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THE POINT
A PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE SOCIETY
THE POINT A PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE SOCIETY VOL.41 / NO.2 May 2018
Table of Contents
From the Desk of the Executive Director..................................................................................3
Acupuncture Used to Successfully Manage Lameness in a
Female Asian Elephant in Thailand by Trish London, DVM.................................................4
44th Annual IVAS Congress Speaker Lineup.........................................................................14
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2018 IVAS Congress Schedule.................................................................................................17
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Acupuncture Used to Successfully Manage Lameness in a Female Asian Elephant in Thailand

Trish London, DVM
ABSTRACT:
Acupuncture treatment was used to successfully treat pain and lameness as a result of an acute soft tissue
injury to a captive elephant’s right rear leg that prevented her from flexing her knee. A course of two treatments
of dry needle acupuncture 5 days apart, greatly improved the lameness and pain associated with flexion of
the stifle joint. She continues to do well with no residual pain or lameness or requirement for any continued
exercise restrictions or medications. This case shows the great potential for acupuncture as a noninvasive
treatment for elephants.
HISTORY: CLINICAL SIGNS/DIAGNOSTICS/DIAGNOSIS -

Mai Mae is a 28-year-old female captive Asian CONVENTIONAL (WESTERN)
elephant who lives at Patara Elephant Farm in Chiang On presenting exam, Mai Mae was bright,
Mai Thailand. Mai’s normal exercise consisted of alert, and responsive. She greeted me in a quiet but
giving rides to tourists and walking up and down steep nervous manner. She was in good body condition.
hills where she lived. When walking she had a significant weight bearing
lameness of the right rear leg and was unable to bend
She was evaluated for right rear lameness of 8 her stifle. She was hesitant and slightly painful with
days duration after running down a hill when scared palpation of her right rear leg. The remainder of
by a helicopter on November 1, 2016. There was no her exam was unremarkable and she was otherwise
specific known fall or injury, though Mai Mae was acting normally with normal appetite, urination and
now stiff on her right hind limb and was painful when defecation.
palpated. No foreign body or wound was found in the
foot pad. On the day of the injury she was given 50cc Western Diagnostics: none. Radiographs were
of steroid IM. Cold compresses every 2 hours was not taken due lack of radiographic equipment on site.
started on her right hind limb and she was rested from
work. Mai Mae’s swelling had resolved, and
painfulness was improving, but pain and lameness
On November 2, 2016, she remained very stiff continued. Mai Mae had responded well to anti-
in her hindlimb and was unable to bend her stifle. She inflammatories consisting of an injection of steroid
was very slow when walking and remained painful. and oral phenylbutazone, along with topical herbal
Because her entire right hind limb was swollen, remedies. However, she continued to have pain when
topical herbal medication was applied on both hind walking on hills and the inability to flex her stifle
limbs 4-5x day. Phenylbutazone 4400mg (1mg/kg) persisted.
PO SID started. Her exercise was restricted to limit
access to any hills and no work was allowed with Mai Mae’s
tourists. presumed Western
diagnosis was soft
On November 7, 2016, the swelling in her leg tissue injury (possible
was decreasing but some swelling remained. There partial cruciate tear)
was no pain with palpation, but pain continued when based on history
walking. Unknown topical herbal remedies were and physical exam
applied and phenylbutazone was continued and she findings.
remained on exercise restriction.
A presumptive diagnosis of a stifle injury

was made based on history of acute injury, clinical
symptoms, and physical exam.
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CLINICAL SIGNS/DIAGNOSIS - TCM TCM (EASTERN) TREATMENT:

(EASTERN) The goal of the acupuncture treatment was
On presenting exam, Mai Mae was nervous to help reinstate the smooth flow of Qi and Blood
and was prone to running when scared. She was by clearing obstructions and resolving Stagnation
bright, alert, and responsive. She greeted me in a quiet (excess) in the channels.
but nervous manner. She was in good body condition.
When walking, she had a significant weight bearing A dry needle technique was used with Seirin
lameness of the right rear leg and was unable to bend s-type needles 0.25 in diameter and 50 mm in length
her stifle. She was hesitant and slightly painful with up to depths varying (depending on point placement)
palpation of her right rear leg. Tongue was light pink 10 mm up to 30 mm. The needles were kept in for
and moist. Pulses were not evaluated. The remainder 15 minutes during each session. Both distal and local
of her exam was unremarkable and she was otherwise points were utilized. Local points were selected to
acting normally with normal appetite, urination and help move Qi and blood in the affected area. The
defecation. distal points were used to help remove the obstruction
from the channel, and the local points to support the
Mai Mae was evaluated for an acute right elimination action in a focused area (2).
hindlimb injury resulting in lameness, swelling and
painfulness. A complete list of acupuncture points used can
be referenced in Table 1.
The TCM evaluation revealed an excess
condition due to stagnation of Qi and blood in the ACUPUNCTURE SESSION ONE
channels of the right hind leg. November 8, 2016
When pain is present, stagnation is present. On Mai Mae’s first acupuncture session,
Qi and Blood are dependent on each other for proper Mai Mae was sensitive to palpation of her stifle.
function and movement. They nourish and support No heat or coldness of the leg was palpated. Mild
one another. Qi is the commander while Blood is the improving swelling was noted around her stifle. She
transporter of Qi. For this reason, many Stagnations was completely unable to bend her knee at all and
are of both Qi and Blood (1). was swinging her leg from the hip to walk. Based
on her gait it was assumed she had injured her stifle
A TCM diagnosis of Qi and Blood Stagnation somehow during a possible fall. The presumed injury
in the channels of the right hind limb was made. differentials included patellar luxation, partial cruciate
tear, nerve injury or other soft tissue injury.
CONVENTIONAL (WESTERN) TREATMENT:
Mai Mae had been given a 50ml steroid The points chosen for the first treatment were
injection the day of the injury 7 days prior to first BL 54, BL 40, BL 60, BL 67 and ST 35.
acupuncture. Her injured leg was cold compressed for
24 hours. When swelling developed she was started Bladder 54 was used as it is the master point
on Phenylbutazone 4400mg (1mg/kg) PO SID and for pelvic limbs and as a local point to remove
topical herbal medications were applied to both rear obstructions in the channel and eliminate blood
legs 4-5x day . Her exercise was restricted to having stasis. Bladder 40 was used as a local point and it is
access only to the flat surfaces near the veterinary the master point for low back and hips, and removes
clinic. She was rested from working with tourists and obstructions from the channel and eliminates blood
was not allowed access to any hills. With time and stasis. Bladder 60 was used for pain as it alleviates
these treatments, her swelling had almost completely swelling and pain throughout the body, the “aspirin
resolved. her pain was improving but persisted and her point” of the body. It also helps remove obstructions
lameness with an inability to flex her knee continued 7 from the channel and relaxes tendons and strengthens
days post injury. the caudal back and hock. Bladder 67 was used as
a distal point to clear problems along the channel.
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Stomach 35 was used as a local point for the stifle for ACUPUNCTURE SESSION TWO
possible cruciate injury or luxating patellas and used November 16, 2016
for pain, numbness and motor impairment of hind leg.
Prior to the second acupuncture session, Mai
The needles were left in for 15 minutes and Mae was much more active and running from us prior
tolerated very well by Mai Mae who was fed tamarind to treatment with normal movement and range of
during the session. motion in her right hind limb. No swelling, pain or
lameness was noted. Mai Mae’s improved comfort
and reduced lameness were evidence that the local
stagnation was resolving. Mai Mae had been on
activity restriction with no work and limited to flat
surfaces but was being allowed access to hills with
supervision to assess her level of pain and lameness.
She was receiving phenylbutazone 4400mg PO SID
and continued topical herbal medications for swelling.
The points chosen for the second treatment

were BL 40, BL 54, BL 60, BL 67, ST 35.
Tamarind
The needles were left in for 15 minutes. Mai
Mae was slightly restless during her second session.
TABLE 1 - Acupuncture Points Used in the Treatment of rear limb Lameness in Asian elephant (3)
Acupuncture Point Location of Acupuncture Point Benefit of Treatment

Name
Bladder 40 In the center of the popliteal crease Removes obstructions from the
channel, eliminates Blood stasis
Clears Heat
Western Indications: Local

problems in the stifle area.
Problems with the caudal back and
hip areas; paralysis of hindlimbs
Bladder 54 Dorsal to the greater trochanter (canine) Master point for pelvic limbs, local
point, point for hip pain disorders,
In the depression located at. the intersection sciatica, local myositis
of two lines. The first line is from the caudal
portion of the greater trochanter to the Clears heat, resolves Dampness,
lumbosacral space. The second line is from cools the blood, removes
the dorsal aspect of the tuber coxae (coxal obstructions from the channel, and
tuber) to the tuber ischii (ischial tuber). eliminates Blood Stasis
(Equine)
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Acupuncture Point Location of Acupuncture Point Benefit of Treatment

