Conference Speakers
The AVCA Conference features over 20 experts in the veterinary field. Don't miss the opportunity to learn new practices and techniques.
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Speakers
- Using SURE FOOT balance pads in Clinical Practice
Paul Brumett has a BS degree in Animal Science and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Auburn University. He has additional training in Dentistry, Emergency Medicine, Complementary therapy (Eden Energy Medicine for Animals and Healing Touch for Animals, Practitioner), and is Certified by the University of Tennessee in Canine Rehabilitation and the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association in Animal Chiropractic. He has worked in Mixed Animal Practice, Small Animal General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Canine Rehabilitation and as a representative and educator for Hero Brace’s Custom Orthotics during his career. He is an instructor for Liberated Horsemanship's AVCA approved "Master Class" and the lead speaker for the 12 hour Race Approved "Common Modalities in Canine Rehabilitation: A Hands-On Overview of Custom Orthotics, Laser, PEMF and Hydrotherapy". Dr Brumett also teaches custom orthotics wet labs for Curacore and Chi University. Dr. Brumett practices in Grand Junction, CO and is owner of Animal Tracks Rehabilitation and Fitness LLC.
- Canine Orthotics, Making the Perfect Impression
- Canine Back Bracing, IVDDz and Degenerative Myelopathy
- Modalities, Research, and Benefits of Utilizing Rehabilitation with Chiropractic Care.
- Hands On: Utilizing different modalities of rehabilitation to enhance our chiropractic care.
- Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster Pa graduated 1976
- New York Chiropractic College, Greenvale, NY graduated 1980
- Director Coren Chiropractic Care 1980-2009
- Founded RealEyes Communications Inc /president 1997-2006
- Serving on Board of Directors Parker Chiropractic 2000-2005
- Partner Central Norwalk Complete Physical Therapy 2000-2003
- Patent approved for ePavlov training software 2003
- CEO Equalign Chiropractic Systems Inc 2006- current
- Co- founder Equalign Chiropractic Systems LLC with David N Lundquist, DC and Dustin S Coren, DVM. 2006
- Providing performance care for the performance athletes, equine and human as well as canine ranging from casual participant to recent Olympic medalists
- Human induced Equine issues
- Fascinating Fascia
- Fascinating fascia equine and canine
- Canine laser therapy - so much more than pain relief
Dr. Stephanie Crawford is a Registered Chiropractor and Certified Animal Chiropractor based in Guelph, Ontario. She owns and operates On Course Chiropractic, a mobile practice for horses and riders, which she established in 2016.
Dr. Crawford is a graduate of Trent University where she completed her undergraduate studies and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where she trained to become a doctor of chiropractic. She completed specialized post-graduate training with the Veterinary Chiropractic Learning Centre to become a Certified Animal Chiropractor and underwent additional testing to gain accreditation with the College of Animal Chiropractors.
She is dedicated to lifelong learning in order to provide the best evidence-informed service to her patients. She is a Graston Technique specialist and GT-Equine instructor. She is also a certified LASER therapy provider. She has completed several courses in saddle fit assessment and continues to expand her knowledge of biomechanics and rehabilitation with a focus on equine sport.
Steph’s equestrian background includes over twenty years' experience riding, competing and coaching in the English disciplines. She trained throughout the years with bio-mechanics expert Mary Wanless, worked as a show groom for Olympic level show jumpers, and worked for five years as an equine veterinary assistant in a practice specializing in sport horse medicine. Her passion is to work with horses and riders of all disciplines to improve quality of life and performance.- Equine IASTM Case Studies: Evaluation and Treatment of Soft Tissue Injuries
- IASTM for soft tissue dysfunction in horses
Dr. Karen Gellman holds DVM and PhD degrees from Cornell University in animal locomotion biomechanics. She has advanced training and certification in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary chiropractic, and has practiced these and other holistic modalities since 1995. Dr. Gellman has taught in multiple professional CE venues, lecturing on posture, biomechanics, and holistic therapies to veterinarians in North America and Europe. She has been a featured speaker at annual conferences for AHVMA (2014), AVCA (2021), IVCA (2015), IVAS (2012), Danish Veterinary Chiropractic Association (2013-2014), Wild West Veterinary Conference (2010), Norwegian Veterinary Chiropractic Association (2020), Hawaiian State Veterinary Association (2022), New York State Veterinary Medical Society and more. With Dr. Judith Shoemaker and Elizabeth Reese, she founded “Postural Rehabilitation”, a professional education venue approved by AVCA. Her lectures are featured on The Equine Documentalist.
Dr. Gellman is research director of Maximum Horsepower Research, a private research group with Dr. Judith Shoemaker and Elizabeth Reese. Maximum Horsepower was awarded a grant by the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation to study equine posture in 2014. This ongoing research was featured on the cover of Biology Open in April 2022 along with a peer reviewed article: “Standing Horse Posture: a longer stance is more stable”. She also has published many veterinary education articles in IVCJ and elsewhere, including the AKC Canine Health Foundation, where a series of articles she wrote with Dr. Shoemaker received top prize from Dog Writers Association of America.
She practices holistic veterinary medicine in New York State, and for on-line distance consults. She will launch an on-line educational program on holistic oncology for pets in 2023, and hopefully relaunch an on-line version of Postural Rehabilitation soon afterwards. Her company Plena Curae Botanical Solutions LLC makes high quality pain supplements for pets and horses, sold only through professionals.- Equine Complex Vertebral Malformation Syndrome (ECVM): what is it, how can you recognize it?
- Stabilizing the Cervical-Thoracic Junction for the ECVM patient
- Animal Chiropractic, Adjusting Techniques Feline
- Fear Free Environments for the Animal Patient and Pain Detection.
Donna Gigliotti, DC, an AVCA Certified Doctor, obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree in 1992. She then went on to become an AVCA Certified Animal Chiropractor in 1996. She continued to advance her animal chiropractic knowledge and skill base by completing the first 700 hour Advanced Animal Neurology class in 2007. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and love of anatomy, physiology and chiropractic with both large and small groups. She has developed Tissue Talk™ Methods which is a multi-faceted approach that utilizes the skills of observation, listening and gentle touch techniques to remove strains and trauma as revealed by the bodies tissues thus allowing the body’s inherent innate intelligence to restore itself to optimal function.
Dr. Gigliotti believes that every living organism strives to function at its optimal level and as close to the original blueprint that it was born with and in alignment with universal intelligence. This allows each being the opportunity to carry out their life’s plan and function at their optimal capacity. As a result of her unique education, she is able to share this with both animals and humans in her practices and thru teaching. Many times bridging the gap between the humans and animals.
Advanced Certifications include: AVCA Certified Animal Chiropractor, Advanced Animal Neurology, Advanced SOT and Chiropractic Manipulative Reflex Techniques, Certified Nimmo Receptor, Tonus Technique, Neurofascial Release Technique, Advanced Jaffe Mellor Technique, Advanced BioMagnetic Pairs Practioner, ISSA Certified Person Fitness Trainer, CCFT Certified Canine Fitness Trainer.- Adjusting Smarter Not Harder
- Adjust It - Let me count the ways
- Can you feel it?
- Equine Kinesiology Taping - The Science
- Increasing Circulation With Kinesiology Tape Both Blood And Lymph Promoting Pain Reduction.
- Foot to Finish Line: The Whole Horse Approach Correlation of Farrier Work and Clinical Chiropractic Subluxations
- Understanding Navicular Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Management
- An Inside Look: Dissection of the Equine Lower Limb and Foot
I am a graduate from WSUn1968, DVM Degree. I entered private equine practice in 1968 to date. I am a Charter member, Past President of Northwest Equine Practioner Association, Salem, Oregon. I became certified IVAS in 1997, studied through Options for Animals and received AVCA Certification 1999. I served on the AVCA Board from 2000, to 2004 and chaired Certification for three years. I am now semi-retired limiting my practice to Veterinary Acupuncture and Chiropractic Medicine. I currently live in Prineville with my Lovely Wife Joan 49 years. We have 2 children, Jodi, and Holly. They are both married. We have 3 Grandchildren, Nathan, Adam, and Olivia.
Ron Leick, DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, Ohio State University, 1975. Mixed animal practice specializing in Equine Reproduction. Options for Animals Basic Animal Chiropractic Program 1998. Certified in animal chiropractic by the Animal Chiropractic Certification Commission of the AVCA 1999. Attended IVAS, Certified 2000. Chi Institute Chinese Herbal Medicine, Certified 2003. Moved to all Complimentary Veterinary Medicine in 2000, active to date.- Horses can't talk, or do they? Employ Acupressure Diagnostic Points to Improve Your Chiropractic Skills.
Dr. Janice Huntingford is a 1984 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, in Guelph, Ontario. She is certified in chiropractic, (AVCA 2000) acupuncture (IVAS 2005) rehabilitation ( CCRT 2007) and pain management ( CVPP 2014). She has a Masters in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine ( TCVM) from the Chi University. She is the owner and medical director of the Essex Animal Hospital, Canine Rehab and Fitness in Essex, Ontario Canada. In 2015, she became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (DACVSMR) She is also a consultant for the VIN Rehab/Sports Medicine/Chronic Pain board and sits on many boards including an International Osteoarthritis Task Force and the World Association of TCVM.
Dr. Huntingford lectures nationally and internationally on rehabilitation, manual therapy, acupuncture, geriatric medicine, herbals and pain management to veterinarians and veterinary technicians. She is a frequent speaker at the VMX in Orlando, Western Veterinary Conference, Fetch, Canadian Veterinary Medical Association meeting, AVMA, WSAVA and many other venues. She has received numerous awards most recently the Award of Excellent Speaker at the World Association of TCVM International Meeting in September 2022. She is currently the Director of Chi Canada and teaches acupuncture, pain and rehabilitation courses. When not speaking, practicing or travelling , Dr Huntingford spends time on her farm and winery with chef husband Harold and a menagerie of pugs, cats, horses, pigs, cattle, chickens and honey bees and sometimes her two beautiful granddaughters.- Neurological rehabilitation therapies to enhance treatment of the chiropractic neurological patient
- Feline Chiropractic--Stroking the Tiger
- Integrative treatment for sporting dogs to improve health and performance
- Nourishing the Neurologic System
Kaitlyn Lackey DC is an AVCA certified chiropractor that practices in Dallas, TX. She underwent her doctorate at Parker University (graduate as of April 2017) where she received her animal chiropractic training simultaneously.
Dr. Katie was the President of Parker Animal Chiropractic Club and received an Outstanding Student Association Leadership award during her time at school. Upon graduation, Dr. Katie briefly taught at her alma mater, as well.
Dr. Katie now practices full time on animals and runs an animal chiropractic podcast and coaching platform, known as Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic. She is also pursuing advanced certification in canine rehabilitation.
With her certification in Fascial Distortion Model (FDM), she has learned to assess not only the joints, but the muscular and fascial system as well. Dr. Katie has identified a unique approach to clinical assessment of the muscles in addition to the spine and joints.- How to assess and identify musculoskeletal compensation patterns in canine patients
- Equine Fascial Lines: Identification and Treatments
- How to Up Your Game
- Lifting the Veil from Equine Navicular Syndrome: Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Management Strategies
- Guide to Design & Publication of Clinical Research Studies
- Incorporating the Equine Lameness Exam with the Chiropractic Exam
- Public Access to certified Animal Chiropractor DCs in Texas
- Beginning Steer Adjusting
- Incorporating speeder board assisted technique into the Canine practice.
