AAVA is offering On-demand CE. If you missed joining us at the AAVA Annual Meeting in New Orleans, here is your chance to view 28 hours of the meeting! If you were able to be with us in-person, this is your chance to view those presentations you may have missed or to review your favorite lectures! All 28 hrs. are RACE and IVAS approved. Registration is now open until August 28, 2025. Content will be available to registrants through August 31, 2025.
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by Lori Bidwell, DVM, DACVAA, CVA, CVTP
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.
by Madalyn Kalscheur, DVM
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by Nancy Martin, MS, DVM, CVA
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by Jared Mitchell, DVM, CVMA, CVA, CVFT
Dr. Jared Mitchell graduated from Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. He owns Mitchell Animal Clinic in Mobile, Alabama. Wanting more for his patients, he began incorporating holistic modalities into his practice. Dr. Mitchell’s first journey into the holistic world began by incorporating essential oils into the treatment of his veterinary patients. Dr. Mitchell has advanced training in essential oils through the Veterinary Medical Aromatherapy Association. He is also certified in veterinary acupuncture, Chinese food therapy, and Chinese herbal medicine through Chi University and is currently enrolled in their Masters of TCVM program. Dr. Mitchell has published articles for several peer reviewed journals including: the Innovative Veterinary Care journal and the Journal of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Mitchell plans to continue contributing articles and educating colleagues on holistic and integrative veterinary medicine. Dr. Mitchell is also very passionate about promoting acupuncture and integrative medicine and hopes to help usher in acupuncture as a board-certified specialty with the AVMA in the future. In his personal time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 daughters, spending time at the beach, and kayaking the beautiful natural springs of Florida.
by Lorrie Hale Mitchell, DVM, MS, CTCVMP, CTPEP, CCRT
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.
by Karin Olsen, DVM, CVA, FAAVA
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by Nell Ostermeier, DVM, CVA, FAAVA
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by Brooke Pearson, DVM, CVA
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by Allen Schoen, DVM, MS, PhD (hon), CVA
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by Aja Senestraro, DVM, CTCVMP, CVPP, CHPV, CVA, CVTP, CVFT, CVCH, CCRP, CAC-IVCA
Dr. Aja Senestraro owns and operates Sea to Sky Holistic Vet, an integrative house call practice in Seattle Washington. She has certifications in pain management, hospice and palliative care, as well as all branches of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. She also has certifications in myofascial trigger point therapy, spinal manipulation, and rehabilitation. She combines all of these modalities with conventional medicine to create integrative treatment plans tailored to each patient and client.
by Warinda Somrith, DVM, MBA, CVA
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by Natasha Marzolf, DVM, CVAT, CCRT
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