Intro Seminar Overview
Clinical applications of veterinary acupuncture & manipulation is an introductory seminar which covers the Fundamental Principles of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) and the two major branches of TCVM: Veterinary Acupuncture and Veterinary Medical Manipulation. These seminars take place throughout the year in multiple locations. This seminar is presented for Small Animal and Equine practitioners, with two track options for a total of up to 14 RACE-approved CE hours.
Goals
These seminars are not only valuable for veterinarians new to integrative veterinary medicine modalities, but can be a refresher course for those who may have studied it years ago. With these seminars participants will be able to:
- Learn clinical tips and applications for veterinary acupuncture.
- Evaluate the fundamental principles of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) including Yin-Yang and Five Elements.
- Understand how to use Veterinary Acupuncture for pain management
Clinical Applications of Veterinary Acupuncture and Manipulation
Taught in English
For veterinarians & veterinary students only
up to 14 RACE approved CE hours
No semesters currently available
Instructors
Mitch McKee
DVM, MSTCVM, MSIVM-C, CCRV, CVMMP, CVA, CTPEP, CTCVMP, CVTP, CVFT, CVCH
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.
Karen Spracklen
DVM, CVA, cAVCA, CVMMP
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 (cAVCA). 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 director of their Veterinary Medical Manipulation (VMM) program and serves as a faculty member for the Masters in Integrative Veterinary Medicine program.