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  Reddick, FL 32686

Veterinary Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Introduction (14 C.E. Hrs)
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Veterinary acupuncture has been proven to be an effective modality for pain relief and relaxation In the United States. So many people think of acupuncture when they consider using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). There are actually five branches in TCM: acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tui-na, Food Therapy and Tai Chi/Qigong. Each branch is a specialized area that requires education and training to be performed effectively. This seminar

highlights some of the more popular and effective uses of Veterinary Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, as well as their contraindications.
Course Syllabus (Sep 25- 26, 2010 at Chicago, IL)
Small Animal Session (7 C.E. Hrs)
(Sep 25, 2010, by Cindy Wallis, DVM, CVA)
 
Equine Session (7 C.E. Hrs)
(Sep 26, 2010, by Cindy Wallis, DVM, CVA)
9:00 - 9:50:
How to Understand TCM and Five Elements
10:00 -11:00:
Indications and Contraindications Of Veterinary Acupuncture
11:00 -11:30:
Coffee/Tea Break
11:30 -12:30:
How to Use Acupuncture for Treatment of Arthritis in Dogs
12:30 -13:30:
Lunch Break
13:30 -14:20:
How to Understand Chinese Herbal Medicine
14:30 -15:30:
How to Use Chinese Herbal Medicine to Treat IBD
15:30 -16:00:
Coffee/Tea Break
16:00 -17:30:
How to Use Chinese Herbal Medicine to Treat Cancer in Dogs
 
8:00 -8:50:
An Introduction to Equine Acupuncture
9:00 -10:00:
Acupuncture for Diagnosis and Treatment of Equine Lameness
10:00 -10:30:
Coffee/Tea Break
10:30 -12:00:
Acupuncture for Diagnosis and Treatment of Equine Lameness
12:00 -13:00:
Lunch Break
13:00 -13:50:
An Introduction to Herbal Medicine in Horses
14:00 -14:50:
How to Use Chinese Herbal Medicine to Treat Cushing’s Disease, Dermatitis and Uveitis
15:00 -16:00:
How to Use Chinese Herbal Medicine to Treat COPD, Heaves and Cancer in Horses
 
Class Location

Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites Hotel
8500 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: 773-380-9600 Fax: 773-380-9601
www.renaissanceohare.com

Chi Student Hotel Rate: $89/night (Reservation cutoff date: 5 PM, 09/04/2010)

The code for online reservation: CHICHIA
Toll free phone for reservation: 1-800-919-4803  Just tell them you are with Chi Institute

This hotel is all-suite hotel. It is about 2 miles from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and offers 24-hour free shuttle service to the airport.


Major Speakers
  • Cindy Wallis, DVM, CVA
    Dr. Wallis is a 1988 graduate of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she worked at the Brookfield Zoo and the Cincinnati Zoo before entering private practice. She took the CSU Acupuncture Course in 1997/98 and TA'd the course for 3 years after that. She is IVAS certified and has been an examiner for the IVAS certification exam. She is certified in Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy through the Healing Oasis. She has been studying acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and food therapy at the Chi Institute since 2002. She currently has a mixed animal practice in Colorado where her practice is exclusively acupuncture, chiropractic and Chinese herbal medicine.
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     Tuition and Registration

    $100 for each session
    $175 for both sessions
    C.E. Credits: 7 hours for each sessions
    To register, please click here to download registration form or call Student Administration at 800-891-1986.


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