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Acupuncture for the Senior Dog, Front End - Sponsored by the CPA’s Acupuncture and Animal Rehab Divisions

Acupuncture for the Senior Dog, Front End - Sponsored by the CPA’s Acupuncture and Animal Rehab Divisions

Acupuncture for the Senior Dog, Front End - Sponsored by the CPA’s Acupuncture and Animal Rehab Divisions

Apr 01, 2021 - 12:00 (EDT)
1 hour

Overview:

Part 2 of this inter-divisional webinar, which will explore acupuncture and laser in humans and animal rehab, creates discussion around acupuncture points for the treatments of senior dogs and answer any of your questions.

The webinar will be of interest to Acupuncture Division members who have not been exposed to animal rehab and Animal Rehab Division members who want to learn about acupuncture and treating animals with acupuncture. The webinar will be a brief introduction to non-acupuncture therapists to locate acupuncture points on animals and is intended to spark conversations around further knowledge sharing. This webinar is the second of a three-part webinar series. 

 

Webinar Schedule

Part 1: Acupuncture for the Senior Dog - Hind End. Watch the recorded version here.

Part 2: Acupuncture for the Senior Dog, Front End. Thursday, April 1, 2021  - Register here

Part 3: Acupuncture for Canine Hind End Injuries - Thursday, May 6, 2021 - Register here. 

Part 4: Dry Needling and Ashi Points in the Dog - Thursday, June 3, 2021 - Register here.

 

Speakers: 

Carrie Smith PT, of Animal Rehab Division and Telma Grant PT of Acupuncture Division

 

Please note that this webinar will be recorded and sent to all registrants after the scheduled webinar time. Non-Registrants can still access the recording through Embodia in the course section.

 

Webinar Details:

Date: Thursday, April 1, 2021 

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST

Price: Acupuncture/Animal Rehab Division & CPA Members – FREE; Non-Members - $10

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Please Note: In order to register for free as a CPA Member, you must have authenticated yourself as a CPA Member on Embodia (this is how Embodia knows you are a CPA Member!). Once you have followed the steps below, you will see FREE registration for this webinar.  

To authenticate yourself as a CPA member and start saving on your online continuing education, follow these steps (you only need to do this once):
 
  1. Click here to login to the CPA website
  2. Once you’ve logged in, go to the tab at the top called 'Events & Education', then click on PD Marketplace
  3. Click on the link above the video that says 'Access the PD Markeplace Now!'
  4. Navigate back to this webinar

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The instructors
Telma Grant
BSc.PT, Diploma Canine Rehab

Telma Grant, PT has been practicing physiotherapy in Bowmanville for over 30 years and is the Clinical Director at Telma Grant Physio & Sports Injuries Clinic. She is also the Rehab Director of Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic.

On the human side, she holds an advanced practice certificate in integrative acupuncture with York University. On the Canine side, she earned her Diploma in Canine Rehab with the Animal Rehab Division as well as a Diploma in Canine and Equine Acupuncture (ICET).

Telma is the Education Rep for the Acupuncture Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Connect with Telma on Facebook as @doghorsephysio contact her at Telma@TelmaGrant.Ca.

Her passion is to help her patients, human and furred, get back to their passion.


Carrie Smith
BScPT, Certified Canine Rehab Therapist
Carrie Smith is the owner of Kemptville Physiotherapy Centre in North Grenville. She has been working as a physiotherapist for over 30 years and started treating dogs about 15 years ago. After working in vet clinics with clients for just over ten years, Carrie decided to expand her practice and open up a canine physiotherapy clinic right next to her practice in Kemptville. Her Animal Rehabilitation clinic is one of only three of its kind in Canada. Utilising her knowledge in sports physio, Carrie has also been the team physio for the Canadian World Agility Open team for both humans and canines.

Animal Rehabilitation Division

The Animal Rehabilitation Division (ARD) is comprised of a group of physical therapists passionate about the physical health and function of our canine and equine patients. We realize the importance of animals in our society and appreciate the joy of seeing them reach their full potential.

The ARD advocates that registered physiotherapists are the professionals of choice to provide animal rehabilitation. The ARD is a resource for the best practice of animal rehabilitation through education, professional development and communication within the animal health care industry. 

The benefits of membership in the division are:

  • Reduced rates on courses
  • Quarterly e-newsletter
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Access to professional malpractice insurance for animal rehab
  • Product discounts
  • Educational opportunities in the U.S.
  • Advocacy

Acupuncture and Dry Needling Division

The Acupuncture Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association supports physiotherapists and physiotherapist assistants in advancing the use of acupuncture as an established core competency in physiotherapy clinical practice.

Vision

To promote acupuncture and encourage an actively engaged membership who are committed to lifelong learning and excellence in practice in order to promote health and well-being among their patients.

Mission

To provide leadership and direction to physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants who are members of the Acupuncture Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in advancing the utilization of acupuncture in clinical practice by promoting excellence in direct care, education and research.


Canadian Physiotherapy Association

As the vital partner for the profession, the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) leads, advocates, and inspires excellence and innovation to promote health. CPA’s goal is to provide exceptional service, valuable information and connections to the profession of physiotherapy, across Canada and around the world.
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