Name
Bladder 60 In the depression on the lateral aspect of the Removes obstructions from
hock area, in the middle of the webbed area the channel relaxes tendons,
cranial to the calcaneal tendon, at the level of strengthens the caudal back and
the tip of the tuber calcanei (calcanean tuber). hock, alleviates swelling and pain
equine throughout the body
In the depression cranial to the tuber calcanei,

at approximately the midpoint of a line drawn
from the tip of the lateral malleolus to the
point of insertion of the common calcanean
tendon. This point is lateral and slightly
proximal to KI 3. Canine
Bladder 67 BL 67 In the depression on the plantarolateral Local point for problems such as
aspect of the rear foot, just proximal to the laminitis, ringbone, hoof problems
coronary band, approximately two thirds of and heel pain. Distal point for
the distance from the dorsal midline of the problems along the channel
coronary band to the plantar border of the
lateral bulb of the heel. (Equine)
Elephant dorsal to mid-point of 4th nail

Stomach 35 In the large depression ventral to the ventral local point for the stifle, used
Lateral XIYAN, Lateral border of the patella, between the middle and for pain, numbness and motor
Eye of the Knee lateral patellar ligaments impairment of hind leg, cruciate
injuries, luxating patellas
DISCUSSION: On my initial exam, Mai Mae was found to

Mai Mae, a 28-year-old female Asian elephant have a significant weight bearing lameness on her
was evaluated for a seven-day history of acute right rear leg where she was unable to flex the stifle
lameness, swelling and pain associated with her right joint and walked by rotating her leg out from the hip
rear leg after an acute injury. Mai’s normal exercise joint. Radiographs were not performed. A diagnosis
consisted of giving rides to tourists and walking up of soft tissue injury and possible partial cruciate tear
and down steep hills where she lived. or luxating patella was made based on history and
physical exam.
Mai had acutely injured herself on 11/1 when
running when scared and since then her leg had been Acupuncture in elephants is an emerging field
painful and she was unable to flex her stifle. She had with few reported or documented cases reported.
been given a steroid injection the day of the injury Points have been transposed from the horse to the
and cold compresses had been started. When her leg elephant. More cases and experience are needed in
became swollen, she was started on topical herbal elephants to further clarify the position and treatment
medications and oral phenylbutazone and continued possibilities with acupuncture in elephants.
on exercise restriction. The swelling had improved
but she remained painful when walking on hills and
her lameness continued.
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Lameness is the most significant sign The points chosen for the first treatment were
associated with musculoskeletal disease in elephants. BL 54, BL 40, BL 60, BL 67 and ST 35.
Evaluation of the animal’s gait and movement
may help recognize abnormalities. Elephants with Bladder 54 was used as it is the master point
musculoskeletal disease may have difficulty getting up for pelvic limbs and as a local point to remove
from a recumbent position, or they may be reluctant to obstructions in the channel and eliminate blood
lie down (4). stasis. Bladder 40 was used as a local point and it is
the master point for low back and hips, and removes
Acute injuries constitute an excess condition obstructions from the channel and eliminates blood
brought about by trauma. The excess trauma creates a stasis. Bladder 60 was used for pain as it alleviates
local stagnation of Qi or Qi and Blood. The stagnation swelling and pain throughout the body. It also helps
is responsible for the pain. Unresolved inability of Qi remove obstructions from the channel and relaxes
and Blood to flow will result in pathology. Stagnation tendons and strengthens the caudal back and hock.
will give rise to Heat and Heat will injure the Yin. Bladder 67 was used as a distal point to clear problems
The impaired circulation will slow or stop healing (5). along the channel. Stomach 35 was used as a local
point for the stifle for possible cruciate injury or
Joints are especially susceptible to stagnation luxating patellas and used for pain, numbness and
of Qi and Blood due to limited flow patterns and motor impairment of hind leg.
accumulations of trapped pathogens. Stagnation that is
unresolved weakens the Wei Qi locally and ultimately She accepted placement of the needles with
leads to Bi Syndrome (6). minimal discomfort. The needles were left in for 15
minutes and tolerated very well by Mai Mae. She
The goals of Western Medicine in management was noted to sleep longer the night after her first
of soft tissue injury are to decrease inflammation, acupuncture treatment.
provide pain relief, promote circulation, and improve
the tendon’s load capacity. This can be managed On November 19, 2016, she was noted to
medically with NSAIDs, exercise restriction, and have slept more than usual the night after acupuncture
in some cases possibly injections of cortisone or treatment. There was less pain on palpation and when
hyaluronic acid. walking on flat ground. Pain still noted when walking
up and down hills.
The goals of Eastern Medicine in management
of soft tissue injury with possible partial cruciate tear November 10-11, 2016 Normal gait noted
are logically similar to Western Medicine. They are when walking at normal speed. Lameness noted if
to decrease inflammation and pain via the promotion walking quickly. Pain noted when walking up and
of circulation/relief of stagnation and Tonification down hill today. Decreased swelling appreciated.
of Blood. A treatment plan was devised using distal Exercise restriction, topical herbal treatment and
points and local points, as well as points according phenylbutazone continued.
to the pattern. Points are selected above and below
the stagnation to open the area and resolve stagnation November 12-14, 2016 Normal gait when
(local points). Distal points are essential for opening walking on flat floor when walking at normal and
the channel and eliminating Qi and Blood Stagnation quick speed, no pain noted when walking up and down
(7). hill. Swelling has resolved. Topical herbal medication
discontinued, phenylbutazone and exercise restriction
Mai Mae had a light pink moist tongue on continued.
her first acupuncture session (November 8, 2016).
Discomfort/pain of her right stifle was suspected as
she was unable/willing to flex her right stifle. Pain of
her stifle joint was consistent with Stagnation of Qi
and Blood. A slightly pale tongue was consistent with
Qi and/or Blood deficiency.
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Mai Mae had her second acupuncture session Both Western and Eastern approaches were
5 days later (November 15, 2016). Her tongue was able to address inflammation. Phenylbutazone
light pink and moist. Mai was running normally reduces inflammation by reducing the production of
without any evidence of pain swelling or lameness prostaglandin which leads to reduced inflammation of
on flat surfaces or hills. She was much more active the surrounding tissues. Similarly, topical herbs were
and had normal movement of her right rear leg with used to decrease swelling and pain. Damp heat
no pain swelling or lameness noted. The decrease
in discomfort was evidence of improvement of Acupuncture is useful in musculoskeletal
stagnation. Mai Mae had been on activity restriction disorders by creating segmental, circulatory, local
to flat surfaces only and was not working. She was humeral, systemic humeral and descending effects
no longer receiving topical herbal medications but (8). Acupuncture addresses inflammation locally by
continued on Phenylbutazone 4400mg PO SID. increasing blood flow to an area and amplifying local
immune response. And a complex and integrated series
The points chosen for the second treatment of reactions lead to stimulation of the nervous system.
were BL 54, BL 40, BL 60, BL 67 and ST 35. The Distal points (supra-segmental) result in analgesia via
same points were used as in the first session as she had the release of endorphins (9). Acupuncture also not
improved so significantly with previous treatment for only addressed inflammation but also the underlying
Stagnation in the channels of her hindleg. blood deficiency by moving and tonifying Blood and
Qi.
Bladder 54 was used as it is the master point
for pelvic limbs and as a local point to remove Acupuncture helped shorten the time of
obstructions in the channel and eliminate blood recovery from her acute injury decreasing swelling
stasis. Bladder 40 was used as a local point and it is and stagnation by moving and tonifying Blood and Qi.
the master point for low back and hips, and removes Shortly after the first acupuncture treatment Mai Mae
obstructions from the channel and eliminates blood was noted to have less pain and improved mobility.
stasis. Bladder 60 was used for pain as it alleviates
swelling and pain throughout the body, the “aspirin Acupuncture in elephants is an emerging
point” of the body. It also helps remove obstructions modality of treatment. The points accessible and
from the channel and relaxes tendons and strengthens accepted by the elephants may be very different than
the caudal back and hock. Bladder 67 was used as in dogs or horses. Further cases and patients are
a distal point to clear problems along the channel. needed to fully assess the effectiveness and variety of
Stomach 35 was used as a local point for the stifle for cases that can be treated. This case shows the great
possible cruciate injury or luxating patellas and used potential for acupuncture as a noninvasive treatment
for pain, numbness and motor impairment of hind leg. for elephants.
The needles were left in for 15 minutes. Mai At the time of this report submission, Mai Mae
Mae was slightly more restless throughout the second is back to her normal self and activity.
session and again slept very well the night after
acupuncture. I would like to thank Dr. Thittaya
Janyamathakul and owner Theerapat Trugprakarn for
November 16 Mai Mae was acting and moving inviting me to Patara to do acupuncture and Dr. T for
completely normal. Phenylbutazone discontinued. her guidance with
November 17-19 Mai Mae was allowed to return elephant medicine.
to normal activities with the herd which included
walking up and down steep hills multiple times a day.
November 20 Mai returned to work with tourists with
no return of her lameness swelling or pain. Today she
continues to do very well with no signs of her previous
injury. She is not currently on any medications or
exercise restrictions.
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Veterinary Medicine: Fundamental Principles. 2014-2015 Course Notes. Pages 383, 389.
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Introduction to Your IVAS Candidates
Nominations were held in April for the positions of President-Elect and Treasurer, serving on the IVAS Board
of Directors. These two positions also serve on the IVAS Executive Committee. The President-Elect will serve
two years in this position; serve two years as the IVAS President, and the final two years as Past-President. The
IVAS Treasurer serves for a term of three years and is eligible to serve another three-year term, if re-elected.
After the IVAS Annual General Meeting in Breckenridge, Colorado, our current President-Elect, Kim
Samuelsen, will move into the position of IVAS President. At the same time, our current Treasurer, Rick
Schafer, will step down after serving two terms.
We would like to introduce the two IVAS Members who have both agreed to serve in these important positions.
Candidate for President-Elect, Delores (Dee) Craig:
Delores is a 1983 graduate of the University of Missouri at

