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 30-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 Bangkok, Thailand. 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.
This course is limited to 10 students.
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 18 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
30 CE Hours
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Students wishing to enroll in the Veterinary Tui-na course must have 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
Curriculum
Tui-na
History, Terminology and General Concept of Tui-na
1h
Dr. Han Ping’s Six Tui-na Systems
2h
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
Special Manipulations
1h
Practice Learned Techniques on Fellow Students
1h
Practice Tui-na Techniques 1-3 on Live Dogs
1.5h
Practice Tui-na Techniques 4-6 on Live Dogs
1.5h
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
Textbooks
Instructors
Huisheng Xie
DVM, PhD
Dr. Xie has 42 years of clinical, teaching, and research experience in veterinary acupuncture and TCVM. He has trained over 11,000 veterinarians to practice TCVM worldwide. Dr. Xie’s education includes advanced training in veterinary medicine, veterinary acupuncture, and human acupuncture. Dr. Xie has authored 20 books and over 100 peer-reviewed papers. His textbooks, including Xie’s Veterinary Herbology, Xie’s Veterinary Acupuncture, and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine-Fundamental Principles, have been used for TCVM training programs around the world. Dr. Xie continues to teach and develop educational courses and programs at Chi University, serves as a full clinical professor at the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and is an honorary professor at China Agricultural University, South China Agricultural University, and China Southwest University.
Read morePitchayanin Chomsiriwat
DVM, MS-TCVM, CVA, CVTP, CVFT, CVCH, CCRP
Dr. Pitchayanin Chomsiriwat received her DVM from Chulalongkorn University Bangkok, Thailand. She earned certifications in veterinary acupuncture (CVA), veterinary food therapy (CVFT), veterinary Tui-na (CVTP), veterinary Chinese herbalist (CVCH), as well as her Master's Degree in TCVM From Chi University and received her certifications in Canine rehabilitation practitioner (CCRP) from University of Tennessee.
Dr. Chomsiriwat is the director of Chi Thailand, as well as a lab instructor for Chi's China and Indonesia CVA courses and also lectures on TCVM for veterinary associations and university in Thailand.
Directors
Pitchayanin Chomsiriwat
DVM, MS-TCVM, CVA, CVTP, CVFT, CVCH, CCRP
Dr. Pitchayanin Chomsiriwat received her DVM from Chulalongkorn University Bangkok, Thailand. She earned certifications in veterinary acupuncture (CVA), veterinary food therapy (CVFT), veterinary Tui-na (CVTP), veterinary Chinese herbalist (CVCH), as well as her Master's Degree in TCVM From Chi University and received her certifications in Canine rehabilitation practitioner (CCRP) from University of Tennessee.
Dr. Chomsiriwat is the director of Chi Thailand, as well as a lab instructor for Chi's China and Indonesia CVA courses and also lectures on TCVM for veterinary associations and university in Thailand.
Enrollment Options
Semester
2025
Residency Scholarship
Schedule & Tuition
TCVM Fundamental Theories
Online
Open enrollment in 2025
Duration: 3 months
$100.00
Tui-na
Online Portion
Aug 1 - Dec 31, 2025
On-site Portion in Bangkok, Thailand
Sep 16 - 17, 2025
Includes the CVTP Certification
$1,700.00
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, course, or event.
Add-ons
Required Textbooks
$169.00