2021 Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic Agenda April 19th, 2021 - April 24th, 2021 April 19, 2021 Hours of Subject CE Matter/ Session Title Start Time Stop Time Requested Session Topic Presenter Name Category Method of Delivery Discuss the education fulfillments of DC and DVM colleagues to better understand each other and how to Can't We All Get maintain professional Cat 3: 5:30pm 7:30pm 2 Dr. Karen Hannah Seminar/Lecture Along respect and dicussions Prof. Dev. with each other, while sharing in the space of animal Chiropractic without stepping on anyone's "toes" Ideas and experiences that include common The Top 10 Things questions, fundamentals, Cat 3: I've Learned in the 7:30pm 8:30pm 1 and business topics to Dr. Erin O'Connor Seminar/Lecture Prof. Dev. First 10 Years help assist a "wholistic" success for the patients and the doctor. April 20, 2021 Hours of Subject CE Matter/ Session Title Start Time Stop Time Requested Session Topic Presenter Name Category Method of Delivery The Equine Back: A review of hands-on Modalities for and instrument assisted Cat 1: 8:00am 10:00am 2 Dr. Becky Funk Seminar/Lecture Assessing Back techniques for evaluating Clinical Pain equine back pain The Equine Back: A review of common Treatment Options treatment modalities Cat 1: to Compliment your 10:00am 12:00pm 2 utilized to compliment Dr. Becky Funk Seminar/Lecture Clinical Chiropractic Chiropractic treatment Adjustments for equine back pain. A review of common rehabilitation techniques The Equine Back: that can be prescribed to Rehabilitation Cat 1: 12:00pm 1:00pm 1 aid in recovery and Dr. Becky Funk Seminar/Lecture Techniques to Clinical performance Improve Outcomes enhancement for equines with back pain.
April 22, 2021 Hours of Subject CE Matter/ Session Title Start Time Stop Time Requested Session Topic Presenter Name Category Method of Delivery Using Constitutional therapies such as 5- Five Element and Cat 1: 8:00am 1:00pm 5 Element in Animal Dr. Peggy Fleming Seminar/Lecture Diagnosis Clinical Chiropractic to deepen diagnostic skills. April 23, 2021 Hours of Subject CE Matter/ Session Title Start Time Stop Time Requested Session Topic Presenter Name Category Method of Delivery Review common physical signs of poorly fit saddles, incorrectly Cat 1: Saddle Fit 8:00am 10:00am 2 manufactured tack, and Sherry Seals, CSF, CESMT Seminar/Lecture Clinical the 5-Element implications to the equine and rider. Lunch 10:00am 11:00am The Equine Back: Hands-on practice of the Practicing Back 11:00am 12:00pm 1 examination techniques Dr. Becky Funk Cat1: Clinical Lab Pain Examinations discussed in lecture The Equine Back: Hands-on practice of the Practicing Cat 1: 12:00pm 1:00pm 1 rehabilitation techniques Dr. Becky Funk Lab Rehabilitation Clinical discussed in lecture Techniques Hands-on lab to practice proficiency in the field of Cat 1: Saddle Fit: Lab 1:00pm 3:00pm 2 Sherry Seals, CSF, CESMT Lab the priniciples discussed Clinical in the lecture Live demonstration and 5-Element Hands hands-on practice of the Cat 1: on practice and 3:00pm 5:00pm 2 Dr. Peggy Fleming Lab 5-Element basis of Clinical demonstration diagnosis
Online Offering Hours of Subject CE Matter/ Session Title Start Time Stop Time Requested Session Topic Presenter Name Category Method of Delivery Zoonotic diseases and their implications regarding small and Cat 2: Non-Interactive Zoonosis 2 large animals, including Dr. James Michael DeSimone Scientific Distance/Online incidence rates and updates of Colorado and surrounding regions. Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractc 6831 NE Aldercreek Place Hillsboro, OR 97124 503-893-4861
2021 Cancun Animal Chiropractc CEU Seminar
Learning Objectves and Educaton Mission For the 2021 Contnuing Educaton Seminar, we strive to provide an excellent educaton opportunity for animal chiropractc that is pertnent to Doctors of Chiropractc and Doctors of Veterinary Medicine. This educaton is one which will be immediately pertnent to the doctor who is practcing chiropractc on animals. Our mission as an organizaton is to promote the advancement of animal chiropractc in educaton, clinical practce, and collaboraton. We strive to uplif the educaton and standards to hold the profession to an even higher standard in both clinical practce and educaton.
The 2021 seminar will utlize in-person educaton, hands-on lab, and online educaton, with delivery of higher educaton content by highly experienced and sought afer instructors. Instructon will include visual aids, detailed descriptons, hands-on opportunites in both lecture and lab, and ample opportunites for Q&A. At the conclusion of the seminar, atendees will be more skilled in assessing saddle ft syndromes, equine back pain, health and wellness, chiropractc treatments, Five Element philosophy and how to use it for diagnosis, and much more. Details about individual sessions can be found in the respectve presentaton outlines.
Target Audience Our atendance for the 2021 seminar is expected to be made up entrely of doctors who are licensed in their respectve state and certfed by a not for proft, 3rd party organizaton for animal chiropractc. This will include Doctors of Chiropractc and Doctors of Veterinary Medicine, and the content of all speaker presentatons is focused as such. The target audience is actvely certfed animal chiropractors, and all content is focused to professionals as such. Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic 6831 NE Aldercreek Place, Hillsboro, OR 97124 6831 NE Aldercreek Place, Hillsboro, OR 97124 503-893-4861 503-893-4861 Title: AAAC 2021 CEU Cancun Resort Title: AAAC 2021 CEU Cancun Resort AVCA PROGRAM #xxxx th AVCA PROGRAM #xxxx IVCA XX CPD POINTS Monday, April19 , 2021 IVCA XX CPD POINTS Monday, April19th, 2021 5:30pm - Dr. Karen Hannah, DC 7:30pm Can’t We All Get Along 5:30pm - Dr. Karen Hannah, DC I hereby declare under penalty of perjury, that I personally attended the 7:30pm Can’t We All Get Along stated course and the listed hours.
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Captain (Doctor) James Michael DeSimone, USAF, DVM, currently serves as the installaton Public Health Ofcer, Medical Intelligence Ofcer, Public Health Emergency Ofcer, and subject mater expert for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) medical counter measures at Dyess Air Force Base Texas. Additonally, Captain DeSimone is a licensed veterinarian in multple states, practcing preventve, emergency, and critcal care medicine and surgery. His most recent work with the U.S Air Force has been leading public health response for three Department of Defense Installatons during the COVID-19 Pandemic response. Coordinatng with County, State and federal Public Health enttes protectng mitgaton measures for more than 600,000 persons and supportng humanitarian and combat operatons worldwide. During his Joint combat deployment, he worked with U.S. and Internatonal forces on identfying and mitgatng chemical/biological atack protectve measures for critcal infrastructure and personnel at Forward Operatng Bases in East Africa. Prior to his military service Captain DeSimone has approximately 12 years of experience as a member of several law enforcement and fre/rescue agencies. Serving in multple roles to include lead instructor for numerous courses. James Michael h. desimone, dvm Resume
2334 La Cantera Ct Abilene, TX 79606 205-886-1981 [email protected] James Michael H. DeSimone, DVM 2334 La Cantera Ct, Abilene, TX 79606 205-886-1981 [email protected]
I currently serve on active duty in the United States Air Force as a Public Health Officer. I am a licensed veterinarian in multiple states and work as an emergency and critical care veterinarian at multiple animal hospitals in addition to my military duties.
Military duties include – personnel management, budgeting, disaster response, emergency management, preventive medicine, travel medicine, force health protection, anti-terrorism, food and water security, occupational and environmental health, pest management, and data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
Veterinary duties include – medical exams, routine and preventive medicine, emergency medicine, trauma medicine, routine and emergency surgery, and hospitalization.
2 James Michael H. DeSimone, DVM 2334 La Cantera Ct, Abilene, TX 79606 205-886-1981 [email protected]
Experience October 2020-Present Dyess AFB, TX USAF 7th Bomb Wing Public Health Officer ▪ Public Health Flight Commander ▪ Wing Medical Intelligence Officer ▪ Wing Public Health Emergency Officer ▪ Public Health Emergency Officer
January 2021-Present Abilene, TX Emergency Veterinary Clinic ▪ Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian ▪ Emergency Veterinary Surgeon
November 2020-Present Burleson, TX Burleson Emergency Animal Hospital ▪ Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian ▪ Emergency Veterinary Surgeon
September 2019-Present Miami, FL Southeastern Veterinary Referral Center and Pet ER ▪ Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian ▪ Veterinary Inter Supervisor
May 2019-October 2020 Patrick AFB, FL USAF 45th Space Wing Public Health Officer ▪ Public Health Flight Commander ▪ Wing Medical Intelligence Officer ▪ Wing Public Health Emergency Officer ▪ Public Health Emergency Officer
September 2018-April 2019 Multiple Locations Combat Deployment Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa ▪ Chief of Force Health Protection ▪ Task Force Medical Intelligence Officer ▪ Conducted Support and Operations of Counter Terrorism ▪ Crisis and Contingency Operations planning and Execution
June 2016-September 2018 Patrick AFB, FL USAF 45th Space Wing Public Health Officer ▪ Public Health Flight Commander ▪ Wing Medical Intelligence Officer ▪ Wing Public Health Emergency Officer ▪ 2017 1st and 2nd Quarter Company Grade Officer Award Winner ▪ Ranked #1 Company Grade Officer of Squadron 2016-2017
January 2018-Oct 2020 Satellite Beach, FL Aloha Pet and Bird Hospital ▪ Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian
August 2014-October 2015 Lewisbrug, WV Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office ▪ Deputy Sheriff/Humane Officer ▪ Received Letter of Commendation for Excellence in Performance ▪ Selected as 1/3 to Attend FBI Training Course ▪ Selected for Special Weapons and Tactics Team
March 2014-October 2015 Lewisbrug, WV Lewisburg Fire Department ▪ Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) ▪ Fire & Emergency Medical Services Instructor ▪ Department Physical Training Leader
January 2011-May 2014 Auburn, AL Southwest Fire & Rescue 3 James Michael H. DeSimone, DVM 2334 La Cantera Ct, Abilene, TX 79606 205-886-1981 [email protected]
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1 No Glove, No Love! James Michael H. DeSimone Capt, USAF, DVM, BSC Public Health Officer Medical Intelligence Officer Public Health Emergency Officer
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Dr. James Michael DeSimone (JM or James) Veterinarian (Auburn University) Active Duty (Full Time) Public Health Officer for the United States Air Force. (2015-present) Federally Certified Public Health Officer and Public Health Emergency Officer Candidate for American College of Veterinary Preventative Medicine United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Accredited One wife, one son. Fun Fact: Adrenalin Junkie and swore out loud during veterinary school that I would never be a Public Health Veterinarian…
3 ONE HEALTH
4 ONE HEALTH One Health is an approach that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. One Health is not new, but it has become more important in recent years. This is because many factors have changed interactions between people, animals, plants, and our environment. Human populations are growing and expanding into new geographic areas. As a result, more people live in close contact with wild and domestic animals, both livestock and pets.
