleting them immediately. If you have any questions or receive additional messages of this nature, please contact the IVCA office directly. Thank you for helping us protect the privacy and security of our community. Sincerely, The IVCA Management Committee
Streamline Your Animal Chiropractic Practice with Equigate!
We’re excited to share a helpful new resource for IVCA-certified professionals: The Equigate Client Management App. Designed specifically for you! This app allows you to: Easy quick and organized no matter where you are- in the clinic, in the barn, or on the road, Equigate helps keep your practice organized and professional. Learn more: www.equigate.com/client-management https://ivca.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Video.movhttps://ivca.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Video_1.movhttps://ivca.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Video_2.movhttps://ivca.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Video_3.mov
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
IVCA Newsletter
Dear IVCA Members ! You can read all IVCA newsletters that have been sent out again in your member area. Special attention to the discount codes for CE courses.
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.
Neue GOT: Zitat einer Anwältin, Beispiele aus der GOT und einige Hinweise
Zitat einer Anwältin: Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, die von Bundestierärztekammer und Bundesverband praktischer Tierärzte bestehende AG GOT hat sich in diversen Telefonkonferenzen mit Ihren Fragen beschäftigt. Die AG möchte betonen, dass sie kein Gremium ist, welches befugt ist, ein Gesetz rechtssicher zu kommentieren. Bei unklaren Formulierungen wird diese Aufgabe den Gerichten zufallen. Außerdem möchte die AG vorweg klarstellen, dass die neue GOT auf einem 10 Jahre altem Vorschlag beruht. Einiges in diesem hat sich zwischenzeitlich überholt, weswegen es weitere Vorschläge der AG von 2021 gibt, in dem viele Probleme nicht aufgetreten wären, der aber bedauerlicherweise keine Berücksichtigung finden konnte. Für außerordentliche Leistungen, die im Leistungsverzeichnis der GOT nicht enthalten sind, ist grundsätzlich nach § 8 der GOT zu verfahren. Es ist die Gebühr einer nach Schwierigkeit sowie zeitlichem wie technischem Aufwand vergleichbaren Leistung heranzuziehen. Bei zeitintensiven Verrichtungen, wie z.B. Verhaltensberatung und -therapie, Fütterungsberatung und Rationsgestaltung und Ähnlichem wären z.B. die im Kapitel 6 (Bestandsbetreuung) vorgesehenen Zeitgebühren pro angefangene 15 Minuten typische Vergleichsmaßstäbe. GOT_2022 Einige beispielhafte Nummern aus der neuen GOT: – orthopädische Untersuchung (834) – orthopädische Untersuchung eingehend ((835) – Eingehende Anamnese (2) – Allgemeine Untersuchung und Beratung Pferd (4) – Allgemeine Untersuchung und Beratung Hund (16) – Folgeuntersuchung Pferd (22) – Folgeuntersuchung Pferd (34) – Eingehende Untersuchung spezieller Organe (903) – Akupressur, Triggerpunktdiagnostik manuell (243) – Lahmheitsuntersuchung – Hausbesuch (40) – Lahmheitsuntersuchung Pferd (837) – Lahmheitsuntersuchung (836) Hausbesuch Pferd ist bei jedem Besuch (für jedes Pferd im Stall) Pflicht. Generell bitte die GOT einfach mal durchlesen. Da ist schon viel erklärt und am Ende sind auch einige Beispiele. {6}
TV report from our MC member Doris Timmann – The shortage of specialists in veterinary medicine
Please see the TV report from our MC member Doris Timmann here. Unfortunately it is only available in german language. Content: The shortage of specialists in veterinary medicine https://ivca.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IVCA2.mp4
TV report from our MC member Doris Timmann
Please see the TV report from our MC member Doris Timmann here. Unfortunately it is only available in german language. Content: Shortage of specialists in veterinary medicine https://ivca.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IVCA.mp4
Introduction to the 2022 IVCA Conference in San Diego (14th-16th October 2022)
Please watch our welcome videos for the IVCA Conference this October in San Diego. Playlist 8 Videos Pedro Luis Rivera 0:16 Dr Michele Broadhurst 0:16 Welcome from Kyla Awes Welcome from Doris Börner 0:16 Welcome from Claudia da Rocha Patricio 0:16 Welcome from Marion Thurner Welcome from Claudia Cottrell Welcome from Victoria McKinney
CPD / CEU PARTNERSHIP WITH VAHL
We are pleased to announce that the IVCA has a co-operation with the VAHL (Veterinary academy of higher learning) CERP – https://vahl.vet/cerp/ Promotion codes are available in the members area, to be used when you register.. IVCA members receive 10% discount on all CERP courses, click here IVCA members receive 55% discount on the small animal Multimodal Pain Approach Symposium, click here 100 codes are available per course for our members. So be quick to register! Continuing education courses at VAHL are recognized by IVCA as general CPD/CEU for DVMs and specific CPD/CEU for DCs. The IVCA is happy that VAHL is providing such a great offer for our members and hope that many members will take up this offer.
