ESSENTIALS OF VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE
This course is delivered through CIVT. It is an evidence-based course delivered by qualified and experienced practitioners but is not an Australian government-accredited qualification.
Designed for veterinarians with no prior experience of acupuncture, you will learn techniques and some of the most powerful acupuncture points to get you started in treating musculoskeletal disorders in small animals (also with some application in equines).
As a veterinarian you can get started with what you already know - acupuncture improves patient well-being in ways you already understand - influencing autonomic activity, relieving pain and changing blood flow patterns, through techniques and mechanisms that the veterinarian can learn quickly and easily.
This six week course will get you started and the positive results with patients will inspire you to obtain in-depth acupuncture training.
Course details
Dates: 20 October - 29 December 2025 (6 weeks to complete, 10 weeks access).
Audience: This course is restricted to qualified veterinarians, others will be considered on an individual basis.
Requirements: You must have access to a minimum of five dogs/cats.
Topics
The science behind veterinary acupuncture
- Neuroimmunology
- Hemodynamics
- Mechanisms of analgesia
- Review of the research
Overview of traditional Chinese medicine
- Concepts of meridians and channels
- Internal medical theory
- Terminology and the language of acupuncture.
All in the context of cutting-edge medical research
Acupuncture diagnosis
- Assessing the patient
- Hemodynamics and acupuncture
Points for common conditions
- Acupuncture points for knee problems
- Acupuncture points for neck pain
- Acupuncture points for hip pain
- Acupuncture points for back and hind limb pain
Getting started: your first treatment
- Types of needles
- Appropriate cases
- Observations and follow up
- Resources
Topics
The science behind veterinary acupuncture
- Neuroimmunology
- Hemodynamics
- Mechanisms of analgesia
- Review of the research
Overview of traditional Chinese medicine
- Concepts of meridians and channels
- Internal medical theory
- Terminology and the language of acupuncture.
All in the context of cutting-edge medical research
Acupuncture diagnosis
- Assessing the patient
- Hemodynamics and acupuncture
Points for common conditions
- Acupuncture points for knee problems
- Acupuncture points for neck pain
- Acupuncture points for hip pain
- Acupuncture points for back and hind limb pain
Getting started: your first treatment
- Types of needles
- Appropriate cases
- Observations and follow up
- Resources
Course outcomes
- Use some of the most powerful acupuncture points used to treat small animals for a variety of common musculoskeletal disorders.
- Use a technique that makes point selection easy and effective.
- Tell in advance that the patient will go home and improve.
- Explain the basics of how acupuncture works from both an Eastern and Western perspective to any of your clients or colleagues.
- See for yourself the efficacy and ease of integrating acupuncture into your practice.
Course outcomes
- Use some of the most powerful acupuncture points used to treat small animals for a variety of common musculoskeletal disorders.
- Use a technique that makes point selection easy and effective.
- Tell in advance that the patient will go home and improve.
- Explain the basics of how acupuncture works from both an Eastern and Western perspective to any of your clients or colleagues.
- See for yourself the efficacy and ease of integrating acupuncture into your practice.
Course outcomes
- Use some of the most powerful acupuncture points used to treat small animals for a variety of common musculoskeletal disorders.
- Use a technique that makes point selection easy and effective.
- Tell in advance that the patient will go home and improve.
- Explain the basics of how acupuncture works from both an Eastern and Western perspective to any of your clients or colleagues.
- See for yourself the efficacy and ease of integrating acupuncture into your practice.
Communication and course materials
We will provide self-paced learning content and activities within the myCIVT classroom online. You will receive a log in and password to access this room. From myCIVT you can access course content as well as submit assessment tasks and complete online quizzes. Tutor support is available throughout the course. Email/Zoom support is available.
- Online classroom
- Lectures and tutorials
- Readings
Communication and course materials
We will provide self-paced learning content and activities within the myCIVT classroom online. You will receive a log in and password to access this room. From myCIVT you can access course content as well as submit assessment tasks and complete online quizzes. Tutor support is available throughout the course. Email/Zoom support is available.
- Online classroom
- Lectures and tutorials
- Readings
Communication and course materials
We will provide self-paced learning content and activities within the myCIVT classroom online. You will receive a log in and password to access this room. From myCIVT you can access course content as well as submit assessment tasks and complete online quizzes. Tutor support is available throughout the course. Email/Zoom support is available.