5 ONE HEALTH Animals play an important role in our lives, whether for food, fiber, livelihoods, travel, sport, education, or companionship. Close contact with animals and their environments provides more opportunities for diseases to pass between animals and people. The movement of people, animals, and animal products has increased from international travel and trade. As a result, diseases can spread quickly across borders and around the globe.
6 ONE HEALTH ZOONOTIC DISEASE PRIORITIZATION The One Health Zoonotic Disease Prioritization (OHZDP) process brings together representatives from human, animal, and environmental health sectors, as well as other relevant partners, to prioritize zoonotic diseases of greatest concern for multisectoral, One Health collaboration in a country, region, or other area. Goals of the OHZDP Process To use a multisectoral, One Health approach to 1. Prioritize zoonotic diseases of greatest concern
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2. Develop next steps and action plans to address the priority zoonotic diseases in collaboration with One Health partners
7 ONE HEALTH Animals play an important role in our lives, whether for food, fiber, livelihoods, travel, sport, education, or companionship. Close contact with animals and their environments provides more opportunities for diseases to pass between animals and people. The movement of people, animals, and animal products has increased from international travel and trade. As a result, diseases can spread quickly across borders and around the globe.
8 Why Should YOU Care? Very few people like to sit through a lecture on zoonosis. So why is this a requirement for some of you? Why should you as a Medical Professional care? Simple, zoonotic diseases cost lives and money. $$$$$$$
9 Zoonosis Cost There are direct and indirect cost of Zoonotic disease (these figures are before COVID-19) and show just how much impact they have. The cost of zoonotic diseases over the last decade: Direct cost, more than $20 billion Indirect cost, over $200 billion
10 Zoonosis Deaths The top 13 zoonoses are responsible for approximately 2.2 million human deaths every year Leptospirosis; Cysticercosis; Zoonotic tuberculosis (TB); Rabies; leishmaniasis (caused by a bite from certain sandflies); Brucellosis (a bacterial disease that mainly infects livestock); Echinococcosis; Toxoplasmosis; Q fever; Zoonotic trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness), Hepatitis E; Anthrax
11 COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Impact The world economic impact of COVID-19 alone is approximately 8.8 trillion. Unemployment Is comparable to the Great Depression of the 1930’s. Over 1.95 million deaths Worldwide
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12 Zoonosis Definition: Zoonosis is any disease or infection that is naturally transmissible from vertebrate animals to humans. (WHO.int) Zoonosis is defined medically as a “disease that can be transmitted from animals to people or, more specifically, a disease that normally exists in animals but that can infect humans” (https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp)
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14 Zoonosis There are over 750 known types of zoonoses. Zoonoses comprise a large percentage of new and existing diseases in humans. Some zoonoses, such as rabies, are 100% preventable through vaccination and other methods. Zoonotic pathogens can spread to humans through any contact point with domestic, agricultural or wild animals. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 61 percent of all human diseases are zoonotic in origin, While 75 percent of new diseases discovered in the last decade are zoonotic
15 Transmission Three elements are required for successful disease transmission: 1. Source of infection 2. Host susceptibility 3. Routes of transmission.
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17 Sources of Infection Animal sources of infection can include endogenous microflora that are pathogenic to humans. Environmental sources of infection can include contaminated walls, floors, counters, cages, bedding, equipment, supplies, feed, soil and water.
18 Host Susceptibility Host susceptibility to infection can vary greatly among the general population. Increased susceptibility is seen in the Unvaccinated, The very young and the elderly, Immunosuppressed/compromised,
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Pregnant Those with injuries that would allow a break in the normal defense mechanisms.
(JAVMA 2008)
19 Routes of Transmission Routes of transmission: pathogens are transmitted through three main routes— 1. Direct contact 2. Aerosol 3. Vector-borne transmission 4.
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21 Legal Considerations Disclaimer: I AM NOT A LAWER, and do not claim to be one. As a medical professional, there are certain diseases or suspected diseases that are reportable events depending on what and were you work. If any of these diseases are observed or suspected and NOT reported then you could be looking at fines and or license suspension/revocation.
22 Legal Considerations Contact your local State Public Health office and/or agriculture office to get the most current list of reportable diseases. If in doubt, contact: 1. Local State Public Health office and/or 2. Agriculture office 3. Report it, if its not reportable no one will be mad. Its your license, you don’t want to lose it because you failed to report!
23 Top Zoonotic Diseases in the US 1. Emerging coronaviruses (e.g., severe acute respiratory syndrome and Middle East respiratory syndrome) 2. Zoonotic influenza. 3. Salmonellosis. 4. West Nile virus. 5. Plague. 6. Rabies. 7. Brucellosis. 8. Lyme disease
24 Emerging Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)
25 Emerging Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Where to start about COVID-19……
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome–Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) Originally suspected to be a mutated form of bat CoV RaTG13 The first case in humans was reported in Wuhan City, China in December 2019. SARS-CoV-2 has swept across the world as the largest pandemic within 100 years.
26 Emerging Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Original source of transmission to humans is not known. There are documented cases of human transmission to domesticated animals. Currently no documented case of domesticated animal transmission to humans. Individuals with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 should avoid contact with animals, including pets, livestock, and wildlife.
27 Emerging Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Human to human transmission is the most significant form of documented transmission. What about Asymptomatic vs Symptomatic transmission? Currently estimated that 60% of transmission is from asymptomatic/presymptomatic individuals. Symptomatic transmission is less likely for a couple reasons Individual is self or directed isolation Studies show that transmission capability significantly drops on day four after symptom onset.
28 Emerging Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Signs and Symptoms Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea
29 Emerging Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Symptom Duration 5-7 days No specific Treatment Liquids Rest
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Symptomatic treatment Incubation 2-14 days Average 3-5 days
30 Zoonotic influenza
31 Zoonotic influenza Zoonotic influenza refers to a group of diseases caused by animal influenza viruses that cross the animal–human divide to infect people. People can be infected with influenza viruses that are usually circulating in animals, such as avian influenza virus subtypes A(H5N1) and A(H9N2) and swine influenza virus subtypes A(H1N1) and (H3N2) When animal influenza viruses infect their natural animal host, they are named for that host, as in avian influenza viruses, swine influenza viruses, equine influenza viruses, etc.
32 Zoonotic influenza Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) In December 2003, a novel influenza A (H5N1) virus emerged. First identified in the US in 2015 in a duck. It was detected first in the United States and spread quickly across the United States and the world. Current outbreak is mostly among poultry in several countries with sporadic human infections after close contact with infect sick or dead poultry.
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34 Zoonotic influenza Swine Flu (H1N1)pdm09 In the spring of 2009, a novel influenza A (H1N1) virus emerged. It was detected first in the United States and spread quickly across the United States and the world. This new H1N1 virus contained a unique combination of influenza genes not previously identified in animals or people. Estimated that 151,700-575,400 people worldwide died from (H1N1)pdm09 virus infection during the first year the virus circulated.
35 Zoonotic influenza Signs and symptoms A fever or feeling feverish/chills Cough Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Muscle or body aches Headaches
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Fatigue (feeling very tired) Some people may also: Throw up Have loose stools (diarrhea)
36 Zoonotic influenza Symptom Duration 5-7 days No specific Treatment Antivirals Liquids Rest Incubation 1-4 days Average 2 days
37 Zoonotic influenza WHO Zoonotic Influenza video https://youtu.be/zXguedpG2WI
38 Rabies
39 Rabies Rabies is a preventable viral disease most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. Rabies virus is transmitted through direct contact (such as through broken skin or mucous membranes in the eyes, nose, or mouth) with saliva or brain/nervous system tissue from an infected animal. Rabies affects only mammals.
40 Rabies Rabies is a preventable viral disease most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. Rabies virus is transmitted through direct contact (such as through broken skin or mucous membranes in the eyes, nose, or mouth) with saliva or brain/nervous system tissue from an infected animal. Rabies affects only mammals.
41 Rabies Signs and Symptoms in animals: General sickness Problem's swallowing Lots of drool or saliva An animal that bites at everything
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An animal that appears tamer than you would expect An animal that’s having trouble moving or may even be paralyzed A bat that is on the ground
42 Rabies Prevention and Treatment Rabie Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Vaccination Recommended if you don’t already have it. Treatment if exposed is Rabies Human Immunoglobulin and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP). (Story about Pilots playing with bat)
43 Rabies Signs and symptoms The first symptoms of rabies may be very similar to those of the flu including General weakness Discomfort Fever Headache
44 Rabies Symptom Duration 7-10 days Most often fatal once symptoms fatal To date less than 20 cases of human survival from clinical rabies have been documented Treatment Rabies Human Immunoglobulin Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Incubation 2-18 months
45 Leptospirosis
46 Leptospirosis Is a bacterial disease that affects humans and is spread through the urine of affected animals (dogs, horses, cattle, rodents, wild animals). Can survive in water or soil for weeks to months. Without treatment, Leptospirosis can lead to kidney damage, meningitis (inflammation of the membrane around the brain and spinal cord), liver failure, respiratory distress, and even death. The clinical signs of leptospirosis vary and are nonspecific. Sometimes pets are asymptomatic. Good video overview of Lepto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMdzLyzBQwo
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47 Leptospirosis Leptospirosis transmitted via rat urine on soda can. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3450011/pdf/12088_2009_Article_50.pdf There has not been a case linked to rat urine on soda cans, however, it is a possibility.
