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Esther
Horton graduated as a Veterinarian from the University
of Queensland
in 1989. She has worked in small animal
practices around Australia.
Esther’s
interest in Acupuncture and Integrative therapies was stimulated by the inability of
Conventional Medicine to address common chronic diseases, such as
osteo-arthritis.
Esther is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist with the
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. She
has completed courses in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Herbal
medicine, Food therapy and Chinese Massage/Tui Na. Esther is a
Chartered Member of the Australian Veterinary Association (CMAVA),
which in her case represents over 250 hours of continuing veterinary
education over the last three years.
Esther
is the President of the Australian Veterinary Acupuncture Group,
which is a special interest group of the Australian Veterinary
Association. She represents the group during National Veterinary
meetings and conferences.
Esther
is a member of the Australian Veterinary Association, Australian Veterinary
Acupuncture Group, Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association,
Australian Holistic Veterinarians, International
Veterinary Acupuncture Society, American Association of
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Botanical
Medical Association, Australian Veterinary Animal Behaviour Interest
Group and the Australian Veterinary Business Association.
Esther
works closely with and refers to conventional veterinarians
and veterinary specialists, as well as other integrative veterinary practitioners
who offer services such as chiropractic, craniosacral,
osteopathic, herbal and homeopathic therapies.
The
benefits of a veterinarian undertaking acupuncture and integrative
therapies are
that a full conventional veterinary examination is undertaken, in
addition to the Traditional Chinese Medicine examination. This
ensures the most appropriate therapies are recommended. Veterinary qualifications
ensure the practitioner
is fully trained in the anatomy, physiology, pathology and
treatment of many different
animals.
Did
you know veterinary acupuncture:
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Has
been practised by the Chinese since 2000 to 3000 BC.
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Is
the oldest and most field test system of medicine still in use
today.
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According
to legend, was discovered when lame horses became sound after
being hit by arrows on acupuncture points in battle.
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