Columbia. She was employed as a small animal associate in Fulton,
Missouri for two years, then moved to New Mexico in 1985 and
was hired as the general manager and small animal associate in El
Paso, Texas. In 1988, she purchased the Solano Animal Clinic in Las
Cruces, NM. In 2004 she took the US IVAS Certification Course
in Veterinary Acupuncture, fulfilling her certification requirements
in 2006. She became a certified Chinese Herbalist from the CHI
Institute in 2008. In 2008 she became involved with the US IVAS
Course volunteering to be a Teaching Assistant. From 2011 to 2015
she was the IVAS Teaching Assistant Coordinator. She currently is
an instructor in the US IVAS Acupuncture Course.
She enjoys teaching others and promoting IVAS and acupuncture.

In 2015 she was an instructor for the IVAS Introductory Technician
Course in Portland, Oregon, and that same year presented
Acupuncture for Small Animals at the Western Veterinary
Conference Oquendo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
She is a current member of the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, International Veterinary
Acupuncture Society, American Veterinary Medical Association, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and El
Paso Veterinary Medical Association. She is an intermittent member of the New Mexico Veterinary Medical
Association and served as the Southwest District Manager from 1991 to 1994 having involvement with the
Board of Directors.
Delores and her husband Russell love to travel and are avid SCUBA divers spending much of their time
underwater! Her love for travel fits in well with attending IVAS Board meetings. Our future President-Elect has
this to say, “My future involves retiring from Western Medicine, broadening my understanding of Traditional
Chinese Medicine with acupuncture, and sharing my experiences with past and future IVAS members.”
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Candidate for Treasurer, Pamela Dragos:
Pamela is a Holistic Veterinarian and IVAS Certified

Veterinary Acupuncturist. She has been a licensed
veterinarian for over 28 years, graduating from
Colorado State University School of Veterinary
Medicine in 1990. She is an active member of
the American Veterinary Medical Association,
American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture,
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association,
the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
and the College of Veterinary Integrative Therapies.
She was a Teaching Assistant and Mentor for
the 2017-2018 IVAS Acupuncture Certification
program in Kansas City.
She owns Veterinary Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine LLC (www.Dragosveterinaryacupuncture.com)

in Phoenix, Arizona, and Synergy House Call Vet Techs LLC (www.SynergyVettech.com). She serves as the
Treasurer of The Bengston Healing Group, an enlightened collection of healers. She is currently working on her
Certification in Chinese Herbal Medicine through IVAS/CIVT, and will be offering equine acupuncture services
in the near future.
She recently spoke to the Washington State University Veterinary Integrative Club students about acupuncture,
IVAS certification and all IVAS has to offer. She is excited about becoming more involved with IVAS and
serving as the IVAS Treasurer. Pamela mentioned on her website “I now feel like I’m doing what I was meant to
do for animals within the field of Veterinary Medicine.”
Both candidates are running unopposed for each position on the IVAS Board of Directors. Voting will be held at
the end of this month to accept these candidates in a separate voting email.
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44th Annual IVAS Congress Speaker Lineup
Keynote Speaker
Cynthia J. Lankenau, DVM, CVA, CCVHM, RH (AHG)
Keynote Topic:
The Six Stages: A Way to Understand Today’s Chronic Diseases
Speakers of Special Interest
Han Wen Cheng, DVM, MS Elizabeth M. Frank BS, BSc, BVMS, CVA (IVAS),
Wind Syndrome in Chinese Medicine CCRP
What is the Pain? What is the Point?
Constance A. DiNatale, DVM
Myofascial Pain Syndrome: The Art and the
Applying Food Therapy Using Three Levels of Qi
Science
Martina Steinmetz, DVM

Flight Fight Freeze - Syndrome in Horses
Monitoring Vital Signs with PIAVITA Vet System
during Acupuncture Treatment in Horses
Speakers
James F. Berry, BSc, MSc, DVM Nell Ostermeier, DVM, CVA (IVAS)
Linda C. Boggie, DVM, CVA, FAAVA Uwe Petermann, DVM
Garry Bright, BVSc, LicAc Maria Isabel Salas, MV
Paul E. Brumett, DVM, CCRP, HTAP Erhard Schulze, DVM
Katja Goerts, DVM, CVA (IVAS) Sang Yun Shin
Moosook Kang Karlene Stange, DVM
Adriana Ines Moiron, Dr.med.vet. Someia Umarji, DVM
Speakers and Topics Subject to Change

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44th Annual Congress
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2018 IVAS Congress Schedule

Track 1
2018 IVAS Congress Track 2
Wednesday, September 5, 2018

7:30-5:00 REGISTRATION
7:00-8:00 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:00-8:30 Morning Announcements, Welcome from the IVAS President
KEYNOTE/PLENARY SESSION
8:30-9:20 The Six Stages: A Way to Understand Today’s Chronic Diseases – Cynthia Lankenau
9:20-9:30 BREAK (10 minutes)
9:30-10:20 The Six Stages: A Way to Understand Today’s Chronic Diseases - Continued – Cynthia Lankenau
10:20-10:40 COFFEE BREAK (20 minutes)
12:30-2:00 LUNCH – IVAS AGM (1.5 Hours)
Exploring Traditional Veterinary Medicine

Chronic Inflammatory Issues: How we can help
Approaches and Treatment Methods for the
2:00-2:50 with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
Pathophysiology of Megaesophagus
– Linda Boggie
– Moosook Kang
Gold Bead Implantation in Ear Acupuncture Points

3:00-3:50 Canine Orthotics and YOU – Paul Brumett for Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disease
– Uwe Petermann
3:50-4:20 COFFEE BREAK (30 Minutes)
How to Control and Treat Using Traditional Gold Bead Implantation in Ear Acupuncture Points
4:20-5:10 Oriental Medicines and Methods in Dental for Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disease -
Disease for Dogs and Cats – Sang-Yun Shin Continued – Uwe Petermann
7:00-9:30 WELCOME RECEPTION
Tentative Schedule - Subject to Change
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Track 1
Thursday, September 6, 2018

7:00-7:30 MORNING TAI CHI – with Rick Schafer
8:00-8:10 MESSAGES
SPECIAL INTEREST
8:10-9:00 Wind Syndrome in Chinese Medicine – Han Wen Cheng
9:00-9:10 BREAK (10 Minutes)
9:10-10:00 Wind Syndrome in Chinese Medicine - Continued – Han Wen Cheng
10:30-11:20 What is the Pain? What is the Point? – Elizabeth Frank
11:30-12:20 Myofascial Pain Syndrome: The Art and the Science – Elizabeth Frank
12:20-1:40 LUNCH (1.5 Hours)
Fermentation of Herbs with Probiotics and Sound

Pain Control: The role of Acupuncture in Integrative
1:40-2:30 Files to Affect the Microbiome in Treatment of
Pain Management – Jim Berry
Inflammation and Allergies – Garry Bright
Energetic Structure of the Body/Mind and Soul Integrative Management for Chronic Pain; How to
and its use in Behavior Acupuncture Combine Acupuncture with other Treatment
2:40-3:30
– Garry Bright Modalities for Rational Pain Management in Dogs
and Cats – Jim Berry
Fundamentals in Gold Bead Acupuncture (GBA)

4:00-4:50 Pulse Diagnosis: Streamlined – Nell Ostermeier
in Canine Orthopedic Cases – Erhard Schulze
Fundamentals in Gold Bead Acupuncture (GBA)

Acupuncture Decoded: Translating Chinese
5:00-5:50 in Canine Orthopedic Cases, Part II: Single Joints
Medicine into Western Terms – Nell Ostermeier
– Erhard Schulze
EVENING ON YOUR OWN
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Track 1
Friday, September 7, 2018

7:00-7:30 MORNING TAI CHI – with Rick Schafer
8:15-8:30 MESSAGES
SPECIAL INTEREST
8:30-9:20 Applying Food Therapy Using Three Levels of Qi – Constance DiNatale
9:30-10:20 Applying Food Therapy Using Three Levels of Qi - Part II – Constance DiNatale
10:50-11:40 Flight Fight Freeze - Syndrome in Horses – Martina Steinmetz

Monitoring Vital Signs with PIAVITA Vet System during Acupuncture Treatment in Horses
12:00-12:50
– Martina Steinmetz
12:50-2:20 LUNCH (1.5 hours)
Apitoxine and Acupuncture in the Treatment

2:20-3:10 Hirudotherapy and Acupuncture – Katja Goerts
of Canine Distemper – Adriana Moiron

The Spiritual Qi of Animals Interactions of
the Five Spirits in TCVM Acupuncture for Treating Severe Osteoarthrosis in a Sea Lion with Gold
3:20-4:10
Spiritual (mental/emotional/end-of-life) Bead Implant – Someia Umarji
Conditions – Karlene Stange
Case (30 minutes) Hepatitis Treatment in Canine Using

The Spiritual Qi of Animals Interactions of Holistic Medicine – Maria Isabel Salas
the Five Spirits in TCVM Acupuncture for
4:40-5:30
Spiritual (mental/emotional/end-of-life) Case (20 minutes) Asthma Treatment in Canine Using
Conditions - Continued – Karlene Stange Holistic Medicine – Maria Isabel Salas
7:30-12:00 ANNUAL GALA DINNER
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2018 IVAS
Congress
Wet Labs Track 1
Track 2
Saturday, September 8, 2018

8:00-9:00 Hotel – Small Animal Wet Labs 8:00-9:00 Transportation – Equine Wet Labs
TC Laser Diagnosis of Body Mind and Gold Bead Implantation in Ear Acupuncture
9:00-11:00 Soul for Behavioral Acupuncture 9:00-11:00 Points for Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disease
– Garry Bright – Uwe Petermann
Canine Orthotics and YOU: Making the Flight Fight Freeze - Syndrome in Horses
9:00-11:00 Perfect Casting – Paul Brumett 9:00-11:00 – Martina Steinmetz
Applying Food Therapy Using Three Levels

9:00-11:00 of Qi – Constance DiNatale
Hirudotherapy and Acupuncture

9:00-11:00 – Katja Goerts
2018 Congress Hotel Information

Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
620 Village Rd
Breckenridge, CO 80424
+1-970-453-6000
IVAS attendees can make a reservation by calling 1-800-525-2253 and identifying themselves as part of the
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, Group Code: 50V0Z3
Online Hotel Booking Detailed Hotel Information
Accommodations
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IVAS Certified
Join us in Congratulating the Following on
January through March 2018
Obtaining Their IVAS Certification
January 1 through March 31, 2018
Name Cert Date Country Name

Farrah Austin, DVM March 14, 2018 United States
Teresa J. Burks, DVM February 26, 2018 United States
Ana Margarida Gomes, DVM March 26, 2018 Portugal
Marleen Kuchler February 28, 2018 Germany
Charlotte Legg January 9, 2018 Australia
Julie Smiley, DVM March 22, 2018 United States
Tiffany Tsz Ting Ho January 11, 2018 Hong Kong
Marije van der Vlist March 12, 2018 Netherlands
Drs. Victoire Weijers-Koperberg January 8, 2018 Netherlands
Cynthia Wiseman, DVM March 8, 2018 United States
“IVAS - Setting the global standard in veterinary acupuncture since 1974”
IVAS Quick Links

• 2018 Online Congress Registration • IVAS US CE Events
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IVAS Certification In Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine
The International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) offers

Certification in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine through a flexible
format via online education. The course consists of 8 Modules that are
self-paced to fit your busy schedule and can be taken wherever your laptop
takes you. This course offers licensed veterinarians training in the field of
Chinese Herbal Medicine through clinically oriented education and skills.
This is a great way to extend your knowledge

and add Chinese Herbal Medicine to your
practice. The IVAS Certification in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine will
offer you the chance to expand your treatment options in a very rational, effective
and evidence-based way. This course is RACE approved and delivered by the
government accredited College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies (CIVT).
Click here to view the Certification in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine

brochure.
Visit www.ivas.org to learn more about the Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine
Course
CVCHM (IVAS) Certified January through March 2018

Join us in Congratulating the Following on
Obtaining Their
Certification in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine
CVCHM (IVAS)
January 1 through March 31, 2018
Name Cert Date Country Name

Erin Runnels, DVM February 19, 2018 United States
Hoi Mun Sze, BVSc February 12, 2018 Hong Kong
Emari Yokota, DVM January 15, 2018 United States
The International Veterinary

Acupuncture Society and the College of
Integrative Veterinary Therapies
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Name that Point

by Linda Lauper, DVM, CVA, CHP, CTP
As a successful Midwestern dairy practitioner, you have found that acupuncture and herbal therapy
are amazing treatments in cattle in these times where a more responsible and reduced use of antibiotics and
medications are at the forefront. Not only do they work well, but they save the producers money because of no
milk and meat withholding times. Plus the fact that consumers pay a premium for “cleaner” milk and meat. A
win-win for all, especially the animals.
You head out to one of your favorite farms owned by Gus

Gustufson and his wife Ingrid. He’s not so sure about “dat der China
medicine” but Ingrid, bless her heart, loves her drop calves and will
do anything to save them. She leads you out to the calf lean-to through
3 feet of snow in January, and points out 2 recent calves, one with
diarrhea and the other constipated. You know exactly the one point
that will take care of both these problems. Ingrid can’t believe that the
same treatment would help 2 opposite problems (in Western medicine).
You explain that in TCVM, these 2 problems are the same. The point
location is beneath the tail head (underside in a depression between
the tail and the anus). You pull up some aqua‑acupuncture solution and
inject 20 cc in that point in both calves. Fairly quickly the constipated
calf defecates and that afternoon the diarrhea in the other calf slows
way down. Gus is SOLD on “dat der China medicine.” Ingrid always
believed in you but is impressed nonetheless.
What is __________________________?
Thank You and Volunteer Needed

We hope that you have been enjoying the This leaves IVAS
last year of “Name That Point” and “What Herb am asking for a new
I.” These two additions and their answers have been volunteer to produce
provided by two IVAS Volunteers. “What Herb am I” for
“The Point.” Here is
Our Acupuncture insights, “Name That Point,” what is needed of a
have been provided by Linda Lauper, DVM, CVA, volunteer: Provide 4 “What Herb am I” along with the
CHP, CTP. Linda has graciously agreed to continue answer and a photo of the herb. You can submit them
providing “Name that Point” for another year. We all at once or you can submit them when they are due.
want to thank her for her continuing to volunteer her Each is due the 5th of the month prior to each issue of
time for IVAS! “The Point,” January, April, July and October.
Sadly, we are having to say good bye to Rachel If you are interested in volunteering to write
Austin, DVM, CVA, GDCHVM who has provided these short sections for IVAS please email the IVAS
the last year of Herbal insights for you. She has office at office@ivas.org and let Sherrie know you are
informed us that she will not have the time to continue willing to volunteer! We can always use more than one
volunteering for IVAS. We would like to thank her for volunteer as well so that sharing this volunteer duty
providing “What Herb am I” to the IVAS “Point” last makes light work for many! Please consider sharing
year. your knowledge with others.
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Case Logs
by Julie Smiley, DVM
PATIENT Prairie 8 yr old neutered Lhasa Apso*
DATE OF INTITIAL PRESENTATION 8/14/17
1-month history of leaking urine at the time of his first exam.

