Overview on Integrative Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Mushtaq Memon as a clinician-scientist includes about 150 publications and co-editing two books, "Food as Medicine" and "Food and Brain Health." A Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenologists, Dr. Memon is among approximately 500 global veterinary reproduction specialists. His 35 years of veterinary practice spanned teaching hospitals at Washington State University and universities in Massachusetts, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. He currently leads the World Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine as its Executive Director.

Dr. Maler utilizes acupuncture, chiropractic and osteopathy to diagnose and treat lameness and performance problems.She specializes in sports medicine and rehabilitation, and practices integration of modern veterinary medicine diagnostics and therapeutics with alternative modalities. This integration allows for an invaluable “whole patient” approach to veterinary medicine. Equine back pain, TMJ dysfunction and hoof balance are areas of special interest to her. Soon after graduating from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine with Honors in 1999, she initiated her education in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine at Chi. She is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Veterinary Herbologist, Certified Veterinary Tui-na Practitioner and Certified Veterinary Food Therapist. In 2005, she began teaching at Chi during the acupuncture course. She currently also instructs at the advanced acupuncture modules and Tui-na courses. Simultaneously, she started her education in Veterinary Chiropractic, completing basic chiropractic courses at both Options for Animals and Healing Oasis Wellness Center as well as many advanced chiropractic courses. She is certified in Veterinary Chiropractic by both the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association and American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. She also instructs at Options for Animals and is a certifying examiner for the IVCA.

Dr. Clemmons graduated with his DVM from Washington State University. There, he also was granted a PhD in veterinary science (emphasis in neurophysiology and clinical neurology). Dr. Clemmons then took a faculty position at the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine where he practiced neurology and neurosurgery for 35 years before joining the private Veterinary Specialty Hospitals in Florida. Dr. Clemmons, a board-certified specialist in Neurology, has published over 100 peer-reviewed original studies, reviews, papers and abstracts and given numerous presentations, both in the US and abroad. At UF, he has had an active research program and is known for his work on platelet physiology and in the study of neurodegenerative diseases such as degenerative myelopathy. He has developed a number of innovative neurosurgical techniques including fixation of atlantoaxial subluxation and Wobbler’s syndrome. Dr. Clemmons taught veterinary and graduate students at the University of Florida for 35 years. Dr. Clemmons became a certified veterinary acupuncturist (CVA) at Chi in 2000. He was certified in TCVM Food therapy (CVFT) from Chi in 2009. He integrates Veterinary Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and nutrition into his practice. He is a national and international speaker in the field of neurology and the science of veterinary acupuncture.

Dr. Koh earned his veterinary degree in Taiwan and further honed his expertise at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, completing a specialty internship and a Master’s in acupuncture/integrative medicine. Subsequently, he has been teaching at Chi University and served as a clinical assistant professor at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine before his current role as the clinical associate professor and head of Integrative Medicine at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Certified in acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, Chinese food therapy, rehabilitation, and medical manipulation, Dr. Koh is also board certified in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. He also holds the distinguished title of Charter Fellow with the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine. Dr. Koh is an internationally recognized speaker and mentor in the areas of rehabilitation, TCVM, and integrative medicine. He also has contributed to academic literature, penning book chapters and peer-reviewed articles on these areas. His clinical focus centers on integrative approaches to various health conditions to optimize clinical outcomes and quality of life, particularly concerning pain management, mobility issues, and chronic disorders.