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Integrative Medicine Webinar: Five Element Theory in CM

Integrative Medicine Webinar: Five Element Theory in CM

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

Event Details

Presented by: Jordan Kocen, DVM, CVA

The Chinese medical theory of the Five Elements is very helpful in evaluating cases that are chronic in nature and difficult to treat. This approach takes into account the underlying tendencies of the patient and the current symptoms to provide treatment strategies.

Learning Objectives:

1. To name the Five Elements and understand what they represent 
2. Understand how the Five Elements interact with each other
3. Know how to apply this approach to help determine a treatment strategy

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NYSVMS Staff
NYSVMS Staff
New York State Veterinary Medical Society (518)869-8766

Jordan Kocen was certified in acupuncture by IVAS in 1990 and then did training in Chinese herbal medicine and Homeopathy.  He formed the Holistic Medicine Department at SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists, now in Fairfax, Virginia, in 1995.  He opened the Veterinary Holistic Center in Springfield, Virginia in  2014.  He has lectured at state and national conferences to increase the awareness and appreciation of Holistic therapies in veterinary practice.