He was also PU/PD. He has had multiple episodes of cystitis
HISTORY
since his diagnosis. Signs resolve on antibiotics, but return
within a few weeks after meds are stopped.
Increased thirst and urination & leaks urine. Signs most
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS
noticeable during bouts of cystitis.
WESTERN DIAGNOSIS Idiopathic glucosuria with secondary infectious cystitis
Multiple urinalyses- all + for glucose +/- blood

WESTERN DIAGNOSTICS Blood chemistry-normal
Urine culture- E. coli
TCM DIAGNOSIS Bladder damp heat
TREATMENT PRINCIPLE Dispel Damp and Heat, support KI and BL
YOUR TREATMENT GOALS Decrease bouts of cystitis

BL 23 – Tonify KD QI
PRESCRIPTION- POINTS USED AND
BL 28 – clear Heat and remove Stagnation
WHY
SP 6 – tonify KD, SP, BL
Glucosuria may not resolve but we should be able to decrease
ADVICE GIVEN
the number of cystitis bouts
Not much difference after original treatment. Will begin
FOLLOWUP
weekly treatments for 1 month starting 1/22/18
1/22 – annual vaccinations given
Pretreatment – Tongue pink to lavender and wet, depression
at L6-L7 (centered on midline), on cephalexin for cystitis,
pulse thready and difficult to palpate superficially
GV 20 - calming
GV 3 – local for active point, Tonify KI Yang
1/22/18 FOLLOWUP
BL 26 (bilateral) - incontinence
KI 3 (right) – Tonify KI and benefit water metabolism, cool
Heat
SP 4 (left) – Open Chong Mai, Resolve Damp
LI 4 (right) – boost Wei Qi
Pulse was stronger following treatment
I was not confident with the original attempt at treatment after
just 1 session of class. Started over from scratch on 1/22/18
REFLECTION ON YOUR EXPERIENCE with a more complete exam. The diagnosis didn’t change,
but I felt more confident in forming a treatment plan going
forward.
* Look for the case report, “Acupuncture Used to Treat Urinary Incontinence and Cystitis in a Mixed Breed
Dog with Idiopathic Glucosuria” starring Prairie in a future issue!
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PATIENT Bella Hale 9 yr old spayed Beagle mix
10/12/16 initial diagnosis

DATE OF INTITIAL PRESENTATION
10/19/17 first acupuncture treatment
Previous bouts of lethargy and jaundice. Has been treated
HISTORY with amoxicillin and pred. Currently taking SAMe & milk
thistle.
Decreased thirst and appetite, lethargy that seems to improve
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS
at night, seeks out warm areas
WESTERN DIAGNOSIS Chronic hepatitis
Blood Chemistry - increased ALT & ALP

WESTERN DIAGNOSTICS
CBC - mild anemia
TCM DIAGNOSIS Liver Yin Deficiency with Damp Heat
TREATMENT PRINCIPLE Move Qi to reduce stagnation and Tonify YIN
YOUR TREATMENT GOALS Improve liver function and reduce jaundice
SP 6 – benefit LV, SP, KD

BL18 – Tonify Liver, move Qi, dispel Damp & Heat
BL19 - Tonify gall bladder, dispel Damp & Heat
WHY
GB34 - dispel Damp Heat from Liver and Gall Bladder
GV 14 + Yao Bai Hai - move Qi & Blood
Will likely require ongoing treatments for maintenance.
ADVICE GIVEN
Re-evaluate in 1 week
Owner reported Bella had more energy following treatment.
FOLLOWUP
We are continuing with treatments every 3-4 weeks.
Bella’s quality of life has remained more stable since her
treatment was started. I’m looking forward to continuing her
REFLECTION ON YOUR EXPERIENCE
therapy as my understanding of TCM improves with each
session.
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PATIENT Elmer 16 yr old neutered domestic shorthair
HISTORY 7-year history of chronic nasal infections and sinusitis
Thick yellow nasal discharge +/- blood. Upper respiratory

SIGNS/SYMPTOMS
congestion
WESTERN DIAGNOSIS Chronic sinusitis/rhinitis
WESTERN DIAGNOSTICS
TCM DIAGNOSIS interior heat excess with phlegm
TREATMENT PRINCIPLE Move Qi to Dispel Phlegm, tonify Wei Qi, Dispel Wind
YOUR TREATMENT GOALS Decrease nasal discharge and congestion
Yin Tang-dispel Wind (local pt)

PRESCRIPTION- POINTS USED AND GB 20 – dispel Wind and Wind Heat (local pt)
WHY LU 7 – Stimulate Wei Qi and dispel External Wind (master pt
for head & neck)
The sinusitis will require multiple treatments due to
ADVICE GIVEN
chronicity. A full TCM workup would also be beneficial
He suffered a stroke/seizure event a few days after the first
FOLLOWUP
acupuncture treatment and was euthanized due to his age.
The treatment did result in a large expulsion of phlegm within
minutes of the needle placement. I definitely would try
treating other sinusitis cats. It was disappointing to not get to
do a follow up or further TCM work-up.
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PATIENT Halleigh 7 yr old spayed St. Bernard mix
DATE OF INTITIAL PRESENTATION 11-10-17
Was normal when let outside 1 week prior. She was later
HISTORY found acting painful, reluctant to stand/walk, and ataxic,
sometimes dragging right front leg
Reluctant to stand or walk more than a few steps, wouldn’t
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS
lift head or turn it to the right, favoring right front leg
Cervical & right shoulder trauma resulting from probable hit
WESTERN DIAGNOSIS
by car
Neurologic & orthopedic exams
WESTERN DIAGNOSTICS
Cervical and chest radiographs
TCM DIAGNOSIS Cervical Qi & Blood Stagnation
TREATMENT PRINCIPLE Move Blood & QI
YOUR TREATMENT GOALS Reduce pain and restore range of motion
GB 20 - local point for head/neck

LI 15 – local point for shoulder, promote blood circulation
LU 7 – local point for shoulder
WHY
Yao Bai Hui – move Qi & Blood in GV channel, distal point
for neck
Restrict activity for 1 week. Avoid pressure on neck.
ADVICE GIVEN
Continue NSAID’s for 7 days.
Next day was able to walk normally & without a limp in the
FOLLOWUP
right front, improved range of motion in neck.
Pain relief was much better than what I would have expected
from NSAIDs alone. I would use LI 4 in place of LU 7 for a
distal point if I was doing it again since the LI channel is
probably affected more than the LU channel.
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PATIENT Chester 9-year-old neutered Greyhound
Avulsed flexor tendons in right front foot during training

prior to current owners. No records of diagnostics or
treatment of injury. Limps on leg if he runs for extended
HISTORY periods. Chester is also stiff in his hindquarters. Stiffness is
worse when it’s cold. He suffers from mild separation
anxiety and irritable bowels. His GI issues are well
controlled with diet. He is occasionally treated with NSAIDs.
Wiry pulse, thin hair with small flakes, sensitivity on
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS palpation of thoracolumbar area with a pronounced
depression in the epaxial muscles in the area of T13
WESTERN DIAGNOSIS Dry skin, lumbar pain
WESTERN DIAGNOSTICS No radiographs were taken
TCM DIAGNOSIS Blood deficiency, Tendon Bi
Nourish Blood, Move Qi in BL & GV channels, Support LV,

TREATMENT PRINCIPLE
SP, KI
YOUR TREATMENT GOALS Minimize use of NSAIDs, improve skin & hair
BL 20 – Tonify SP, local point for back, resolve Damp

BL 23 – Tonify KI, local point for back
BL 60 – strengthen back, remove obstructions from channel,
PRESCRIPTION- POINTS USED AND reduce pain, expel Wind
WHY GV 14 – Distal back point, dispel Wind
Yao Bai Hui – Move Qi and Blood, activate KI
SP 6 – tonify SP, LV, KI, & Blood, resolve Damp
KD 3 – Tonify KI, strengthen back
ADVICE GIVEN Chester will require multiple treatments.
Chester was more active following this initial treatment. He

was treated weekly for 1 month and is now treated once every
FOLLOWUP
2-3 weeks. He continues to do well without NSAIDs and the
muscular depression has almost completely resolved.
I am feeling more comfortable with treatment adjustments as

my understanding improves each session.
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PATIENT Kerchack 3yr M German Shepherd
Limping on right rear leg since May. Was diagnosed in May

HISTORY with likely torn cruciate. Has been treated with NSAIDS off
& on as needed.
Medial buttress and swelling in knee. Stiffness that improves
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS with exercise, but gets worse if he over does it. Decreased
range of motion in knee, but no cranial drawer sign.
WESTERN DIAGNOSIS Likely torn ACL
Radiographs of hips and knee-normal

WESTERN DIAGNOSTICS Joint evaluation under sedation-revealed little remaining
instability
TCM DIAGNOSIS Tendon Bi Syndrome Damp Bi
TREATMENT PRINCIPLE Disperse Qi stagnation and decrease Damp
YOUR TREATMENT GOALS Reduce pain and increase range of motion
GB 33-Expel Wind, resolve Damp, benefit sinews

GB 34-Benefit sinews and flow of Qi
PRESCRIPTION- POINTS USED AND BL 40-Resolve Damp and benefit stifle
WHY LV 8-local point for stifle
S 9-Dispel Damp & local point for stifle
Xiyan-resolve damp
I recommended weekly treatments for one month. We can

