The Veterinary Chiropractic Learning Centre is associated with The Healing Oasis Wellness Center in Sturtevant, Wisconsin which also offers post-graduate programs for licensed health care professionals. The VCLC offers a program that is specific to currently licensed Chiropractors and / or Veterinarians.

The Directors of VCLC:

Dr. Annette Langlois graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1987. She entered into, and has maintained since that time, a practice in Brantford, Ontario.

In 1996, she completed and received her Fellowship Certification from the International Chiropractic Paediatric Association. In 2001, she achieved her certification in Basic and Intermediate Levels of Network Spinal Analysis. Through ongoing seminar participation, training, and practical application, she is proficient in, and utilizes, many other chiropractic approaches, including: Thompson Technique, Upper Cervical Toggle Recoil, Biogeometric Integration (BGI), and Diversified.

Dr. Annette completed the certification program in Animal Chiropractic from Options for Animals in 1998 and has maintained a parallel animal practice since that time. She is currently on staff at the Healing Oasis Wellness Center in Wisconsin, is completing a program in advanced neurology and is a co-founder of the Veterinary Chiropractic Learning Centre. She enjoys sharing her knowledge through public speaking with audiences ranging from school children to other professionals.

Dr. Annette shares her life with her husband Mike, step-sons Nick and Zach, and four footed children Gypsy, Quid and Freyja.

Dr. Pedro Luis Rivera graduated from Purdue University, School of Veterinary Medicine in 1986. He has been practicing holistic veterinary medicine and in particular Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy for the last 11 years. He has successfully completed the certification program from the Options for Animals Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Center, and has also completed all requirements for the Diplomat program sponsored by Options. He was a full time instructor at the Options for Animals from early 1993 through November 1999. He was an active participant in the Alternative / Complementary Therapy Modality Committee from the AVMA which was activated in 1996 and 1999. He successfully completed Level I and II from the New England School of Homeopathy. Dr. Rivera offers veterinary spinal manipulation, massage, rehabilitation therapy, Chinese and western herbology and glandular therapy modalities to all of the patients that seek his help. He is an international speaker & a faculty member at the Backbone Academy of Veterinary Chiropractic & Healing Arts; and the Healing Oasis Wellness Center - Canadian School. He is currently attending the Carrick Institute that offers Neurology Classes to those seeking certification by the Chiropractic Neurology Board. To read Dr. Rivera's CV, click here.

Michael DeBruyn, M.Ed, graduated from Queen's University in 1984 with a Bachelor of Education degree, following a Bachelor of Science degree from Trent University in 1983. He achieved his Masters of Education (Special Education) Degree from Charles Sturt University in 2004, along with his Principal's Qualifications.

Mike has filled a wide variety of positions within the educational community from pre-school to post secondary, including: teacher in a Day Care facility, classroom teacher, special education classroom teacher, resource teacher, adult education teacher, special education consultant and, currently, an elementary school administrator.

Mike brings his extensive educational background to the Veterinary Chiropractic Learning Centre in a consultative role.

Mike shares his life with his wife Annette, his two sons Nicholas and Zachary, and his four legged children Quid, Gypsy and Freyja.

Michelle J. Rivera, M.T, V.D.T ., received her massage therapy training from The Chi Energy Center, in Madison, WI. She successfully finished the Chinese herbology course work from the Wisconsin Institute of Chinese Herbology and has added these modalities to the array of services that she and Dr. Rivera have been offering to their patients and clients at their veterinary hospital since 1993. She was an instructor at the Wisconsin Institute of Chinese Herbology Veterinary Herbal Course and she is currently the main instructor at the Veterinary Chinese Herbology classes from the Healing Oasis Wellness Center. Michelle has also been practicing Feng Shui for the last 8 years. She follows the Black Hat Tantric Sect philosophy as taught by Professor Lin Yun. In 1998 she traveled to Beijing, China and completed a clinic and lecture certificate program in Chinese herbology at the China-Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center. She is the main instructor of the state approved Veterinary Chinese Herbology program that is offered at The Healing Oasis Wellness Center and a national speaker regarding these subjects.

Dr. Ernie Perry graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1987, being accepted into the College after completing two years of undergraduate study in Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island . He has maintained a private practice in Toronto since his graduation.

Dr. Perry's interest in animal chiropractic started with his love of Boxers and competing in the show ring. He went on to study animal chiropractic at Options for Animals, successfully completing the program, and becoming AVCA certified in 1998. He has been treating animals ever since. Dr. Perry's animal practice has since evolved into primarily an equine practice. He truly enjoys treating horses of all disciplines and breeds. He especially enjoys treating standardbreds, working closely with trainers and owners. He currently divides his work week between people and animals.

His growing interest in animal chiropractic led him to continuing studies in Advanced Animal Studies through Options for Animals International Academy of Animal Chiropractic. He has competed all the lectures and labs, and is currently working on the research required to complete his Advanced designation.

Dr. Ernie Perry looks forward to sharing the knowledge and experience he has gained over the last 13 years.

Dr. Ernie Perry shares his home with his wife, Dr. Gloria Bracchetti, Boxers Peyton and Isabella.

Dr. Gloria Bracchetti graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1989, following a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Concordia University in Montreal . Dr. Bracchetti has been in practice since 1989, and maintains her private practice in Mississauga , Ontario .

Dr. Bracchetti's love of animals and her involvement in the dog world led her to the study of animal chiropractic. In 1998, Dr. Bracchetti successfully completed the animal chiropractic certification program offered by Options for Animals. She has maintained an animal practice ever since. Dr. Bracchetti brings many years of experience in the field of animal chiropractic. She has worked in veterinary clinics across Ontario for the last 13 years, bringing a wealth of clinical experience. She feels very fortunate to have this opportunity. She specializes in small animals, including companion dogs and cats, puppies to geriatrics, working and rescue dogs. She has also had the privilege of working with many top dogs in every discipline.

Continuing education endeavours include the completion of the Advanced Animal Studies program through Options for Animals International Academy of Animal Chiropractic. All lectures and labs have been completed, and she is currently working on the research required to complete her designation.

Dr. Bracchetti also enjoys public speaking, sharing her knowledge with various kennel clubs, breed clubs and the St. John 's Ambulance therapy dog groups. Future interests include pursuing research for the advancement of animal chiropractic.

Dr. Bracchetti and her husband, Dr. Ernie Perry share their home with 2 Boxers Peyton and Isabella.