48 Leptospirosis Signs and symptoms High fever Headache Chills Muscle aches Vomiting Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes) Red eyes Abdominal pain
49 Leptospirosis Symptom Duration 3 weeks or longer without treatment Treatment Antibiotics Doxycycline Penicillin Incubation 2-30 days Average 5-14 days
50 Plague
51 Plague Plague is a disease that affects humans and other mammals. It is caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis. Without prompt treatment, the disease can cause serious illness or death. Human plague infections continue to occur in rural areas in the western United States. Most often transmitted by the bite of an infected flea. (animal to human) Can be transmitted by eating an infected animal. (animal to animal) Infectious droplets. (human to human)
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53 Plague Last US outbreak was in 2015
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16 total cases, 4 deaths
54 Bubonic Plague Signs and symptoms Sudden onset of fever Headache Chills Weakness One or more swollen, tender and painful lymph nodes (called buboes)
55 Plague Bubonic Sudden onset of fever Headache Chills Weakness One or more swollen, tender and painful lymph nodes (called buboes)
56 Plague Symptom Duration 7-14 days with treatment Potentially fatal without treatment Treatment Antibiotics Gentamicin Doxycycline (Monodox, Vibramycin, others) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) Levofloxacin Moxifloxacin (Avelox) Chloramphenicol Incubation Vector 2-6 days Airborne 1-3 days
57 Salmonellosis
58 Salmonellosis Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can live in the intestinal tract of many different animals. Most often spread when a person eats contaminated food, Can also be passed between people and animals. (Dogs, cats, goats, cows, sheep, pigs, goats) Many animals with Salmonella have no signs of illness at all and appear healthy. Pets that become sick from Salmonella infection typically have diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus. Sick animals may seem more tired than usual and may vomit or have a fever.
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Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can live in the intestinal tract of many different animals. Most often spread when a person eats contaminated food, Can also be passed between people and animals. (Dogs, cats, goats, cows, sheep, pigs, goats)
60 Salmonellosis Signs and symptoms Nausea Vomiting Abdominal cramps Diarrhea Fever Chills Headache Blood in the stool
61 Salmonellosis Symptom Duration Days to weeks Treatment Antibiotics Anti-diarrheals Incubation 6 hours – Weeks
62 How to Prevent Spread of Zoonotic Diseases Basic Sanitation Wash your hands Change your clothes/uniform before leaving your office Wipe down common surfaces Don’t put your hands in your mouth or touch your face after touching patients If you are bit or exposed seek medical care Report potential diseases Don’t touch the animal (reschedule) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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64 Colorado Requirement If you are not licensed in Colorado, then you can skip to the end.
“Colorado incident rates for contagious, infectious, and zoonotic diseases.” Great data source: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/colorado-reportable-disease-data
Animal-related diseases | Department of Public Health & Environment (colorado.gov)
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65 2019 Colorado Annual Zoonoses Report
66 Questions??? Since this is recorded you can’t ask me any questions live.
If you do have questions, please email me at [email protected]
67 Summary One Health Zoonosis is costly If you suspect something reach out to your local public health department.
68 Sources/Resources https://www.cdc.gov/onehealth/basics/zoonotic-diseases.html https://www.who.int/news-room/fact- sheets/detail/zoonoses#:~:text=A%20zoonosis%20is%20an%20infectious,food%2C%20water%20 or%20the%20environment https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/wildlifedamage/programs/nwrc/sa_spotlight/zoonoti c_diseases_of_concern https://www.usda.gov/topics/animals/one-health https://avmajournals.avma.org/loi/javma?open=2008 https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/ https://www.worldbank.org/en/who-we-are/news/coronavirus-covid19
12 Margaret Fleming DVM, AP, OMD, IVAS, AVCA 21412 Field of Dreams Ln Dade City, FL 33523 352-583-2400
Career Summary: Since 1987, after a horrific skydiving accident, I found myself suffering in chronic pain without a solution as to how I could regain my former health. It was only when I sought out Acupuncture, Chiropractic, and homeopathy that I began to understand the nature of a true cure. From that moment on I have devoted my entire life to the study and practice of alternative medicine. Beginning with obtaining multiple diplomas in the vast fields of naturopathic medicine for animals, I continued my education in the human field, obtaining degrees in several modalities including acupuncture, homeopathy and chiropractic medicine. I now continue to employ my skills in the treatment of both humans and animals at my 100 acre clinic in central Florida. Margaret Fleming DVM, AP, OMD, IVAS, AVCA 21412 Field of Dreams Ln Dade City, FL 33523 352-583-2400
Education
1981: DVM from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine 1988: Certification form the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society 1990: Certification from the American Veterinary Chiröpractic Association 1992: Certification in veterinary homeopathy by the professional course in veterinary homeopathy 1993: Certification in Homeopathy by the dynamis school taught by Jeremy Scherer 1993: Certification in Veterinary Osteopathy by Dr. Pascal Evrard. 1996: Certification in homeopathy by Dr. PAul Herscu of the New England School in homeopathy 2000: OMD and AP from the Classical Acupuncture Institute, taught by Dr JR Worley 2016: Certification in Anthroposophy by the Anthroposophic Society of America
Professional Accomplishments
1981-1983: Associate Race Track Veterinarian for Tampa Bay Downs Veterinary Services 1984: Founded the Pegasus Equine veterinary Clinic 1990: Founded the Florida Equine Acupuncture Clinic 2000: Founded the Florida Acupuncture Clinic for naturopathic treatment of animals and people 2006: Found the Institute of Veterinary Alternative Therapy
Lecturing Experience
1993: Lectured for several years in Equine five element acupuncture for IVAS in both America and Europe and the Qi institute in Ocala Florida 2006: Head instructor in Acupuncture for the Institute of Veterinary Alternative Therapy 1993-20016: repeat lecturer for several IVAS and AHVMA congresses
Books:
Equine Acupuncture Loci 1993: the first book published on Equine Acupuncture Point in the USA Veterinary Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2002 co authored with Allan Schoen DVM Veterinary Acupuncture, 2001 co authored with Allen Schoen DVM Spiritual Medicine, 2017 co authored with Are Thoresen DVM The Use of Constitutional Therapies such as the Five Elements in an Animal Chiropractic Practice
Dr. Margaret Fleming DVM, AP 21412 Field of Dreams Ln, Dade City, Fl 33523 [email protected]
1, History of Five Element Theory in Chinese Medicine -Japanese influence of palpation. (Shudo Denmai) -English influence of Color Sound Odor Emotion (Causative Factor) by JR Worsley) 2. History of Five Element Theory in American Veterinary Medicine - Marvin Cain DVM 3. What are the five Elements? 4. Correspondences associated with each element 5. Meridians associated with each element 6. Chiropractic structures associated with each Element/meridian 7. The five elements as a constitutional diagnosis - Use of surrogate pulse diagnosis (Are Thoresen) - Use of association points (Marvin Cain) - Use of Ting points in the horse (Are Thoresen) - Use of ECIWO points in the horse (Embryo Containing Information Whole Organism) 8. The five elements as a constitutional treatment -use of ting points and ECIWO points -use of the balance method and mirror imagery (Richard Tan) -Use of Classical homeopathy as a constitutional five element treatment 9. Adjunct spiritual treatments to create a cure. - Finding the middle point - Treating the middle point 10. Importance of the group. (Where two or Three are gathered) - The effect of owners and handlers on our four legged patients - The power of the group 11. Obstacles to cure - the effect of toxic scars - the effect of etheric leaks - The effect of drugs and vaccines
Dr. Funk completed her DVM at Oklahoma State University in 2006. She subsequently completed an Equine Theriogenology Internship at the same institution and then an Equine Internal Medicine Residency at Auburn University. She achieved board certified in Large Animal Internal Medicine in 2011. Dr. Funk has subsequently pursued an interest in complementary medicine by becoming certified in Animal Chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association and by completing a Master’s in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine at the Chi Institute. She is certified in Veterinary Acupuncture, Tui-na, Herbal Medicine and Food Therapy. She works as a Clinical Associate Professor in Equine Field Service at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine where she pursues her clinical interests in equine theriogenology, equine medicine, and integrative veterinary medicine. Rebecca Ann Funk
3905 Stanley Road 540-357-0214 (C) Christiansburg, VA 24073 [email protected]
EDUCATION Master of Science, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine May 2019 Chi Institute Reddick, FL
Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences Aug 2010 Auburn University Auburn, AL
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine May 2006 Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK
Bachelor of Arts, Biology Major June 2002 Hendrix College Conway, AR
CERTIFICATIONS Diplomate – American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine June 2011