ADVICE GIVEN reevaluate at that time to determine if surgery would have any
benefit.
FOLLOWUP Recheck in 1 week
Hope to start treatment with electroacupuncture when unit

arrives
Do you have something you’d

like to see in “The Point?”
An intersting case report? CE
Event? Presentation? Pictures?
Send it to the IVAS Office email,
office@ivas.org.
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PATIENT Lola 3yr SF American Bulldog
11/20 Presented for weight loss and refusal to jump. Started

Rimadyl
11/27 Switched to Galliprant because owner didn’t think
Rimadyl was helping. Radiographed
HISTORY 12/4 Developed anorexia and hindlimb weakness was
progressing
12/20 Down in rear and unable to stand
Cost is a concern for owner
Bilaterally symmetrical paresis in hind legs, severe muscle

SIGNS/SYMPTOMS
atrophy, anorexia, mild fever
Hip dysplasia and DJD or possible neoplasia at lumbosacral
WESTERN DIAGNOSIS
junction.
Radiographs showed mild hip dysplasia and degeneration at
WESTERN DIAGNOSTICS
lumbosacral junction.
TCM DIAGNOSIS Kidney Jing deficiency, Kidney Qi Boney Bi
TREATMENT PRINCIPLE Support Kidneys and Spleen, move QI and Blood
YOUR TREATMENT GOALS Increase strength in hindquarters and increase appetite
BL 20-Benefit Spleen
BL 23-Benefit Kidney
BL 40-Benefit caudal back & hips, clear Heat & Damp, move
Blood
WHY
BL60-Benefit caudal back & legs, clear channel
KD 3-Tonify KD, strengthen back
SP 6-Benefit SP, KD, LV, nourish Blood
If signs worsen it supports the lesion being neoplastic. Will
ADVICE GIVEN
plan on treating weakly for several treatments.
FOLLOWUP Will add electroacupuncture once unit arrives.
Will add GB 39 to benefit KD Yin & ST 36 to tonify Qi and

stimulate appetite
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PATIENT Maggie 10-month-old, female, Pit Bull mix
Presented by Animal Control after being hit by car on

12/12/2017. Fractures to cervical vertebrae 3 & 4 and
proximal left humerus were diagnosed. A local animal rescue
HISTORY group took her to Kansas State Veterinary School for repair
of the humoral fracture. The neck fractures were
asymptomatic & no repair was done. She was returned to us
on 1/3/18 for post op care.
Severe swelling of proximal left front leg. Maggie appeared
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS
to have feeling in her toes but made no attempt to use the leg.
WESTERN DIAGNOSIS Post op swelling with possible radial nerve damage.
WESTERN DIAGNOSTICS No further diagnostics were performed
TCM DIAGNOSIS Qi and Blood stagnation in left front leg
TREATMENT PRINCIPLE Move Qi and Blood, support Bone
Reduce pain and swelling, improve nerve function, aid bone

YOUR TREATMENT GOALS
healing.
LI 4 & LV 3 – Move Qi and Blood, distal points
LI 15 & TH 14 - local shoulder points, promote circulation of
Qi & Blood
SP 10 – eliminate Blood stasis
WHY
SI 9 – decrease pain and benefit shoulder and forelimb
BL 18 – Benefit Liver function of moving Qi & Blood
LI 11 – Regulate Qi and Blood, local point
ADVICE GIVEN Multiple treatments will be needed to support healing.
Swelling was reduced by half the next day. She was still not
using attempting to bear weight, but did show signs that radial
FOLLOWUP nerve function was intact. Treatment was continued twice
weekly for 2 weeks combining laser and acupuncture. Her
leg function continued to improve.
I was impressed with the rapid reduction in swelling. I was
REFLECTION ON YOUR EXPERIENCE disappointed that our electroacupuncture unit did not arrive in
time to treat her.
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PATIENT Koda 9-year-old, neutered, terrier mix
2+ year history of intermittently acting like the right side of

his head is painful. He rubs the right side of his face on the
floor, whines when he yawns, and sometimes acts painful
when chewing or touched on the right side of his head.
HISTORY
Multiple teeth were extracted over 1 year ago with no change
in signs. He has also been treated for minor yeast otitis with
no change. The owners feel that NSAIDs are minimally
effective.
No abnormalities of mouth or ears were found on
examination. No abnormalities on palpation around head or
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS
along spine. His tongue was red, and his pulse was thready
and rapid.
WESTERN DIAGNOSIS Right sided facial pain of unknown origin. Possible TMJ
Radiographs of head performed under sedation. His ears

were also more thoroughly examined while sedated. Loss of
WESTERN DIAGNOSTICS alveolar bone surrounding upper right fourth premolar was
evident on radiographs. Surrounding teeth had been extracted
1 year previously. Remainder of exam was normal.
TCM DIAGNOSIS External Wind Heat
TREATMENT PRINCIPLE Dispel Wind and Heat
YOUR TREATMENT GOALS Eliminate pain

TH 21, SI 19, GB 2 – local points for ear and TMJ, dispel
Heat
PRESCRIPTION- POINTS USED AND LI 4 – Master point for face and mouth, expel Wind and Heat
WHY LI 11 – Dispel Wind and Heat
ST 6 – Benefit Masseter M. and dispel Wind
TH 17 – Local point for ear and TMJ, dispel Wind
If pain returns, the TMJ may be the culprit. Multiple
ADVICE GIVEN
treatments will likely be needed to manage signs.
Further treatments will be planned in 1 week pending results
FOLLOWUP
of this session.
Koda has been and interesting case. I look forward to seeing
REFLECTION ON YOUR EXPERIENCE if we have finally made progress towards making him
comfortable.
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PATIENT BB 7-year-old neutered Bassett Mix
Bilateral TPLOs and an ulnar straightening surgery

previously. Jumped off bed the day before presentation and
HISTORY
began acting painful. Owners concerned that he damaged an
implant.
5/5 body condition score. Weak in hindquarters. Could only
stand for a few seconds if helped up. Proprioception
decreased bilaterally, but appeared to be more weakness than
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS
nerve compromise. Could walk a few steps if supported but
ataxic in rear. Tongue pink. Unable to palpate pulses due to
obesity. No pain on palpation along spine or legs.
WESTERN DIAGNOSIS Spinal trauma
Radiographs of knees and lumbar spine normal and implants

WESTERN DIAGNOSTICS
undamaged.
TCM DIAGNOSIS Qi and Blood stagnation of lumbar spine
TREATMENT PRINCIPLE Move Qi and Blood
YOUR TREATMENT GOALS Strengthen hindquarters and relieve pain
BL 20-26 bilateral electroacupuncture local points and

support SP & KD, dispel Damp
BL 40 left-Master point for hips & back, clear Damp, move
Blood, decrease pain
BL 60 -right support caudal back and decrease pain
WHY
Bau Hui-move Qi & Blood, benefit KD
KD 3 right- tonify KD and strengthen lower back
KD 7 right-tonify KD, benefit caudal back
SP 6 left-support KD, LV, SP, transform Damp
Treatment should be repeated 1-2 times weekly for a few
ADVICE GIVEN
weeks. BB also needs to lose some weight.
I was able to briefly palpate a pulse on the left side following
treatment. BB was also able to get up and stand on his own
FOLLOWUP
for a short time. He was walking a few steps unassisted the
following day.
The combination of BB’s obesity and conformation made
diagnosis and point location a challenge. Point selection was
REFLECTION ON YOUR EXPERIENCE somewhat limited by what points I was confident I could find.
Hopefully I can get enough info to fine tune the treatment on
his next recheck.
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IVAS CE Events
US CE Events
Advanced Musculoskeletal Exam, Cranial Sacral, 2018 AHVMA Annual Conference
Spinal Manipulative Therapy and Acupuncture October 4 – 7, 2018
May 26 – 27, 2018 Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center
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14.00 AAVSB RACE / 14 AVCA / 7.5 IVAS CE IVAS CE Pending
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A Time to Heal’s Introduction to Chinese

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IVAS Marketplace
Seattle, WA
Our beautiful, unique, and serene holistic veterinary
clinic is looking for an experienced, positive,
dedicated full-time associate veterinarian to join our
team in Seattle, WA, on a long term basis, with buy-in
potential. We have succeeded in creating a comforting
environment in which we currently provide
acupuncture, herbs, reiki, nutrition, laser, lab work,
quality of life counseling, and end of life transitioning.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia We have an exceptionally well stocked herbal
Come enjoy the Nova Scotia lifestyle-- pharmacy. Our clients are progressive and grateful
Work in a friendly, welcoming, small, family-oriented, for our practical and natural approach. Realize the
patient-centered integrative practice with Dr. Laura practice of living medicine gracefully and holistically.
Lee, who would like to do some research and teaching Please send your resume/CV and letter of introduction
in animal chiropractic and acupuncture. We need to: wholisticvet@gmail.com
an integrative veterinarian who is experienced in
SA medicine, soft tissue and elective surgery, and Richmond, VA
ideally, certified in at least one of animal chiropractic, Rapidly growing Holistic Practice located within
veterinary acupuncture, or TCM herbal medicine. the Dogwood Emergency and Specialty Center in
Certification or ability to become certified in other Richmond, VA looking for the right veterinarian to
modalities, and interest in sports medicine an asset. join Dr. Tracy Lord in practice. Part or full time would
Equine CAVM experience a very strong asset. be considered depending on applicant. Acupuncture
Potential to grow the practice with the right person and experience is a must. Additional modalities preferred.
complementary skills. Position can be full- or part- Presently offering Acupuncture, Chinese Herbals,
time with guaranteed minimum and benefits. We have Spinal Manipulation, IV Vitamin C Therapy, Class
weekends off, and are covered by a 24 hour emergency 4 laser treatment, and Ozone, among other standard
clinic nights and holidays. We have an in-house lab, therapies. We have been open for 2 years and are
digital radiography, surgery, 2 RVT’s and support staff. bursting at the seams with great clientele and patients.
Located in Dartmouth, 20 minutes away from Atlantic Caseload includes many cancer patients. If you are
surfing and other recreational opportunities. Across the interested in working in a positive environment with
harbour, Halifax has 5 universities and all the cultural emphasis on patient and client care, please contact Dr.
and social amenities of city life. In Nova Scotia, a Tracy Lord. tlord@fourpawsholistic.com
small farm is still affordable. Website: www.fourpawsholistic.com
Call 1-902-434-4446 or email llrsacres@gmail.com Phone: 804-325-1600
and talk to Laura or practice manager Lynne about
working with us Westport, CT
Poster Animal Hospital in Westport, CT is seeking
Central Florida a part-time associate for 2-4 days per week for
Veterinarian for Beautiful Central Florida routine/sick appointments and routine surgeries.
Established holistic clinic in central Florida seeks long Poster Animal Hospital has a thirty-year history of
term veterinarian. We have a large knowledgeable excellence in the Westport community, providing
client base, and are presented an exciting variety outstanding traditional veterinary medicine along with
of cases that keep things stimulating! Our clients Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, acupuncture,
have regular veterinarians and we complement their and laser therapy. Interested parties should contact
care. We currently have a four day work week, and Office Manager Emily Carveth at (203) 254-3647 or
offer multiple holistic modalities. Mentoring is pah1817@yahoo.com
available and encouraged. The applicant must have an
acupuncture certificate. Please send resume, cover, and
references to Connie DiNatale, drdinatale@msn.com 35
Tampa, FL Southern Rhode Island (cont’d)

Integrative veterinary practitioner, with skills As an associate, you will be encouraged and supported
in general medicine and surgery, acupuncture, in your efforts to become trained in additional
homeopathy, therapeutic laser - to work with primarily conventional medicine and complementary modalities
canine and feline patients. We would like to expand to with generous CE benefits, four-day work week,
include avian and pocket pets. Chiropractic experience paid vacations and holidays, full health and dental
would be welcome. Animal Alternatives Holistic insurance, professional license fees paid and Pro/Sal
Health Care Clinic is a primary care facility and a compensation. Inquiries can be directed to
referral practice for holistic therapies and acupuncture manager@wolfrockanimals.com
in the Tampa Bay area for over 20 years. Our practice
is located in an emergency veterinary facility which Palm Beach County, Florida
and we also have an Internal Medicine practice in Healing Heart is a unique, holistic practice nestled
this facility. www.AnimalAlternativesTampa.com. in a tranquil setting located minutes from the
Interested? Send your information to Anne Lampru, ocean in Boynton Beach, FL. We are looking for a
DVM, CVA – DrAnne4Pets@aol.com compassionate, highly motivated, responsible and
enthusiastic veterinarian who is passionate about
Austin, TX providing exceptional care in a team-oriented setting.
Full Time Associate Veterinarian needed at well- If you are an individual who aspires to further expand
established integrative practice in Austin, TX. and continually develop your holistic skills and
Clients drive from all around Austin to seek our knowledge, we would be interested in welcoming
complementary services. Busy western medicine you to our gorgeous new “green” facility. TCVM
practice as well offering opportunities to see a certification is desired but not required. You will
wide variety of cases. Practice already includes develop your own clientele while practicing in a
Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Chinese herbs, Ozone, group setting. With so few holistic practices in this
Advanced Allergy Therapy, Electro and Laser area, the potential for success here is tremendous
Acupuncture capabilities, Therapeutic Laser as well for a hardworking yet heart-centered individual. We
as Digital Radiography, Digital Dental Radiography, offer a variety of integrative medicines: Acupuncture,
Ultrasound, And In House Blood Analyzers. Solid Homeopathy, Chiropractic, Ozone, Herbal, Energy
diagnostic skills are a must, surgery skills are a plus modalities (including Body Talk, NAET), along
but not a necessity. We have worked hard to maintain with applicable traditional medicine approaches.
a team atmosphere and are looking for a team player Additionally, we have a salt-based dog pool for
with good people skills and a willingness to work with private recreational and therapeutic swims, and an
clients. Contact Dr. Geoffrey Wisbrock at wisbrockg@ adjacent building that will be home to practitioners
gmail.com offering natural healing approaches for people. Our
associations with traditional hospitals cover any needs
Southern Rhode Island such as surgery, hospitalization, critical care, imaging
Well established integrative practice in Southern and emergencies. All Florida licensed or eligible
Rhode Island, dedicated to providing excellent applicants are welcome to apply. New graduates with
individualized integrative care, seeking an associate similar goals and ideals will be considered. So bring
with strong diagnostic and conventional medical skills. your positive attitude and come manifest a career
Training and proficiency in at least one additional journey that is truly rewarding and successful on
modality such as acupuncture, chiropractic, or herbal ALL levels -- mind, body and spirit! Check out the
therapies is required. Our clinic is in a beautiful peaceful refuge we have created here on our website at
free-standing, custom designed space, equipped with healingheartvet.com. The energy cannot be described
digital radiography, dental radiography, therapeutic in words or even captured in photos so come meet
lasers, electro and laser acupuncture equipment, stem us! For more information, please email your resume
cell and PRP technology, well equipped for surgical to danahh@bellsouth.net or call (561) 633-7300. We
and dental procedures. Candidate must have excellent look forward to hearing from you!
communication skills, ability to perform routine
procedures confidently in a gentle manner and genuine
36 interest in professional and personal development.
London, Ontario, Canada Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada

Main Street Veterinary Services is located in London, Full Circle Veterinary Alternatives- Pet Focus
Ontario, Canada. We are a busy integrative office Located in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada, Full
seeking an associate Veterinarian to add to our well Circle Veterinary Alternatives focuses on integrative
established, growing practice. We are passionate medicine and canine rehabilitation. We are looking for
about what we do. We’re a small, closely knit team an integrative veterinarian to join our team. Lead by
interested in making a positive impact in the world of Dr. Jennifer Bishop DVM, CVA and Dr. Janis Fisher
our clients, and patients, every single day. Combining DVM, CCRT, Full Circle has been an established
the best of both worlds, we practice integrative part of our community for almost 20 years! In
medicine; conventional medicine with complementary addition to the afore mentioned areas of focus, Full
modalities like Traditional Chinese herbal medicine, Circle also offers chiropractic and Bowen therapy, in
chiropractic, nutritional therapy, acupuncture, herbal depth nutritional consultations, and so much more!
remedies, nutriceuticals and homotoxicology. We New graduates are welcome provided the required
create customized health care plans for each of our certification in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbals
patients own unique needs. Our goal is to continually has been obtained. The right candidate will enjoy a
strive for wellness and healing versus merely treating dedicated, professional, and experienced support team
symptoms. with a great clientele and a fully equipped facility.
Education, Skills and Abilities required: Please send your resume to tamara@vetstrategy.com
• DVM Graduate
• Experience/Interest in/desire to learn about The American Holistic Veterinary Medical
whole food nutrition, nutriceuticals and/or other Association (AHVMA) is searching for a part-time
alternative and holistic modalities including, copy editor for its quarterly peer-reviewed journal
chiropractic, homeopathy, etc. (Continuing education (JAHVMA) This is a virtual teleworking independent
in alternative modalities may be available for contractor position requiring demonstrable skills
successful candidate). in copy editing. Candidate should know medical
• Thorough physical exam skills terminology, especially veterinary and holistic
• Competent in conventional medicine and diagnostics terminology. Workload varies with Journal publication
• Surgical experience is not required, but would be an schedule. For additional information,
asset. mail: NEWS@ahvma.org with “Editor” in subject line
• Certification in or close to completing Traditional No telephone inquiries
Chinese Herbal Medicine or Acupuncture is not
required, but would be an asset. Rohnert Park, California
Applicant must be self-motivated to: Our rapidly growing integrative small animal practice
• Follow up and follow through with each client in Rohnert Park, California is seeking an experienced
• Have accurate and timely record keeping veterinarian who is certified in acupuncture. Our
• Give and receive direction in a professional, practice owner, Dr. Lisa Pesch, has been practicing
respective and open manner integrative medicine since 1996 and is highly
• Exceptional people and communication skills respected in the community. We offer comprehensive
• Be creative, inquisitive, possess the ability to think treatments focused on high quality individualized
critically patient care and exceptional client communication
• Have an interest in collaboration; not afraid to ask and service. The applicant should be highly motivated
questions, self-starter with a focus on good medicine and enjoy working as
• Remain passionate for integrative medicine a team. Submit a cover letter and resume to info@
continued education and best practices animalhealingarts.net, Attention: Dr. Lisa Pesch, or fax
If this opportunity excites you and you feel compelled (707) 584-3511
to inquire this opportunity, please call 519-203-2000 x
302 and ask for Scott Van Haren. You can also email
your resume/CV and cover letter to
scott@mainstreetvetservices.ca .
Compensation, benefits package, and additional perks
to be commensurate with experience” 37
Los Angeles County, CA

