CuraCore Academy — Local services in Four Corners States

For as long as I remember I've wanted to become a veterinarian. Before I even knew veterinarians existed, I wanted to be an animal doctor. My journey has been long but near completion as I begin my fourth year at CSU's veterinary program. Nothing has slowed my pursuit of becoming a general practitioner but I've hit a lot of resistance from the current culture. I've felt pressured and shamed into thinking that I should not "settle" as a GP and instead strive for more as a specialist. The more I work with specialists the more I resent the idea of becoming one. I find that the connection with patients and caretakers becomes more and more distant with specialization and deviates away from my original dream 20+ years ago. Narda and CuraCore has affirmed my stance and given me the support I've craved. Instead of treating an animal with pharmaceuticals found in a book, they promote getting your hands on a patient and connecting. The medical massage program has helped me qualify what kind of doctor I want to be and quantify how to get there. I will take the acupuncture course because that's the direction I want to pursue but highly recommend medical massage for anyone with even a slight curiosity into alternative medicines. It's instantly applicable and rewarding with no investment in any...

Though I do my best to avoid superlatives, nothing has had a greater impact on my career - on my role as a veterinarian - than this medical acupuncture course. It has changed my approach to physical examination, surgery, knowledge of anatomy (making me a better if more reluctant surgeon) and the recommendations and the treatments that I offer my patients. I am dumbfounded that myofascial examination was not even mentioned in veterinary school! The sheer amount of information and simultaneous therapy using nothing more than my hands ensure that I - and the way that I practice veterinary medicine and surgery - shall never...

I recently completed the SA acupuncture certification course, and I couldn’t be more impressed! The instructors were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive and kind. The course content was thorough and well-organized, providing both practical skills and in-depth theoretical knowledge. The positive, welcoming atmosphere made learning enjoyable, and I feel confident in applying what I’ve learned. Since incorporating acupuncture into my practice, I’ve seen a remarkable improvement in my patients’ quality of life. Highly recommend this program to anyone looking to pursue...