- Online classroom
- Lectures and tutorials
- Readings
Communication and course materials
We will provide self-paced learning content and activities within the myCIVT classroom online. You will receive a log in and password to access this room. From myCIVT you can access course content as well as submit assessment tasks and complete online quizzes. Tutor support is available throughout the course. Email/Zoom support is available.
- Online classroom
- Lectures and tutorials
- Readings
Assessments
- Forum participation
- Quizzes
- Pulse log for five patients
- Case log for three patients
Assessments
- Forum participation
- Quizzes
- Pulse log for five patients
- Case log for three patients
Assessments
- Forum participation
- Quizzes
- Pulse log for five patients
- Case log for three patients
Assessments
- Forum participation
- Quizzes
- Pulse log for five patients
- Case log for three patients
Tutors
Susi Lam DVM GDVA GDVCHM
Susanne Lam studied at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna when she was first exposed to acupuncture through Dr Oswald Kothbauer. After being based in Hong Kong for 17 years, Susi moved back to Austria permanently in 2012 with her veterinarian husband and two children. In Hong Kong she worked mainly at the Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She also studied human acupuncture at Hong Kong University in 2000 and underwent Certification by IVAS in 2001. After studying with Dr Steve Marsden in 2006 she commenced Chinese Herbal Medicine practice. She has attained her Graduate Diploma of Veterinary Acupuncture and Graduate Diploma of Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine. Susi ran the Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine clinics at the SPCA in HK which is mainly small animal, but also saw race horses (mainly retired) for TCVM consultations. She currently runs her own TCM clinic (Center for TCVM) seeing small animals and horses with a focus on acupuncture, food therapy, herbal medicine and homeopathy. She comes to the College with an in-depth experience and knowledge of Chinese medicine and commitment to sharing that knowledge. In her spare time Susi spends time with her horse and dog in beautiful Austria.
Jodi Van Tine MA DVM ACVNA CVFT GDVA GDVCHM FACVBM
Jodi Van Tine received a Masters Degree in Cellular Immunology from San Jose State University in 1990. She earned the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from the University of California, Davis, in 1994. For three years she practiced mixed animal veterinary medicine at the Animal Medical Center in Auburn, California before relocating to Folsom Veterinary Hospital in 1997. There she practiced contemporary Western general practice medicine. In 2004, through personal experience with her own dog’s cancer, she elected to treat her pet with Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and nutritional therapy after an invasive surgery to remove the tumor. Instead of acting sick, her dog successfully lived with the cancer for almost three months, showing Dr. Van Tine an alternative way to thrive despite having chronic or terminal disease. This inspired Dr. Van Tine to pursue specialisation in Eastern Medicine. Dr. Van Tine received certification in Canine and Equine Veterinary Acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) in 2006. Additionally, she worked as an associate at the Integrative Veterinary Center from 2006-2007, with practice restricted to Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine, acupuncture and Chinese Food Therapy for dogs and cats. At the end of 2007, she returned to Folsom Veterinary Hospital, integrating Eastern and Western veterinary treatment modalities there for 11 years. In December 2009, she was the first veterinarian to complete the College of Integrative Therapies (CIVT) course in Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine, earning Certification in Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine. Through continued study with CIVT, she has since also received a Graduate Diploma in Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine and Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Acupuncture. She teaches other veterinary professionals around the world through distance learning with CIVT. In 2018, she accepted a position at Sterling Pointe Veterinary Clinic, to cultivate the practice of Integrative Veterinary Medicine. She unites Food Therapy, acupuncture and Herbal Medicine with conventional medicine to promote wellness and prevent or treat disease in her patients. Most recently, she finished Certification in Chinese Food Therapy through the Chi Institute, and Advanced Certification in Veterinary Neuroacupuncture through CIVT.
Steve Marsden DVM ND MSOM FACVBM GDVA GDVCHM Dipl.AC Dipl.CH AHGDr
Steve Marsden received his doctorate in veterinary medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in 1988. At the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon he obtained a doctorate in Naturopathic medicine, a Master's of Science in Oriental Medicine, and his licensure in acupuncture and Diplomat status in Chinese herbology. He has instructed veterinarians in Chinese Medicine at IVAS, Tufts and AVAC. He is a member of the American Herbalists Guild. He is the co-author of several texts, including the Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine and Essential Guide to Chinese Herbal Formulas- Bridging Science and Tradition in Integrative Veterinary Medicine. He is a frequent guest lecturer to veterinary audiences world-wide. He is perhaps one of the best known and highly qualified Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine masters worldwide. He was awarded Canadian Veterinarian of the Year in 2009 and was honoured as a veterinarian making a difference with BARK magazine in 2010 and Herbal Educator of the Year by AHVMA in 2010. Currently, Steve does volunteer work for the animal rescue groups in San Diego, California.
Tutors
Susi Lam DVM GDVA GDVCHM
Susanne Lam studied at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna when she was first exposed to acupuncture through Dr Oswald Kothbauer. After being based in Hong Kong for 17 years, Susi moved back to Austria permanently in 2012 with her veterinarian husband and two children. In Hong Kong she worked mainly at the Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She also studied human acupuncture at Hong Kong University in 2000 and underwent Certification by IVAS in 2001. After studying with Dr Steve Marsden in 2006 she commenced Chinese Herbal Medicine practice. She has attained her Graduate Diploma of Veterinary Acupuncture and Graduate Diploma of Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine. Susi ran the Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine clinics at the SPCA in HK which is mainly small animal, but also saw race horses (mainly retired) for TCVM consultations. She currently runs her own TCM clinic (Center for TCVM) seeing small animals and horses with a focus on acupuncture, food therapy, herbal medicine and homeopathy. She comes to the College with an in-depth experience and knowledge of Chinese medicine and commitment to sharing that knowledge. In her spare time Susi spends time with her horse and dog in beautiful Austria.
Jodi Van Tine MA DVM ACVNA CVFT GDVA GDVCHM FACVBM
Jodi Van Tine received a Masters Degree in Cellular Immunology from San Jose State University in 1990. She earned the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from the University of California, Davis, in 1994. For three years she practiced mixed animal veterinary medicine at the Animal Medical Center in Auburn, California before relocating to Folsom Veterinary Hospital in 1997. There she practiced contemporary Western general practice medicine. In 2004, through personal experience with her own dog’s cancer, she elected to treat her pet with Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and nutritional therapy after an invasive surgery to remove the tumor. Instead of acting sick, her dog successfully lived with the cancer for almost three months, showing Dr. Van Tine an alternative way to thrive despite having chronic or terminal disease. This inspired Dr. Van Tine to pursue specialisation in Eastern Medicine. Dr. Van Tine received certification in Canine and Equine Veterinary Acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) in 2006. Additionally, she worked as an associate at the Integrative Veterinary Center from 2006-2007, with practice restricted to Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine, acupuncture and Chinese Food Therapy for dogs and cats. At the end of 2007, she returned to Folsom Veterinary Hospital, integrating Eastern and Western veterinary treatment modalities there for 11 years. In December 2009, she was the first veterinarian to complete the College of Integrative Therapies (CIVT) course in Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine, earning Certification in Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine. Through continued study with CIVT, she has since also received a Graduate Diploma in Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine and Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Acupuncture. She teaches other veterinary professionals around the world through distance learning with CIVT. In 2018, she accepted a position at Sterling Pointe Veterinary Clinic, to cultivate the practice of Integrative Veterinary Medicine. She unites Food Therapy, acupuncture and Herbal Medicine with conventional medicine to promote wellness and prevent or treat disease in her patients. Most recently, she finished Certification in Chinese Food Therapy through the Chi Institute, and Advanced Certification in Veterinary Neuroacupuncture through CIVT.
Steve Marsden DVM ND MSOM FACVBM GDVA GDVCHM Dipl.AC Dipl.CH AHGDr
Steve Marsden received his doctorate in veterinary medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in 1988. At the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon he obtained a doctorate in Naturopathic medicine, a Master's of Science in Oriental Medicine, and his licensure in acupuncture and Diplomat status in Chinese herbology. He has instructed veterinarians in Chinese Medicine at IVAS, Tufts and AVAC. He is a member of the American Herbalists Guild. He is the co-author of several texts, including the Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine and Essential Guide to Chinese Herbal Formulas- Bridging Science and Tradition in Integrative Veterinary Medicine. He is a frequent guest lecturer to veterinary audiences world-wide. He is perhaps one of the best known and highly qualified Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine masters worldwide. He was awarded Canadian Veterinarian of the Year in 2009 and was honoured as a veterinarian making a difference with BARK magazine in 2010 and Herbal Educator of the Year by AHVMA in 2010. Currently, Steve does volunteer work for the animal rescue groups in San Diego, California.
