Program Overview
Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years. It continues to evolve and improve to this day. MRI studies have shown how quickly the stimulus from an acupuncture needle can travel to the brain. When it comes to pain relief, the effects can arrive almost instantaneously. Pursuing this fast response is what characterizes the Balance Method from traditional acupuncture. When correctly and strategically placed, the body’s response is immediate, within minutes or even seconds of treatment.
Major Topics
In this course, veterinarians will learn how to use energetic distal points to obtain immediate results. Balance Method Acupuncture requires knowledge of advanced TCVM concepts and systems, including:
- Shu Points or Command Points, also known as Antique Points
- Correspondence of the 12 Joints
- Global Balance and Imaging & Mirror concepts
- Trigrams & Hexagrams
- 5 Elements Theory and Seasonal Balance
Program Goals
Immediately and effectively treat all localized symptoms such as pain, numbness, stiffness, tingling or burning sensations, etc. using Three-Step Strategy
Understand the 6 systems of balancing for external and internal disorders
Use Ba Gua and Hexagram Meridian Conversion for internal disorders such as genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and endocrine
Balance the whole meridian or several meridians simultaneously with only 4, 8, or 12 needles
Veterinary Balance Method Acupuncture Certification Track
Taught in English
For veterinarians & veterinary students only
84 RACE approved CE hours
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Students wishing to enroll in the Balance Method course must have basic knowledge of TCVM, and must fulfill ONE of the following two requirements:
- Completion of at least ONE session of veterinary acupuncture at Chi or another accredited institution
- Completion of the TCVM Fundamental Theories lecture series online module
No semesters currently available
Certification
CVBMA Certification
Students have the option to receive a certification as the Certified Veterinary Balance Method Acupuncturist. The certification is approved by Chi University and the World Association of TCVM (WATCVM). The requirements to obtain certification are as follows:
Be a veterinarian
Complete Sessions 1-4 of the certification track
Complete the 2 review quizzes with a score above 75%
Complete the final practical exam and written exam each with a score above 75%