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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Principles: Five Elements, Yin-Yang, Eight Principles, Zang-fu Physiology and Pathology, Meridians and Channels. |
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How to understand acupuncture: scientific basis. |
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120 Transpositional equine acupuncture points: wet lab demonstration & hands on. |
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100 Classical equine acupuncture points: wet lab demonstration & hands on. |
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How to needle the acupuncture points in horses. |
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TCM diagnosis systems including tongue & pulse diagnosis. |
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How to integrate acupuncture into your practice. |
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How to use veterinary acupuncture to diagnose and treat: |
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1. Musculoskeletal conditions, lameness and neurological disorders.
2. Cardiovascular diseases and respiratory disorders.
3. Gastrointestinal disorders and behavioral problems.
4. Dermatological problems and immune-mediated diseases.
5. Renal & urinary disorders and reproductive disorders. |
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Veterinary acupuncture techniques: |
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1. Dry Needle (conventional needling).
2. Aqu-Acupuncture (point injection).
3. Electro-Acupuncture.
4. Hemo-Acupuncture.
5. Pneumo-Acupuncture.
6. Moxibustion |
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Program Features |
- Learn from the Master, Dr. huisheng Xie, ("The leading authority in the animal acupuncture.", quoted from CBS News Early Show, Dec 28th, 2005). Dr. Xie's twenty-three years of TCVM teaching experience (over 3000 students) has provided him with a clear vision of how to aid a student.
- Limited seats, small lab group (5-6 members with one TA in a group), more hands-on learning in the wet lab.
- 130 C.E. hours (RACE/State approved).
- Free case consultation with TCVM experts for all students.
- Awarded the Certificate of Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist registered at the Chi Institute and the China National Society of TCVM after fulfilling all requirements.
- Practicality is highly emphasized during the
entire program. The goal of each session is:
• Session 1: Practice on own animals (cook book)
• Session 2: Practice on client patients
• Session 3: More efficiently practice acupuncture
• Session 4: Daily integration of acupuncture
- Balanced Learning Environments: Qi-gong or Tai-ji practice at the start of each day.
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Required Textbooks (Please call 800-891-1986 for ordering books) |
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-- By Huisheng Xie, DVM PhD and Vanessa Preast |
Chapter 1- 5 of this book is required to be previewed before session 1.
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| Reference Books |
- Xie’s Veterinary Acupuncture -- By Huisheng Xie, DVM and Vanessa Preast
- Veterinary Acupuncture: Ancient Art to Modern Medicine -by Dr. Allen Schoen
- Four Paws, Five Directions - by Cheryl Schwartz, DVM
- The Foundations of Chinese Medicine - by Giovanni Maciocia, Cac
- The Web that Has No Weaver - by Ted J. Kaptchuk, OMD
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion - by Cheng Xinnong
- Chinese Veterinary Herbal Handbook - by Huisheng Xie, DVM PhD
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Scholarship |
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Student Feedbacks: “Thank you for creating such a warm and appreciative environment! Your protection of and priority to the learning environment, combined with the amazing hospitality have made this class a genuine treasure!”
Patricia Glover, DVM – EquineClass # 8 session 2 March 29-April 1, 2007.
“You are the best.”
Linda Reznicek - EquineClass # 8 session 2 March 29-April 1, 2007.
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