IVCA survey
Dear IVCA members, We would like to start a small survey to our members so that we can better respond to your wishes. Please use this link: https://www.surveymonkey.de/r/83B5YFG Thank you!
The Oklahoma State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
The Oklahoma State Board of Chiropractic Examiners have approved the IVCA CPD program. That´s great news! It can be taken for continuing education by those who are certified by this board in animal chiropractic.
IVCA courses are recognised by PACE
We would like to inform our IVCA members that our IVCA courses are recognised by PACE. Members who attend these courses and need to apply the credits in their states should request that the certificate bears the PACE logo. This is the only way that state authorities will have proof of PACE approval.
Vets with horse power – 24 hours (!) online course 29th of April
Do something good and learn! “Vets with horse power” offer 24 hours (!) online training for a donation of 10 £ ! Lectures are available live or on demand. Further information about the project at: https://www.vetswithhorsepower.com/ The IVCA approves this course for members with 10 hours general CE for vets and 10 hours specific CE for DCs. Registration link: https://www.vetswithhorsepower.com/2021 Additionally the IVCA will support this event with a Donation. Looking forward so “see you” at the 29th! [embeddoc url=”https://ivca.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/VwHP-Talks-and-speakers.pdf” viewer=”google”]
CHI UNIVERSITY IN GERMANY
TCVM (Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine) in general and acupuncture in particular, can be added as another treatment option to your toolbox. From 2021 the Chi University of Florida will offer courses in Germany. The lectures will be an E-Learning course taught in English by world-renowned acupuncturists like Dr. Huisheng Xie or Dr. Roger Clemmons to name only a few. The hands-on wet lab will be holding place in the beautiful south of Germany on three weekends. To get the most out of it and to be able to start practicing right after the first on-site session, the instructor to student ratio is 1 to 5. The main instructors for the on-site part are Lorena Lloret Nadal (DVM, CVA, CVBMA, CVFT, CVCH, CVTP), who is the director of Chi Europe and Imke Tratsis (DVM, CVA, veterinary chiropractor), who is the director of Chi Germany. The course language here is English as well, but they will help with any language barriers. The course is divided into 5 modules, two of them are online and three are hybrid courses. The 2021 CVA course will be starting May 15 and has to be booked completely, since the modules build up one upon the other. Find a free Webinar at: https://www.mvtc.es/webinar-intro-to-tcvm-integrative Password : TCVMwebinar1710 For further questions (German or English): Email Imke Tratsis:Germany@chiu.edu Web: chiu.edu/courses/cva-deu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chi-University-Germany-106953988017233
New CE Courses
Dear IVCA members, We have been published very interesting new CE Courses on our homepage. Please have a look: https://ivca.de/ivca-approved-cpd-courses-2/
New IVCA Board Member
We would like to welcome our newest board member Dr. Doris Börner and introduce her to the members. Welcome Doris! Dr. Doris Börner studied veterinary medicine in Berlin and Hannover until 1997. After her doctoral thesis and several years in private clinics, she completed a residency program of the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN) at the Animal Hospital of the University of Bern (Switzerland). She works as Medical Advisor and Head of the Small Animal and Equine Department for Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Switzerland, is internationally certified in acupuncture and, IVCA member since 2011 and runs a veterinary practice for neurology and integrative pain management in the north of germany (www.iuvet.de). In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Börner is the CEO of the German Society for Equine Medicine e.V. (GPM) and co-editor of the journal “Hands on”. She is active with the Fascia Research Society (FRS) and coaches students and young veterinarians during their professional careers. Her national and international lecture activities focus on the neurophysiological interactions of pain perception, trauma, fascia and the development of interdisciplinary therapeutic approaches.
