For general information about the conference, see the AHVMA web site.
The AVH seminar was given by Larry Bernstein and Lori Tapp.
Saturday's full-day session was led by the team of Larry A. Bernstein, VMD, PcHom., CVH and Lori Tapp, DVM, MS. Topics included Philosophy of Symptoms, Taking the Case, Practical Guide to Posology, Materia Medica Study, Understanding Miasms, Remedy Reactions, and a Wet Lab Case. The group was lively, and brought a myriad of perspectives to the proceedings. Bernstein offered some ways in which cycles and segments can help us see cases. Tapp talked the gathering through a miasmatic approach to a case. Plentiful references to the Organon, to Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases writings, Kent and Boenninghausen were heard during the day. Rounding out the day was a cooperative case taken of a whippet.
Sunday, Marty Becker led off with a keynote session, in which he regaled us and reminded us of just *how* good pets are for people.
In "Designing & Building a Green Energy Balanced Holistic Health Care Center", Margo Roman, DVM led us through a tour of the MASH Clinic, where feng shui principles, energy efficiency and authentically supportive materials complement the veterinary care.
Next session, Ron Schultz, MS, PhD covered "What Everyone Should Know About Canine & Feline Vaccines and Vaccination Programs". Ron provided a brief refresher on immunology concepts and then offered research findings from vaccinology.
Following the afternoon break, Susan Beal, DVM led us in wrestling with how to see immune-mediated illness through the eyes of homeopathy.
A newcomer's social capped the day.
The Monday morning session "What's New in Immunity and Endocrine Disorders" by Jean Dodds DVM covered the significance of titers very clearly.
In "Veterinary Homotoxicology" Paula Jo Broadfoot DVM briefed us on homotoxicology, an approach to balancing the matrix and body systems using Reckeweg's bridging of homeopathy and conventional medical indications.
"Sound Therapy" was an opportunity to learn about how the Quantum science viewpoint helps us to understand energetic healing, specifically how sound can serve as a medium for delivery of healing energies.
Monday evening closed with cocktails, the banquet and dancing afterward.
Throughout the conference, attendees had opportunities to visit exhibition hall booths filled with both old and new products for holistic care, from foods through nutraceuticals and aromatherapy or the latest reference materials and diagnostic support.
Vetri-Science and Standard Process are two manufacturers of high-quality nutritional products.
Dr. Christina Chambreau explains the benefits of membership in the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy.