January 27, 2009; 6p-7:30p, ACC 118-120: OW My Aching Back! At the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Presented by Dr.Bonnie Wright, Dr. Narda Robinson, and Steph Shaver, PVM 2010. This class will present information on conservative (non-surgical) options that help address back pain in cats and dogs. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Dr. Narda Robinson at Narda.Robinson@colostate.edu (preferred!) for more details, or call her at 970-297-4202.
December 2, 2008; 6p-7:30p, ACC 118-120: "Focus on the Feline -- How to Keep Your Cat Comfy" At the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Presented by Dr.Bonnie Wright, Dr. Narda Robinson, and Steph Shaver, PVM 2010. With this seminar, we will cover issues related to pain in cats, ranging from declaw pain to post-operative to arthritis! If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Dr. Narda Robinson at Narda.Robinson@colostate.edu (preferred!) for more details, or call her at 970-297-4202.
September 30, 2008; 6p-7:30p, ACC 118-120: "Is Your Pet in Pain?" At the James L. Voss Veterinary TeachingHospital, 6pm. Presented by Dr.Bonnie Wright, Dr. Narda Robinson, and Steph Shaver, PVM 2010. This seminar is geared for those unable to attend the July 29, 2008 talk either because of space limitations or other conflicts. If you want to attend, RSVP to Dr. Narda Robinson at Narda.Robinson@colostate.edu (preferred!) for more details, or call her at 970-297-4202.
July 29, 2008; 6p-7:30p, ACC 118-120:: "Is Your Pet in Pain?" At the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 6pm. Presented by Dr. Bonnie Wright, Dr. Narda Robinson, and Steph Shaver, PVM 2010. Contact Dr. Narda Robinson at Narda.Robinson@colostate.edu for more details, or call her at 970-297-4202.
June 12, 2008. At 6:30p on KRFC 88.9FM Critter Patter Radio Show. "Announcing the Integrative Pain Medicine Clinic at CSU". Drs. Bonnie Wright and Narda Robinson joined Dr. Brenda McClelland to discuss the new options for animals in pain.
April 5, 2008: "Can You Tell If Your Animal Friend Is Painful? Know Your Integrative Pain Medicine Options, Including Acupuncture and Massage". At the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 10:30a. For the latest information about the CSU Open House, visit http://csuvets.colostate.edu/openhouse.htm.
August 13, 2008: Advice for Pet Owners: Animal Acupuncture At WashingtonPost.com.
To submit a question or review the chat, see www.washingtonpost.com/pets or
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2008/08/07/DI2008080701495.html .
From the WashingtonPost.com website: "Are you considering acupuncture as a form of medical treatment for your pet? Curious about the risks and benefits surrounding this type of holistic care for animals? Narda G. Robinson can address your concerns and ease your worries. She teaches and practices veterinary acupuncture at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Robinson is a Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Acupuncture and a Fellow of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. In 1998, she founded the Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians program which is managed by the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association. She will be online Wednesday, August 13, at noon ET to answer questions."
Spring Semester, 2009: Junior Practicum in Complementary and Alternative Medicine(CAM). Elective course for 3rd-year PVM students.
Fall Semester, 2008: VM720 - Critical Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine(CAM). Elective course for 3rd-year PVM students.
February 18, 2008: "Introduction to Canine Massage". Sponsored by the CSU Holistic Medicine Club; included a hands-on session on myofascial palpation and soft tissue manual therapy. Course size limited to 15.
February 11, 2008: Equine Pain Assessment Discussion. Offered by the Student Chapter of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (SCIVAPM) and AAEP student club. This interactive discussion introduced the CSU equine pain and comfort assessment scale, developed by PVM student Julie Blossom, in conjunction with Drs. Hellyer, Mich, Robinson, and Wright at CSU. It included review of five short videos of equine patients with varying levels of pain and discomfort. The videos featured several manifestations of equine pain, spanning from behavior to biomechanical alterations in gait and posture. Goals of this program focused on heightening awareness of equine pain and discomfort and working toward their successful and long-lasting alleviation.
January 22, 2008 (Spring Semester): VS 681 -- Comparative Pain Medicine II. The spring semester continuation of the CSU Graduate Course in Comparative Pain Medicine. Whereas the fall semester course, VS 680, established the basic science foundation in the neuroanatomic substrates and mechanisms of pain and pain control, VS 681 proceeds further into the clinical dimensions of pain medicine, integrating both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic modalities. Contact Dr. Narda Robinson for more details.
January 22, 2008 (Spring Semester): Senior Practicum -- Pain Medicine Rounds. Every three weeks, this spring semester continuation of pain medicine rounds involved PVM 4th year students on the integrative pain medicine service, where they learned comprehensive methods of assessing and treating pain and discomfort in small animals. Instructors include Dr. Narda Robinson and Dr. Bonnie Wright.
February 4, 2009 - May 3, 2009: [Four 5-day sessions] "Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians". 140 CE hours, for practicing veterinarians, academic faculty, and 4th-year professional veterinary medical students in good standing. This course, co-sponsored by the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association and CSU, offers the longest-running, college-based education in veterinary acupuncture, and is the only course based on a scientific, evidence-based curriculum. Contact Dr. Narda Robinson for more details, or visit www.science-of-acupuncture.com.
October 17, 2008 - December 7, 2008 [Four 3-day sessions] : Medical Massage for Animals -- Canine Program. 80 CE hours, for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, massage therapists, and physical therapists certified in canine rehabilitation. This course leads the way in bringing medical massage to the veterinary arena. Medical massage targets conditions based on a veterinarian’s diagnosis; it involves specific techniques with the goal of producing measurable responses from the patient. The course covers indications and contraindications of massage, in consideration of underlying medical conditions, with the goal of optimizing patient safety and comfort at its core. Combined with concepts from osteopathy, Medical Massage for Animals empowers students with an unparalleled understanding of the value of massage in veterinary medicine. Download brochure.
February 19, 2008: "How Neuroanatomy Makes Acupuncture Make Sense". Dr. Narda Robinson presented this seminar.
February 13, 2008 - May 4, 2008: "Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians". 140 CE hours.
January 31, 2008: "About the Integrative Pain Medicine Service at CSU and the Importance of Addressing Animal Pain". At the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins, 6:30p, offered through the Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency Hospital. Continuing education for veterinarians. Lecturers: Drs. Bonnie Wright and Narda Robinson.
