Integrative Medicine Webinar: Demystifying Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine for the Western Veterinarian
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Demystifying Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine for the Western Veterinarian
As interest in natural and integrative therapies continues to grow, veterinarians are increasingly encountering clients seeking information about herbal medicine for their pets. Research in herbal pharmacology, natural products, and integrative medicine is expanding, creating new opportunities for evidence-informed clinical practice. Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of the world's oldest medical systems, with a documented history of use in both humans and animals spanning more than 3,000 years. This introductory lecture will provide an overview of the principles of Chinese herbal medicine, how herbal formulas are developed and prescribed, and the role they can play within the modern veterinary practice. Insight into the safety and efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine, potential herb-drug interactions, quality and regulatory considerations, and factors that influence clinical outcomes will be covered. By developing a foundational understanding of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine, practitioners can expand their therapeutic awareness, engage in more informed discussions with clients, and better support patient care in an increasingly integrative veterinary landscape.
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| 7:00-8:00 PM | Demystifying Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine for the Western Veterinarian — Madeline Yamate, DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT, CVTP, CTCVMP, CVSMT, FACVBM, MBA |
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Dr. Madeline Yamate is an internationally recognized educator and speaker in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) and integrative veterinary medicine. She earned her BA from Amherst College in 1982, MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management in 1989, and DVM from the University of California, Davis in 2005. Dr. Yamate completed her internship in veterinary acupuncture at the University of Florida, Gainesville in 2007 under the supervision of world renowned TCVM practitioner, Dr. Huisheng Xie. She is certified in veterinary acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, food therapy, and Tui-na through Chi University, and in Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy through the Healing Oasis Wellness Center. Dr. Yamate served on the faculty of Chi University in the United States and Spain from 2006 to 2016 and founded the Center for Integrative Animal Medicine in Davis, CA in 2012 where she practices integrative veterinary medicine. In 2023 Dr. Yamate was named a Charter Fellow of the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine and in 2024 received the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association's Holistic Practitioner of the Year Award. She has served as Treasurer for the American Holistic Veterinary Association and the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation and is currently serving her second term as President of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation.