The Chinese have been applying Acupuncture and Acupressure to horses and other domestic livestock for thousands of years. Horses respond remarkably well to Acupuncture and related therapies. Training in this rapidly growing industry includes Traditional Acupuncture, Japanese Acupuncture and Laser Acupuncture.
Equine Acupuncture training is offered as part of the Practitioner Training in Animal care.You will be guided in the application of Chinese and Japanese Acupuncture techniques.Training in Laser Acupuncture, Osteopathic techniques, Meridian Frequency Therapy, Oriental Medicine Theory, Meridian Theory and Point Location, Differential Diagnosis, Practice Management and Horse Anatomy and Physiology are included in this qualification.
Training is offered in intensives around Australia.
The college beliieves that graduates should work in conjunction with vets and should not attempt to diagnose using western medical methods and terminologies.
2010 Practitioner Training Dates and Locations
April 12-16, July 12-16 and November 8-12
Sunshine Coast
Queensland
Contact the College for more information Download Registration Form [PDF 140kb] Download College Prospectus [PDF 803kb]
Download Equine Fees PDF [pdf 803kb]
Please note that a $250 administration fee now applies to The Diploma of Equine Acupuncture and Oriental Therapies.