Animal Chiropractic Awareness Week
Please share this logo with your clients and tell them to spread the word this is animal chiropractic awareness week. Tell them to get their pets adjusted and make them aware the IVCA has veterinary chiropractors that can help their pets with gentle non invasive veterinary chiropractic techniques that will improve their lives.
CPD gift for IVCA members
Dear IVCA Members, Please log in to the member area to see the CPD gift. “Myofascial Release for Small and Large Animals” from Dr. Angelique Barbara, DC – Founder of Angel´s Animals – Holistic Seminars The IVCA approve this online course for 3 CPD hours “animal chiro specific”.
IVCA conference 2020 in Minneapolis is cancelled
Dear IVCA Members, With deep regret,we announce that this year´s conference, that was to be held in Minneapolis, has been cancelled. We have rescheduled our conference for the same location next year for October 22-24, 2021. We would like to thank all of you that took the time to answer our survey. Unfortunately, the vast majority, about 80% said they would not come due to the uncertainty of the pandemic situation. We were also informed that it was highly unlikely that we could use the Leatherdale Equine Center at the University of MN for our equine labs, another big loss to our program. But please keep an eye on our communication with you as we are preparing a special CPD gift for our members, which will be announced in the near future! We will also be preparing to hold an on-line AGM, which will follow the regular protocol. Details are also to be announced! Wishing you are all keeping well and healthy, Sincerely, The IVCA Management Committee
IVCA Newsletter April 2020
PACE APPROVAL Great news for our IVCA US members! We have become PACE approved for all courses and classes recognized by the IVCA. PACE stands for Providers of Approved Continuing Education and this means that most of the US state boards accept the credits earned from PACE providers. This comes at a good time for the IVCA 2020 Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting to be held October 23-25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We will be offering 16 CEUs or CPDs at the conference. Please check your state’s requirements before submitting these credits. All approved courses, including international ones are PACE approved, so now you can travel for courses and earn credits! This also applies to online courses. ICCAC The International Certification Commission for Animal Chiropractic (ICCAC) is the new independent certification body of the IVCA. The ICCAC endeavors to establish the highest standards of competency in animal chiropractic care. EXAM CANCELLATION For the first time since 2003 (!) we had to cancel an IVCA Certification Exam at Backbone Academy Germany – due to the Corona-virus pandemic! We are very sorry. But the registered students can do their Exam on their Basic Course site FOR FREE. If you know somebody, who plans to do the IVCA Certification Exam this year, please, advise them to have a look at the IVCA homepage https://ivca.de/examination-dates-2020/. Where the ICCAC informs about changes of exam dates due to the corona situation. MEMBERSHIP FEE 2020 The membership fee for 2020 was due to be paid end for January 2020. May you have not done it, you will receive reminders form the office. Payments are handled via the homepage. If you have not yet paid your membership, you can do it on our website: https://ivca.de/product/2020-ivca-12-month-membership/ In order to keep your membership active your annual fee has to be settled by the end of the current year! Best wishes for Easter, the IVCA family hopes that everything will turn out wonderful and great for you and yours!!
