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Our Team |
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Dietrich Graf von Schweinitz BSc DVM MRCVS - founder and principal Certified Veterinary Acupuncture |
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Academic Background: BSc Environmental Health Science, University of Georgia, 1976. Doctor Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, 1982. Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1983. Certified Vet. Acupuncturist (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society), 1998. Special Professional Interests: Poor Performance Diagnostics in the horse, Thermal Imaging, Radiology, Ultrasonography. Chronic Pain Mechanisms and Management. Acupuncture in Chronic Disease Therapy. Thermographic Studies of Acupuncture Responses in the Horse. Stem Cell therapies (one of the founder members of VetCell) |
Dietrich is American, grew up on a family stud, and qualified at Univ. of Georgia in 1982. He practiced in Maryland at a referral equine hospital before moving to the UK in 1986 and established the Equine Veterinary Clinic in 1989. He holds the IVAS (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society) Certificate in Veterinary Acupuncture and was President of the Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists. His pioneering research into acupuncture and thermography has been published widely (Acupuncture in Medicine, Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice). He lectures internationally in veterinary acupuncture, pain management, and equine thermography. Memberships and Affiliations: British Veterinary Association. Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists British Medical Acupuncture Society International Veterinary Acupuncture Society United Kingdom Thermology Association Publications: Thermographic Evidence for the Effectiveness of Acupuncture in Equine Neuromuscular Disease, published in Acupuncture in Medicine, Journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society, Vol XVI, No 1, 1998. Thermographic Diagnostics in Equine Back Pain, published in Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice, Back Problems, Vol 15, No 1, 1999. Acupuncture in the Horse, published in Guardians of the Horse II, Romney Publications, edited by P Rossdale and R Green, 2001. Needle electromyographic activity of myofascial trigger points and control sites in equine cleidobrachialis muscle – an observational study Macgregor J, Graf von Schweinitz D Acupuncture in Medicine 2006; 24(2): 61-70 |
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Adam Jackson BSc BVM&S MRCVS |
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Adam was born and raised in Ottawa, Canada. While obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Canada, he also worked for the equine unit of The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (The Mounties). He read veterinary medicine at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at The University of Edinburgh. His main practice interests are in dermatologic, digestive, and metabolic disease. |
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Vicky Reis VN, ITEC Equine Sports Massage |
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Vicky, our head nurse, is from South Africa where she obtained her Diploma in Veterinary Nursing from the veterinary faculty at Onderstepoort. She holds two diplomas in equine sports massage (US and UK). As a member of the National Association of Animal Therapists, Vicky has worked extensively in equine physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Her skills are integral to our in-patient care, assistance in theatre, and in our sports medicine and rehabilitation efforts. |
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Jackie Down & Sarah Goody, Practice Administrators |
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Sarah and Jackie’s combination of equestrian and business skills keep the practice running smoothly and efficiently. As horse owners and riders they are able to understand the concerns of our clients. They strive to help our practice focus on progress and responsiveness to our patients and their owners. |