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Practitioner Dec 2017 -Veterinary Chinese Herbalist Dec 2017 -Veterinary Food Therapist Sept 2017 -Veterinary Tui-Na Practitioner June 2016 -Veterinary Acupuncturist Feb 2016 Chi Institute Reddick, FL
Animal Chiropractic Oct 2014 American Veterinary Chiropractic Association Bluejacket, OK Trained at Parker University Dallas, TX
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Clinical Associate Professor, Equine Field Service July 2019- Present Clinical Assistant Professor, Equine Field Service Feb 2011- June 2019 Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine Blacksburg, VA ▪ Section Chief (2015-Present) ▪ Equine Field Service Clerkship Leader (2015-2018)
Equine Theriogenology Locum July 27-Aug 7 2010 JT Vaughn Large Animal Teaching Hospital, Auburn University Auburn, AL
Equine Internal Medicine Resident July 2007-July 2010 JT Vaughn Large Animal Teaching Hospital, Auburn University Auburn, AL
Equine Theriogenology Intern May 2006-June 2007 Boren Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK
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VETERINARY STUDENT TEACHING (details available upon request) o VM 8984: Equine Field Service Clerkship- 4th yr (2011-Present) ▪ 30-40 weeks per year ▪ Rounds presentations every 2-4 blocks o VM 8164: The Normal Animal-1st yr (2016-2019) ▪ Organized/Administered Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) o VM 8184/8924/8984- Becoming a Professional I-III- 1st-3rd yr (2017) ▪ Administered Client Simulations o VM 8194 The Next Generation- 2nd yr (2017-Present) ▪ 4 Lectures on Equine Reproduction ▪ Collaborative Learning Sessions- 1 session ▪ Mare Palpation Labs- 4 labs ▪ Organized and Administered OSCEs o VM 8374: Fundamentals of Theriogenology- 2nd yr (2011, 2013, 2014) ▪ Mare Palpation Labs- 1-4 labs per year o VM 8564 Breathing and Circulating- 2nd yr (2017-2018) ▪ Organized and Administered OSCEs o VM 8696 Equine Medicine and Surgery II- 3rd yr (2012-Present) ▪ Castration Lab- 5 hours lab/yr ▪ Lab Leader- ~10 hours of prep/yr (2016-Present) ▪ Pre-Lab Lecture- 1 hr (2016-Present) o VM 8804 Physical Rehabilitation & Complementary Medicine- 3rd yr (2012-Present) ▪ 1-3 hours of lecture (Equine Manual Therapy and Herbal Medicine) ▪ 0-6 hour of lab/year (Equine Chiropractic) o VM 8824 Moving and Sensing- 2nd yr (2017) ▪ Organized and Administered OSCEs o VM 8884 Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Theory (2018-Present) ▪ 6-10 hours of lecture per year ▪ Collaborative Learning Session ▪ Canine and Equine Labs o VM 9124: Equine Theriogenology II- 3rd yr (2011, 2014, 2017) ▪ Mare Palpation Labs- 1-3 labs per year ▪ Dystocia, Caslick’s, Semen Evaluation, BSE Lab- 4 labs (2017) o VM 8814 The Next Equid (2019-Present) ▪ 8 hours of lecture ▪ Collaborative Learning Sessions- 2 ▪ 30 hours of lab • Mare Palpation, Dystocia, Semen Collection and Evaluation, Mare BSE, Uterine Treatments, Pregnant Mare Evaluation, Well Foal ▪ Organize and Administer OSCEs o VM XXXX Equine Techniques 2 (2019) ▪ Field Colic Lab
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT TEACHING
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o APSC 4424 Horse Production- Undergraduate Students ▪ Peri-partum vaccination and mare evaluation laboratory • 2 lab groups per year (2011-2017) ▪ Stallion management and semen handling • 2 lab groups per year (2011-2013) ▪ Vaccination administration in horses • 2 lab groups per year (2014-2015) ▪ Reproductive examination of mares • 2 lab groups per year (2016-Present) ▪ Routine field castration • 2 lab groups per year (2019) o APSC 4984 Neonatal Foal Practicum- Undergraduate Students ▪ Peri-partum monitoring and problems in mares • Lecture (2016)
VETERINARY OUTREACH 2019 Chi Institute Online Course o Lecture: Equine Pain Management: Understanding Pain o Lecture: Equine Pain Management: Medications o Lecture: Equine Pain Management: Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine o Lecture: Equine Pain Management: Alternative Therapies 2019 Chi Institute Sponsored Program o Lecture: Evidence Behind Veterinary Acupuncture o Lecture: Acupuncture Points as Diagnostic Tools 2019 Annual Convention, American Veterinary Medical Association, Washington DC o Lecture: Estrous Cycle Manipulation: What’s New? o Lecture: Mare is a 4 Letter Word! How to Manage Problem Mares o Lecture: Pregnancy Woes: How to Keep Her Pregnant 2019 Veterinary Meeting and Expo, North American Veterinary Community, Orlando, FL o Lecture: Equine Toxins: Hunting for a Diagnosis o Lecture: Equine Toxins: Heart Breakers and Breath Takers o Lecture: Equine Toxins: Nervous Nellies 2018 Large Animal Meeting, West Virginian Veterinary Medical Association, Sutton, WV o Lecture: Estrous Cycle Manipulation: Is There Anything New? o Lecture: Mare Is a Four-Letter Word o Lecture: Pregnancy Woes 2018 Virginia Veterinary Conference, Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, Roanoke, VA o Lecture: Behavior and Showing: Can We Stop the Cycle? o Lecture: Can We Start the Cycle? 2018 Annual Equine Conference, VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA o Lecture: Estrous Cycle Manipulation: Is There Anything New o Panel: Lyme Disease 2017 Annual Conference, American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, Bernalillo, NM o Lecture: Update on Veterinary Chiropractic Research 2017 Summer Conference, Maryland Veterinary Medical Association, Ocean City, MD
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o Lecture: Review and Update on Equine Lyme Disease 2017 Annual Equine Conference, VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA o Lecture: Treatment Options for Back Pain 2016 Annual Conference, American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, Orlando, FL o Lecture: How Acupuncture Can Help Your Chiropractic Practice 2012 Annual Equine Conference, VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA o Lecture: Muscle Causes of Lameness o Panel: Equine PPID and EMS 2009 Fall Conference, JT Vaughn Large Animal Teaching Hospital, Auburn, AL o Lecture: Update on Equine Pleuropneumonia o Laboratory: Equine Echocardiography (3 labs) 2009 Annual Conference, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL o Lecture: Equine Metabolic Syndrome 2008 Fall Conference, JT Vaughn Large Animal Teaching Hospital, Auburn, AL o Lecture: Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy-Clinical Presentation + Diagnostics o Laboratory: Muscle Biopsy Techniques and Sample Submission (3 labs) 2008 Annual Conference, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL o Lecture: Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease in Horses. 2007 Fall Conference, JT Vaughn Large Animal Teaching Hospital, Auburn, AL o Laboratory: Equine Ocular Ultrasound (3 labs)
STUDENT OUTREACH (VETERINARY AND UNDERGRADUATE) VetTRAC Summer Program [pre-vet] o Alternative Veterinary Medicine (2018-2019) Integrative Veterinary Medicine Club o Faculty Advisor (2013-Present) o Animal Chiropractic Lecture (2013) o Alternative Medicine Certification Lecture (2014) o Introduction to Equine Chiropractic Lab (2014) o Fundamentals of Yin and Yang Lecture (2015) o Five Element Theory (2015) o Introduction to Equine Acupuncture Lab (2015) o Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2018) o Equine Acupuncture Lab (2018) Student Chapter of the AAEP o Stallion BSE Lab (2013) o Mare Palpation Lab (2014, 2015, 2018) SCAAEP & Pfizer Sponsored Presentation + Demonstration- (2012) o Chiropractic in Horses Presentation and Demonstration Equine Club at Virginia Tech [undergraduate] (2012) o Lameness Locator Demonstration o Equine Chiropractic Demonstration CLIENT/COMMUNITY OUTREACH Equine Field Service Holiday Open House, Blacksburg, VA (2011-13, 2015-Present) o Organizer and Master of Ceremonies – 3 yrs
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o Tour Guide– 3 yrs o Presentation on Foaling– 1 yr o Bandaging in Horses Lab- 1 yr Equine Field Service Facebook Page (2011-Present) o Initiated page development o Developed content Virginia Alliance for Animal Shelters Regional Workshop, Wytheville, VA (2019) o Lecture on Equine Welfare Virginia State Feed Association, 73rd Annual Convention, Roanoke, VA (2019) o Holistic and Alternative Healthcare for Horses Roanoke Valley Horse Show Association, Roanoke, VA (2015) o Presentation on Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Equine Cushing’s Disease Equine Field Service Tuesday Talk, Blacksburg, VA (2014) o Lab: Chiropractic in Horses (Two sessions) Equine Field Service Newsletter (2011-2014) o Editor o Content contributor Equine Field Service Tuesday Talk, Blacksburg, VA (2012) o Lecture: Common Skin Conditions in Horses Virginia Horse Center Foundation, Lexington, VA (2012) o Lecture: Equine Parasites o Lecture: Managing Dewormer Resistance United States Lipizzan Federation Annual Symposium, Asheville, NC (2011) o Lecture: Equine Cushing’s Disease and Equine Metabolic Syndrome Equine Field Service Tuesday Talk, VMRCVM, Blacksburg, VA (2011) o Lecture: First Aid and Bandaging o Lab: Bandaging
PUBLICATIONS Trager LR, Funk RA, Clapp KS, Dahlgren LA, Werre SR, Hodgson DR, Pleasant RS. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy raises mechanical nociceptive threshold in horses with thoracolumbar pain. Equine Vet J. 2020;52:250-257. 2019;EPub.
Izac JR, Camire AC, Earnhart CG, Embers ME, Funk RA, Breitschwerdt EB, Marconi RT. Analysis of the antigenic determinants of the OspC protein of the Lyme disease spirochetes: Evidence that the C10 motif is not immunodominant or required to elicit bactericidal antibody responses. Vaccine. 2019;37:2401-2407.
McKenzie HC, Funk RA, Trager L, Werre SR, Crisman M. Immunogenicity of Potomac horse fever vaccine when simultaneously co-administered with rabies vaccine in a multivalent vaccine or as two monovalent vaccines at separate sites Equine Vet J. 2019;51:774-778.
Parkinson NJ, Wilson KE, Saudner GK, Maxwell VA, Scarratt WK, Pleasant RS, Funk RA. Mediastinal Paraganglioma as a Cause of Hemothorax and Thoracic Spinal Cord
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Compression in a Quarter Horse Gelding. J Equine Vet Sci. 2017;58:76-81.
