Overview
The Optional Onsite Acupoint Review is a hands-on learning experience designed for both current CVA students and previous CVA graduates who wish to refresh, locate, and discuss acupuncture points on live animals facilitated by instructors. This in-person review session allows participants to revisit and deepen their understanding of all CVA-required acupuncture points, reinforcing both point location accuracy and technique application in a structured setting. This course mirrors the CVA wet lab setup.
Objective
Provide hands-on, in-person review of all CVA-required acupuncture points.
Enhance point location accuracy and refresh through direct instructor feedback.
Offer a structured review experience identical to the CVA wet lab setup.
Support previous CVA graduates in maintaining and refining their acupuncture proficiency.
Ensure students gain confidence and precision in applying acupuncture in clinical practice.
Optional Onsite Acupoint Review
Taught in English
Current or previous CVA student
Curriculum
Optional Acupuncture Review
Point Lab 1 (Session 2 acupoint review)
4h
Point Lab 2 (Session 2 acupoint review)
2h
Point Lab 2 (Session 4 acupoint review)
2h
Point Lab 3 (Session 4 acupoint review)
4h
Instructors
Suzanne Brannan
DVM, CVA
Dr. Brannan graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. In 2004, she became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, completing the Small Animal Acupuncture course at Chi. Dr. Brannan is currently continuing her education in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, and Tui-na at Chi. She divides her time amongst three practices in Gainesville, Micanopy and Ocala, and keeping up with her daughter.
Shu Dai
DVM, CVA, CVFT, CVCH, CVTP
A Chinese veterinarian proficient in both Eastern and Western veterinary practices, Dr. Shu Dai passionately believes in the synergy of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) and conventional animal healthcare. His career ambition has evolved to focus on blending TCVM with modern veterinary methods. He has observed how TCVM can simplify complex cases, leading to better management and outcomes. This experience has strengthened his dedication to TCVM, aspiring to integrate it into his practice and research. His journey in veterinary medicine continually reinforces the importance of this integration.
Carlos Zamora
DVM, CVA
Dr. Zamora got his DVM at Universidad Central de Venezuela, Maracay, Venezuela in 1997. He was certified as an Equine Chiropractor by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association at Illinois in 1998. In 2000, Dr. Zamora became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist at the Chi Institute and China National Society of TCVM. He has been pursuing a Master\'s degree in TCVM since 2004. Currently, he is practicing at the Central Equine Hospital of Ocala, Florida with emphasis on reproduction, lameness, chiropractic and acupuncture.
John Langlois
DVM, MSTCVM, CVA, CVMMP
Dr. Langlois is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1981. He has been an equine practitioner in Marion County, Florida for the past 32 years, where he established his own practice in 1983 with an emphasis on reproductive medicine, lameness diagnostics, and surgery. He has received advanced training in veterinary acupuncture, Chinese veterinary herbal medicine, and veterinary Tui-na massage. He has been practicing for over 30 years and has been using Chinese medicine and spinal manipulation successfully for over 10 years enjoying treating at many of the prestigious thoroughbred farms in Marion County, FL.
Enrollment Options
Semester
Fall 2025
Schedule & Tuition
Optional Acupuncture Review
On-site in Reddick, FL
Sep 22 - 23, 2025
$900.00
Day 1 | |
8:30AM -10:35AM | Point Lab 1 (Session 2 acupoint review) |
10:35AM -10:55AM | Snack Break |
10:55AM -01:00PM | Point Lab 1 Continued (Session 2 acupoint review) |
1:00PM -2:00PM | Lunch Break |
2:00PM -4:05PM | Point Lab 2 (Session 2 acupoint review) |
4:05PM -4:25PM | Snack Break |
4:25PM -6:30PM | Point Lab 2 Continued (Session 4 acupoint review) |
Day 2 | |
8:30AM -10:35AM | Point Lab 3 (Session 4 acupoint review) |
10:35AM -10:55AM | Snack Break |
10:55AM -01:00PM | Point Lab 3 Continued (Session 4 acupoint review) |
Payment Information
Payment is due upon enrollment of the course.