2027 Conferences & Seminars
NYCAVMA Annual Conference: Spring 2027
Featuring Patricia Kortekaas. PT on Lymphatic Work
Featuring Patricia Kortekaas. PT on Lymphatic Work
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DATES: April 29th - May 3rd
PRICING:
NYCAVMA Members $1010. $500 Deposit* option available ($250 of your deposit is non-refundable.)
Non-Members $1100. $500 Deposit* option available ($250 of your deposit is non-refundable.)
*FULL PAYMENT IS DUE BY APRIL 1st, 2027.
NYCAVMA Members $1010. $500 Deposit* option available ($250 of your deposit is non-refundable.)
Non-Members $1100. $500 Deposit* option available ($250 of your deposit is non-refundable.)
*FULL PAYMENT IS DUE BY APRIL 1st, 2027.
LOCATION: Holiday Valley Ski Resort in Ellicottville NY
TOPIC:
ANT- Osteopathic Lymph Reflexology This special three and half day ANT seminar will be focused on instruction and hands on techniques how to get human and animals out of sympathetic overdrive ("shock") and reduce their secondary lymphatic stagnation. Both feed into each-other and are rampant since the toxic environment has increased and the numbers of wildfires are numerous. By understanding the anatomy, the functions and mechanics of this remarkable fluid system, we can reverse or cure many autoimmune diseases, seizures and musculoskeletal dysfunctions such as shoulder and back problems.
In this class we will teach special manual therapy skills and the use of tuning forks (OTTO 128 cps weighted). This unique combination of the use of the tuning forks will enhance the releases of the lymph system in the Deep Ventral-Frontal Fascial line (Thomas Myers/Rikke Mark-Schultz DVM). This class will be an amazing addition to many other holistic modalities.
ANT- Osteopathic Lymph Reflexology This special three and half day ANT seminar will be focused on instruction and hands on techniques how to get human and animals out of sympathetic overdrive ("shock") and reduce their secondary lymphatic stagnation. Both feed into each-other and are rampant since the toxic environment has increased and the numbers of wildfires are numerous. By understanding the anatomy, the functions and mechanics of this remarkable fluid system, we can reverse or cure many autoimmune diseases, seizures and musculoskeletal dysfunctions such as shoulder and back problems.
In this class we will teach special manual therapy skills and the use of tuning forks (OTTO 128 cps weighted). This unique combination of the use of the tuning forks will enhance the releases of the lymph system in the Deep Ventral-Frontal Fascial line (Thomas Myers/Rikke Mark-Schultz DVM). This class will be an amazing addition to many other holistic modalities.
TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE:
April 29th - 6 hours
April 30th - 6 hours
May 1st - 6 hours
May 2nd - 3 hours, possibly 4
April 29th - 6 hours
April 30th - 6 hours
May 1st - 6 hours
May 2nd - 3 hours, possibly 4
SPEAKER BIO:
Patricia graduated from The Hague Academy for Physical Education and Physical Therapy in The Netherlands in 1985. Since then, she has specialized in Manual Therapy and Osteopathic techniques for humans and small animals. Over the last twenty-six years, her broad diversity off interests and eclectic
approach made her an innovator in her field. She developed Human and Animal Normalization Techniques (HNT-ANT) what is based on the Principles of Osteopathy, including Cranial Osteopathy, Functional Indirect techniques, Lymphatic Reflexology, Vascular and Visceral Techniques. With her strong biomechanical background and manual therapy skills in Lymphatic and Vascular Reflexology, she can resolve many fluid
dysfunctions in canines/felines and equines. She has been lecturing in ANT to Veterinarians, DO's and Physical Therapists in Canada, Europe, and the UnitedStates.
