Owner/Head Instructor
Dr. Heidi Bockhold DC
Education:
• Life University in Marietta, Bachelor of Science in Biology • Regents College in New York, Doctor of Chiropractic
Experience:
• Over 16 years in Animal Chiropractic Care • Over 16 years in Teaching Human and Animal Chiropractic
Instructor
Dr. Patty Glover DVM
Education:
• South Dakota State University, Bachelor of Science in Animal Science • University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Experience:
• Great Lakes Equine Wellness Center, Associate Veterinarian • Bay Meadow Equine, Co-Owner
Instructor
Dr. Lisa Busko DVM
Education:
• Colorado State University, Bachelor of Science in Economics • Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Experience:
• Crystal Coast Veterinary Services • North Mecklenburg Animal Hospital
Instructor
Dr. Matt Fehr DVM
Education:
• Emporia State University • Kansas State University, College Of Veterinary Medicine
Experience:
• Animal Medical Center
Instructor
Dr. Travis Gratton DVM
Education:
• Kansas State University, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture • Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Experience:
• University Bird and Small Animal Clinic, Associate Veterinarian • Advanced training in laser surgery and small animal ultrasonography
Instructor
Dr. Jean Thompson DC
Education:
• Susquehanna University, Bachelor of Science Biology • Logan College of Chiropractic, Doctor of Chiropractic
Experience:
• Thompson Chiropractic & Wellness Center, LLC, Doctor of Chiropractic • Chiropractic Coverage Doctor, Doctor of Chiropractic
Instructor
Dr. Pat Holl DC
Education:
• Rutger’s University, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology With Honors • Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Doctor of Chiropractic
Experience:
• Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic, Staff Chiropractor • Wilshire Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Medical Center, Chiropractic Physician
Instructor
Dr. Gregg Coker DC
Education:
• Palmer University, Bachelor of Science • Palmer University, Doctorate of Chiropractic, Cum Laude
Experience:
• Coker Chiropractic, Licensed Chiropractor • Animal Chiropractic, Licensed Animal Chiropractor
Instructor
Dr. Bruce Indek DC
Education:
• Syracuse University, Bachelor of Science in Biology • National College of Chiropractic, Doctor of Chiropractic
Experience:
• Established Private Practice of Chiropractic • Boston Marathon, Chiropractic Coordinator
Instructor
Dr. Kara Vittitow DVM
Education:
• The Ohio State University, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Experience:
• Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, Associate Ambulatory Veterinarian • Van Balen Equine Associates, Associate Veterinarian
Instructor
Dr. Betsy Blair DC
Education:
• Colorado State University, Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy • Cleveland Chiropractic College, Doctorate of Chiropractic
Experience:
• Chiropractic Wellness Center, Chiropractic Patient Care • Therapy Works, Registered Occupational Therapist
Instructor
Dr. Nikki Zeller DVM
Education:
• Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences – Doctor of Veterinary Medicine • Colorado State University – Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Experience:
• Pura Vida Veterinary Services, LLC – Owner • Options for Animals College of Animal Chiropractic – Instructor
Instructor
Dr. Sara Jerman DC
Education:
• Logan College of Chiropractic, Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science • Logan College of Chiropractic, Doctor of Chiropractic
Experience:
• Animals in Motion Chiropractic, LLC, Owner/Chiropractor • Bartels Pet Hospital
Instructor
Dr. Angie Nielsen DVM
Education:
• Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine • Iowa State University, Bachelor of Science in Animal Science/Dairy Science
Experience:
• Sunrise Hill Veterinary Hospital, Associate Veterinarian • Nielsen Veterinary Service & Consulting, Owner • Options For Animals College of Animal Chiropractic, Instructor
Instructor
Dr. Aaron Peterson DC
Education:
• St. Olaf College, Bachelor of Science • Northwestern Health Sciences University, Doctor of Chiropractic
Experience:
• Samara Wellness, Founder • UCSF, Lead Instructor
Instructor
Dr. Marie Bartling DVM
Education:
• Colorado State University, Bachelor of Science in Microbiology • Colorado State University, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
Experience:
• Medical Acupuncture course for veterinarians at Colorado State University, Instructor
Instructor
Dr. Tracy Rainwater DC
Education:
• California State University Fresno, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology • Palmer College of Chiropractic West, Doctor of Chiropractic
Experience:
• Private practice specializing in animal chiropractic
Instructor
Nicole Hjelle DVM
Education:
• University of Minnesota, Bachelor of Science Degree • Saint George’s University, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
Experience:
• Associate Veterinarian, South 71 Veterinary Clinic
Instructor
Margaret (Maggie) Loomer DVM
Education:
• University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis, CA • University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Experience:
• Veterinary Associate Durango Equine Veterinary Clinic
Instructor
DeAnn Adams, D.C., BSHB, BBA, BSW, AA
Education:
• Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Bloomington, MN • Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
Experience:
• Private Practice Sole Proprietor of Paradox Chiropractic PA, Little Falls, MN
Instructor
Dr. Luke J. Staab
Education:
• 2012, certified in animal chiropractic by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association • 2012, received Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, Missouri
Experience:
• Self Employed – Human Chiropractor
UK Instructor / UK Programme Lead
Dr. Zoë Freedman DC
Education:
• Anglo European College of Chiropractic, England
Experience:
• Over 18 years in Chiropractic Care • Over a decade in higher education
UK Instructor
Dr. John Fossey DC
Education:
• University of Wales • Anglo European College of Chiropractic, England
Experience:
• Over 20 years in Physiotherapy & Chiropractic Care • Over 10 years in mixed practice
UK Instructor
Dr. Sam Kingdon DC
Education:
• Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, Wales
Experience:
• Over 13 years in Chiropractic Care
UK Instructor
Dr. Emily Smyth-Roberts DC
Education:
• Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, Wales
Experience:
• 4 years in chiropractic care. Emily graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic in 2019, then studied animal chiropractic at Options for Animals in the UK, & became IVCA certified
UK Instructor
Dr. Cara Wright, DVM
Education:
• BS in Animal Science, Univ. of Maryland • MS in Animal Science, LSU (equine reproductive physiology) • DVM, equine track, Virginia Maryland CVM (equine track) • Option for Animals UK- March 2018
Experience:
• Equine Private Practice for 13 years • Professional Services Veterinarian at Merck Animal Health since 2022 • Currently seeing equine chiropractic cases part-time
UK Instructor
Dr. Ilaria Arena, DVM
Education:
• Università degli Studi di Bologna, Italy • Degree of Veterinary Medicine • Options for Animals, College of Animal Chiropractic USA • IVCA certified
Experience:
• Owner of Arenavet, veterinary chiropractic and rehabilitation mobile services and founder of CocoonVet veterinary clinic