For over a decade, CSU has taken the lead
in the scientific scrutiny and careful evaluation of natural healing methods for animals. CSU also developed the
first endowed position in this field for small animals, held by Narda
G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA. This new development paved the way for
a wide-ranging expansion in terms of service, educational, outreach,
and research opportunities in natural healing modalities.
Dr. Robinson, both a veterinarian and an osteopathic physician, now serves
as Director of the Center for Comparative and Integrative Pain Medicine
at CSU. Dr. Robinson began her medical acupuncture education at the UCLA
School of Medicine course, “Medical Acupuncture for Physicians”
in 1989. Board-certified in human medical acupuncture by the American
Board of Medical Acupuncture (ABMA) and a Fellow of the American Academy
of Medical Acupuncture, Dr. Robinson now heads the examination committee
for the board certification examination for physicians. She founded the
Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians post-graduate educational program
at CSU in 1998 and has directed the course annually since.
Dr. Robinson’s research interests span several dimensions of natural healing, including neuroanatomic acupuncture, critical evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostic strategies, herb research, and laser therapy.
To see a list of articles she has wrtten on acupuncture and other integrative
medical approaches, please click here.
For more information on the Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians program,
please visit: www.science-of-acupuncture.com .
For more information on the Medical Massage for Animals course, please visit the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association website.
To contact Dr. Robinson, email her at Narda.Robinson@colostate.edu,
or call her at 970-297-4202.
To make an appointment with either Dr. Bonnie Wright or Dr. Narda Robinson for an integrative pain medicine (Wright, Robinson) or natural healing consultation (Robinson) for your
small animal, please contact the small animal appointment desk at 970-297-4478.
Mailing Address:
James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Colorado State University
300 West Drake Road
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1620
Phone: (970) 297-4202
FAX (970) 297-1275
