Friday, May 2
Welcome Vendors
7:00 – 7:45 am
Coffee in Exhibit Hall: Welcome Our Vendors
Welcome
7:45 – 7:55 am
Morning Announcements, Welcome from the AAVA President
General Session
8:00 – 8:50 am
The Neurophysiology of Reflex Loop Modification by Acupuncture
by Bonnie Wright, DVM, DACVAA, CVMA, CVPP, CCRP, CCRT
General Session
8:50 – 9:40 am
The Linking of Neuro-anatomy and Fascial Planes in the Horse and Dog
by Bonnie Wright, DVM, DACVAA, CVMA, CVPP, CCRP, CCRT
General Session
10:20 – 11:10 am
The Tail DOES Wag the Dog Myofascia and Nerves
by Bonnie Wright, DVM, DACVAA, CVMA, CVPP, CCRP, CCRT
General Session
11:10 – 12:00 pm
Fascinating Fascia: Unveiling the Hidden Matrix
by Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC
Small Animal Neurology
1:30 – 2:20 pm
Acupuncture Was Used to Treat Idiopathic Vestibular Syndrome
by Julie Rydell, DVM, CVA
Small Animal Neurology
3:00 – 3:50 pm
Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain in the Canine and Equine
by Rick Schafer, DVM, MS, CVA
Small Animal Neurology
4:20 – 5:10 pm
Problems in the Gene Pool: Using TCVM to Treat Jing Deficiencies
by Jared Mitchell, DVM, CVMA, CVA, CVFT, CVCH
Large Animal
1:30 – 1:55 pm
CUT THE CRAP! “Balance Acupuncture Used to Treat a Horse With Chronic Diarrhea”
by Joan Winter, DVM, CVA, CVC
Large Animal
1:55 – 2:20 pm
Integrative Treatment of EPM and Associated Toxic Scar Formation in a QH Gelding
by Chase Ratliff, DVM, CVA, AVCA Certified
Large Animal
3:00 – 3:50 pm
Use of Acupuncture in Equine Species to Successfully Treat Two Neurologic Cases and Two Anhidrosis Cases
by Lorrie Hale-Mitchell, DVM, MS, CTCVMP, CTPEP, CCRT
Large Animal
4:20 – 5:10 pm
Treatment of Equine Protozoal Myelopathy
by Julia Christopher-White, DVM, MS
Saturday, May 3
Welcome
7:45 – 7:55 am
Morning Announcements
General Session
8:00 – 8:50 am
Acupuncture to Aid With Oncology Treatment Side Effects
by Autumn Dutelle, DVM, MS, DACVIM-Oncology, CVA, CVFT, CVTP
General Session
8:50 – 9:40 am
Integrative Therapies to Help Support the Immune System in Our Oncology Patients
by Autumn Dutelle, DVM, MS, DACVIM-Oncology, CVA, CVFT, CVTP
General Session
10:10 am – 11:00 am
Integrative Therapies to Help Alleviate Suffering in Our Oncology Patients
by Autumn Dutelle, DVM, MS, DACVIM-Oncology, CVA, CVFT, CVTP
General Session
11:00 – 11:50 am
Comparison Among Acupuncture Techniques on Tissue Perfusion Outcome in Back-Shu Association Points
by Shantel Julius, DVM, MS-TCVM, CCRP, CVA, CVSMT, fCoaC, CTCVMP, CTPEP
Small Animal
1:00 am – 1:50 pm
Tui’-Na Techniques and Locations for Pets With IVDD, Osteoarthritis, Gastrointestinal Issues and Cancer Side Effects That the Practitioner or Pet Parent Can Perform
by Lorrie Hale-Mitchell, DVM, MS, CTCVMP, CTPEP, CCRT; Autumn Dutelle, DVM, MS, DACVIM-Oncology, CVA, CVFT, CVTP
Small Animal
2:00 – 2:50 pm
Workshop – Tui’-Na Techniques and Locations for Pets With IVDD, Osteoarthritis, Gastrointestinal Issues and Cancer Side Effects That the Practitioner or Pet Parent Can Perform – Limited to 36 People
