Saturday, February 14, 2009

Canine Acupuncture- Beginnings in the USA

Canine Acupuncture in the United States had a notable beginning, In the 70's a group of veterinarians from the United States studied with acupuncturists from China and that sparked the interest in animal acupuncture. The International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS for short) was born. This organization is currently active in promoting veterinary acupuncture and holds basic and advanced training programs and seminars for veterinarians interested in learning this techniques.
Today there are a number of organizations involved in advancement of veterinary acupuncture. Noteable among them are the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture (AAVA) which is an affiliate of IVAS, the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA), and the Chi Institute. Happy Valentine's Day to all!

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