Program Overview
Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years. It continues to evolve and improve to this day. MRI studies have shown how quickly the stimulus from an acupuncture needle can travel to the brain. When it comes to pain relief, the effects can arrive almost instantaneously. Pursuing this fast response is what characterizes the Balance Method from traditional acupuncture. When correctly and strategically placed, the body’s response is immediate, within minutes or even seconds of treatment.
Major Topics
In this course, veterinarians will learn how to use energetic distal points to obtain immediate results. Balance Method Acupuncture requires knowledge of advanced TCVM concepts and systems, including:
- Shu Points or Command Points, also known as Antique Points
- Correspondence of the 12 Joints
- Global Balance and Imaging & Mirror concepts
- Trigrams & Hexagrams
- 5 Elements Theory and Seasonal Balance
Program Goals
Immediately and effectively treat all localized symptoms such as pain, numbness, stiffness, tingling or burning sensations, etc. using Three-Step Strategy
Understand the 6 systems of balancing for external and internal disorders
Use Ba Gua and Hexagram Meridian Conversion for internal disorders such as genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and endocrine
Balance the whole meridian or several meridians simultaneously with only 4, 8, or 12 needles
Veterinary Balance Method Acupuncture Certification Track
Taught in English
For veterinarians & veterinary students only
84 RACE approved CE hours
Curriculum
Prerequisites
Students wishing to enroll in the Balance Method course must have basic 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
TCVM Fundamental Theories
Basic Yin Yang Theories
1h
Eight Principles
1h
Five Elements
2h
Veterinary Acupuncture - Scientific Basis
2h
Session 1
Introduction to Balance Method I - IV
4h
Breaking Down Yin Yang
1h
From WuJi to TaiJi in Balance Method
1h
The Six Levels
1h
Drawing Ba Gua
1h
Drawing Fu Xi and Wen Wang
1h
Developing the 6 Systems
1h
The Holographic Concept Mirror and Image
1h
System 1
1h
Developing System 1
1h
Creating System 2
1h
Finishing System 2
1h
Developing System 3
1h
Conclusion of System 3
1h
Developing of System 4
1h
System 5 and 6
1h
Drawing the Matrix of 6 Systems
1h
Cases Using the Matrix I & II
2h
Case Discussions with Matrix
1h
Canine Acupoints Demo for Balance Method
3h
Equine Acupoints Demo for Balance Method
3h
The 5 Command Points
2h
Diagnosis by Acupuncture Ways
1h
Diagnosis Final
1h
Scalp Acupuncture
1h
Session 2
Review of the Balance Method Systems
2h
Review of the Meridians and The Shu-Transportation Distal Acupuncture Points
2h
Lab: Balance Method Distal Acupoint Locations
4h
Lab: Case Exam, Diagnosis, Discussion, and Treatment
12h
Session 3
Introduction & Review
2h
Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture
1h
Tail Acupuncture
1h
Clinical Cases Using Balance Method
1h
Introduction to Global Balance I & II
2h
Skin Conditions
1h
Taiyin/Yangming Pattern
1h
Approaching the Five Sense Organs
1h
Ear Issues and Five Senses
1h
Nose and Mouth Issues
1h
Abdominal Issues
1h
Digestive Disorders
1h
8 + 1 Exceptional points for Digestive Disorders
1h
Jueyin/Yangming Pattern
1h
Side Issues
1h
Hormonal and Reproductive Disorders
1h
Balancing Back or Posterior Issues
2h
Summary for Frontal, Sides and Back Issues
1h
The 12 Exceptional Points & Development
2h
Small Animal 12 Exceptional Points and Combinations
1h
Small Animal Case Discussions
1h
The Use of the 8 Extraordinary Meridians
1h
Seasonal Balance Method
1h
Hexagrams and Seasonal Balance
1h
Choosing the Correct Hexagram for a Given Time
1h
How to Choose Points According to Seasonal Balance
1h
Seasonal Balance Examples
1h
Conclusion of Seasonal Balance
1h
Introduction to Balance Method Use of the 5 Elements
1h
The Use of the 5 Elements Balance Method in Excess or Deficiency
1h
Balance Method Use of the 5 Elements Final
1h
Session 4
Final Review of Fundamental Principals of Balance Method
4h
Canine Cases using Balance Method
2h
Canine Case Presentations
2h
Equine Cases using Balance Method
2h
Equine Case Presentations
2h
CVBMA Certification
Students have the option to receive a certification as the Certified Veterinary Balance Method Acupuncturist. The certification is approved by Chi University and the World Association of TCVM (WATCVM). The requirements to obtain certification are as follows:
Be a veterinarian
Complete Sessions 1-4 of the certification track
Complete the 2 review quizzes with a score above 75%
Complete the final practical exam and written exam each with a score above 75%
Instructors
Enrollment Options
Available Formats
Semester
2022
Schedule & Tuition
Session 1
ACUP2201 | Online
01/10/22 - 06/12/22
$750
Session 2
ACUP2202 | On-site in Kißlegg, Germany
06/13/22 - 06/15/22
$1,000
Location
Untersammisweiler 1
88353 Kißlegg, Germany
Contact for hotel & accommodation recommendations
Dr. Imke Tratsis
germany@chiu.edu
Day 1 | |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Lecture |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch Break |
1:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Acupuncture Point Lab |
Day 2 | |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Lecture |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch Break |
1:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Acupuncture Point Lab |
Day 3 | |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Acupuncture Point Lab |
Session 3
ACUP2203 | Online
06/16/22 - 10/15/22
$750
Session 4
ACUP2204 | On-site in Bex, Switzerland
10/16/22 - 10/18/22
$1,000
Location
Domaine du Rhône 70
1880 Bex, Switzerland
Contact for hotel & accommodation recommendations
Dr. Leslie Tahon Schmid
swiss@chiu.edu
Day 1 | |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Registration |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Lecture |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch Break |
1:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Acupuncture Point Lab |
Day 2 | |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Sign-in |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Acupuncture Point Lab |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch Break |
1:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Acupuncture Point Exam |
Day 3 | |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Sign-in |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Final Written Exam |
Payment Information
A $150 non-refundable course deposit is charged upon enrollment to reserve your seat.
Payment is due 60 days before the first day of each session.
A $50 convenience fee will be charged for payments and registrations received less than 60 days before the start of a session.
Add-ons & Prerequisites
TCVM Fundamental Theories
$100
CVBMA Certification
$350