Europe Association of TCVM

Welcome to the Europe Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (EATCVM), a chapter of the World Association of TCVM. Established in 2024, EATCVM's primary mission is to unite veterinarians and veterinary students interested in or practicing acupuncture and TCVM, providing support and resources to enhance animal care throughout Europe.

Executive Members of EATCVM

President: Lorena LLoret DVM, CVA, CVFT, CVCH, CVTP, CVBMA (Ireland)

Dr. LLoret received her DVM from Murcia University in Spain in June 2002. She earned her veterinary acupuncture certification from Chi University-Thailand in 2005. The following year, Dr. LLoret completed the acupuncture internship program at the University of Florida with Dr. Xie. She served as Chief of TCVM Services of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the University Alfonso X in Madrid, Spain from 2014-2021. Dr. LLoret is the translator and editor-in-chief of the Spanish edition of TCVM: Fundamental Principles by Dr. Xie. She is currently the director of Chi-Europe, Chi-Spain and Chi-Ireland and serves as a primary instructor for Chi CVA courses throughout Europe. Dr. LLoret TCVM specialty in both small animal and horses, offering clinics in Ireland.

Vice President: Ralitsa Granchanova-Hill DVM, MRCVS, CVA, CVBMA, Cert. PCF (Bulgaria)

Dr. Ralitsa Grancharova-Hill, a 2013 graduate of Trakia University in Bulgaria, began her career as an equine veterinarian before expanding into evidence-based holistic medicine. She earned her veterinary acupuncture certification from Chi University in Spain in 2017 and pursued advanced training in equine acupuncture, neurology, and TCVM. Co-founder of Zoo Metta, Sofia’s first holistic veterinary clinic, she offers TCVM therapies for small animals and exotics while maintaining a mobile equine practice in the UK. Certified as a canine nutritionist, she formulates TCVM-based diets and is currently completing her Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) certification. In 2024, she was elected Vice President of the European Association of TCVM.

Secretary: Cristina Firulete DVM, CVA (United Kingdom)

Dr. Cristina Firulete received her DVM from Cluj-Napoca, Romania in 2017. As a student, she worked in practices that offered alternative options such as acupuncture and homeopathy. Upon realizing how important it is to treat every patient with a holistic view, Dr. Firulete enrolled in Chi’s CVA Program in Spain, earning her CVA in 2019 and now continues pursuit of her TCVM education through enrollment in Chi’s Food Therapy course. Dr. Firulete plans to pursue her Master’s Degree in TCVM in the future. Dr. Firulete is currently a veterinary surgeon practicing in a holistic clinic in northern England where she incorporates integrative medicine into the care & treatment plans of her patients daily. Her conventional medical interests include emergencies, anesthesia, and feline medicine, but her main goal is to recognize chronic pain and improve quality of life for her patients.

Communications Chair: Victoria Unt BVetMed, MRCVS, CVA, CVBMA, CVFT, CVNN (Switzerland)

Dr. Victoria E. Unt, a 2007 graduate of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London, began her career in small animal practice before specializing in equine biomechanics and diagnostic imaging. After moving to Switzerland in 2011, she worked with the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) and later founded Vet Équilibre, a holistic veterinary clinic in Yverdon-les-Bains. Certified in acupuncture, food therapy, and natural nutrition, she is currently pursuing veterinary chiropractic certification. An active researcher and speaker, she serves as Communications Chair for the European Association of TCVM. Dr. Unt is also an FEI Official Veterinarian and Swiss Equestrian Federation anti-doping official. In 2024, she launched DrVictoria.vet, a French-language blog on holistic veterinary medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys CrossFit, nature, and time with her Boxer, Ziggy. A former international Taekwondo competitor, she values discipline in all aspects of life.

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May 2022

Cannoli

Owner reports tongue at home is pink and not slimy. Cannoli is always worked up when we start his appointment. His tongue quickly turns pink once we start his treatment. Owner reports that Cannoli takes a few times getting up and down to lay comfortably. Sleeps well. Moving great! Food aggression with house mate (female pit bull) has disappeared. Other dog can approach his bowl. Cannoli shows no aggression to her. Another good note: Cannoli has lost some weight. Owner is feeding less. The photo below shows off his waistline.

