Overview on Integrative Veterinary Medicine

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. Ronald Koh received his veterinary degree in Taiwan in 2006 and later completed a specialty internship followed by a master’s program in acupuncture at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to joining UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2020, he spent 6.5 years on the faculty of the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, where he served as an assistant professor (2015-2020) and a service chief of Integrative Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. He is certified in acupuncture, rehabilitation, herbal therapy, and medical manipulation. He completed his residency in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2019. His research and clinical focus have been on integrative and rehabilitative medicine therapies for pain management, orthopedic impairments, neurological deficits, geriatric conditions, and palliative/hospice care. His focus within TCVM is using traditional, scalp, and topographic acupuncture, along with herbal medicine for neurological conditions. He lectures on TCVM, integrative medicine, and rehabilitation for veterinary schools, conferences, and general public events. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, hiking, and traveling.