Funk RA, Pleasant RS, Witonsky SG, Reeder DS, Werre SR, Hodgson DR. Seroprevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi in Horses Presented for Coggins Testing in Southwest Virginia and Change in Positive Test Results Approximately 1 Year Later. J Vet Intern Med. 2016;30(4):1300-4.
Funk RA, Wooldridge AA, Stewart AJ, Behrend EN, Kemppainen RJ, Zhong Q, Johnson AK. Seasonal changes in the combined glucose-insulin tolerance test in normal aged horses. J Vet Intern Med. 2012;26(4):1035-41.
Banse HE, Gilliam LL, House AM, McKenzie HC, Johnson PJ, Lopes MA, Carmichael RJ, Groover ES, Lacarrubba AM, Breshears MA, Brosnahan MM, Funk R, Holbrook TC. Gastric and enteric phytobezoars caused by ingestion of persimmon in equids. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2011;239(8):1110-6.
Funk RA, Stewart AJ, Wooldridge AA, Kwessi E, Kemppainen RJ, Behrend EN, Zhong Q, Johnson AK. Seasonal changes in plasma alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone in response to thyroid releasing hormone administration in normal aged horses. J Vet Intern Med. 2011;25(3):579-85.
Broaddus CC, Balasuriya UBR, White JLR, Timoney PG, Funk RA, and Holyoak GR. Evaluation of the safety of vaccinating mares against equine viral arteritis during mid or late gestation or during the immediate postpartum period. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2011;238(6):741-50.
Broaddus CC, Holyoak GR, Dawson L, Step DL, Funk RA, and Kapil S. Transmission of bovine diarrhea virus to adult goats from persistently infected cattle. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2007;19(5):545-8.
Fulton RW, Hessman B, Johnson BJ, Ridpath JF, Saliki J, Burge LJ, Sjeklocha D, Confer AW, Funk RA, and Payton ME. Evaluation of diagnostic tests used for detection of bovine viral diarrhea virus and prevalence of subtypes 1a, 1b, and 2a in persistently infected cattle entering a feedlot. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2006;228(4):578-84.
Abstracts Published in Refereed Journals Durand AJ, Johnson AK, Funk R, Wilborn RR. Diagnosis and treatment of a gelding with seminal vesiculitis. Clin Theriogenology. 2013;5:375.
Funk RA, Stewart AJ, Wooldridge AA, Kemppainen RJ, Behrend EN, Johnson AK Seasonal changes in the combined insulin glucose tolerance test in normal aged horses. J Vet Intern Med. 2009;23(3):721-2.
Funk RA, Stewart AJ, Wooldridge AA, Kemppainen RJ, Behrend EN, Johnson AK Seasonal changes in plasma alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone and
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adrenocorticotropic hormone in response to thyroid releasing hormone administration in normal aged horses. J Vet Intern Med. 2009;23(3):778.
Funk RA, Holyoak GR, Morton RJ, Broaddus CC, and Evers H. Survivability of Candida albicans and Aspergillus fumigatus in cool extended and cryopreserved equine and canine semen. Theriogenology. 2007;68(3):512-3.
RESEARCH GRANT AWARDS FUNDED
Intramural Buechner-Maxwell V, Kasarda M, Doyle J, Funk R, Wilson K, Pleasant S, Byron C, McKenzie H. Developing an Objective Method for Real-Time Identification of Equine Pain Behavior. Equine Research Competition VMCVM, $3100. December 2017-June 2018
Funk RA, Stewart AJ, Wooldridge AA, Behrend EN, Johnson A, Kemppainen RJ. Seasonal Variation in endocrine disease diagnostic tests in normal aged horses. Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn University, $3000.00, February 2008-February 2010.
Extramural Funk R, Hinson H, Lahmers K. Seroprevalence of Anaplasma phagocytophilum in the equine population of Southwest Virginia. Virginia Horse Industry Board, Richmond, VA, $12,078.00, July 2019-July 2020. (Primary-Investigator, 50% effort on grant)
McKenzie H, Funk R, Crisman M, Voris N, Saltman R. Potomac Horse Fever Vaccine Interference Study. Zoetis, $26,000, November 2017-June 2018.
Pleasant R, Trager L, Dahlgren L, Funk R, Hodgson D, Stadler K. Evaluation of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Treatment of Horses with Thoracolumbar Back Pain. Virginia Horse Industry Board, $9,756.00, June 2017-June 2018.
Funk RA, Pleasant RS, Witonsky SG, Reeder D, Elvinger FC. Prevalence of Lyme Disease in Horses Presented for Coggins Testing in Southwest Virginia. Virginia Horse Industry Board, $7,830.00, June 2013-Aug 2014.
Funk RA, Stewart AJ, Wooldridge AA, Behrend EN, Johnson A, Kemppainen RJ. Seasonal variation in endocrine disease diagnostic tests in normal aged horses. Birmingham Racing Commission, $10,000.00, February 2008-February 2010.
8 Becky Funk, DVM, MS, CVC, CVA, CVCH, CVT, CVFT, DACVIM, MSTCVM 2021 Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic seminar 1 hour – Lecture – The Equine Back: Modalities for Assessing Back Pain This lecture will review was to examine horses that present for a complaint of back pain. It will discuss both hands on and instrument assisted techniques for the evaluation of the equine back.
1 hour – Lab – The Equine Back: Practicing Back Pain Examinations This laboratory will allow participants to practice some of the examination techniques discussed in The Equine Back: Modalities for Assessing Back Pain lecture. Techniques that can be practiced will include visual examination skills, palpation skills, acupoint scanning, and usage of an algometer.
2 hour – Lecture – The Equine Back: Treatment Optons to Complement Your Chiropractc Adjustments This lecture will review common treatment modalites utlized for back pain in horses that can complement your chiropractc adjustments. Discussed modalites will include medicatons, shockwave, mesotherapy, acupuncture, massage therapies, and LASER.
1 hour – Lecture – The Equine Back: Rehabilitaton Techniques to Improve Outcomes This lecture will review some common rehabilitaton techniques that can be prescribed to horses with back pain that aid in recovery and improve performance.
1 hour – Lab – The Equine Back: Practcing Rehabilitaton Techniques This laboratory will allow partcipants to practce some of the rehabilitaton techniques discussed in The Equine Back: Rehabilitaton Techniques to Improve Outcomes lecture. Techniques that can be practced will include neck stretches, abdominal lifs, pelvic tlts, and stability pads. Karen M. Hannah, DC, CAVCA, CME, FIACA Bio
Dr. Karen Hannah is originally from Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. She lived there until she was eight, when she and her family moved to Davenport, Iowa. After being a student athletic trainer for five years in high school, she pursued a pre- medicine career at Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL.
She graduated as Magna Cum Laude and earned her Bachelor of Science (Zoology) and minors in Psychology and Chemistry in May of 2006. And in October 2009, Dr. Hannah earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic. In September 2010, Dr. Hannah opened Touch of Wellness Chiropractic in Morton, Illinois.
Since opening her practice in 2010, Dr. Hannah has pursued post doctorate certifications and degrees in Acupuncture, Animal Chiropractic, and has become a certified Medical Examiner for the Department of Transportation. She has had the opportunity to serve not only her community as an Ambassador for the Morton Chamber of Commerce and Sweet Shop Co-Chairman of the Morton Pumpkin Festival, but also impoverished communities around the world as one of the doctors of Peak Potential Outreach. Dr. Hannah has experienced 7 week long health mission trips to Fiji with Peak Potential Outreach, providing care to thousands of patients with the non- profit organization.
Outside of her practice, Dr. Hannah has also been busy working on new projects that will help impact the Chiropractic profession. In the winter of 2018, Dr. Hannah and 3 of her colleagues, created the Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic. An organization that provides continuing education at a destination for certified Animal Chiropractors. In 2019, she became a founding member for the EHR platform, Katana and helps onboard advanced new clients. In 2020, she created 2 large scale programs for the Black Diamond Club, a large entrepreneurial organization, a hiring and a retention program. She is also in the process of building and starting an insurance billing company exclusively for Chiropractors.
