The 25th Anniversary

Healing Oasis Wellness Center Conference

Join us for an inspiring 3-day event where integrative health professionals, educators, and changemakers come together to share priceless knowledge. Experience transformative lectures, meaningful connections, and the future of wellness—both in person and online.

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Dates

November 7–9, 2025
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Conference Location

National University of Health Sciences, 200 E.
Roosevelt, Lombard, IL  6014

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Main hotel

Crowne Plaza, located at 1250 Roosevelt Rd

Glen Ellyn, IL.
630-629-6000

This Conference is dedicated to

This year, we would like to dedicate our conference to two outstanding mentors and teachers from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. They have educated, trained, and mentored thousands of not only veterinarians but also veterinary technicians. They serve as an inspiration and set standards that we should strive for. I am who I am because of them, and I hope to provide our profession and humanity 1/100th of what they have shared with me.

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Dr. Ronald Hullinger,

From the Dept. of Basic Medical Sciences and Neuroanatomy, now retired and enjoying family. I learned from him, that drawing everything, helps you learn it and teach it.

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Dr. Kathleen Salisbury

The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor of Small Animal Surgery, and Interim Director of the Veterinary Nursing Program, and soon to retire! I learned from her to challenge myself and help elevate our profession. She is currently the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor of Small Animal Surgery, and Interim Director of the Veterinary Nursing Program, and will soon retire. I learned from her to challenge myself and help elevate our profession.

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Dr. Gregory Cramer

To top it all off, our conference will begin with Dr. Gregory Cramer (Dean of Research at the National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL) discussing the latest information about fascia. Dr. Cramer was previously recognized not only as a mentor and inspiration, but also as a leader in the chiropractic profession. Photo below, from right to left: Dr. Rosemary LoGiudice, Dr. Gregory Cramer, Michelle Rivera, and Dr. Pedro Rivera.

Speakers

  • Rachel Heart Bellini, DVM, CVSMT – Heart Equine, Rocksprings, TX
  • Lisa Costello, DVM, CVMRT, CVSMT – American Kennel Club and National Dog Show Breed Judge
  • Gregory Cramer, DC, PhD (NUHS, Dean of Research)
  • Douglas Gould, PhD (Dean of Academic Affairs, TA&M)
  • Daniel Halden, DC, PAK, LAc, MAc, Dipl. Ac (NCCAOM)
  • Matt Durham, DVM, DACVSMR (Equine) (Platinum Performance)
  • Andrea Henderson, DVM, MS, DACVSMR (Canine) (DOD Military Working Dog Center, US Army)
  • Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR (Canine) – Optimum Pet Vitality
  • Kirsten Oliver, VN, Dip. AVN-Surgical, CVT, VTS-Phys.Rehab – Hope Advanced Veterinary Center
  • Rob Van Wessum, DVM, DACVSMR (Equine) – Equine All Sports Medicine
  • Rachel Yoquelet, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC), CVMRT (Purdue University, Rehabilitation Department)
  • Pedro Rivera, DVM, FACFN, DACVSMR (Canine) (Healing Oasis Wellness Center – Program Director).

Celebrating the life of Dr. Julie Ann Anderson:

We knew Dr. Anderson for many decades. Every time she attended one of our CE seminars or the annual conference, she brought her Australian dogs, plenty of energy, a wealth of knowledge, and her unique sense of humor. The veterinary profession and the world will be less.