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, maybe 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 "Chinese"
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.
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, maybe 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 "Chinese"
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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| Dr. Sue Skelding |
| Jake (her son) |
| Emily (her daughter) |
| Grandpa Jake (98 yr old, Horse Hero) |