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Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) might sound ancient—but it’s helping modern horses in ways you might not expect. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. John Langlois, a Florida-based equine veterinarian with over four decades of experience, who now works exclusively with TCVM. After a long career in conventional veterinary medicine, a powerful experience treating broodmares with acupuncture changed everything—and led him to pursue further training in herbal medicine, Tui-na (Chinese medical massage), and spinal manipulation. Dr. Langlois breaks down the foundations of TCVM in an accessible, practical way—sharing how this holistic approach can support horses with chronic conditions, behavioural challenges, and hard-to-diagnose issues.

We talk about:

• What TCVM really is—and how it complements conventional care
• How Dr. Langlois shifted from traditional practice to holistic treatments
• The Five Elements and how they can influence your horse’s health and temperament
• When to consider acupuncture, herbs, or bodywork for your horse
• Common misconceptions about TCVM—and what the science and real-world results show

Whether you're new to the idea of integrative care or already exploring alternative therapies, this episode is packed with expert insight and grounded advice to help you better understand your horse—and support their long-term wellbeing.

To learn more about Dr. Langlois and his work in TCVM with Chi University, visit https://chiu.edu/

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