Patricia graduated from The Hague Academy for Physical Education and Physical Therapy in The Netherlands in 1985. Since then, she has specialized in Manual Therapy and Osteopathic techniques for humans and small animals. Over the last twenty-six years, her broad diversity off interests and eclectic
approach made her an innovator in her field. She developed Human and Animal Normalization Techniques (HNT-ANT) what is based on the Principles of Osteopathy, including Cranial Osteopathy, Functional Indirect techniques, Lymphatic Reflexology, Vascular and Visceral Techniques. With her strong biomechanical background and manual therapy skills in Lymphatic and Vascular Reflexology, she can resolve many fluid
dysfunctions in canines/felines and equines. She has been lecturing in ANT to Veterinarians, DO's and Physical Therapists in Canada, Europe, and the UnitedStates.
2027 NYCAVMA ECOTOUR
Where? We're going to Vestfold, NORWAY!
When? July 1st - 11th 2027
Are Thoresen and Astri Hagenlund, will be our teachers and guides.
When? July 1st - 11th 2027
Are Thoresen and Astri Hagenlund, will be our teachers and guides.
SIGN UP NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT - NO PAMENT NEEDED
TENTATIVE PRICING:
- Vestfold with Astri and Are: $750.00 (for conference only)
- Firebird tour in Tromoso: for six attendees $1950.00 per person (includes hotel and transportation in Tromso), if we have more than six attendees the price will be $1650.00 per person.
- A deposit option will be available, $500.00, $250.00 of which is non-refundable. Total due in April 2027.
- Transportation to Tromso is NOT included.
SCHEDULE:
July 1st - Arrive in Vestfold (ULAVEIEN 84, 3280 TJODALYNG, which is in the middle of the first capital of Norway, old initiation places and the middle center of the Drotten mysteries.)
July 2nd - 5th - Plan for three hours of classes each day, followed by lunch, then excursions of plants with Astri, initiation place with Are, Viking Village with Are, etc.
July 6th - 11th - optional self-exploration trip to Tromoso or on your own. Those who participate in the Tromoso trip will fly there on July 7th and join Firebird tours for Sami Culture, botanical gardens, fjords tour and summer hike. Departure will be July 11th.
LODGING:
Cabin rental [email protected] or ULA CAMPING
July 1st - Arrive in Vestfold (ULAVEIEN 84, 3280 TJODALYNG, which is in the middle of the first capital of Norway, old initiation places and the middle center of the Drotten mysteries.)
July 2nd - 5th - Plan for three hours of classes each day, followed by lunch, then excursions of plants with Astri, initiation place with Are, Viking Village with Are, etc.
July 6th - 11th - optional self-exploration trip to Tromoso or on your own. Those who participate in the Tromoso trip will fly there on July 7th and join Firebird tours for Sami Culture, botanical gardens, fjords tour and summer hike. Departure will be July 11th.
LODGING:
Cabin rental [email protected] or ULA CAMPING
Astri Hagenlund, DVM, CVA (IVAS)
- Graduated from Norwegian School of Veterinary Science in 1988
- Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist – IVAS (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society) – IVAS Basic course 1998-99 in Norway
- Western Herbal Medicine courses at Integrate.CPD, Oxfordshire, England from 2004 – 2007
- Currently student with CIVT – College of Integrative Veterinary Therapy, Sydney, Australia – Western Herbal Medicine; online-courses (8 modules) 2010 – 2013/14
- Canine Manipulation Therapy/Osteopathy-courses with Patricia Kortekaas, PT; 2006 – 2009, arranged by NoVAS
Astri has worked with small animals part time or full time ever since graduation, combined with large animal practice a few years and as veterinary inspector in Ministry of Agriculture. After working in various clinics, she founded AlternatiVet AS in 2004 with two colleagues. The clinic’s main focus was alternative medicine and rehabilitation. Unfortunately this clinic went bankrupt in 2008. Today she works at her own home-based clinic, mainly referred patients, concentrating on acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, behavior and
manual therapy. She writes articles on herbs and herbal medicine for small animals, lectures and gives short herbal-courses for animal-owners. Astri has been on the NoVAS board since 2004 with main responsibility as course arranger.
manual therapy. She writes articles on herbs and herbal medicine for small animals, lectures and gives short herbal-courses for animal-owners. Astri has been on the NoVAS board since 2004 with main responsibility as course arranger.
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