Are you tired of running out of treatment options
for pets in need? Are you frustrated with non-
compliant clients? If you are ready to help more
patients and be involved in something different and
unique, please send us your resume. Limehouse
Veterinary Clinic of Holistic Medicine is a thriving
integrative small animal practice located in Los Vancouver, Canada
Angeles County, California. We specialize in never VCA Canada Vancouver Animal Wellness Hospital
giving up on a patient. We recognize the importance is currently looking to hire a full time Veterinarian
of the relationships with people and their pets and are to complement our current team of three. As our
able to provide high quality, compassionate care and ideal candidate, you have a passion for exceptional
expertise in both traditional and alternative modalities. client care and communication as well as an interest
Our clients and patients truly are an extension of our in dentistry, as this is a large focus of our practice.
family. The services we offer range from internal Training in one or more of: veterinary spinal
medicine, surgery , eastern and western pharmacies, manipulative therapy, veterinary rehabilitation,
dentistry, radiology, laser therapy, acupuncture, veterinary acupuncture, traditional veterinary
vaccinations, and homeopathy. Our patients are treated Chinese medicine, or veterinary homeopathy would
on an individual basis, no “cookie cutter” treatment be highly advantageous! If training in one of these
plans to adhere to. In 2016, we moved to a brand new areas is something you have considered, and not
location and added a physical therapy suite complete yet completed, let’s talk about how we can support
with underwater treadmill and stance analyzer. Our you through certification! We offer a flexible work
ideal candidate has a background in holistic medicine, schedule, a highly trained and competent team of
rehabilitation, or acupuncture. Alternately, we are support staff, and access to yearly exclusive VCA
also interested in a doctor with a strong western base Canada conferences over and above a generous
with an interest or a respect for holistic applications yearly CE allowance. Other benefits include extended
or rehab. Minor surgical and dentistry skill are a plus medical/dental, paid CVBC dues and VIN registration.
but not a requirement. We offer a very competitive Visit our full job posting at:
salary plus benefits, a great staff and professional yet https://careers.vcacanada.com/job/veterinarian-58/
fun work environment. You won’t be disappointed. Please forward a copy of your resume and cover letter
All experience levels are encouraged to apply to: Emese.Tokes@vca.com
but preference given to applicants with 3+ years
experience. Please send your cover letter and resume/ Northern CA
CV to Vicki Hooper, Practice Manager. vicki@ Cozy one or two doctor small animal integrative
limehousevetclinic.com practice for sale in beautiful Sonoma County - heart of
the wine country of Northern California. Practice has
Massachusetts a terrific staff and is presently grossing over $800K
Come work with a seasoned holistic practitioner in with one doctor working 4 days a week and a relief
a beautiful New England setting. Landau Veterinary vet once or twice a week as needed. I love my job but
Services, a busy all-holistic veterinary practice in am getting older and looking at retiring within the
the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts, is seeking a next 2 years due to health issues. Hoping for someone
small-animal veterinarian certified in acupuncture and to take care of my terrific staff and wonderful clients.
preferably other holistic modalities to become part Although we have lots of friendly local vets, this is the
of our team and meet growing demand. Must be a only integrative practice in town so clients are willing
motivated, self-starter who brings a positive outlook to drive an hour to come here - sometimes from as far
and energetic commitment to the work on a daily away as San Francisco. This would be a great starter
basis. Please send cover letter/resume to Dr. Kevin practice for someone who wants to be their own boss!
Landau at landauvet@gmail.com. See full posting on Feel free to Email me drjordan@sonic.net with any
website, landauvet.com. questions.
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Topeka, KS Luiminex Respond Class 3b Laser for Sale

Have Small animal practice with some equine for Excellent Condition, used very sparingly. For sale only
sale. I have been offering alternative medicine here in because we have purchased a Class IV. This unit was
the Midwest for 28 years and it is well received. Just purchased directly from the company in 2013. It is in
outside Topeka KS, close to Lawrence and Kansas the original black nylon bag from Respond Systems
City. Great schools and clients. Inc and has an acupuncture tip, two probes, and one
If interested call 785-231-7437 pair of safety goggles. Paid $12,000 asking $5,000
obo plus shipping. Pics available on request.
Clark County, Nevada Richardson, TX
Well-Established and Profitable! This SA practice Email:
offers conventional and holistic medicine in a +/- drsmallwood@integrativeveterinarywellness.com
2,400 sf leasehold facility, in an active shopping plaza.
Currently open five days a week. A new owner could
expand hours and services, increasing gross income.
NV3
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COVER PHOTOS: Courtesty of Dr. Nell Ostermeier.

From the Desk of the Executive Director

Being listed on the IVAS website helps

Acupuncture Used to Successfully Manage Lameness in a Female Asian Elephant in Thailand

HISTORY: CLINICAL SIGNS/DIAGNOSTICS/DIAGNOSIS -

A presumptive diagnosis of a stifle injury

CLINICAL SIGNS/DIAGNOSIS - TCM TCM (EASTERN) TREATMENT:

The points chosen for the second treatment

Acupuncture Point Location of Acupuncture Point Benefit of Treatment

Western Indications: Local

Acupuncture Point Location of Acupuncture Point Benefit of Treatment

In the depression cranial to the tuber calcanei,

Elephant dorsal to mid-point of 4th nail

DISCUSSION: On my initial exam, Mai Mae was found to

Introduction to Your IVAS Candidates

Candidate for President-Elect, Delores (Dee) Craig:

Delores is a 1983 graduate of the University of Missouri at

She enjoys teaching others and promoting IVAS and acupuncture.

Candidate for Treasurer, Pamela Dragos:

Pamela is a Holistic Veterinarian and IVAS Certified

She owns Veterinary Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine LLC (www.Dragosveterinaryacupuncture.com)

44th Annual IVAS Congress Speaker Lineup

Cynthia J. Lankenau, DVM, CVA, CCVHM, RH (AHG)

Speakers of Special Interest

Martina Steinmetz, DVM

Speakers and Topics Subject to Change

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2018 IVAS Congress Schedule

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

8:00-8:30 Morning Announcements, Welcome from the IVAS President

9:20-9:30 BREAK (10 minutes)

10:20-10:40 COFFEE BREAK (20 minutes)

11:30-11:40 BREAK (10 minutes)

12:30-2:00 LUNCH – IVAS AGM (1.5 Hours)

Exploring Traditional Veterinary Medicine

2:50-3:00 BREAK (10 minutes)

Gold Bead Implantation in Ear Acupuncture Points

3:50-4:20 COFFEE BREAK (30 Minutes)

7:00-9:30 WELCOME RECEPTION

Tentative Schedule - Subject to Change

Thursday, September 6, 2018

8:10-9:00 Wind Syndrome in Chinese Medicine – Han Wen Cheng

9:00-9:10 BREAK (10 Minutes)

9:10-10:00 Wind Syndrome in Chinese Medicine - Continued – Han Wen Cheng

10:00-10:30 COFFEE BREAK (30 Minutes)

10:30-11:20 What is the Pain? What is the Point? – Elizabeth Frank

11:20-11:30 BREAK (10 Minutes)

12:20-1:40 LUNCH (1.5 Hours)

Fermentation of Herbs with Probiotics and Sound