by Lorrie Hale-Mitchell, DVM, MS, CTCVMP, CTPEP, CCRT; Autumn Dutelle, DVM, MS, DACVIM-Oncology, CVA, CVFT, CVTP; Kielyn Scott, DVM, CVA, CVTP, CVCH, CVFT, CCRT
Small Animal
3:20 – 4:10 pm
Workshop – Tui’-Na Techniques and Locations for Pets With IVDD, Osteoarthritis, Gastrointestinal Issues and Cancer Side Effects That the Practitioner or Pet Parent Can Perform – CONTINUED – Limited to 36 People
by Lorrie Hale-Mitchell, DVM, MS, CTCVMP, CTPEP, CCRT; Autumn Dutelle, DVM, MS, DACVIM-Oncology, CVA, CVFT, CVTP; Kielyn Scott, DVM, CVA, CVTP, CVCH, CVFT, CCRT
Small Animal
4:20 – 5:10 pm
Treating Elevated Temperatures and Heat Stroke With Acupuncture
by: Jared Mitchell, DVM, CVMA, CVA, CVFT, CVCH
Small Animal
5:10 – 5:35 pm
FAAVA Exam Information Session
by: Carol Gifford, DVM, CVA, FAAVA
Practical Tools For Treatment
1:00 – 1:50 pm
Seeing the Light-Using Laser for Acupuncture
by Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC
Practical Tools For Treatment
2:00 – 2:50 pm
Managing ACL Injuries With Acupuncture
by Jared Mitchell, DVM, CVMA, CVA, CVFT
Practice Tools For Treatment
3:20 – 4:10 pm
Beyond Dry Needles: Practical Alternatives for Acupoint Stimulation
by Aja Senestraro, DVM, CTCVMP, CVPP, CHPV, CVA, CVTP, CVFT, CVCH, CCRP, CAC-IVCA
Practical Tools For Treatment
4:20 – 5:10 pm
Multi-Modal Treatment for Small Animal Geriatric Patients, It’s Not a Magic Bullet or Even A Magic Injection
by: Lorrie Hale-Mitchell, DVM, MS, CTCVMP, CTPEP, CCRT
Sunday, May 4
General Session
8:00 – 8:50 am
Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical World
by Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC
General Session
8:50 – 9:40 am
The Tesla Healing Formulas
by Susan Wagner, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)
General Session
9:50 – 10:40 am
TCVM Exam Refresher
by Lorrie Hale-Mitchell, DVM, MS, CTCVMP, CTPEP, CCRT
Small Animal
11:30 – 11:55 am
“Living Well, on the Edge, with Bladder Cancer” Says the Scottish Terrier!
by Joan Winter, DVM, MS, TCVMP, FAAVA
Small Animal
11:55 am – 12:20 pm
Energy Medicine Techniques to Enhance Acupuncture and Related Therapies Practice
by Susan Wagner, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)
Small Animal
12:30 – 1:20 pm
Be True to Your Teeth or They Will Be False to You
by Beth Innis, DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVCHM, CVSMT
Small Animal
1:20 – 2:10 pm
Understanding the Endocannabinoid System and How it Can Benefit the Practice of Acupuncture and Related Therapies
by Susan Wagner, DVM, MS, DACVIM Neurology)
Large Animal
11:30 am – 12:20 pm
Use of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine in Treatment of Wildlife From Louisiana
by Lorrie Hale-Mitchell, DVM, MS, CTCVMP, CTPEP, CCRT
Large Animal
12:30 – 1:20 pm
Acupuncture Points Accessing Myofascial Kinetic Lines to Achieve Chiropractic Adjustments in the Equine
by Rick Schafer, DVM, MS, CVA
Large Animal
1:20 – 2:10 pm
Eastern Medicine Therapies for Common Performance Horse Concerns: Neck, Feet, Back, Sacroiliac Joint and Gluteal Muscles
by Lori Bidwell, DVM, DACVAA, CVA, CVTP