Virginia University of Integrative Medicine

05/13/2021

Dear VUIM family, the University leadership has made the difficult decision to once again postpone our Annual Commencement Ceremony in response to the ongoing circumstances related to the Coronavirus Pandemic. As was the case last year, this was an extremely difficult decision to make, especially given the progress our region and nation have been able to make in response to COVID19. The entire VUIM leadership, from the members of our Board of Trustees to our Staff, acknowledges the impact of this decision but we do believe this to be in the best interest of the entire VUIM community.

If you have any questions about the decision, please feel free to reach out to us directly. Thank you so much for understanding.

Dear VUIM family, the University leadership has made the difficult decision to once again postpone our Annual Commencement Ceremony in response to the ongoing circumstances related to the Coronavirus Pandemic. As was the case last year, this was an extremely difficult decision to make, especially given the progress our region and nation have been able to make in response to COVID19. The entire VUIM leadership, from the members of our Board of Trustees to our Staff, acknowledges the impact of this decision but we do believe this to be in the best interest of the entire VUIM community.

If you have any questions about the decision, please feel free to reach out to us directly. Thank you so much for understanding.

05/11/2021

"Last year was really challenging for everyone with the pandemic and the lockdown. It is not definitely easy to stay strong during this tough time. But our students did, they never gave up and they are still working hard to complete their education. I am very proud of our students," said Seyoung Ju, our Assistant Professor. "What helped me during the lockdown? I picked up a lot of DIY projects from YouTube. It really helps me with the stress and anxiety. I hope everyone is staying safe and well!"

#VUIMTogether #staystrong #inthistogether

"Last year was really challenging for everyone with the pandemic and the lockdown. It is not definitely easy to stay strong during this tough time. But our students did, they never gave up and they are still working hard to complete their education. I am very proud of our students," said Seyoung Ju, our Assistant Professor. "What helped me during the lockdown? I picked up a lot of DIY projects from YouTube. It really helps me with the stress and anxiety. I hope everyone is staying safe and well!"

#VUIMTogether #staystrong #inthistogether

05/09/2021

We wish all the mothers out there the happiest #MothersDay!

“Mothers are like glue. Even when you can’t see them, they’re still holding the family together.” —Susan Gale

#happymothersday #holiday #celebrate #quotes

We wish all the mothers out there the happiest #MothersDay!

“Mothers are like glue. Even when you can’t see them, they’re still holding the family together.” —Susan Gale

#happymothersday #holiday #celebrate #quotes

05/07/2021

An #acupuncturist takes a holistic approach when examining and assessing the patient’s condition. They will look at the mind, body, and spirit (or Shen) to make diagnosis and recommend treatments. They will then perform the insertion of one or more thin, sterile needles, at strategic points on the patient’s body to treat the issue. Depending on their practice, the acupuncturist might incorporate other treatments in integrative medicine, such as herbal medicine and moxibustion, to help achieve the desired outcome.

Want to know how to become a licensed acupuncturist? Reach out to our Admissions Office at [email protected]

#acupuncture #tcm #integrativemedicine #chinesemedicine #funfacts #learning

An #acupuncturist takes a holistic approach when examining and assessing the patient’s condition. They will look at the mind, body, and spirit (or Shen) to make diagnosis and recommend treatments. They will then perform the insertion of one or more thin, sterile needles, at strategic points on the patient’s body to treat the issue. Depending on their practice, the acupuncturist might incorporate other treatments in integrative medicine, such as herbal medicine and moxibustion, to help achieve the desired outcome.

Want to know how to become a licensed acupuncturist? Reach out to our Admissions Office at [email protected]

#acupuncture #tcm #integrativemedicine #chinesemedicine #funfacts #learning

05/05/2021

Cupping therapy involves placing cups on the skin to create suction, which may facilitate healing with blood flow as well as the flow of “qi” in the body. Depends on the patient's condition, practitioners sometimes perform cupping along with #acupuncture treatments for the best results.

Have you tried #cupping therapy before? What was your experience like?

05/04/2021

Integrative Medicine: Why You Should Consider a Career in this Field

[VUIM Blog] With its holistic approach to patient care, empowerment, and well-being, integrative medicine is becoming more and more popular among the public, creating many exciting career opportunities in the field. Are you considering a career in the integrative medicine field? Read our latest blog to learn whether this is the right field for you.

With integrative medicine becoming more popular, many exciting career opportunities are also created. Read to see if this field is for you.

