INVITATION TO NoVAS ANNUAL MEETING 2025
March 28.–30., At Hawkhill Resort, Lohja Finland
“Unforgettable cottages near Helsinki, surrounded by the Nuuksio National Park”
Some of the topics of the lectures :
● Decoding Acupuncture for Clients and Colleagues
● Anxiety: It’s Not Just A Heart-Shen Problem!
● Mentation Changes in Senior Animals – How and Why It Happens
● Treating the Triad: Kidney, Liver, Spleen
So there will be lots of tips for your practice
SPEAKER
Nell J. Ostermeier, DVM, CVA, FAAVA
Dr. Nell Ostermeier grew up on a small farm in Central Illinois and graduated from the
University of Illinois in 2004. She then moved to the West Coast with her husband Preston and
founded a small companion animal/exotic companion animal hospital in Portland, Oregon. Nell
began integrating acupuncture into practice while becoming certified through the IVAS course in 2010.
Practicing integrative medicine made such a difference for her patients and practice that
she wanted to help more veterinarians implement acupuncture successfully. She returned as a TA
to the IVAS program in 2014, then became the small animal lab coordinator, an instructor and is
now the Course Coordinator for the IVAS U.S. Course. One of her most proud moments was
receiving the IVAS volunteer of the year award in 2019.
Nell more recently founded a solo, mobile style acupuncture practice so that she has more time
to focus on developing online continuing education options for integrative veterinarians. She is
the creator and moderator of the private Facebook group “Every Day Acupuncture for
Veterinarians” which brings together vets from all over the globe who are interested in sharing
and learning more about this amazing modality. Her mission is to make acupuncture more
accessible to veterinarians and animals worldwide.
Preliminary schedule
Friday 28.3.2025
14.00 Welcome, info + coffee Hawkhill Resort
15–18 lectures by Nell Ostermeier
18.15 NoVAS Annual Membership Meeting
Saturday 29.3.2025
8 Breakfast
9-12 Lectures
12 Lunch
13.30- 18.30 Lectures
19 Dinner
Sunday 30.3.2025
8 Breakfast
9-12 Lectures
12 Lunch
REGISTRATIONS AT LATEST 29.01.2025!
to Kim by email
mr.kim600@gmail.com
The course fee is 5650 DKK
includes: accommodation in cottages, 2-3 persons/ room, meals mentioned in preliminary schedule
- coffee/tea on breaks, lectures
Kim will send an invoice to your email after your registration
IF YOU HAVE ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS, LET US KNOW WHEN REGISTRATING!
WELCOME to Hawkhill!
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