Dear IVCA members – Stay healthy !!!
Dear IVCA members We are all experiencing a very difficult time right now, where it is important that we all stick together and follow the rules. We are all very anxious to keep the emails up to date. Please understand if your email cannot be answered immediately. Together we are strong! We wish all of you to master this situation and wish you all the best. Stay healthy!!! The IVCA Management Committee
IVCA – PACE Recognized Provider
“IVCA is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards” The IVCA is happy to announce that we have been PACE approved by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board in the U.S. PACE stands for “Providers of Approved Chiropractic Education“, which means that all of the CEUs earned from IVCA approved classes and courses, including our accredited schools, will be accepted in most states in the U.S. The Federation encourages doctors to check their resident states to verify before attending these courses for credit. The timing is good for our 2020 Annual Conference and General Meeting, which is being held in Minneapolis Oct. 23-25. We will be providing 15 CEUs at our conference this year.
Management Committee and Office Manager
IVCA thanks Claudia da Rocha Patricio, Marion Thurner, Victoria McKinney, Claudia Cottrell and Geir Wiik for their work on the Management Committee and Kirstin Fiebig for her great work as office manager. Victory and Marion that were re-elected for a new term, together with Claudia and Claudia will constituted the MC the next year. Geir stepped down after 4 years on the MC.
HOOFS AND BIOMECHANICS WITH DARRALL CLIFFORD SCHEDULE
Course dates: 29th of September 2020 Location: Backbone-Academy seminar house Course Language: English IVCA CPD approval: IVCA approve this courses for 8 CPD toward specific animal chiropractic part of the CE requirements of the IVCA. Based on decades of research, hoof specialist Darrall Clifford outlines the complex interrelationship between hoof balance and upper body distortions. Focus this year is the hen-or-egg question in regards to the individual patient approach in finding the primary problem in either hoof balance or upper body distortions.
Theory Retake Exam in Hamburg
Theory retake exam in Hamburg Dear future members, since we got multiple requests about this, the Exam Committee made the decision to offer an additional theory exam in Hamburg. This is only for those that need to re-take the exam. This way you can combine the exam with the IVCA conference, have the exam and a continuing education at the same place and thus reduce travel costs. The exam takes place at the conference hotel on Friday the 8th of November in the morning. Please sign up for the exam before 1st of November by sending an e-mail to the IVCA office contact@ivca.de We hope we see each other in Hamburg. Best regards, The IVCA Management Committee
Literature review
The IVCA is looking for you that have full access to the most used medical journal search engines within medicine, veterinary and chiropractic, and are used to using them. If you also are interested in doing some hours paid work for us, please contact the office at contact@ivca.de for more information.
Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic 2020 Western Caribbean Cruise CEU Seminar
Course dates: February 13th through February 17th, 2020 Location: Royal Caribbean Independence cruise ship, departing Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA Course Language: English IVCA CPD approval: IVCA approve this courses for 19 CPD toward specific animal chiropractic part of the CE requirements of the IVCA. Course Overview: Zoonotic Diseases eCPR – Assisting practitioners and patients through emotional crises UTIs: A Potential for Chiropractic Intervention? Pony Yoga – PT and core exercises to maintain chiro treatments Advanced Adjusting of the Equine – Part 2 Advanced Adjusting of the Canine – Part 2 Don’t Blame the Horse – Patterns assoc. with training, euip., & rider probs. Saddle Fit Syndromes Anthroposophy Animal Handling for a Calmer Animal Speakers: Joanna Robson, DVM Shanie Cahill, DC, AVCA Peggy Fleming, DVM Sherry Seals, CSF, CESMT Tamara Gull, DVM Cost $1,699 Contact details and more information: For registration and seminar questions contact the Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic animalchiros@gmail.com www.advancinganimalchiro.org/registration Phone: 503-893-4861 For questions regarding the approval of this seminar for IVCA CEU credits, please contact Dr. Brian Renner, DC (Director of Education) DrBrianMRI@gmail.com Phone: 563-505-7738 Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic 2020 Western Caribbean Cruise CEU Seminar Website: www.advancinganimalchiro.org/registration
IAVC IVCA approved courses 2019
The IVCA Continuing Education committee has approved the following International Academy of Veterinary Chiropractic (IAVC) courses for CPD of specific veterinary chiropractic part of the CE requirements of the IVCA. Intensive Introduction to Applied Kinesiology (formerly AK I)October 25th – 27th, 2019 : 24 hours Applied Kinesiology: Clinical Applications (formerly AK II) October 30th– November 1st, 2019 : 24 hours Advanced Clinical Applications: Clinical Integration Module VI-Integrated IINovember 2nd and 3rd, 2019 : 14 hours In addition are the courses in the following link approved previously: IAVC course 2019 courses
Equine Spinal Dysfunction Motor Control, Functional Mobilisation and Core Strengthening Techniques
Course dates: 9th-10th October 2019 Limited to 16 spaces Location: Landesgestüt Schwaiganger, Schwaiganger 1, Ohlstadt Course Language: English IVCA CPD approval: IVCA approve this courses for 14 CPD toward specific animal chiropractic part of the CE requirements of the IVCA. Course Overview: Dr. Nicole Rombach, MEEBW, MSc., PhD presents this 2-day course for licensed equine health care professionals Theory: Biomechanics: evidence-based concepts of mechanoreception, nociception and joint mobilization/range of motion (ROM) in function/dysfunction of the equine spinal column Neuromotor control: evidence-based concepts of motor control in dynamic functional stability Evidence-based concepts of muscle activation and proprioceptive facilitation: rehabilitation versus conditioning/training Practical: Joint mobilization and ROM techniques for the spinal column (cervical and cervicothoracic region, thoracic and thoracolumbar region, lumbopelvic region, sacral/coccygeal region) Static/dynamic motion assessment with an emphasis on evaluation of muscular (a)symmetry Clinical reasoning based on findings from static and dynamic evaluations Muscular facilitation techniques/methods for proprioceptive activation Core strength activation/facilitation techniques Programm: Day 1: 9am – 5 pm Morning lecture: spinal anatomy and biomechanics cervical/cranial thoracic spine Morning practical: palpation/ROM assessment/mobilization techniques cervical/cranial thoracic spine Afternoon lecture: spinal anatomy and biomechanics of thoracolumbar spine/pelvis Afternoon practical: palpation/ROM assessment/mobilization techniques of thoracolumbar spine/pelvis Day 2: 9 am – 5pm Morning lecture: pathologies of the equine spine Morning practical: palpation of entire spine – group discussion – what may be found in horses with spinal dysfunction? Afternoon lecture and practical: core strength exercises – activation/facilitation (ground based exercises, dynamic with Equiband, some taping) Speaker: Dr. Nicole Rhombach,MEEBW, MSc., PhD Cost 595€ including course manual and lunch Contact details and more information: office@equinenergy.com (Questions considering the course/ for registration) equine-chiro@web.de (Questions considering the location and such) «Equine Spinal Dysfunction Motor Control, Functional Mobilisation and Core Strengthening Techniques» Website: https://equinenergy.com/product/eq108e-equine-spinal-dysfunction-motor-control-and-functional-mobilisation-core-strengthening-techniques/
2019 IVCA ANNUAL CONFERENCE & AGM Hamburg, Germany 8th,9th and 10th of November 2019
Check out the IVCA conference in Hamburg Annual IVCA conference 2019 IVCA approve the conference for 14 points toward specific veterinary chiropractic part of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements of the IVCA.
