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 34-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 New Taipei City. 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
16 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
Online portion is taught in English
On-site portion is taught in Chinese and/or English
For veterinarians & veterinary students only
34 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, Zhen-dong-fa
1h
Kou-ji-fa and Special manipulations
1h
Putting Together All Techniques to Apply to Fellow Student
2h
Practice Tui-na Techniques 1-6 on Live Dogs
2h
Practice Tui-na Techniques 1-6 on Live Dogs
1.5h
Real Cases with Group Presentation
1.5h
Reliving Pain and stress with Tui-na
0.5h
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 moreHanwen Cheng
DVM, MS, CVA, CVMMP, CVTP, CVCH, CVFT, CTPEP, CCRV
Dr. Hanwen Cheng practices in New Taipei City. He received his DVM degree from National Chia Yi University. Dr. Cheng is the President of The Chinese Society of Traditional Veterinary Science, and the Vice Chairman of the Fourth Members Conference of Asian Society of Traditional Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Cheng has been invited to speak by different veterinary medical associations, including the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, the Chinese Society of Traditional Veterinary Science, Chi University, and other various universities. Dr. Cheng received the Taiwan Outstanding Veterinarian Award by National Veterinary Festival in 1999 and was recognized as one of the Top Ten International TCVM Practitioners by Global Sun Samiao in 2012.
Michael Bartholomew
DVM, CVA, MSTCVM, CVCH, CVFT, CVTP
Dr. Michael Bartholomew earned his DVM from the University of Illinois in 2001. Between 2005 and 2009 he earned certifications in Veterinary Acupuncture, Tui-na, Food Therapy and Chinese Herbal Medicine from Chi University. He then went on to earn an Master of Science in TCVM from Chi 2016. He is currently an integrative practitioner at The Animal Hospital of Dunedin in beautiful Dunedin, Florida, and incorporates TCVM into his practice on a daily basis. He has treated pets across the United States and from around the world, including locations as far as Turkey, France, England and even Hong Kong. He has been published in several magazines, including Dog Fancy's Natural Dog and Dogs Naturally, and is the co-author of several chapters in Xie's Veterinary Herbology. Dr. Bartholomew also lectures on a regular basis, as he has been a lab assistant at Chi University since 2008 and became a formal MS program faculty member in 2016.
Terri Rosado
DVM, CVA, CTCVMP, CCRT, CVMMP, MS-TCVM
Dr. Terri Rosado holds certifications in all Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine branches. As an Assistant Professor at Chi University and the medical director of Chi Animal Hospital, Dr. Rosado is passionate about education, offering externships to Chi and veterinary school students, and inviting volunteers to experience small animal veterinary practice.
Cindy West
DVM, CVA, CVTP
Dr. West graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. After completing a 15-month internship at Hollywood Animal Hospital, she practiced primarily conventional Western Medicine at her own small and exotic companion animal clinic in Plantation, Florida for 19 years. After selling her South Florida practice, she began to study TCVM at Chi. In 2008, after becoming certified in Veterinary Acupuncture and Tui-na by Chi, she opened her new practice, Alternative Veterinary Medicine, located just north of Tallahassee, Florida. She now practices primarily TCVM and integrated medicine for small and exotic companion animals. Due to the growing demand for holistic medicine, she has begun to practice TCVM for equine patients as well. She has recently completed the advanced acupuncture course for small animals, and currently serves as a lab instructor for the Small Animal Acupuncture course at Chi. She plans to expand her study of holistic medicine to include energy medicine in the near future. Her energy is renewed by relaxing with her critter family on her farm in South Georgia.
Directors
Hanwen Cheng
DVM, MS, CVA, CVMMP, CVTP, CVCH, CVFT, CTPEP, CCRV
Dr. Hanwen Cheng practices in New Taipei City. He received his DVM degree from National Chia Yi University. Dr. Cheng is the President of The Chinese Society of Traditional Veterinary Science, and the Vice Chairman of the Fourth Members Conference of Asian Society of Traditional Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Cheng has been invited to speak by different veterinary medical associations, including the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, the Chinese Society of Traditional Veterinary Science, Chi University, and other various universities. Dr. Cheng received the Taiwan Outstanding Veterinarian Award by National Veterinary Festival in 1999 and was recognized as one of the Top Ten International TCVM Practitioners by Global Sun Samiao in 2012.
Enrollment Options
Semester
2025-2026
Schedule & Tuition
TCVM Fundamental Theories
Online
Open enrollment in 2025
Duration: 3 months
$100.00
Tui-na
Online Portion
Jan 1 - Apr 30, 2026
On-site Portion in New Taipei City, Taiwan
Jan 24 - 25, 2026
Includes the CVTP Certification
$2,100.00
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