Chi Institute - Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine

imgSmall lab groups, hands-on wet labs, and more

Small lab groups, hands-on wet labs, and more
From our flexible online/on-site curriculum to our morning Tai-ji, discover all the features that make our Acupuncture Programs unique.

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Want to hear what our students have to say?
See what people are saying about their experiences with the Chi Institute.

imgAdvanced Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, and <em>Tui-na</em>

Advanced Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, and Tui-na
Have you already completed a basic veterinary acupuncture course? Browse our Advanced Programs to discover new possibilities in your TCVM journey.

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Take a virtual tour of the Chi campus
Explore our lecture halls, lab spaces, stables, and sprawling 90-acre farm.

imgWant to meet TCVM practitioners from around the world?

Want to meet TCVM practitioners from around the world?
Join us for the 16th Annual International TCVM Conference and Tour, hosted in Taiwan!

imgAre you a vet school student, faculty member, or other affiliate?

Are you a vet school student, faculty member, or other affiliate?
Then you may be eligible for the Chi CVM Scholarship, awarded to ten applicants every year. Click on the photo to learn more about requirements and application procedures.

What is TCVM?

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), although relatively new to the Western world, is a medical system that has been used in China to treat animals for thousands of years. It is an adaptation and extension of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) used to treat humans. Speaking broadly, Chinese Medicine is a complete body of thought and practice grounded in Chinese Daoist philosophy. Though it can be traced back over two millennia in recorded history, it, like any medical system, continues to evolve today, and current research on acupuncture and herbal medicine is beginning to shed light on its mechanism of action.

Chinese Medicine is based on the Daoist worldview that the body is a microcosm of the larger, surrounding universe. As such, the cosmic laws and forces that govern the external world also govern the body’s internal environment. Just as life-energy or “Qi” is an innate force of the universe, it too is a fundamental force of the body, driving its every action and transformation. Read more...

Chi News

Bruce Ferguson: My Journey into TCVM From his first glimpse at Traditional Chinese Medicine to where he is today, Dr. Ferguson shares his journey with TCVM.

Can Chinese Herbal Medicine be used with chemotherapy together safely? Dr. Xie sheds some light on a common issue clinicians face when treating cancer.

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. DiNatale Constance DiNatale, DVM, CVA tells us about her love of Food Therapy.

Herbal Story: Chinese Ginseng (Ren Shen) The story of how Chinese Ginseng helped two brothers survive through a winter in the wilderness and how the herb received it's name.

New State of the Art Facility Chi Institute is very excited to announce the start of construction for a new building. The facility will be located at the main campus in Reddick, FL.

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OUR PROGRAMS

ACUPUNCTURE PROGRAMS

The Basic Acupuncture Program certifies students in veterinary acupuncture. Classes are split into small animal, mixed animal, and equine practice.

ADVANCED PROGRAMS

Advanced Programs include an advanced acupuncture course as well as certification courses in the other TCVM modalities - herbal medicine, food therapy, and tui-na.

CERTIFIED TCVM PRACTITIONER

Our Certified TCVM Practitioner program includes comprehensive TCVM coursework including certification in Veterinary Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy and Tui-na.

ANNUAL TCVM CONFERENCE

Held alternately from the U.S. and abroad, the annual conference invites TCVM practitioners from around the world to speak about their clinical cases and research.