Healing with the Hands
Tui-na is a manual therapy that is one of the four branches of TCVM. From a conventional medicine perspective, Tui-na can be thought of as a combination of acupressure, conventional massage, and chiropractic techniques. It can be used to regulate the Channels, soothe joints, promote circulation of Qi and Blood, strengthen the immune system, and promote normal function of the Zang-Fu organs. Tui-na is most commonly used to treat acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions and is also useful as a preventative medicine therapy because it promotes balance in the body. It can also be used in conjunction with acupuncture and herbal medicine to enhance treatments. Tui-na provides a treatment option for patients with an aversion to needles. It is safe and effective with no known side effects.
Tui-na Techniques
Although veterinarians must receive specialized training in the techniques and applications of Tui-na, once mastered, several Tui-na techniques can be taught to caretakers for home treatments. Mo-fa (touching skin and muscle), Rou-fa (rotary kneading), Ca-fa (rubbing), Tui-fa (pushing), An-fa (pressing), Nie-fa (pinching), Dou-fa (shaking), Ba-shen-fa (stretching) and Cuo-fa (kneading) are techniques that caretakers can learn and use to accelerate the healing process and deepen the connection with their animals.
Course Overview
The Veterinary Tui-na course is a 31-hour course that certifies veterinarians in Veterinary Tui-na (Chinese Medical Manipulation) therapy. This course is hybrid, with an online and on-site portion. The on-site portion is held in Bali, Indonesia. The course is offered for small animal veterinarians. Lectures and labs cover treatment options for small animals patients. Hands-on learning is heavily emphasized in the Tui-na course, and wet labs take up most of the on-site session. In wet labs, students can practice Tui-na techniques on live animals.
Course Features
Learn another treatment option for patients sensitive to needles
12 hours of intensive hands-on learning with live animal wet labs
Enjoy the convenience of online learning in 19 hours of online fundamentals
Receive a CVTP certification from Chi after completion of course requirements
Free life-time case consultation with TCVM experts
Veterinary Tui-na
Taught in English
For veterinarians & veterinary students only
31 CE Hours
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Students wishing to enroll in the Veterinary Tui-na course must have knowledge of TCVM and acupuncture through the completion of the first four veterinary acupuncture sessions from Chi or a veterinary acupuncture course from another accredited institution.
Curriculum
Tui-na
History, Terminology and General Concept of Tui-na
1h
Dr. Han Ping’s Six Tui-na Systems
2h
Introduction to Tui-na in Small Animal Practice
1h
Demo - Tui-na Techniques in Dogs
2h
Demo - Tui-na Techniques in Cats
1h
Integrating Tui-na for Small Animal Pain Management
1h
Integrating Tui-na for Small Animal Neurological Cases
1h
Overview and Bai-Dong-Fa
1h
Mo-Ca-Fa
1h
Ji-Ya-Fa
1h
Zhen-Dong-Fa and Kou-Ji-Fa
1h
Practice Learned Techniques on Fellow Students
1h
Practice Tui-na Techniques 1-3 on Live Dogs
2h
Practice Tui-na Techniques 4-6 on Live Dogs
2h
Real Cases with Group Presentation
3h
Tui-na for Small Animal Neurological Disharmonies
2h
Tui-na for Small Animal Musculoskeletal Conditions
1h
Tui-na for Small Animal Pain Management
1h
Tui-na for Small Animal Internal Medicine Conditions
2h
Tui-na in Avian and Exotic Zoo Animals
2h
Tui-na Tools for Geriatrics and End-of-Life Care
2h
Certification
CVTP Certification
Students who complete the Certified Veterinary Tui-na (Chinese Medical Manipulation) course are eligible for the Certified Veterinary Tui-na Practitioner certification, endorsed by Chi University. The CVTP certification requirements are as follows:
Be a veterinarian
Completion of the Chi Certified Veterinary Tui-na Course
Pass the take-home exam
Submission of one veterinary Tui-na case report to be approved by Chi faculty
Please note that Chi cannot issue any certification to DVM students until their DVM has been obtained.
Instructors
Tatang Cahyono
DVM, CPN, CTCVMP, MSTCVM
Dr. Tatang Cahyono specializes in TCVM and works in the largest small animal clinic in Jakarta. Dr. Cahyono received his DVM in 2003 from Airlangga University in Indonesia. During his early professional career, he worked in the pharmaceutical industry. Later, he became certified and worked as a human acupuncturist. In 2012, he went to Chi to study Small Animal Acupuncture, Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, and Veterinary Tui-na. Dr. Cahyono is the Indonesian Board Director of WATCVM and an International Director of Chi.
Enrollment Options
Semester
2024-2025
Schedule & Tuition
Tui-na
Online Portion
Oct 1, 2024 - Feb 28, 2025
On-site Portion in Bali, Indonesia
Nov 23 - 24, 2024
Includes the CVTP Certification
$1,500.00
Day 1 | |
7:45AM - 8:30AM | Registration |
8:30AM - 12:30PM | Lecture |
12:30PM - 1:30PM | Lunch Break |
1:30PM - 6:00PM | Tui-na Lab |
Day 2 | |
8:15AM - 12:45PM | Real Cases |
Payment Information
Payment is due 30 days before the start date of each session or course.