Tutors
Susi Lam DVM GDVA GDVCHM
Susanne Lam studied at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna when she was first exposed to acupuncture through Dr Oswald Kothbauer. After being based in Hong Kong for 17 years, Susi moved back to Austria permanently in 2012 with her veterinarian husband and two children. In Hong Kong she worked mainly at the Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She also studied human acupuncture at Hong Kong University in 2000 and underwent Certification by IVAS in 2001. After studying with Dr Steve Marsden in 2006 she commenced Chinese Herbal Medicine practice. She has attained her Graduate Diploma of Veterinary Acupuncture and Graduate Diploma of Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine. Susi ran the Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine clinics at the SPCA in HK which is mainly small animal, but also saw race horses (mainly retired) for TCVM consultations. She currently runs her own TCM clinic (Center for TCVM) seeing small animals and horses with a focus on acupuncture, food therapy, herbal medicine and homeopathy. She comes to the College with an in-depth experience and knowledge of Chinese medicine and commitment to sharing that knowledge. In her spare time Susi spends time with her horse and dog in beautiful Austria.
Jodi Van Tine MA DVM ACVNA CVFT GDVA GDVCHM FACVBM
Jodi Van Tine received a Masters Degree in Cellular Immunology from San Jose State University in 1990. She earned the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from the University of California, Davis, in 1994. For three years she practiced mixed animal veterinary medicine at the Animal Medical Center in Auburn, California before relocating to Folsom Veterinary Hospital in 1997. There she practiced contemporary Western general practice medicine. In 2004, through personal experience with her own dog’s cancer, she elected to treat her pet with Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and nutritional therapy after an invasive surgery to remove the tumor. Instead of acting sick, her dog successfully lived with the cancer for almost three months, showing Dr. Van Tine an alternative way to thrive despite having chronic or terminal disease. This inspired Dr. Van Tine to pursue specialisation in Eastern Medicine. Dr. Van Tine received certification in Canine and Equine Veterinary Acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) in 2006. Additionally, she worked as an associate at the Integrative Veterinary Center from 2006-2007, with practice restricted to Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine, acupuncture and Chinese Food Therapy for dogs and cats. At the end of 2007, she returned to Folsom Veterinary Hospital, integrating Eastern and Western veterinary treatment modalities there for 11 years. In December 2009, she was the first veterinarian to complete the College of Integrative Therapies (CIVT) course in Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine, earning Certification in Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine. Through continued study with CIVT, she has since also received a Graduate Diploma in Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine and Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Acupuncture. She teaches other veterinary professionals around the world through distance learning with CIVT. In 2018, she accepted a position at Sterling Pointe Veterinary Clinic, to cultivate the practice of Integrative Veterinary Medicine. She unites Food Therapy, acupuncture and Herbal Medicine with conventional medicine to promote wellness and prevent or treat disease in her patients. Most recently, she finished Certification in Chinese Food Therapy through the Chi Institute, and Advanced Certification in Veterinary Neuroacupuncture through CIVT.
Steve Marsden DVM ND MSOM FACVBM GDVA GDVCHM Dipl.AC Dipl.CH AHGDr
Steve Marsden received his doctorate in veterinary medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in 1988. At the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon he obtained a doctorate in Naturopathic medicine, a Master's of Science in Oriental Medicine, and his licensure in acupuncture and Diplomat status in Chinese herbology. He has instructed veterinarians in Chinese Medicine at IVAS, Tufts and AVAC. He is a member of the American Herbalists Guild. He is the co-author of several texts, including the Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine and Essential Guide to Chinese Herbal Formulas- Bridging Science and Tradition in Integrative Veterinary Medicine. He is a frequent guest lecturer to veterinary audiences world-wide. He is perhaps one of the best known and highly qualified Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine masters worldwide. He was awarded Canadian Veterinarian of the Year in 2009 and was honoured as a veterinarian making a difference with BARK magazine in 2010 and Herbal Educator of the Year by AHVMA in 2010. Currently, Steve does volunteer work for the animal rescue groups in San Diego, California.