NeuroKinetic Therapy Equine 1
Course dates: 6th-7th October 2019 Location: Landesgestüt Schwaiganger, Schwaiganger 1, Ohlstadt IVCA CPD approval: IVCA approve this courses for 14 CPD toward specific animal chiropractic part of the CE requirements of the IVCA. Course Overview: In the animal (equine and canine) seminars, students learn the concepts of motor control theory and the NeuroKinetic Therapy® system’s protocol. Manual muscle testing (through an indicator) will be demonstrated for each segment of the body of the animal. How to recognize compensation patterns, whether they are from reciprocal inhibition or a dysfunction in a kinetic chain, will comprise much of the classroom theory and practical sessions. NeuroKinetic Therapy Equine is for all animal practitioners who are licensed/certified and insured to work in their field – veterinarians, chiropractors, osteopaths, physiotherapists, body workers, and any other manual therapy practitioners. Prospective students without certification will not be allowed to practice on animals, so would not be eligible to take the course (eg. horse owners, trainers, riders, etc.). Human therapists/NKT practitioners who do not hold a formal qualification to work on animals are not eligible for participation in the NKT Animal courses. Day 1: 9:00 am – 10:00 am Discussion of the Theory of NeuroKinetic Therapy – Understanding how MCC coordinates and controls body movements – How to assess muscle imbalances (human demonstration) – How NKT can be used in assessment of muscle function in the horse/dog – the principles of Indicator Testing 10:00 am – 11:00 am Discussion and demonstration of muscle testing for the core and thoracolumbar spine (rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, thoracolumbar fascia/epaxial paraspinal musculature) – Learning and practicing Directional Testing 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Discussion and demonstration of lumbopelvic assessment and muscle testing (gluteals, adductors, abductors, adductors) 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Practice under supervision: assessment and testing 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Discussion and demonstration of testing in the quadriceps, hamstring, stifle and hock regions 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Practice under supervision: assessment and testing 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Review of day 1 material, including practical portion Day 2: 9:00 am – 10:00 am Discussion and demonstration of testing in deltoids, trapezius, rhomboids, latissimus and pectoral group 10:00 am – 11:00 am Practice under supervision: assessment and testing 11:00 am – 12:00pm Discussion and demonstration of testing in biceps, triceps and antebrachium muscle groups 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Practice under supervision: assessment and testing 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Discussion and demonstration of testing for neck muscles (brachiocephalicus, splenius, extensor and flexor groups) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Practice under supervision: assessment and testing 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Review of techniques of testing across the entire horse/dog 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Practice under supervision: assessment and testing Speaker: Dr. Nicole Rhombach Cost 750$ early bird, from 6th September onwards 850 $ Contact details and more information: https://neurokinetictherapy.com/seminars/nkt-for-animals equinenergy@gmail.com (Questions considering the course and such) equine-chiro@web.de (Questions considering the location and such) «NeuroKinetic Therapy Equine 1» Website: https://neurokinetictherapy.com/seminars/nkt-for-animals
Certificate Program in Equine Physical Rehabilitation – Europe, Equine II: Live Hands-on Labs in Lisbon
Course dates: 26th -30th October 2019 Location: Lisbon – Portugal IVCA CPD approval: IVCA approve this courses for 30 CPD toward general part of the CE requirements of the IVCA. Course Overview: The University of Tennessee Certificate Program in Equine Physical Rehabilitation (CERP) is a sequence of postgraduate courses in English which include case studies and a cumulative examination. The CERP program is designed to guide the practitioner from the theoretical foundations to the clinical applications of equine rehabilitation. – Equine I: Online Lecture Series (53 Hours) – Equine II: 5-day Live Hands-On Lab Series – Equine III: Case Presentations & Online Exam After successful completion of all Equine rehabilitation series I, II and III, the participants receive the title “Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner”. Speaker: Online lecture series (Equine I): Andris Kaneps, Chris Kawack, Jennifer Brooks, Kevin Haussler, Steve Adair Live Hands-on Labs (Equine II): J. Paulo Marques, Steve Adair Cost Please consult registration form for different options Contact details and more information: Email Beate Egner: beate.egner@veterinary-academy-of-higher-learning.com Email João Paulo Marques: jpaulomarques@hotmail.com Website: https://www.vbsgroup.eu/sites/vbs-online_final_en/seminars.html Please consult registration form for more details. Certificate Program in Equine Physical Rehabilitation – Europe Website: https://www.vbsgroup.eu/sites/vbs-online_final_en/seminars.html
