Introduction

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Hello all,

 

My name is Jimmy Symmonds. I am a veterinarian and run a referral centre for complementary vet medicine in Oxford, UK. I treat animals with acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and therapeutic nutrition. I have studied veterinary acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) and have just completed a Chinese Herbal Medicine course for veterinarians hosted by the Belgium Veterinary Acupuncture Society (BeVAS). I have been completely overwhelmed by the potential and scope of the various Chinese medical models and philosophies to act as a vehicle for the healing of my patients (and for my own personal development). I have dived head-long into some aspects of Chinese thought - including nutrition, QiGong/ Taiji, philosophy/religion. I am very interested in exploring the theories for use in animal medicine. I am fascinated by the relationships we have with animals and the rest of nature, and by the way we reveal our Selves through these relationships. If any of you on this group has similar interests or has any input in this regard I would love to hear from you.

 

Best wishes

 

Jimmy

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Jimmy Symmonds BSc BVSc MRCVS

 

Holistic Animal Care Centre125 Magdalen RoadOxfordOX4 1RQ

 

Tel: +44 (0) 1865 453570Fax: +44 (0) 1865 423183Mobile: 07884 438583

 

Email: jimmy

 

"But what if I was to discover that the very enemyhimself is within me, that I myself am the enemy whomust be loved, what then?"

 

Jung

 

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Colleen Morris

Thursday, September 26, 2002 6:02 PM

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