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 35-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 Kajang, Malaysia. 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
35 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
Chee May Wong
Assistant Professor of Chi University, DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVTP,CVFT, CVTP, CTCVMP, MSTCVM
Dr Chee May Wong graduated with a DVM from University Putra Malaysia (UPM) in 2003 and has practiced in small animal medicine and emergency practice for twenty years and established her own private clinics in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. In 2013, Dr. Wong began pursuing an education in TCVM at the Chi Institute (now Chi University) and earned a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA, 2013), Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist (CVCH, 2017), Certified Veterinary Tui-na Practitioner (CVTP, 2017), Certified Veterinary Food Therapist (CVFT, 2017) with Dean's List recognition, Certified Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Practitioner (CTCVMP, 2018) and Master of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (MS-TCVM, 2019). Dr. Wong the Director of Chi Malaysia, tutor, lab instructor (TA), Acupoints examiner and also part of elected WATCVM BOD and APATCVM BOD. She has published and presented her case & research studies including “ Integrative Medical Approach to Anaplasmosis in a dog", “TCVM Approach to Acute Pelvic Limb Paralysis in a Dog,” "The Effectiveness of Integrating Gui Pi Tang with Conventional Medicines in the Treatment of Thrombocytopenia in Dogs: A Retrospective Study,” and “Integrative mSAP for Arthritis and other Geriatric/Pediatric Conditions in Dogs and Cats etc. Her mission is to save more lives, especially in emergency critical care cases with the latest integrative medical approach by applying Traditional Chinese veterinary medicine treatment regime.
Ying Choi Chong
DVM, CVA, CVTP
Dr. Chong Ying Choi received his DVM from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Dr. Chong was R&D Executive of Bayer Malaysia from 1999 – 2002 with a primary focus in the small animal field. In 2002, he left Bayer to establish his own small animal practice in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and has since been a small animal practitioner and veterinary surgeon.
Dr. Chong’s interests in TCVM (Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine) led him to enroll with Chi in 2014, where he graduated as a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA). He pursued further education in Chinese herbal medicine and Tui-na and, in 2017, Dr. Chong became Malaysia's first Certified Veterinary Tui-na Practitioner (CVTP). In 2020, Dr. Chong presented his case study, "Treatment of Tracheal Collapse using TCVM," during the 22nd Annual International Conference on TCVM in Reddick, Florida. Dr. Chong is the lab instructor for Chi Malaysia.
Enrollment Options
Semester
2024
Residency
Schedule & Tuition
Tui-na
Online Portion
Apr 15 - Sep 15, 2024
On-site Portion in Kajang, Malaysia
May 27 - May 28, 2024
Includes the CVTP Certification
$2,000.00
Payment Information
A $100.00 non-refundable course deposit is charged upon enrollment to reserve your seat.
Payment is due 30 days before the start date of each session or course.