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The Acupuncture Vet |
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(acupuncture veterinary surgeon - acupuncture veterinarian - veterinary acupuncturist) The acupuncture vet or veterinary acupuncturist is one who uses acupuncture for his or her patients. This may not always involve the use of needles but more often does so. The committed way of working also demands adherence to holistic principles, for correct application. This was a fundamental part of the approach that was built into the methodology, inherited from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The acupuncture vet may also use moxibustion techniques. The acupuncture consultation differs from the conventional one, in some key areas and usually takes longer, if holistic principles are followed. It can involve a very different examination protocol, especially if TCM is used. In the traditional way of thinking, internal medicine was an integral part of the treatment and supported the needling (or any other method of point stimulation). Modern Western acupuncture is in danger of forgetting this important 'ingredient'. In Ancient China, this support was provided by Chinese Herbs (and some other less acceptable medicines). There is no reason why Western Herbs or even Homeopathy should not provide this essential internal medicine support, if properly integrated. In the UK, many practices and individuals have started to use some acupuncture. Many, however, seem to use only needling (or other point stimulation), without internal medicine or diet work. Some even proclaim that they do not follow holistic principles. UK vets may be members of the ABVA and/or of IVAS. Acupuncture vets may or may not use other forms of complementary and alternative medicine. At the AVMC, we use exhaustive holistic methodology, with integrated alternative and complementary medicine methods, including frequent recourse to veterinary acupuncture. Chris Day, acupuncture vet and holistic vet, has more than 25 years of experience in that subject and is willing to share experiences, understanding and ideas with veterinary colleagues, veterinary students and animal owners. Copyright © AVMC - November 2007 acupuncture vet - veterinary acupuncture - acupuncture veterinarian - acupuncture veterinary surgeon - veterinary acupuncturist - acupuncture for animals |
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