Clinical Applications of Veterinary Acupuncture and Manipulation

Dr. McKee grew up in a small rural town south of Nashville, Tennessee (TN). After graduating from high school, he attended college at David Lipscomb University and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Psychology. He developed an interest in veterinary medicine while working on a horse and cattle ranch in Colorado during summer breaks and after college graduation. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001 and has worked in both mixed and small animal practices. Dr. McKee began his studies at Chi in 2015 and has earned certifications in Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Tui-na, Food Therapy, and End of Life and Palliative Care meeting the requirements as a Certified Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medical Practitioner. He is also a 2018 graduate of the Master of Science Degree in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine at Chi. He earned additional certification in Small Animal Veterinary Medical Manipulation in 2020 at the Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute. Dr. McKee is a co-owner of Berry Farms Animal Hospital in Franklin, TN where his primary focus is in general practice and integrative medicine. Outside of work, Dr. McKee enjoys spending time with family and is an avid runner, triathlete, and Tough Mudder participant.

Dr. Spracklen is a graduate of the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her Veterinary Chiropractic training in 1996 and is certified through the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA). She received certifications in Veterinary Acupuncture (CVA) in 1999 and Medical Manipulation (CVMMP) 2018 through Chi. Dr. Spracklen is owner of a performance-based practice devoted to TCVM and veterinary manipulation. Dr. Spracklen is a national and international speaker on veterinary acupuncture. She has been published in the American Journal of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (AJTCVM) and has authored several textbook chapters on equine acupuncture. She is one of the Assistant Editors of the AJTCVM. Dr. Spracklen also devotes time serving as an instructor for the Chi University. Currently, she is the Small Animal Coordinator for their Veterinary Medical Manipulation (VMM) course and serves as a faculty member for the Masters in Integrative Veterinary Medicine program.