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Small Animal Acupuncture Program Outline

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This 130-hour C.E. program (RACE/State approved) is presented in 4 sessions over a period of 6 months. Offered only to licensed veterinarians. Students will learn acupuncture points only on small animals. Primarily dogs are used for practice in the wet labs (some avian is also included). West coast small animal practitioners may also consider the West Coast Veterinary Acupuncture Program. Both programs have similar content but different schedule and location.

Major Topics

		Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Principles: Five Elements, Yin-Yang, Eight Principles, Zang-fu Physiology and Pathology, Meridians and Channels.
		How to understand acupuncture: scientific basis.
		120 transpositional canine acupuncture points: wet lab demo & hands on.
		50 classical canine acupuncture points: wet lab demonstration & hands on.
		How to needle the acupuncture points in dogs, cats and birds.
		TCM diagnosis systems including tongue & pulse diagnosis.
		How to integrate acupuncture into your practice.
		How to use veterinary acupuncture to diagnose and treat:

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.

Veterinary acupuncture techniques:

1. Dry Needle (conventional needling).
2. Aqu-Acupuncture (point injection).
3. Electro-Acupuncture.
4. Hemo-Acupuncture.
5. Pneumo-Acupuncture.
6. Moxibustion

Program Features

Limited seats, small lab group (5-6 members with one TA in a group), more hands-on learning in the wet lab.
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.
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.

Required Textbooks (Please call 800-891-1986 for ordering books)

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: fundamental principles

-- By Huisheng Xie, DVM PhD and Vanessa Preast

Chapter 1- 5 of this book is required to be previewed before session 1.

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

Scholarship

Are you a Junior or Senior student in Vet. Medical Schools? You may be eligible for the Chi Institute $10,000 Student Scholarship. Click here for detail.
Are you a Vet. Medical School Faculty, Graduate Student or Resident? You may be eligible for the Chi Institute $10,000 CVM Scholarship. Click here for detail.

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Student Feedbacks:

Thanks a lot. The course is very well laid out and presented so that everything falls into place as each session is completed. I really enjoyed Dr. Clemmons “Centering Yourself” lecture/meditation and thought provoking philosophy on life and healing.

Jennifer Hew, DVM - Small Animal Session Class 11 Session 3, Oct 16-19, 2008.

I feel privileged to be a student at Chi Institute. Very lucky that I discovered this school and am able to attend. I believe this is an excellent acupuncture education.

Julie DeMarco, DVM - Small Animal Session Class 11 Session 2, Sep 8-11, 2008.

“Even though this is only the first session, this class has surpassed my expectations in every way imaginable. The overall organization is impeccable, all of the speakers have been informative and inspiring, and even the snacks and lunches are fantastic. Just feeling the positive energy every time the class gets together is worth the price of admission, and I know it will only grow as we all get to know each other better. Dr. Xie is an amazing teacher – his enthusiasm is infectious and I can’t think of anyone I would rather have as a mentor. He manages to make potentially difficult concepts very understandable for us “western” thinkers. I feel extremely privileged to be a part of this class, and can’t wait to come back next month!

Seychelle Ricard, DVM - Small Animal Session Class 11 Session 1, July 31-Aug 3, 2008.

“I am very impressed with the Chi Institute and its instructors, it has been a very pleasant learning atmosphere and I am happy with my learning curve. It is such a welcome to be surrounded by such talent and enthusiasm. I cannot imagine studying veterinary acupuncture elsewhere.”

Andrea Lanphear, DVM - Small Animal Class 10 Session 2, March 29-April 1, 2007.

“The new Chi facility is wonderful. It made the entire experience of learning much more complete…To be able to see green and fresh air during the breaks was refreshing and energizing.”

Faye Dee Harris-King, DVM - Small Animal Class 10 Session 2, March 29-April 1, 2007.

“Chi treats us like family”

Christopher Serpico, DVM - Small Animal Class 10 Session 2, March 29-April 1, 2007.

"Dr. Xie,I just wanted to Thank You for bringing your wisdom, energy, spirit, patience, and knowledge to the United States to share with them with us. Because you have shared the 'secrets' of the wonderful Chinese culture, I am able to help animals in ways I never could before. I know this is a forum for sharing cases and healing, but I feel particularly honored this morning to learn from you (and all the teachers at Chi) and feel blessed that you have chosen the path to teach us. I know we are all better veterinarians because we have studied under you and that we have healed many more pets than we would of because we have met you. Thanks for being YOU and for bringing your family to Florida!"

Denette Cooke, DVM – Small Animal Class 9 Session 4, Aug 10-14, 2006.