Membership fee 2019
Dear Colleague, Have you remeber to renew and pay for your 2019 annual IVCA membership? The IVCA membership fee is due 31st of January each year. To pay for this year’s membership, please click here: 2019 IVCA 12 month membership To renew your membership you will need to log in to your account using the link above, and enter the email address and password you used when you set up your account. If you can’t remember your password you will be able to re-set this on the login page. If you have forgotten the email address you used to set up the account, please get in touch with us for assistance. If you already have an account with the IVCA, and you can’t remember any of your details, please do not set up a new account using a new email address. Get in touch with us and we will help you to log into your existing account. We are using PayPal payment services, but you don’t need a PayPal account to use the link. If you don’t have a PayPal account, when you reach the PayPal payment page, choose ‘Guest Checkout’, and use any credit card. The payment confirmation from Paypal is your proof (invoice) for the membership fee 2019. Please note that every annual IVCA membership runs for a 12 month period from 1st January to 31st December regardless of when you joined IVCA. We thank you for your continued support of the IVCA and animal chiropractic. There will be a handling fee of 10 Euro for late payments that require a reminder of outstanding membership fee by post. Best regards, IVCA Office
Craniosacral Therapy Courses Level 1 and 2 with Silvia Marti Korff
Course dates: 17.7.19 – 20.7.19 Location: Tierarztpraxis Leuthard, Dorfstrasse 15, 8967 Widen IVCA CPD approval: IVCA approve this courses for 16 CPD toward specific veterinary chiropractic part of the CE requirements of the IVCA for each modul. All the techniques are first explained with slides on the screen and examples, then I (Silvia Marti Korff) do make a demonstration on a student, then the students practice with each other before practicing with animals.” Level 1 (2 days): History, Foundations, principles and Uses of craniosacral Therapy. Listening and Diagnosis. Still Point Technique, Dural Tube Technique. Level 2 (2 days) : Fascial Techniques. Introduction to fascial diagnosis. Cranial Vault Bones Techniques. Ten Step Protocol on Humans/horses/dogs and cats. There will be 1 day hands on on horses and 1 day hands on on dogs. Speaker: Silvia Marti Korff Course Language: English Contact details and more information: Tierarztpraxis Leuthard, Dorfstrasse 15, 8967 Widen (Schweiz) E-mail: info@tierarztpraxis-leuthard.ch Phone: (0041) 0 56 401 16 15
Postural Balancing Technique 1 (PBT 1) – Introduction to Postural Balancing Technique, Full Body Assessment and Basic Treatment Protocol
Course dates: September 27th-29th, 2019 Location: 497 Kuntz Drive, Independence, MN 55359 USA IVCA CPD approval: IVCA approve this courses for 20 CPD toward specific veterinary chiropractic part of the CE requirements of the IVCA. Postural Balancing Technique is a newly developed chiropractic technique for the equine patient. The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the concepts of Postural Balancing Technique, full body assessment and the basic treatment protocol. This technique is designed to promote physical and emotional balance by decreasing tension, both mental and physical. This in turn facilitates optimal performance and promotes long-term mental resiliency and physical soundness in the equine athlete. This technique has shown to be extremely effective and be used as a stand along equine chiropractic technique or can easily be integrated with other techniques to improve the effectiveness of your treatment. This course was designed for DCs (Doctors of Chiropractic) or DVMs (Doctors of Veterinary Medicine) that have already completed one of the IVCA (International Veterinary Chiropractic Association) approved basic programs in Animal Chiropractic. Speaker: Kyla Awes, DC and Jami Whiting, DVM Cost: $625.00 USD Contact details and more information: Kyla Awes, DC Phone: +19522013478 E-mail: info@alliance-ic.com Website: www.Alliance-ic.com
Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic 2019 Eastern Caribbean Cruise CEU Seminar
Course dates: April 18th, 2019 – April 22nd, 2019 Location: Celebrity Infinity cruise ship, departing Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA 16 hours of continuing education focused towards the benefit of animal chiropractors. Topics are: Zoonotic Diseases Animal Wellness – Background and Protocols Advanced Adjusting of the Equine Advanced Adjusting of the Canine Adjusting the Equine Stifle Adjusting Cats and Adjusting with the Activator Animal Body Language and Behavior Animal Chiropractic Jurisprudence and Navigating the Legal Process Course Overview: This seminar includes 16 hours of lecture by Doctors of Chiropracric and Doctors of Veterinary Medicine in each of their respective areas of expertise. All presenters have been in their respective fields for more than 5 years, and are highly recognized experts in their topic of presentation. Attached to the application packet is an outline for each topic, a CV or resume for each speaker, and an brief professional summary of their accomplishments. As an organization, the Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic strives to uphold the highest of standards in education and professionalism. Our mission in providing continuing education for animal chiropractors is to provide immediately applicable training that is pertinent to practice and conducive to improving skills and knowledge, all within a fun and relaxing venue for all. Speakers: Dr. Gene Giggleman, DVM, AVCA Dr. Shanie Cahill, DC, AVCA Dr. Paul Demars, DVM, Dip ABVP K9/Fe Dr. Rachel Wendt, DC Cost: $1,599 Contact details and more information: For registration and seminar questions contact the Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic animalchiros@gmail.com www.advancinganimalchiro.org/registration 503-893-4861 IVCA approve the courses for 16 CPD points points specific veterinary chiropractic part of the CE requirements of the IVCA. Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic E-mail adress: animalchiros@gmail.com Online registration: www.advancinganimalchiro.org/registration Phone: 503-893-4861
Dr. Claudia Cottrell submitting her candidacy for a position on the IVCA Management Committee.
We are very happy that Dr. Cottrell is willing to offer her time and knowledge for IVCA and the profession, and has put forward her candidacy for a position on the MC that will be voted on the AGM. Here is in her own word some of her background: “For 20 plus years I owned my human chiropractic practice, and was licensed in Arizona, Wisconsin, Washington, Illinois, and Minnesota U.S. I have been in Minnesota practicing for the last 18 years, the last 7 years as an animal chiropractor. I am a graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University (Doctor of Chiropractic) and of Options for Animals School of Animal Chiropractic. My practice has been strictly animals, and I love it! My clients include equine, canine, and feline, plus a random additional species here and there. My practice has been quite good, in fact, October of this year was my biggest income month ever! Being on a governing board as such looks appealing to me at this time. There is much to be done in this growing field of animal chiropractic. And we need to uphold the professional requirements to make sure that we represent excellence in this field of study. One of my biggest frustrations has been having to acquire referrals from the veterinarians. For the most part, it is no problem, but I have encountered a few vets who refuse to cooperate for one reason or another. This is frustrating for my potential clients and myself, especially when I know how much chiropractic would help the animal(s) in question. I realize this is my state’s law, but other states require this as well. And I realize this may not be an area that is of concern to the IVCA, but perhaps there is something we can do to emphasize the professional status of chiropractors, like myself, who have invested many years in chiropractic school, plus the post graduate course to allow us certification to work on animals. On the other hand, having to send my reports to the vets has allowed me to educate them on the effectiveness of chiropractic care for our mutual clients. This has been valuable as now several vets in my area directly refer their clients to me, rather than us having to request referrals of them. So we are making progress! I respectfully submit my candidacy for a position on the MC board of the IVCA, and I look forward to the AGM in Dublin!” Dr. Claudia Cottrell Hermantown, Minnesota, USA