Speakers

Dr. McCauley has had a lifelong passion to help as many pets as possible live an Optimum Quality of Life. After graduating from Colorado State School of Veterinary Medicine, she spent six years in general practice and quickly became a pioneer in the field of Veterinary Rehabilitation. She went on to open the first Veterinary Rehabilitation Clinic in 1998 and design the first underwater treadmill for dogs.

Dr. McCauley was on faculty at Canine Rehabilitation Institute for 14 years and has taught thousands of veterinarians and other rehabilitation professionals the art of Canine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. She is certified in Acupuncture and Chiropractic therapy and Board Certified by the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Laurie is an international lecturer and contributing author in many textbooks and journals. She was awarded the Iams AARV Award of Excellence in the Field of Rehabilitation and the AHVMA Holistic Practitioner of the Year Award. She has stepped in as the head of the Integrative Medicine department at the Louisiana State School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. McCauley owns Red Tail Rehab, a mobile canine rehabilitation practice and Optimum Pet Vitality, a teaching platform for veterinary professionals and pet parents, helping pets achieve Optimum Health.

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Dr. Hale graduated from the University of Illinois and spent 12 years as a general practitioner before leaving private practice and teaching clinical skills at UIUC. In 2012, she completed acupuncture certification training at Chi Institute (now University) after her husband came home with another antique vehicle, and realized she wanted something for herself.

In 2016, Dr. Hale joined the faculty at Louisiana State University Vet Med to start a clinical skills program and expand the Integrative Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. Dr. Hale decided that her education needed expanding if she was going to help make this a world-renowned service with her colleague. She started her Master’s in TCVM that year with Chi University. She completed her degree in 2020 with herbal research in alligators. During her training she completed certifications in Chinese Herbal Therapy, Food Therapy, Tui-na, and Palliative and End-of-life Care, making her one of three Certified TCVM Practitioners in the state of Louisiana. She is also a board member of and a Charter Fellow of the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine. In late 2019, Dr. Hale became Service Chief of the Integrative Medicine and Rehabilitation service at LSU and is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor. This service is an elective rotation for clinical year students from LSU and is also open to other vet school clinical year students.

As an adjunct Clinical Associate Professor with Chi University, Dr. Hale also provides acupuncture training in canine and equine species for veterinary students at LSU and Ross University. She has a strong passion for teaching and sharing her Integrative training with others. In 2024, she was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in TCVM by the WATCVM. Her proudest achievements however are the numerous veterinary students who have completed integrative training during veterinary school or sought the training after graduation because of exposure to the benefits of Integrative Medicine during their clinical year.

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Dr. Beth Innis attended Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2003.  She has been in private practice and integrative medicine since, certified in acupuncture, spinal manipulation, Chinese herbal therapy, and canine rehabilitation.  She studies with the International Veterinary Dental Institute and is finding more and more ways to integrate her love of small animal dentistry with Chinese Medicine.

Dr. Hale graduated from the University of Illinois and spent 12 years as a general practitioner before leaving private practice and teaching clinical skills at UIUC. In 2012, she completed acupuncture certification training at Chi Institute (now University) after her husband came home with another antique vehicle, and realized she wanted something for herself.

In 2016, Dr. Hale joined the faculty at Louisiana State University Vet Med to start a clinical skills program and expand the Integrative Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. Dr. Hale decided that her education needed expanding if she was going to help make this a world-renowned service with her colleague. She started her Master’s in TCVM that year with Chi University. She completed her degree in 2020 with herbal research in alligators. During her training she completed certifications in Chinese Herbal Therapy, Food Therapy, Tui-na, and Palliative and End-of-life Care, making her one of three Certified TCVM Practitioners in the state of Louisiana. She is also a board member of and a Charter Fellow of the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine. In late 2019, Dr. Hale became Service Chief of the Integrative Medicine and Rehabilitation service at LSU and is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor. This service is an elective rotation for clinical year students from LSU and is also open to other vet school clinical year students.

As an adjunct Clinical Associate Professor with Chi University, Dr. Hale also provides acupuncture training in canine and equine species for veterinary students at LSU and Ross University. She has a strong passion for teaching and sharing her Integrative training with others. In 2024, she was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in TCVM by the WATCVM. Her proudest achievements however are the numerous veterinary students who have completed integrative training during veterinary school or sought the training after graduation because of exposure to the benefits of Integrative Medicine during their clinical year.

Dr. Rick Schafer graduated from Texas A & M Universities Veterinary Program. He was awarded the Small Animal Veterinarian of the year by the state of Texas in 1989. He was certified in Acupuncture by IVAS in 1994 and was the US IVAS Course Coordinator for over 25 years. He has been actively involved with IVAS and served on the IVAS Board of Directors as the Treasurer for over 6 years. He is the Owner of All Creatures Acupuncture where he treats horses in Texas, Colorado, and Indiana and one of veterinarians for the Texas State Aquarium.

Dr. Lori Bidwell is a 2001 graduate of Michigan State University, a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia and a certified veterinary acupuncturist.  She did her internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, and completed her anesthesia residency at Michigan State University.   She was the head of anesthesia at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital and Lexington Equine Surgery and Sports Medicine and has been on faculty at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine.   In 2015 she co-founded East West Equine Sports Medicine, a sports medicine practice that covers veterinary services for hunter/jumper circuits on the West and East Coasts.   Dr. Bidwell also consults in anesthesia for equine practices, teaches part of a study abroad program in Thailand and South Africa and speaks and teaches nationally and internationally.  Dr. Bidwell competes with her horses in the amateur jumper divisions.