Rachel Starr, DMV
Rachel Starr, DVM graduated from Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, in 2000. She began her work as a veterinarian as a mixed animal practitioner in rural Ohio and then as a shelter veterinarian in Columbus, OH. She moved back to Michigan in 2005 and become a small animal veterinarian in the Traverse City area. After an initial interest in surgery, she began to explore alternative therapies, learning Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation in 2010, and adding frequency specific laser therapy in 2011. She also took an introductory course in Nutrition Response Testing in 2011. After starting to incorporate it into veterinary practice, she decided to pursue Advanced Clinic Training and graduated from that program in 2018. She is currently practicing in two small animal clinics in Northern Michigan where she specializes in non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical holistic therapies.
Course Outline:
Friday, September 27th, 2024 | 9:00 -11:00am
About the Course: This course covers the physics and biochemistry of how laser therapy works. It will explain the effects of violet, green, red, and infrared light in the body. The laser classification system will be explained, including indications and contraindications for each class and wavelength. OSHA regulations and Laser Institute of America safety recommendations will be covered. Biophotons and mitochondrial inhibition will be discussed as they relate to laser therapy and the treatment of organ failure, glandular dysfunction, neurologic dysfunction/nerve injury, autonomic nervous system balancing, neoplasia, and auto-immune disease.
Objectives:
• The attendee will learn how violet, green, red, and infrared light effect the body.
• The attendee will learn the laser classification system and the safety regulations for each class.
• The attendee will learn advanced applications for laser therapy based on the understanding of how lasers work.