Exam: Tongue: red, then pink Pulses: superficial; soft wiry; weaker on the left. Skin: red between toes, but drier today. Hot spots resolving.
Western Diagnosis: MPLs; mild allergic pododermatitis
Eastern Diagnosis: Liver Yin and Blood deficiency; Damp Heat in the Feet; Local Stagnation at stifles; Liver Qi Stagnation (resolving)
Acupuncture Treatment: Clear Local and Liver Qi Stagnation and Heat; Tonify Liver Yin and Blood; Drain the Damp
Acupuncture Method: DN: GV-14/BL-18/BL-20/BL-23/Bai-hui/BL-54/ST-36/GB-34/SP-9/LIV-3/KID-3/

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Exam: He was just outside (HOT!) Tongue: red to pink, wet Pulses: superficial, soft wiry, weaker on the left. Cool-seeking, likes the cool, hard floor. Left hip - good extension and held it. Right hip - slightly less extension and did not want to hold position very long.
Western Diagnosis: Osteoarthritis of the hips
Eastern Diagnosis: Bi-syndrome with local Stagnation at the hips. Kidney Yin deficiency
Acupuncture Treatment: Clear Stagnation at the hips and tonify Kidney Yin
Acupuncture Method: DN: GV-20/GV-14/BL-23/BL-52/Bai-hui/Shen-shu/BL-54/KID-3/LIV-3/GB-41/ST-36 Aqua: BL-54/GB-29/GB-30 bilaterally. He has a thick helicopter tail which makes Electro AP difficult. Even with aqua in An-shen.

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April 2022

Home life seems to be agreeing with Cannoli and he was diagnosed as being 15 lb overweight. Whoops! However, we have seen signs of improvement over the last month and some weight loss, so we are moving in the right direction. Cannoli was a bit grumpy for some of his treatments this month, his mood matched the Florida rainy weather but by the end of the month he was less grumpy and in better spirits for his treatments. Here is his latest treatment.

Cannoli
Exam: Tongue: red to purple and wet, mildly slimy Pulse: fast, wiry, weaker on the left Body temp: warm Still overweight, but he looks like he has lost a couple of pounds
Western Diagnosis: Medial Patellar Luxation
Eastern Diagnosis: Local Stagnation at stifles and hips; Phlegm with Yin Deficiency and Qi Deficiency
Acupuncture Treatment: Clear local Stagnation; Clear Heat; Clear Phlegm; tonify Yin and Qi
Acupuncture Method: Aqua B12: An-shen DN: GV-14; BL18; Bai-hui; Shen-shu; BL-54; ST-36; GB-34; SP-9; ST-40; ST-41; LIV-3; KID-3; BL-60

Behr Doodle is doing well but it seems the increasing humidity in Florida isn't agreeing with him 100% and we have seen some increase in his stagnation. Dr. Brannan expects the summer + Summer Heat to make Behr Doodle's clinical signs worse. Cooling Herbs would be helpful to combat the environment. He is also eating dry kibble which is hard on the Spleen digestion creating Heat and Phlegm.

Behr Doodle
Exam: T: Bright pink with Lavender, slimy P: fast, wiry, and slippery; weaker on the left. BL-52 sensitive on palpation
Western Diagnosis: Osteoarthritis of the hips
Eastern Diagnosis: Bi Syndrome with Kidney Yin Deficiency. Stagnation at the hips +/- lumbar region with Phlegm
Acupuncture Treatment: Clear Stagnation at the hips; Transform Phlegm; Tonify Kidney Yin
Acupuncture Method: Aqua B12: An-shen DN: GV-14, BL-20 (sensitive), BL-23/52 (sensitive), Bai-hui, Shen-shu, BL-54, ST-40, LV-3 Aqua B12: GB29/30

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March 2022 Updates

Cannoli is doing great at his new home and received continued treatments with Dr. Brannan. He is doing better with his new housemate and his food aggression has decreased. We are so happy to hear he is doing well since his adoption.

Cannoli
Exam: Tongue: Pink, wet, no coat P: wiry, weaker on the left. Body temp: warm; cool-seeking, but improving to more neutral. Likes bedding more. Shen: great! No sensitive points. Hot spot present between BL-62 and BL-64 and also below GB-34. Eyes are tearing, slightly pink.
Western Diagnosis: 1. Medial Patellar Luxations 2. Hot spot dermatitis 3. Mild conjunctivitis
Eastern Diagnosis: 1. Liver Yin and Blood deficiency 2. External Wind and Damp Heat
Acupuncture Treatment: Tonify Liver Yin and Blood. Expel Wind and clear Damp Heat.
Acupuncture Method: GV-14/BL-18/BL-19/BL-20/LIV-8/GB-34/ST-35a/GB-37/BL-65/GB-41/LIV 2/GB-1/ST-1/BL-2

Behr Doodle was treated twice this month, see his most recent treatment below. He is still getting treatment for his arthritis and he has started showing signs of pain in his knees as well as his hips.

Behr Doodle
Exam: T: Bright pink and wet P: weaker on the left Nose: warm and wet Likes cool, hard surfaces
Western Diagnosis: Osteoarthritis at the hips and knees
Eastern Diagnosis: Bi Syndrome with Kidney Yin and Qi deficiency
Acupuncture Treatment: Clear Stagnation from hips and knees; tonify Kidney Yin and Qi
Acupuncture Method: DN:GV-20/GV-14/BL-23/Bai-hui/Shen-shu/BL-54/ST-35a/ST-36/GB-34/KID-3/GB-41/LIV-3/GB-21 AquaB12: GB-29/GB-30

A Happy Cannoli

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Behr Doodle Acupuncture

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