In her free time, Dr. Hannah loves to travel, enjoy the outdoors especially if she is at the beach, or surrounded by a body of water. However, if the weather is less than desirable, she enjoys playing with her dogs, Hercules & Apollo (who frequently come to work), playing cards, playing volleyball, and watching sports (particularly the Bears, Cubs, and the Ohio State Buckeyes). Dr. Karen Hannah Curriculum Vitae
Current Work Owner & Chiropractor/Acupuncturist, Touch of Wellness Chiropractic - Morton, IL - September 2010 - present
Animal Chiropractor, Hoerr Veterinary Services - Morton, IL - November 2017 - present
President, Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic - January 2018 - present
Past Related Work Chiropractor, Jackson Chiropractic - Jackson, WI - November 2009 - May 2010
Education Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences/Zoology; Psychology and Chemistry, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL – May 2006 Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA – October 2009 Certificate of Medical Examination, National Registry of Medical Examiners, Portland, OR – May 2014 Fellow in Chiropractic Acupuncture, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, MO – March 2016 Certificate of Animal Chiropractic, Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX – February 2017
Certifications National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Certificate of Attainment, Part I – 2007 National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Certificate of Attainment, Part II – 2008 National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Certificate of Attainment, Part III – 2008 National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Certificate of Attainment, Part IV – 2009 National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Certificate of Attainment, Physiotherapy – 2008 International Academy of Chiropractic Acupuncture, Fellow - 2011 National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners - 2014 American Veterinary Chiropractic Association Certified Animal Chiropractor – October 2017
Professional Memberships American Veterinary Chiropractic Association Morton Area Chamber of Commerce BNI Peoria Heights Black Diamond Club
Teaching Mentor for Katana: EHR platform, 2019 Black Diamond Club: Hiring Program, 2020 Black Diamond Club: Retention Program, 2020 Morton Community: Stress and You series, 2020 Can’t We All Get Along? 2 hrs of CE Dr. Karen Hannah, DC, CAVCA, CME, FIACA
Chiropractic vs Veterinary Medicine • Education background • Scope of practice • Referrals • Philosophy
Professional Curriculums. Chiropractic School • Need a Bachelor’s degree before attending Chiropractic School • 540 hours of Anatomy-Physiology • 240 hours of Physiology • 360 hours of Pathology-Geriatrics-Pedicatrics • 165 hours of Chemistry • 120 hours of Microbiology • 630 hours of Diagnosis, Dermatology, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat • 320 hours of Neurology • 360 hours of Radiology • 60 hours of Psychology • 60 hours of Obstetrics-Gynecology • 210 hours of Orthopedics • Chiropractors have more professional education hours (3065) than a MD, yet we aren’t viewed as equal or “real doctors”
Veterinarian School • Need a Bachelor’s degree before attending Veterinary School • Course subjects include anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, immunology, pathology, toxicology, biochemistry, surgical techniques, and many more, as well as in-depth courses on specific animal species and body systems. • Ability to do a residency in more focused field • People tend not to recognize them as “real doctors”
Stay in your lane. Chiropractic • Have the ability to diagnose, and treat HUMAN ailments • Is a primary health care provider for HUMANS • Can’t diagnose Veterinary diseases • Needs special training and certification to perform Chiropractic on animals • Can’t prescribe medication • Must maintain a professional state license • Must have malpractice insurance
Veterinarians • Can treat and diagnose Veterinary diseases • Is the primary health care provider for animals • Can prescribe medication • Needs no special training or certification to perform Chiropractic on an animal • Must maintain a professional state license • Must have malpractice insurance
Referral Forms. Chiropractors • Has to come from the Veterinarian prior to adjustment • Required in most states • Allows for direct access in some states • Direct supervision required in a few states
Veterinarians • No referral needed • Not always around to sign them right away • Verbiage of referral forms can make Veterinarian liable for an injury
Major premise. Chiropractors • Do no harm to the patient • The body has the natural ability to heal itself from within (innate intelligence) • Natural form of healthcare - considered “alternative” • No medicine • Palpation - soft
Veterinarians • Do no harm to the patient • Maintain the health and wellbeing of the patient • Allopathic model of healthcare • Palpation - deep
Communication • See the Chiro-Vet relationship like you are trying to date them • Why don’t you like PTs? • Referrals • Certification Course / Training • Inappropriate recommendations • Licensure concerns
Communication • See the Vet-Chiro relationship as relational capital • Do you like being told you aren’t a real doctor? • Referrals • No communication • Supervision rules • Cost of 2 exams
Can’t we find a way to get along?
Building the Bond • Collaboration • Marketing efforts • Scheduling structure • Systems
Do’s and Dont’s Don’t: • Throw either profession under the bus • Argue in front of the client • Undermine each other Do: • Support and accept each other’s clinical decisions • Refer back and forth to each other • Open communication
Open Dialogue/Discussion: What are some of your hot buttons with Chiros/Vets?
How do we fix this divide? It starts with us. Dr. Erin O’Connor is an animal chiropractor, certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association and Naturopathic Carnivore Nutrition Consultant, certified by the American Council of Animal Naturopathy. She holds a doctorate in chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiroprac- tic in Davenport, IA and continued her education in animal chiropractic at Parker University in Dallas, TX. She then continued her education into Carnivore Nutrition with the American Council of Animal Naturopathy.
She currently provides animal chiropractic care for patients at her clinic, Vitality Animal Chiro- practic, a multi-award winning clinic and featured in various media. She also provides animal chiropractic care at Autumn Green Animal Hospital and volunteers her services at Fox Valley Wildlife Center. She provides both one-on-one nutrition consulting as well as a membership learning area through Roaring For Raw. Additionally, she recently began a raw food company for dogs, cats, and ferrets called Farm 2 Bowl.
Dr. O’Connor resides in Aurora, IL, a western suburb of Chicago, with her husband, Italian grey- hound, border collie, German shepherd, cat, and African grey parrot. Her passion behind the care that she provides continues to be inspired by each and every animal she meets. Dr. Erin O’Connor Curriculum Vitae
Current Work
Owner & Animal Chiropractor, Vitality Chiropractic Center - Aurora, IL - October 2010-present Provide animal chiropractic care to dogs, cats, exotics and more
Animal Chiropractor, Autumn Green Animal Hospital - Geneva, IL - March 2013-present Provide animal chiropractic care to dogs, cats, exotics and more
Naturopathic Carnivore Nutrition Consultant, Roaring for Raw - Aurora, IL - December 2014-present Provide raw nutrition guidance to owners of dogs, cats, and ferrets
Partner, Farm 2 Bowl - Forrest, IL - October 2018-present Provide premium raw dog and cat food delivery to the Chicagoland area.
Past Related Work
Professor of Anatomy and Physiology, College of Dupage - Glen Ellyn, IL - January 2011-May 2013 Taught anatomy and physiology lecture and lab to health profession majors, withdrew due to opportunity of position at Autumn Green Animal Hospital
President, Holistic Chamber of Commerce-Chicagoland - Chicago, IL - January 2013-December 2013 Preside over all meetings and functions, serve a the representative of the holistic business community, provide member support, and organization of the chamber.
Volunteer Work
Animal Chiropractor, Fox Valley Wildlife Center - Elburn, IL - July 2011-present Provide animal chiropractic care to native wildlife of Illinois, such as deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, hawks, owls, opossums, songbirds, doves, cottontails, snapping turtles, and more.
Animal Chiropractor, Naperville Area Humane Society - Naperville, IL - July 2010-December 2011 Provided monthly visits of animal chiropractic services to the shelter's dogs and cats
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL – May 2006
Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA – February 2010
Animal Chiropractor, Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX – February 2010
Carnivore Nutrition Consultant, American Council of Animal Naturopathy – December 2014 Certificates and Recognitions
Tau Beta Sigma, Honorary Service Sorority – March 2003
Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honor Society, Research in Biological Sciences – April 2005
Microbiology Undergraduate Research Assistant, Eastern Illinois University – 2005-2006
Sigma Phi Chi, Promotion of Women in Chiropractic – May 2007
International Academy of Advanced Chiropractic Orthopedics Symposium on Upper Extremities – May 2006
International Academy of Advanced Chiropractic Orthopedics Symposium on Lower Extremities – February 2008
Clinical Internship, Noah’s Ark Chiropractic in Geneseo, IL – January 2008-February 2010
Parker College of Chiropractic, Certificate in Animal Chiropractic – August 2009-February 2010
Palmer Clinic Abroad, Humanitarian Service to the People of Nadi, Fiji – October-November 2009
Cranial Sacral Therapy for Animals – October 2012
Advanced Canine Gait Analysis Certificate – December 2013
Notable Awards and Media
Featured Speaker at the Chicago Pet Show, November 2010
Featured on NCTV 17, Small Business Connection, December 2010
Featured in the Naperville Sun, Chiropractors Help Humans and their Pets, April 2011
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, Small Business of the Year Award Nominee, June 2011
Featured on NCTV17 New Broadcast, "Starting a Small Business During a Recession," July 2011
Featured Speaker at the Chicago Pet Show, November 2011
Featured in “Chiropractic: Holistic Health from Head to Tail” in Naperville Dog Magazine, January 2012
Mentioned in the book Heads or Tails- a memoir, by David Sharos, March 2012
Featured in “Animal Chiropractic Success Stories” on Mercola Healthy Pets, April 2012
Featured in “Chiropractic Care for Your Pets” on SheKnows, June 2012
Awarded “Best Chiropractor” Winner in Naperville Magazine, July 2012
Featured Speaker at the Chicago Pet Show, November 2012 Elected President of Holistic Chamber of Commerce - Chicago Chapter, January 2013
Featured on "Pampered Pets" Episode on The Ladies Room, NCTV17, January 2013
Awarded “Best Chiropractor” Runner Up in Naperville Magazine, July 2013
Author of "Animal Chiropractic: An Alternative for Neurological Conditions" article in West Suburban Dog Magazine, July 2013
Featured Speaker at the Chicago Pet Show, November 2013
Awarded “Best Chiropractor" Runner Up in Naperville Magazine, July 2014
Featured in "What Does An Animal Chiropractor Do" on Drop In Local, August 2014
Featured Speaker at the Chicago Pet Show, November 2014
Featured in "An Animal Chiropractor Can Help Improve Your Pets Life" on DogTube, June 2015
Awarded "Best Chiropractor" Winner in Naperville Magazine, July 2015
Author of "Animal Chiropractic" article in Raw Pet Digest, August 2015
Author of "Helping Pets Stay Happy and Healthy With Animal Chiropractic” article in West Suburban Dog Magazine, August 2015
Featured in "Animal Chiropractic" in American Council of Animal Naturopathy Newsletter and Blog, October 2015
Featured Speaker at the Chicago Pet Show, November 2015
Featured in "Spotlight On Health: Dr. Erin O'Connor" in Raw Pet Digest, December 2015
Featured Speaker in "Helping Your Senior Dog Enjoy Their Golden Years" Seminar, February 2016
Awarded “Best Chiropractor" Winner in Naperville Magazine, July 2016
Forward Author of the book, Let Food Be Their Medicine: Using Nature's Principles to Help Your Dog Thrive, by Kristin Clark, August 2017
Contributing Writer to the book, Sophie... best friends are forever by Ted Slupik, October 2017
Awarded “Best Chiropractor" Winner in Naperville Magazine, July 2017
Author of "Raising a Puppy Naturally" article in Raw Pet Digest, August 2017
Featured Speaker at "Animal Wellness Summit," November 2017
Spotlight on Volunteer Work with Fox Valley Wildlife Center in TRACKS, July 2018
Featured Speaker in “Creating Happy and Healthy Senior Dogs" Seminar, October 2018
Featured Speaker at "Animal Wellness Summit," November 2018 Speaker at the Animal Wellness Summit, "Happy & Healthy Geriatrics," Jan 2020 Certifications
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Certificate of Attainment, Part I – 2007
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Certificate of Attainment, Part II – 2008
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Certificate of Attainment, Part III – 2009
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Certificate of Attainment, Part IV – 2009
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Certificate of Attainment, Physiotherapy – 2009
American Veterinary Chiropractic Association Certified Animal Chiropractor – October 2010
American Council of Animal Naturopathy Certified Carnivore Nutrition Consultant – December 2014
Professional Memberships
American Veterinary Chiropractic Association
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce
Young Professionals of the Naperville Chamber
Fox Valley Chamber of Commerce
American Council of Animal Naturopathy
Teaching
Adjunct professor at College of DuPage, Health & Sciences, Anatomy & Physiology, 2011-2013
Mentor for Palmer College Animal Chiropractic Club and Animal Chiropractic Students, 2010-present
Internship and Preceptorship Teaching Facility for Animal Chiropractic Students, 2015-present The Top 10 Things I’ve Learned in the First 10 Years Erin O’Connor, DC, CAC, CCNC
I’m going to share the top 10 things I have learned being an animal chiropractor over the past 10 years. Many of these ideas have changed both myself and what I am able to offer the world for the better. Additionally, these 10 topics are some of the most common questions I receive from fellow animal chiropractors. This presentation will encompass both fundamentals in business as well as the health of your patients and you as a doctor - a “wholistic” approach to a healthy and successful practice!
10 - Getting yourself known as a leader All you need to do is start with basic questions on what you do and what you provide and share these with the world. Who are you? Tell your story, be genuine! What do you provide? What conditions can you help? Who should seek out your care? Why did you decide to be an animal chiropractor? Why do you believe animals should receive chiropractic care? What would happen if an animal didn’t receive animal chiropractic care? Be very specific in how you answer these questions.
9 - Creating awareness of what you do What can you share with your community that can benefit their pets?
As animal chiropractors we can teach signs to look for if a pet is in need of care, share symptoms and conditions that animal chiropractic may benefit, share stories of patients, teach simple ideas in areas such as how to know if your dog is at their ideal weight, how to prevent spinal injuries, how to find a good fitting harness, why does a senior dog need care, why should a puppy receive care, why incorporate wellness care into a pet’s healthcare routine... there’s so many topics! Pet owners like light-hearted and fun topics too. Sometimes simply sharing a cute patient or something silly can go a long way. Take all of the above and share it to your website, social media, and blogs.
We can offer to speak for different groups on animal chiropractic or a specific topic within animal chiropractic.
We can offer to write for magazines.
We can be a guest blogger for a pet related website or a podcast guest.
Attend the pet events in your community. The more pet owners see you, the better! Be mindful of how your business looks at a vendor booth. Do you have any special event offerings?
We can offer to do demonstrations of what an animal chiropractic adjustment looks like, whether to pet owners or when connecting with another pet business or animal hospital.
8 - Get involved with animal communities Get involved with animal communities. There are many you can choose from.
In the rescue community, you can work with rescues and shelters to not only help animals that are waiting to be adopted, but also show volunteers the power of chiropractic. At my office I offer special rates to non-profits while the animal with a foster with the rescue or at the shelter. This helps alleviate costs as a non-profit, and most times it is shared with the future adopters that the pet they’ve adopted has received chiro.
In the sport dog community, you can get involved by becoming a part of their community by training a dog of your own with them, attending events, offering to be on-site for trials, and even offering to do an educational seminar. Animal chiropractic care can help any sport dog in that animal chiropractic care can help them perform their sport easier and faster, as well as decrease the chance of injury, and allow them to participate and stay in the sport for a longer time.
In the working dog community, you can get involved with police K9s, SAR, and cadaver dogs by reaching out to a police station and possibly offering a special rate to active working K9s and explain the importance of utilizing care. If it’s down to seconds in some of the tasks that working K9s need to perform, all the more important for them to be able to go through their gait and motions as easily and fluidly as possible. It can also increase their longevity in the field.
In the breeder community, you can get involved by offering to do a talk about how animal chiropractic care can benefit pre-, conception, birthing process, and mom and pups after birth. Typically the way to do this would be through breed clubs, many who breed and show belong to these and they usually have scheduled meetings. I have breeders who I work with who have learned how important animal chiropractic is and they even will include it in their puppy contracts. Breeders also receive “I’m a Well-Adjusted Puppy!” certificates from me for each pup that gets adjusted to pass on to the future owner, with links to directories on them as well.
Horse communities, 4H communities, show communities, clubs... the list goes on!
If you don’t know of any get on the internet and search, ask around. If you are in an area that doesn’t have much, you can even start your own, such as “Smith Animal Chiropractic’s Dog Walking Club! Join us at 7pm at Main Street every Thursday this summer!” Spread the word to other pet businesses. You can bet you’ll get to know pet owners in your community!
You don’t have to get involved in all of these, choose one or two you are most passionate about serving.
7 - Every spine can benefit Animal chiropractic should not be limited to dogs and horses. Cats and exotics show great benefits, as well as wildlife. I mostly treat dogs and cats, however I do also see exotics, and about 9 years ago I became involved with a local wildlife center. At the wildlife center, the most common animal I see are Canada geese. I also see rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, songbirds, ducks and other waterfowl, raccoons, owls, opossums, hawks, deer, groundhogs.... even a snapping turtle. The fun thing about the wildlife center is I‘m always seeing a variety of species. With seeing wildlife that are brought in due to being found in an injured state, we don’t have much history to work off of. However, they can be examined and adjusted just the same, and the improvements are profound and tend to be faster than ever!
6 - Integration with animal hospitals is a win for everyone Offering animal chiropractic greatly increases the awareness of chiropractic for pets, increases respect of our profession as a whole if veterinarians are promoting it, adds another method to helping patients of that animal hospital where some cases may have not been able to achieve results through traditional treatment, and increases revenue to the hospital, not only in what they are making off of animal chiropractic services but also those choosing to receive other services along with their care. At the animal hospital I work out of, often times my patients also will receive acupuncture, therapeutic laser, and/or homeopathic consults by the veterinarians. We share a decent amount of clients. In the end, the animals all benefit from a well-rounded approach to their care, and tag he vets and I are constantly referring to each other.
5 - Integration with other providers is a win, too! My own office offers animal chiropractic, animal reiki, and canine massage. Most come to my office specifically for animal chiropractic. However, depending on the case, adding in reiki or massage can also greatly benefit the animal and streamline their healing. For neurological conditions or emotional conditions, I many times will suggest incorporating animal reiki. For conditions with soft tissue involvement, I many times will suggest incorporating canine massage.
If you plan to do something like this at your office, just like you have achieved all the required education, passed your certification exam, and complete your continuing ed... if you are looking to hire other types of practitioners, they need to have the same educational backing. Be picky. Continue the standard of care. Your clients will notice.
The treatments we provide build upon one another, and the clients appreciate the thoroughness in their pet’s treatments.
You can also connect and integrate with providers who may not work in the same office as you. These relationships can turn into great referral sources for each other, and if you both provide excellent care and services, this only will improve the reputation you have with your community.
4 - Who is the doctor, doctor? Clients are depending on you. They are expecting you to tell them everything they need to know. What are their goals for their pet? What are your goals for the patient? How frequently should their pet receive care? What should they expect with care? If you hold back, this is a disservice to everyone. The more open and transparent you are helps the pet owner understand the process, adhere to their pets care, and will allow for the best results in the pet.
3 - Diet as foundation What your patients are eating matters, not only in their overall health, but also in their ability to heal. If they are eating the cheapest, most processed food, with a never-ending shelf life, that resembles nothing they’d actually eat in nature... it’s going to take a while to heal!
Kibble < Canned < Cooked < Freeze Dried < Raw
The freshest, least processed food always is best. They contain nutrients that your patient’s body can better recognize, utilize, and therefore heal more easily with.
I feed raw, and many of my clients feed raw. It’s the best you can go. I educate as much as I can, however, the end decision on what to feed is always up to the pet owner. If they are feeding 2x a day and they can make one of those meals a day raw, I’m happy. I respect pet owners deciding what they are able to do.
2 - The power of the Atlas The profound effects that this vertebrae has in healing and overall health, especially in neurological conditions. Nearly every neurological case I see involves the atlas- check it, adjust it, make sure it has proper motion. If I was only allowed to check one vertebrae, that would be it. In wildlife patients, if they are extremely stressed, I may only check and adjust atlas to keep stress at a minimum, and they still usually respond beautifully.
1 - You are top priority Take time for yourself, take time to rest, don’t overdo it, set limits. If you aren’t at your best, will you be able to care and adjust patients at your best?
I had to learn this the hard way. I had been working to build my practice and then suddenly was seeing 36-40 animals daily and my body went downhill.... fast! I actually reached a point in my career at only about 5 years in thinking I may not be able to be an animal chiropractor long term. When in reality, I needed to set limits. I needed to also bring on another animal chiropractor. I needed to put my own health and wellbeing back in focus. Many times as business owners, especially in the beginning years, we put ourselves on hold and this is not okay.
Set a plan.
How many patients a day do you feel good at? Both body (you feel good and aren’t fatigued or sore after) and mind (you are ready to work another day tomorrow and do not feel burnet out).
Do you like the hours that your are working? I am not a morning person, so I actually changed my hours where I used to start 3 days a week at 8a, and now I only start one day at 8a. I feel so much better at that.
Do you need additional help? In the beginning, I used to do everything on my own. Once I hired an office assistant, I didn’t know what I ever did without one. Now I have two! Do you need another animal chiropractor on your team? Do you need a handler so that you can keep your body in better posture throughout your day?
What are you doing to take care of yourself? I hope you include regular chiropractic in that! ;) For myself, I do chiropractic every week, massage 2x a month, reiki once a month, sound baths in a salt cave once a month, and barre 2x a week. These are staples for me. I also incorporate infrared sauna, float tanks, IV therapy.
What are you doing for fun? Incorporate play into your life. Life should not simply be working all the time... and I certainly did that my first few years. Now I am sure to incorporate hiking, kayaking, ice skating, playing my instruments, concerts, vacations... even if it’s just going out to a special place to eat... do it. Your body and mind will thank you later. I find as doctors, we are very comfortable in a mode constantly caring for others when we need to care and do special things for ourselves too. It keeps us at our best... for us, for our friends and family, and for our clients and patients. Sherry Seals, CSF, CESMT Career Summary Sherry Seals is a lifelong equine enthusiast. She had the good fortune of growing up just outside of Wellington, Florida where she had access to world renowned trainers and clinicians. She has ridden, shown, and trained in many disciplines including hunters, jumpers, dressage, and barrel horses. Although she enjoys riding and showing, her real passion is equine health, both physical and spiritual. Her love for the equine species extends far beyond riding. Sherry spent ffeen years working as a veterinary assistant in mixed animal practces. The experiences were irreplaceable, but she was always frustrated with the limitatons that allopathic medicine had to ofer. In 1995, Sherry made the commitment to dedicate her life to learning about the holistc approach to equine care. Afer years of college, private sector courses, IVAT schooling, clinics, symposiums, and many hours of internship, she started sharing that knowledge and expertse with others. Sherry has worked with some of the best veterinarians, homeopaths, naturopaths, chiropractors, saddle fters, and massage therapists that the world has to ofer. The experiences derived from the close working relatonships with other professionals from various modalites is an invaluable toolbox. This allows her to assist horse owners in choosing other professionals that best ft their needs. If you already have a great team, she is happy to work with them. Sherry believes that there is no room for egos in this line of work. Sherry is currently a certfed Equine Sports Massage Therapist, and a Certfed Independent Saddle Fiter. Sherry Seals PO Box 212 Parrish, FL 34219 Cell: 941-812-9709 [email protected]
Educaton State College of Florida – Associates in Arts, Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa Internatonal Veterinary Alternatve Therapy Insttute - 3 Year Certfcaton Program Veterinary Acupuncture, Traditonal Chinese Medicine & Herbs, Veterinary Osteopathy, and Homeopathy. -Areas of focused study: Equine Massage, MLD, Myofascial Release Mike Scot Saddle Fitng and Flocking School - Saddle Fitng Certfcaton The Equine Touch Foundaton – Certfcaton in Sof Tissue Therapy Tellington T-Touch Training (Equine) – Equine Bodywork and Rehabilitaton
Contnuing Studies The Dynamis School – “The Second Prescripton” Homeopathic Study Dr. Tan - The Balance Method (Acupuncture) Pulse Diagnosis Symposium – (IVAT) Dr. Are Thoreson Equine Osteopathy Workshop – Dr. Stephen Schwartz Yin Defciency Symposium – (IVAT) Dr. Are Thoreson New England School for Homeopathy (Dr. Paul Herscu) - Veterinary Homeopathy Equine Touch – (2015) Level One Certfcaton, Dr. Ivana Ruddock Whole Body Dissecton Course – (2015) Dr. Ivana Ruddock Whole Body Dissecton and Biomechanics - (2016) Whole Body Dissecton and Biomechanics - (2017) Dr Ivana Ruddock Equine Studies Insttute - Whole Horse Dissecton and Biomechanics (2014) Dr Deb Bennet Spiritual Healing/Anthroposophy/Pulse Diagnosis - Dr. Are Thoreson/Peggy Fleming (2018)
Professional Accomplishments Ruiz Diaz Saddles Completely redesigned entre lines of PDS, Carl Hester, Pessoa, Ovaton, and Trainer saddles including tree shape and design, panels, blocks, and aesthetcs. Working with the factory on quality control issues that would afect safety and ft of the products. Educatng the factory leaders on the importance of saddle ft for the horse and rider, as well addressing safety concerns with regards to block designs. English Riding Supply Independent Saddle Design Consultant – In charge of research and development of English riding saddles, girths, bridles and saddle pads. ERS is the largest English riding supply distributor in the United States, and one of the largest in the world.
Equine Bodyworxx, inc. Established in 2006, and incorporated in 2011. I provide equine sof tssue therapy and independent saddle ftng/repair services in the Southeastern United States. My clientele are predominantly FEI level dressage and H/J riders, but I enjoy working with all discplines. I provide the Horses for the Handicapped with low cost services and assist them with their annual tack and equipment inspectons for licensure. We are currently working on a curriculum for training barn managers and handlers about proper saddling of therapy horses. Precision Saddlery Established in 2018, The purpose of Precision Saddlery is to provide educatonal platorms about the art saddle ftng, equine anatomy and biomechanics as it pertains to saddling and riding, and foster open lines of communicaton between professional medical providers and saddle makers/fters to beneft the equine community. Currently, we are scheduled to contnue educatonal programs across Australia, Argentna, and the United States 2019 and 2020.
Professional Presentatons and Instructon Saddleworld and Ruiz Diaz Saddles Taught saddle ftng masterclass and saddle design to 100 saddle makers, saddle fters, veterinarians, store owners, and equestrians throughout Australia.
Professional Memberships IAAMB (Internatonal Associaton of Animal Massage and Bodyworker) - Registered Professional of Member in good standing.
Community Service
Equine Assisted Therapies of South Florida Provide saddle ftng for all therapy horses, and provide training for all staf and volunteers on safety inspectons, saddling techniques, and selecton of appropriate hippo therapy equipment. Naples Therapeutc Riding Center Provide saddle ftng, saddle adjustments, and repair services, as well as training for all staf and Volunteers on safety inspectons, saddling techniques, and selecton of appropriate equipment. Horses for the Handicapped of Pinellas County Provide saddle ftng for all therapy horses, and provide training for all staf and volunteers on safety inspectons, saddling techniques, and selecton of appropriate hippo therapy equipment. 4-H of Florida I support several regions by flling speaker positons about equine anatomy, saddling, and basic touch interacton with horses. Professional References
Brandon Equine Medical Center (Brandon Equine Surgicare) Dr. Mike Maher and Dr. Ruth Anne Richter (813) 643-7177 Van Roekel and Associates Dr. Darrell Harvey and Dr. Van Roekel, (239) 694-7177 River Song Veterinary Care Dr. Sarena Van Der Hyde (941) 330-7700 Florida Equine Acupuncture Center Dr. Peggy Fleming (352) 583-2400 The Equine Touch Foundaton Dr. Ivana Ruddock Equine Assisted Therapies of South Florida Molly Murphy (954) 974-2007
Saddle Sherry Seals, C.S.F., C.E.S.M.T. Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractc CEU Event 2021 The purpose of this presentaton is provide the audience with the necessary informaton to identfy poorly fted saddles and incorrectly manufactured tack. We will also delve into physical propertes of various materials used for saddle tree constructon and explain how they afect the biomechanics of the horse and rider team. We will conclude with a brief introducton into viewing saddles and tack commonly used for equestrian riding from a Five Element Theory perspectve. The format will include multdisciplinary saddle evaluatons (English, Western, Endurance, Trail, etc.).
1. Equine Response a. Attude b. Saddling Areas c. Girthing
2. Clues in the Haircoat a. Texture b. Hair loss c. Dry spots d. Hypopigmentaton e. Folliculits f. Hygromas
3. Skin and Fascia a. Fascial tension b. Fibrous changes c. Fasiculaton 4. Muscle evaluaton a. Symmetry b. Atrophy c. Reactvity d. Ring of muscles e. Playing the video
5. Statc Evaluaton a. Without the pad i. Placement ii. Sweet spot iii. Level iv. Rigging v. Wither Clearance vi. Length vii.DSP clearance viii.Panel parallelism ix. Channel width x. Stability xi. Suitabililty b. All about saddle pads c. Girths
6. Dynamic evaluaton a. Without Rider b. With the Rider Part II
1. Tree Materials a. Wood, Composite, Carbon Fiber b. Spring Bar Support c. Rawhide
2. Weight Dispersement a. Forces on the Spine b. Comparison of Forces with diferent trees
3. Rider Dynamics a. Adding rider weight to the equaton b. Evaluatng Rider/Tree suitability
4. Equine Input a. Rediscover the Equine Response b. The Horse’s Right to Choose
5. The Mental Component a. Introducton to Five Element Correlaton in Saddle Fitng b. Successful Saddle Fitng for Optmal Mental and Physical Health
LAB The purpose of the lab will be to establish profciency in the feld with identfying the parameters of saddle ftng including the physical examinaton and emotonal evaluaton of the horse. We will carefully examine demonstraton saddles that are broken, twisted, and failing. We will also have demonstraton saddles with the various tree materials for physical evaluaton. The lab will conclude with the same Five Element Theory evaluaton of the horses with the saddles.
6. Equine Reacton to Saddling a. Attude b. Saddling Areas c. Girthing
7. Clues in the Haircoat d. Texture e. Hair loss f. Dry spots g. Hypopigmentaton h. Folliculits i. Hygromas
8. Skin and Fascia j. Fascial tension k. Fibrous changes l. Fasiculaton
9. Muscle evaluaton m. Symmetry n. Atrophy o. Reactvity p. “The Story” i. Letng the overall body conditon tell the story. 10. Statc Evaluaton q. Without the pad i. Placement ii. Sweet spot iii. Level iv. Rigging v. Wither Clearance vi. Length vii.DSP clearance viii.Panel parallelism ix. Channel width x. Stability xi. Suitabililty
r. Proper Padding i. Fine tuning the saddle ft ii. Creatng Stability for the Saddle
s. Girths i. Finding the “girth groove” ii. Elbow clearance
2. Putng the Pieces Together a. Rider Suitability b. Tree Suitability c. Evaluate the horse under saddle 3. Five Element Intro a. Explore the possibilites of Five Element Theory with Saddle Fitng