Clinical Applications of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine

Overview veterinary integrative medicine, its clinical applications, and treatment principles

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Intro Seminar Overview

Clinical Application to TCVM and Integrative Medicine is an introductory seminar which covers the Fundamental Principles of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) and the two major branches of TCVM: Veterinary Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. These seminars take place throughout the year in multiple locations. Seminars are available in-person for the small animal track and online for the equine track for a total of up to 14 RACE-approved CE hours.

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Goals

These seminars are not only valuable for veterinarians new to integrative veterinary medicine modalities, but can be a refresher course for those who may have studied it years ago. With these seminars participants will be able to:

  • Learn clinical tips and applications for veterinary acupuncture.
  • Evaluate the fundamental principles of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) including Yin-Yang and Five Elements.
  • Understand how to use Veterinary Acupuncture for pain management in dog

Clinical Applications of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine

Taught in English

For veterinarians & veterinary students only

Up to 14 RACE approved CE hours

Curriculum

What is Acupuncture?

1h

Acupuncture Points and Meridians?

0.5h

Five Elements and Clinical Applications

1.5h

Acupuncture for Pain Managemment and Osteoarthritis

1h

How Can I Use Herbals in Small Animal Practice

1h

How to Start Acupuncture Practice

1.5h

Introduction to Veterinary Medical Spinal Manipulation (VMM)

1h

Veterinary Medical Manipulation (VMM) in Equine Practice

2h

Top 10 Chinese Herbal Medicines for Horses

1h

An Introduction to Equine Acupuncture

1h

Acupuncture Cookbook for Equine Conditions

1h

Acupuncture for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Equine Lameness

1h

Instructors

Dr. Alexandra Kintz-Konegger (Dr. K), graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria in 2000. While in veterinary school, she completed some of her clinical rotations at the Taiwan National University, Taipei. She also spent one summer in Pinnawella, Sri Lanka tending to elephants in an elephant orphanage. Dr. K accepted an internship/associate position at an equine surgical clinic in Apollo, PA in 2000. While working there, she enjoyed traveling to Cairo, Egypt for equine orthopedic and breeding consultations. In 2004, Dr. K started practicing at a small animal medicine in Jeanette, PA. Throughout the years, Dr. K has developed a lifelong interest in Eastern medicine & acupuncture. She obtained certification for Certified Veterinary Acupuncture in the summer of 2010 at Chi University and furthered her education by completing advanced courses in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and food therapy. She graduated with her MS-TCVM in 2020. Dr. K is a recognized speaker on TCVM, presenting at conferences in the U.S., Taiwan, and Bali. Her free time is spent with her family and many animals, including goats, horses, chickens, cats, bunnies and dogs, on her family farm in Latrobe, PA.

Dr. Allison Faber Marshall graduated from University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995 and moved to Virginia into general equine practice. She opened Full Circle Veterinary Services, PC in 2005 after becoming a Certified Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy (CVSMT) through Healing Oasis Wellness Center and a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA) through Chi University where she also trained in veterinary herbal medicine, food therapy, and tui-na, culminating in completion of a Master’s of Science in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Marshall served on the AAEP ethics committee from 2010-2013. She has been an instructor at Chi since 2010. Her busy practice is limited to equine alternative therapies in Virginia and Maryland, and she enjoys a large variety of sport horses and beloved friend as patients. She has 3 grown children, and is an avid surfer, knitter, yarn spinner, gardener, and works to keep her many interests and profession in balance.

Enrollment Options

Semester

2024

Schedule & Tuition

Small Animal Intro Class

Location

Location of class

The CabinSpa by K. Vet

761 S. Main Street

Greensburg

PA 15601

9:00AM-10:30AM

Lectures

10:30AM-11:00AM

Coffee Break

11:00AM-12:30PM

Lectures

12:30PM-01:30PM

Lunch Break

01:30PM-03:30PM

Lectures

03:30PM-04:00PM

Coffee Break

04:00PM-05:30PM

Lectures

Equine Intro Class

Payment Information

Payment is due upon enrollment of the course and includes a $100.00 non-refundable deposit.

Discounts

Register for Both Intro Seminars

-$50.00