Tutors
Susi Lam DVM GDVA GDVCHM
Susanne Lam studied at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna when she was first exposed to acupuncture through Dr Oswald Kothbauer. After being based in Hong Kong for 17 years, Susi moved back to Austria permanently in 2012 with her veterinarian husband and two children. In Hong Kong she worked mainly at the Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She also studied human acupuncture at Hong Kong University in 2000 and underwent Certification by IVAS in 2001. After studying with Dr Steve Marsden in 2006 she commenced Chinese Herbal Medicine practice. She has attained her Graduate Diploma of Veterinary Acupuncture and Graduate Diploma of Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine. Susi ran the Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine clinics at the SPCA in HK which is mainly small animal, but also saw race horses (mainly retired) for TCVM consultations. She currently runs her own TCM clinic (Center for TCVM) seeing small animals and horses with a focus on acupuncture, food therapy, herbal medicine and homeopathy. She comes to the College with an in-depth experience and knowledge of Chinese medicine and commitment to sharing that knowledge. In her spare time Susi spends time with her horse and dog in beautiful Austria.
Jodi Van Tine MA DVM ACVNA CVFT GDVA GDVCHM FACVBM
Jodi Van Tine received a Masters Degree in Cellular Immunology from San Jose State University in 1990. She earned the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from the University of California, Davis, in 1994. For three years she practiced mixed animal veterinary medicine at the Animal Medical Center in Auburn, California before relocating to Folsom Veterinary Hospital in 1997. There she practiced contemporary Western general practice medicine. In 2004, through personal experience with her own dog’s cancer, she elected to treat her pet with Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and nutritional therapy after an invasive surgery to remove the tumor. Instead of acting sick, her dog successfully lived with the cancer for almost three months, showing Dr. Van Tine an alternative way to thrive despite having chronic or terminal disease. This inspired Dr. Van Tine to pursue specialisation in Eastern Medicine. Dr. Van Tine received certification in Canine and Equine Veterinary Acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) in 2006. Additionally, she worked as an associate at the Integrative Veterinary Center from 2006-2007, with practice restricted to Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine, acupuncture and Chinese Food Therapy for dogs and cats. At the end of 2007, she returned to Folsom Veterinary Hospital, integrating Eastern and Western veterinary treatment modalities there for 11 years. In December 2009, she was the first veterinarian to complete the College of Integrative Therapies (CIVT) course in Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine, earning Certification in Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine. Through continued study with CIVT, she has since also received a Graduate Diploma in Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine and Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Acupuncture. She teaches other veterinary professionals around the world through distance learning with CIVT. In 2018, she accepted a position at Sterling Pointe Veterinary Clinic, to cultivate the practice of Integrative Veterinary Medicine. She unites Food Therapy, acupuncture and Herbal Medicine with conventional medicine to promote wellness and prevent or treat disease in her patients. Most recently, she finished Certification in Chinese Food Therapy through the Chi Institute, and Advanced Certification in Veterinary Neuroacupuncture through CIVT.
Steve Marsden DVM ND MSOM FACVBM GDVA GDVCHM Dipl.AC Dipl.CH AHGDr
Steve Marsden received his doctorate in veterinary medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in 1988. At the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon he obtained a doctorate in Naturopathic medicine, a Master's of Science in Oriental Medicine, and his licensure in acupuncture and Diplomat status in Chinese herbology. He has instructed veterinarians in Chinese Medicine at IVAS, Tufts and AVAC. He is a member of the American Herbalists Guild. He is the co-author of several texts, including the Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine and Essential Guide to Chinese Herbal Formulas- Bridging Science and Tradition in Integrative Veterinary Medicine. He is a frequent guest lecturer to veterinary audiences world-wide. He is perhaps one of the best known and highly qualified Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine masters worldwide. He was awarded Canadian Veterinarian of the Year in 2009 and was honoured as a veterinarian making a difference with BARK magazine in 2010 and Herbal Educator of the Year by AHVMA in 2010. Currently, Steve does volunteer work for the animal rescue groups in San Diego, California.
Tutors
Susi Lam DVM GDVA GDVCHM
Susanne Lam studied at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna when she was first exposed to acupuncture through Dr Oswald Kothbauer. After being based in Hong Kong for 17 years, Susi moved back to Austria permanently in 2012 with her veterinarian husband and two children. In Hong Kong she worked mainly at the Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She also studied human acupuncture at Hong Kong University in 2000 and underwent Certification by IVAS in 2001. After studying with Dr Steve Marsden in 2006 she commenced Chinese Herbal Medicine practice. She has attained her Graduate Diploma of Veterinary Acupuncture and Graduate Diploma of Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine. Susi ran the Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine clinics at the SPCA in HK which is mainly small animal, but also saw race horses (mainly retired) for TCVM consultations. She currently runs her own TCM clinic (Center for TCVM) seeing small animals and horses with a focus on acupuncture, food therapy, herbal medicine and homeopathy. She comes to the College with an in-depth experience and knowledge of Chinese medicine and commitment to sharing that knowledge. In her spare time Susi spends time with her horse and dog in beautiful Austria.
Jodi Van Tine MA DVM ACVNA CVFT GDVA GDVCHM FACVBM
Jodi Van Tine received a Masters Degree in Cellular Immunology from San Jose State University in 1990. She earned the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from the University of California, Davis, in 1994. For three years she practiced mixed animal veterinary medicine at the Animal Medical Center in Auburn, California before relocating to Folsom Veterinary Hospital in 1997. There she practiced contemporary Western general practice medicine. In 2004, through personal experience with her own dog’s cancer, she elected to treat her pet with Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and nutritional therapy after an invasive surgery to remove the tumor. Instead of acting sick, her dog successfully lived with the cancer for almost three months, showing Dr. Van Tine an alternative way to thrive despite having chronic or terminal disease. This inspired Dr. Van Tine to pursue specialisation in Eastern Medicine. Dr. Van Tine received certification in Canine and Equine Veterinary Acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) in 2006. Additionally, she worked as an associate at the Integrative Veterinary Center from 2006-2007, with practice restricted to Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine, acupuncture and Chinese Food Therapy for dogs and cats. At the end of 2007, she returned to Folsom Veterinary Hospital, integrating Eastern and Western veterinary treatment modalities there for 11 years. In December 2009, she was the first veterinarian to complete the College of Integrative Therapies (CIVT) course in Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine, earning Certification in Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine. Through continued study with CIVT, she has since also received a Graduate Diploma in Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine and Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Acupuncture. She teaches other veterinary professionals around the world through distance learning with CIVT. In 2018, she accepted a position at Sterling Pointe Veterinary Clinic, to cultivate the practice of Integrative Veterinary Medicine. She unites Food Therapy, acupuncture and Herbal Medicine with conventional medicine to promote wellness and prevent or treat disease in her patients. Most recently, she finished Certification in Chinese Food Therapy through the Chi Institute, and Advanced Certification in Veterinary Neuroacupuncture through CIVT.
Steve Marsden DVM ND MSOM FACVBM GDVA GDVCHM Dipl.AC Dipl.CH AHGDr
Steve Marsden received his doctorate in veterinary medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in 1988. At the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon he obtained a doctorate in Naturopathic medicine, a Master's of Science in Oriental Medicine, and his licensure in acupuncture and Diplomat status in Chinese herbology. He has instructed veterinarians in Chinese Medicine at IVAS, Tufts and AVAC. He is a member of the American Herbalists Guild. He is the co-author of several texts, including the Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine and Essential Guide to Chinese Herbal Formulas- Bridging Science and Tradition in Integrative Veterinary Medicine. He is a frequent guest lecturer to veterinary audiences world-wide. He is perhaps one of the best known and highly qualified Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine masters worldwide. He was awarded Canadian Veterinarian of the Year in 2009 and was honoured as a veterinarian making a difference with BARK magazine in 2010 and Herbal Educator of the Year by AHVMA in 2010. Currently, Steve does volunteer work for the animal rescue groups in San Diego, California.
Cost
- All participants: $705 including GST
Cost
- All participants: $705 including GST
Cost
- All participants: $705 including GST
Cost
- All participants: $705 including GST