This episode of the Integrative Veterinarian is a conversation with Dr. Jordan Kocen. He has both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Rutgers University, and earned his DVM from the University of Missouri in 1986. He began practicing holistic veterinary medicine exclusively in 1995 after nearly a decade in a traditional practice. After having his practice located within a specialty practice, Dr. Kocen opened the Veterinary Holistic Center in 2015. He is certified in acupuncture by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society and frequently lecturers on holistic medicine for pets. Dr. Kocen is a member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, and the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association. 

He and his wife Janet (who is also a veterinarian) and their two children share their home with two Dobermans and many cats.

This episode is a brief update covering the podcasts, webinars, and upcoming courses for March of 2020 at CIVT

Dr. Susan Wagner received her DVM from Ohio State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. She completed a Master's Degree and Clinical Residency in Neurology at OSU as well. She has been on the faculty at OSU, working both in the clinic and teaching an Integrative Medicine elective as well. She also has practiced both Neurology and Integrative Medicine at MedVet, a large multi-facility corporate specialty practice headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Wagner's interests have included vibrational medicine, aromatherapy, and music therapy. She has also worked at an administrative level at OSU in developing Integrative Medicine in a One Health concept. Her recent focus has been on endocannabinoids, and that will be the subject of an upcoming webinar that she will present for CIVT.  

This is a brief conversation with Susie Willis, CIVT Communications Project Manager, on what is new at CIVT this month

Dr. Vargas received her DVM from Tuskegee University in 1994. In 1996, she established her AAHA accredited Orchid Springs Animal Hospital in Winter Haven, FL. In 2009, she began her studies at Chi Institute, eventually garnering certifications in Acupuncture,Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, and Tui Na. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture. She is one of just two Certified Balance Method Acupuncture practitioners in the USA. She is a Certified Veterinary Spinal Manipulator (aka chiropractic care for pets). Dr. Vargas obtained her Master's Degree in TCVM at Chi Institute, where she works as a Teacher Assistant and Lecturer for the Chi USA, Latin America and Peru. She has also worked as a consultant for the Disney Animal Kingdom.

Dr. Vargas is also a Certified Veterinary Journalist and a prolific author of both scientific and motivational articles. Dr. Vargas has lectured at the World TCVM Congress (2015, 2016, 2017,2018,2019), AAVA Conference (2017,2020), AVMA (2011), and the CbVMA (2017).

Dr. Palmquist received his DVM from Colorado State University in 1983. He practices small animal Integrative Medicine in the Los Angeles area. He has served as the president of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, as the research committee chair, on the Ethics committee, and on the editorial committee for the AHVMA as well. 

He also is a consultant on the Alternative Medicine board for the Veterinary Information Network. 

He also has a long history of teaching and publishing in various subject areas of Integrative medicine

Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Palmquist as we talk about his roots, his exposure to Integrative Veterinary Medicine, and where he sees Integrative Veterinary Medicine in the future.