


Dr. Sue Skelding graduated from Veterinary Technician School
in 1983 from Colorado Mountain College. She then attended
Colorado State University and graduated with a Bachelor of
Science in Microbiology in 1986. In 1990 she graduated with a
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State
University. During the seven years she attended CSU, she
worked as a veterinary technician at the university and in
private practice in Michigan.
It was as a technician that she first observed the profound
healing of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. Dr. Red, was a
pioneer in the field of Veterinary Acupuncture in the United
States. He practiced "Voodoo" medicine then, at least that is
what some people thought. To Dr. Skelding, it was amazing,
helping animals walk out the door who had come into the
practice being carried on a gurney. She witnessed horses that
were crippled, lay down and roll with delight when he was
finished acupuncturing them. Those magic moments were
witnessed on a daily basis. Dogs with severe hip dysplasia,
barely able to ambulate, regain mobility again after having gold
beads placed in the hip joint, and even a dog be spayed with
acupuncture alone without the need for anesthesia. His talents
were many, and were utilized in the small animal field, as well
as in Equine Medicine.
It was very uncommon, man be never even mentioned at all in
veterinary school, that is the healing potential of Acupuncture.
It wasn't until some ten years later that the healing power of
Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine came to light again in Dr. Sue
Skelding's life. While attending a conference in Nashville, TN,
Dr. Skelding attended a short course on Acupuncture. That
was the light that re-kindled the acupuncture spirit within her.
The options of where to go were many, as well as the different
philosophies of study available in the United States. The
choice was narrowed down to either the American version
IVAS), or the "Chi Institute" the Chinese version. On closer
observation of the studies, personal anecdotal preferences,
and the chance to learn the "Chines" theory, the "Chi Institute
won out.
Within the first twenty four hours of class, Dr. Sue Skelding
knew she had made the right decision. This little Chinese guy,
as he refers to him self sometimes, was It. He knew how to
teach, definitely knew his stuff, was funny, and made you want
to learn more, and more, and more.
After graduating in the top of her class in Acupuncture school,
Dr. Sue Skelding returned for the study of Tui-Na and
Certification. This only fueled her fire, and caused her to
obtain a certification in Advanced Practitioner, and
Herbologist. If this wasn't enough, Dr. Sue Skelding is
presently working on her Masters Degree in Traditional
Chinese Veterinary Medicine. She will travel to China twice to
fulfill this obligation.

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