Calendar of Events
Up Coming Events
Spring 2023
Hero Braces
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January 26th, 2023
Dr.
Join us for our introductory meeting where our advisor Dr. Bowker will be discussing how integrative medicine can impact you as a practitioner!
September 27, 2017
Past Events
Fall 2017
Dr. Robert Gillette
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September 25, 2017
Dr. Robert Gillette
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September 25, 2017
Spring 2016
Ozone Vets
A representative from Ozone Vets will be speaking about ozone therapy in small animal practices.
February 15th, 2016
Equine Massage Therapy Wet Lab
March 1st, 2016
Back-On-Track Equine
March 11th, 2016
Fall 2015 Events
Equine Acupuncture and Chiropractic Dinner and Wet Lab
Dr. Gail Hoholik
Nov 19, 2015
Kinesiology Taping
Dr. Angelique Barbara
Oct 20, 2015
Natural grasses and Permaculture
Dr. Mariette van den Berg
www.mbequineservices.com
Sep 14, 2015
Introductory Meeting
Dr. Bowker-Fascia
Dr. Shull-Small Animal Rehab at MSU
Sep 2, 2015
Spring 2015 Events
Vaccine Talk - Dr. Melling
April 8, 2015
Vita Floor - Holm Oostveen
Website: vitafloorusa.com
March 16, 2015
Beadle Lake Veterinary Hospital
Incorporating integrative medicine into traditional practice
Feb 18, 2015
Natural Balance Equine Dentist - Phil Ratliff
Website: ritebiteeqd.com
January 21, 2015
Fall 2014 Events
Introductory Meeting
September 22, 2014
Small Animal Acupuncture Lunch and Lab
Dr. Bidwell, IMC advisor
November 11, 2014
Spring 2014 Events
Vetri-Science
Tamara Moin, Regional Sales Manager
February 10, 2014
Canine Rehabilitation
Genia Smith, LVT
March 17, 2014
O3 Vets
Jonathan Lowe, Owner
March 24, 2014
College Feeding Program (CFP) Grant
Your IM club was awarded a grant from the MSU CFP for a healthy food initiative for Finals Week. Although this is not directly vet med related we think it is highly valuable and hope to encourage our classmates to lead wholesome lifestyles. Check out the student center during Finals Week for your healthy snacks!
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Fall 2013 Events
Introduction to Integrative Medicine Club
Dr. Bidwell & Dr. Bowker
September 5, 2013
Chiropractic Care for Small Animals
Dr. Januszewski
September 18, 2013
Equine Acupuncture & Chiropractic Field Trip
Dr. Emery
October 5, 2013
Feline Nutrition
Dr. Pazak
October 31, 2013
Homeopathy
Dr. Melling
November 6, 2013
Small Animal Acupuncture Wetlab & Lunch Lecture
Dr. Bidwell
November 15, 2013
Nutraceuticals & Vitamins
Standard Process
Date TBD
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Spring 2013 Events
Small Animal Acupuncture Lecture & Wet Lab (sponsored by Zoetis)
Dr. Bidwell
March 22, 2013
Holistic Approach to Mindful Vaccination (sponsored by MVMA)
Dr. Melling
April 3, 2013
Homemade Diets (sponsored by MVMA)
Dr. Ditonto
April 8, 2013
Fall 2012 Events
Introduction to Homeopathy (sponsored by MVMA)
Dr. Melling
September 12, 2012
Homeopathy Lecture Series (sponsored in part by MVMA)
This series provided training in basic homeopathic diagnosis & remedies for acute illness.
Dr. Melling
October 3 & 31, November 28, 2012
Sport Horse Acupuncture & Massage
This lecture provided an overview on the use of acupuncture & massage to maintain jumper/hunter horses on the circuit.
Dr. Bidwell
October 23, 2012
Equine Acupuncture Wet Lab (sponsored by MVMA)
This wet lab gave students a hand on opportunity to learn about and practie providing acupuncture treatment on horses.
Dr. Bidwell
November 16, 2012
Hot Topics in Nutrition: Vitamin D, Bone Health & Beyond
This lecture discussed the emerging research suggesting benefits of vitamin D in a number of other conditions beyond bone health. The importance of vitamin D for the immune system, muscle health, sin, asthma, and other disorders was discussed.
October 10, 2012
Hot Topics in Nutrition: Gluten and its role in digestive & skin disorders (sponsored by MVMA)
This lecture discussed the growing evidence of gluten allergy and intolerance in many human conditions, and the possibility of its impact on veterinary species.
November 20, 2012
Chair Massages before Fall 2012 Finals
December, 2012
Spring 2012 Events
Tour & Demo: Advanced Rehabilitation Center for Animals at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Genia Smith, LVT, CCRP
February 24, 2012
Homeopathy Introduction
Dr. Melling
February 29, 2012
Tui Na Traditional Chinese Medicine & Massage Manipulation Wet Lab & Demo
Dr. Heidi Heckler
March 27, 2012
Fall 2011 Events
"Acupuncture and Chiropractic Work in Horses" Dinner & Wet Lab
Dr. Emery, Beadle Lake Large Animal Clinic
November 2011
"Spinal Manipulation Therapy, Acupuncture, and Food Therapy" lecture and lunch
Dr. Januszewski, Integrative Veterinary Services of Southeast Michigan
October 2011
"Benefits of Alternative Medicine" Lecture
Dr. Bowker
September 2011
Chair Massages before Fall 2011 Finals
December 2011
Fall 2010 Events
Introduction to the Club & Equine Feet
Dr. Bowker
Origin & Benefits of Reflexology: Lecture & demonstration
Gwendoly Kay McPike & Linda Gardner
September 2010
Member wellness event: meditation
Attendees were led through through meditation and relaxation exercises
Holly Makimaa
October 2010
Veterinary Acupuncture
Lecture & demon on veterinary acupuncture
Dr. Anne Rice
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine talk and demo
Dr. Cardeccia
Member wellness event: yoga
Tara Scott
November 2010
Natural Balance Equine Dentistry
Phil Ratliff from Green Valley, Arizona
For more information visit Phil's website: http://www.ritebiteeqd.com/
Massages before Fall 2010 finals
December 2012
Spring 2010 Events
Equine Acupuncture & Chiropractics
Joint meeting with Equine Club
Dr. Hoholik
January 28, 2010