IVRSM - Key Persons
Alison Brudney graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Animal Science. In 2006 Allison became a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. In August of 2008, Allison became certified in Canine Myotherapy through Midstates Myotherapy.
Job Titles:
- Certified Veterinary Technician
Anna is a Certified Veterinary Technician and Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute.
Dr. Arlene O. Rodriguez is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist with approximately 25 years of experience in general veterinary medical practice. She most currently received certification in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal medicine. She was born and raised in Illinois and received her bachelor degree from Loyola University and received her doctorate from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Through her experiences in daily practice Dr. Rodriguez realized that there was a great need for Rehabilitation Therapy to enable her to improve the quality of life for her patients. This was the driving force for her to obtain her CCRT through The Canine Rehabilitation Institute and pursue certification in veterinary acupuncture. When not doing rehabilitation and working at her general practice she spends time with her husband, two children and her two dogs Cookie and Shamrock. Her interests include tennis, golf and reading.
After graduating from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005, Dr. Starr completed a rotating internship, practiced general medicine, and was the head of the Physical Rehabilitation Department at a busy specialty, emergency, and general medicine hospital on the East Coast over the course of 4.5 years. More recently, she worked at a comprehensive Physical Rehabilitation Clinic in the Chicago area for 5 years prior to joining Integrative Pet Care. Dr. Starr is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner through the University of Tennessee, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, and a Certified Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapist through The Healing Oasis. In her free time, Dr. Starr enjoys spending time with her dog Ducky and cat Spyder, getting outdoors, traveling, running, skiing, and participating in triathlons.
Dr. Wesley graduated from the University of Illinois in 2014. During her time in veterinary school, she developed a strong interest in rehabilitation and served on the Integrative Medicine Club board. Following graduation, she practiced in the Chicago area, and split her practice between general medicine and rehabilitation. She is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner through University of Tennessee and a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist through Chi Institute. Dr. Wesley shares her home with her fiancé, Chris, and their Jack Russell Terrier Mix, Moose. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, exploring Chicago, and figure skating.
Following her graduation from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1981, Dr. LoGiudice has years of veterinary experience predominately in companion animal, equine and sports medicine. Her desire to help companion animals realize an improved quality of life inspired her to receive her certification as a Canine Rehabilitation Therapist from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. Additionally, she is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist through the Chi Institute for Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and a Certified Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapist through The Healing Oasis, where she is now a Senior Instructor in their program. In 2016, Dr. Rosemary LoGiudice became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR), and is one of the few veterinarians Board Certified in Canine specialty in the state of Illinois. Dr. LoGiudice is also a senior faculty member at the Healing Oasis Wellness Center, a Director & Secretary of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, and a past president of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians.
Dr. LoGiudice enjoys working and playing with her English Cocker Spaniel, Dunkin, especially in field work, hunt tests, field trials, and agility.