D V M Ava FrickEducation: FitPAWS(R) Master Trainer(TM) Canine Fitness Coach Certificate, 2015Australian College of Phytotherapy; Certificate in Herbal Phytotherapy, 2005-2006Advanced Course MET and CES Certificate of Proficiency in Electrotherapy, 2002 & 2003Amerian Physical Therapy Assoc. (APTA); Building an Aquatics Program, Certificate 2002American Physical Therapy Assoc. (APTA); Pain Management, Neurology Certificate 2001Option for Animals Advanced Modules in Animal Chiropractic; Diplomat Level 1998-2002American Veterinary Chiropractic Association; Certification in Animal Chiropractic,1997University of Missouri; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 1980Missouri Valley College; Biology, 1973-75Experience: Pet Rehab & Pain Clinic, OwnerStandard Process, Inc. Veterinary Product Marketing ConsultantAnimal Fitness Center, PC, Owner & FounderVeterinary Medical Director, Electromedical Products International Animal Rehabilitation Foundation, Inc.Pet Station, PC, Owner & Founder Franklin County Humane Society of MissouriMountain View Animal Hospital, Phoenix, AZArizona Humane Society, Phoenix, AZSuburban Central Animal Hospital, Mission, KSPublications: Is your broodmare getting the NUTRITION SHE NEEDS?, Equine Wellness Electroceuticals: The Wave of the Future is Now, American VeterinarianJAHVMA, Tissue Mineral Patterns in 564 Dogs. Vol 48Contentment, The American Institute of Stress Combat Stress, The American Institute of StressEquine Stretching Exercises, Are they Effective? Journal of Equine Veterinary Science Frick & Hethcote. Fitness in Motion: Keeping Your Equine's Zones at Peak Performance. The Lyons PressMicrocurrent Electrical Therapy, Journal of Equine Veterinary ScienceFeatured in: Veterinary FORUM Magazine, "Re-Thinking Rehabilitation, Is Your Practice Missing Out?"Featured in: Hands-On Healers, Horse and RiderResearch Experience: Applications of Tissue Mineral Analysis in animals, publication in process. Electromedical Products International, Inc.- Alpha-Stim(R) clinical applications & research in animalsThe University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine Parasitology Dept. 1978 - 1979Health Industries Department of Ralston Purina Research Farm, nutritional studies 1976Teaching Experience: Lecture topics: Clinical Animal Nutrition, Chiropractic, Animal Rehabilitation, Microcurrent Therapy, 2000 - Present: American Academy of Pain ManagementNational Veterinary Acupuncture SocietyMidwest Veterinary ConferenceMissouri Veterinary Medical AssociationWestern Veterinary ConferenceWild West Veterinary ConferenceMedia & Online: Instructor for www.e-trainingfordogs.com online courses Certification by CCPDT & IAABCHonors/Awards: Animal Chiropractic Hall of Fame, 2015Fellowship of the American Institute of Stress, 2013Emeritus Director Award of Franklin County Humane Society, 2008Hartz(R) Mountain Corporation Veterinarian of the Year Runner Up, 2006Franklin County Human Society of Missouri Visionary Award, 2004International Who's Who of Professionals, 2003Service Award, C.H.A.M.P. Assistance Dogs, Inc.2002Certificate of Recognition, C.H.A.M.P. Assistance Dogs, Inc., 2000Missouri Valley College Honorary Alumni, 1996Arizona Humane Society Service Award, 1980Diamond Laboratories Student Service Award, 1980Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1980First Woman President, Missouri Student Chapter AVMA, 1979A. H. Groth Student Research Award,1979Frank Wells Scholarship, 1979American Holistic Veterinary Medical AssociationAmerican Veterinary Chiropractic AssociationAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationCentral States Veterinary ConferenceChicagoland Veterinary ConferenceIllinois Veterinary Medical AssociationInternational Symposium on Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy in Veterinary Medicine Read More Read Less