Dr. O began speaking about Animal Chiropractic at the annual AVCA conventions in 2004 and it has become one of the highlights of his year. It was in 2009 at the AVCA convention that he would meet the woman who would rock his world. Dr. Amy Hayek continues to challenge and frustrate him more than anyone he has ever met. She also allows him to reach levels that he never thought possible.
Dr. O explains to people that Dr. Amy has forgotten more stuff than he will ever know. She doesn’t always like the way he translates (dummy down) her information so that he can understand it. This allows him to own the information so that he can then explain it to other people. The clients in their practices have always responded positively when Dr. Amy and Dr. O have asked them to enter their animals into a study. That is how the data for the canine movement study, the canine whiplash study, and the dachshund study were gathered. Dr. Amy and Dr. O continue to utilize their client base in the advancement of animal chiropractic. Each animal they adjust teaches them something new and exciting. Dr. O is looking forward to many more years of animal chiropractic, both adjusting and teaching others how to adjust.
He and Dr. Amy practice at All Creatures Every Spine in Meridian, Tx and run Animal Chiropractic Education Source.- When Should You Not Adjust
- Asymmetry. How and Why We Need to Address It.
- "The Anatomy of a High-Ranking Website: Best Practices for SEO Success"
- [LAB] SEO Demystified: Tips and Tricks for Boosting Your Website's Visibility
- Stabilizing the Cervical-Thoracic Junction for the ECVM patient
Dr. Clayton Sullwold has been in practice for over 15 years. He is a passionate chiropractor who lives his life by the indisputable Laws of Nature and the Principles of Life which he considers the basis of chiropractic philosophy. The past eight years he has worked with various neurological and chronic health conditions at his practice Atlas Specific Upper Cervical Spine Center. Cases he has had success with include: Multiple Sclerosis, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Seizures, Meniere’s Disease, Migraines, High Blood pressure, Anxiety and Depression, Fibromyalgia, Dystonia, heart dysfunction, digestive dysfunction, and autoimmune disorders such as Raynaud’s, RA, Sojourns’ Syndrome, and more. He received his Advanced Knee Chest upper cervical training in 2014 and became part of the elite Blue Angels Society in September of 2019. He is an assistant instructor for the Knee Chest Society and enjoys teaching and passing along his understanding of life up to this point.
Previously he owned and practiced at Café of Life Chiropractic for six years delivering principled chiropractic care to his community. He is passionate about animal chiropractic and in 2017-18 sat on the task force to change the Colorado State Statue on the ability for properly certified chiropractors to practice animal chiropractic. He became a Certified Animal Chiropractor in 2008 through Options for Animals school in Wellsville, KS and is certified by the International Veterinarian Chiropractic Association. He currently is an assistant instructor for Animal Chiropractic CE which offers continuing education for certified animal chiropractors from around the world.
Dr. Sullwold is an accomplished martial artist and has studied Kouburyu Karate a style of Okinawan Karate for the past 20 years and is a 4th degree black belt. In 2018 he developed the Torque & Toggle Gen 2, an upper cervical chiropractic training device.
He received Distinguished Chiropractor award in 2018 from the Colorado Chiropractic Association. He received his bachelors degree in 2001 from Doane College in Biology and Chemistry. He has served internationally through Adjustworld, a nonprofit chiropractic organization dedicated to bringing health and healing to various countries all over the world. Serving on trips to Central and South America. He graduated from Life Chiropractic College West in 2007.
His hobbies include, pie baking, home remodeling, gardening, reading and writing.- Advanced Upper Cervical Mechanics in the Equine
Dr. Petra Sullwold graduated from Life West Chiropractic College in 2007 and received her Animal Chiropractic Certification through Options for Animals in 2008. She has been an avid equestrian since age 4. Before becoming a Chiropractor, she was an Equine Sports Massage Therapist for 10 years. She currently operates three businesses: Mancos Chiropractic, a 3-doctor chiropractic practice for humans and small animals & Equus Chiropractic which solely focuses on equine chiropractic and Animal Chiropractic CE, a continuing education program for animal chiropractors. She travels all over the state adjusting Top Level Competition horses to Backyard ponies. She loves the variety of her work.
“Adjusting a horse reminds me why I love being a chiropractor. They don’t place a limit to what an adjustment can do for them in their performance or well being.”
Dr. Petra has studied under some of the greatest names in the world of horse health & training, such as: Advanced Adjusting Techniques with Dr. Jay Komarek, Equine Conformation and Anatomy with Deb Bennett, Ph.D., Sport Horse Conditioning with Hilary Clayton, Ph.D, Equine Biomechanics with Barb Crabbe, DVM, Equine Nutritional Management with Dr. Robert E. Bray, and Advanced Saddle Fitting with Dr. Kerry J. Ridgeway, DVM and Master Saddler A.J. Foster. To further her skills, she has participated in multiple Equitation Clinics with Major Miguel Tavora, Master of Equitation a protégé of Nuno Oliviera and Mark Rashid. She is also the chiropractor for Mark Rashid’s horses.
Dr. Petra has a deep passion for chiropractic history & philosophy as it pertains to animal chiropractic. She has spent countless hours at the Palmer Davenport Archives to gain a deeper understanding of animal chiropractic’s past.
In addition, Dr. Petra likes to use her Business & Marketing Degree as well as her expertise gained by working for an advertising agency to help fellow animal chiropractors take their business to the next level. She loves sharing trade secrets that are much more powerful than social media, and helps animal chiropractors connect with their community on a deeper level.
In her free time Dr. Petra likes to enjoy life with her husband Dr. Clayton and their 50 + animals on their idyllic ranch in Southwest Colorado.- Animal Chiropractic: A historical timeline
Dr. Jon Zeagler has been a chiropractic physician for nearly 23 years. He graduated from Logan University in December of 2000 with his Doctorate in Chiropractic. He also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Louisiana Tech University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Northwestern State University. He received his certification in animal chiropractic through the AVCA in 2010.
Currently he is the owner of Trinity Integrated Health and Wellness Center in Natchitoches Louisiana where the clinic combines the use of Chiropractic, Regenerative Medicine, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Rehabilitation to help patients achieve their optimal wellness. He also owns Champion Animal Chiropractic where he has adjusted both large and small animals ranging from dogs, cats, goats and sheep to show cattle, PBR bucking bulls and horses.
Dr. Zeagler is currently serving as the Immediate Past President of the AVCA. He was President of the AVCA from November of 2020-2021. He has also helped give the AVCA Certification Exam from 2017-2023. In addition to serving on the AVCA Board, Dr. Zeagler served on the board for The Chiropractic Association of Louisiana from 2005-2009. He also served on the Louisiana State Board of Chiropractic Examiners from 2009-2021. He helped develop the National Board of Chiropractic Examiner's Parts II, III, and IV Board Exams as well as being an Examiner for the Part IV Boards at Logan University. In 2022 Dr. Zeagler was given The President's Award by the Chiropractic Association of Louisiana for his service to the chiropractic profession while serving on the state board of examiners.
Dr. Zeagler has been married to his beautiful wife Sarah for 26 years. They were married and moved two weeks later to St. Louis for him to attend Logan Chiropractic College. They have 3 wonderful boys: Cole, Brock, and Luke as well as a future daughter-in-law Addison. Dr. Zeagler enjoys fly fishing and baseball.- Low Force Instrument Chiropractic Technique: The Neurological Basis for Utilizing the Arthrostim and Vibracussor Instruments for Afferent Stimulation to the CNS
- Low Force Instrument Chiropractic Technique: The Neurological Basis for Utilizing the Arthrostim and Vibracussor Instruments for Afferent Stimulation to the CNS
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