Course Overview
The Advanced Small Animal Veterinary Medical Manipulation (Chiropractic) course is a hybrid course that teaches students advanced adjusting techniques. Students will refine their skills, get more from their physical exams and learn new adjusting techniques. The course is open to veterinarians who are graduates of any veterinary spinal manipulation or chiropractic course.
Major Topics
The course is intended for students who have taken a certification course in small animal medical manipulation and would like to delve into deeper topics. In this course, you will learn:
- Advanced Adjusting Techniques
- Anatomy Trains
- Body Awareness
- Postural Patterns
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Joint Mobilization
- Canine Desensification
Advanced Veterinary Medical Manipulation
Taught in English
For veterinarians and veterinary students only
19 RACE-approved CE hours
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
The course is open to veterinarians who are graduates of any veterinary spinal manipulation or chiropractic course.
Curriculum
Advanced Small Animal Manipulation
Manipulations Review
1h
Joint Mobilization
1h
Advanced Extremity Adjustments
1h
Densification, Trigger Points, and Trigger Point Therapy
2h
Veterinary Medical Manipulation for Exotics
1h
How to Approach Cases
1h
Craniosacral Therapy I, II & III
3h
Review of Basic Techniques
1h
Application of Advanced Techniques
1h
Anatomy Trains I & II
2h
Labs: Craniosacral, Techniques, Anatomy Trains & Cases
6h
Instructors
Karen Spracklen
DVM, CVA, AVCA, CVMMP
Dr. Spracklen is originally from Goshen, Indiana and received her BS and DVM degrees from Purdue University. She was certified in animal chiropractic through the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association in 1996 and she completed her certification in veterinary acupuncture through the Chi Institute in 1999. Karen owns the Holly Lane Veterinary Service, an equine practice entirely devoted to complementary therapies - primarily acupuncture, chiropractic and Chinese herbs. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and dressage riding.
David Hirsch
DVM, CVA, CVCH, MS-TCVM
Dr. Hirsch graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983. He was certified by the American Chiropractic Veterinary Association in 2001, and was certified by Chi in Veterinary Acupuncture in 2002 and Herbal Medicine in 2007. He has also earned his Master's Degree in TCVM from Chi. He is the co-owner and co-director of Parkway Veterinary Hospitals in Cape May Courthouse and Marmora, New Jersey. Dr. Hirsch is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference and a past board member for the Marine Mammal Stranding Center of New Jersey.
Enrollment Options
Semester
2024
Schedule & Tuition
Advanced Small Animal Manipulation
Online Portion
Jun 1 - Aug 31, 2024
On-site Portion in Reddick, FL
Jul 11 - Jul 12, 2024
$1,025.00
Small Animal Advanced Acupuncture
Online Portion
Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2024
On-site Portion in Reddick, FL
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2024
$1,300.00
Payment Information
A $100.00 non-refundable course deposit is charged upon enrollment to reserve your seat.
Payment is due 60 days before the start date of each session or course.
Add-ons
Printed Binders
$50.00 / on-site
Discounts
Register for Advanced Small Animal Acupuncture and Medical Manipulation
-$100.00