05/03/2021

Happy first week of #May! With Spring being in the air, we wish everyone good grades, good health and more beautiful blessings in the upcoming month. Stay well! #newmonth

04/29/2021

In our latest podcast, we had a chance to talk with Marilyn Allen, the Editor of Acupuncture Today. Marilyn spoke about Acupuncture being a growing field and now is the best time to go to school and become an Acupuncturist. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the Washington D.C-Virginia-Maryland area ranks highest for concentration of jobs for Acupuncturists and Treating Practitioners. The job market is expected to grow by 13.3% between 2016 to 2026, which is relatively faster compared to the average rate of other occupations. Are you considering a new career that helps and heals others?

Don't forget to check out the full talk on our blog! Visit: https://hubs.ly/H0M9-YV0

#VUIM #podcast #allthingsintegrative #acupuncture #integrativemedicine

In our latest podcast, we had a chance to talk with Marilyn Allen, the Editor of Acupuncture Today. Marilyn spoke about Acupuncture being a growing field and now is the best time to go to school and become an Acupuncturist. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the Washington D.C-Virginia-Maryland area ranks highest for concentration of jobs for Acupuncturists and Treating Practitioners. The job market is expected to grow by 13.3% between 2016 to 2026, which is relatively faster compared to the average rate of other occupations. Are you considering a new career that helps and heals others?

Don't forget to check out the full talk on our blog! Visit: https://hubs.ly/H0M9-YV0

#VUIM #podcast #allthingsintegrative #acupuncture #integrativemedicine

04/26/2021

For today's #selfcare tip, we would like to suggest trying a new way to help with stress and anxiety. Did you know that #acupuncture can help with stress and anxiety? Studies have shown that acupuncture help stimulate the body’s Nervous System and release neurochemical messenger molecules. This stimulation brings some biochemical changes that influence the homeostatic mechanisms of the body, thus promotes emotional and physical well being. Check out our past posts for other #mentalwellness tips!

VUIM clinic is currently open and accepts patients with appointments only. To schedule an appointment for acupuncture and other services, please visit our website or give us a call at 703-323-5691. Thank you!

#VUIMTogether #mentalhealth #stressawareness #stress #anxiety #mentalhealthawareness #nationalmonth

For today's #selfcare tip, we would like to suggest trying a new way to help with stress and anxiety. Did you know that #acupuncture can help with stress and anxiety? Studies have shown that acupuncture help stimulate the body’s Nervous System and release neurochemical messenger molecules. This stimulation brings some biochemical changes that influence the homeostatic mechanisms of the body, thus promotes emotional and physical well being. Check out our past posts for other #mentalwellness tips!

VUIM clinic is currently open and accepts patients with appointments only. To schedule an appointment for acupuncture and other services, please visit our website or give us a call at 703-323-5691. Thank you!

#VUIMTogether #mentalhealth #stressawareness #stress #anxiety #mentalhealthawareness #nationalmonth

04/24/2021

Many thanks to our wonderful patients for choosing the VUIM clinic, and also for their trust in giving our clinical interns the opportunity to practice treatments. If you have been to the VUIM clinic in the past or recently, please take your time to leave a review for our team on Google. We really appreciate any feedback shared to help us improve our services and continue providing high-quality treatment to the community!

The VUIM clinic is currently open and accepts patients with appointments only. To schedule an appointment, please visit our website or give us a call at 703-323-5691. Thank you!

#VUIM #acupuncture #acupunctureschool #acupunctureclinic

Many thanks to our wonderful patients for choosing the VUIM clinic, and also for their trust in giving our clinical interns the opportunity to practice treatments. If you have been to the VUIM clinic in the past or recently, please take your time to leave a review for our team on Google. We really appreciate any feedback shared to help us improve our services and continue providing high-quality treatment to the community!

The VUIM clinic is currently open and accepts patients with appointments only. To schedule an appointment, please visit our website or give us a call at 703-323-5691. Thank you!

#VUIM #acupuncture #acupunctureschool #acupunctureclinic

04/22/2021

TCM - Qian Hu

In #TraditionalChineseMedicine (TCM), Qian Hu, or hogfennel roots, are plants that belong to the 'Cool herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough' category. It is used in formula to expel Phlegm and descend Qi. What do you want to know next?

Please note that you should never self-prescribe TCM ingredients. Talk to your primary provider or consult a licensed TCM practitioner if you plan on using TCM for your health. This post is only meant for introducing the TCM ingredients with basic and generalized information, and must not be taken as medical advice for any condition.

#VUIMLearning #VUIMHerbs #WednesdayWisdom

04/20/2021

For D**g Lim Kim, our VUIM Alumni, affordable high-quality education and great flexibility were important things that she wanted in her educational journey. And she was glad that VUIM values those things and offers them to students as well.

What about you? What do you look for when you search for graduate programs and universities?

#VUIMAlumni #highereducation #mastersdegree #mastersprogram #doctoralprogram #acupuncture #integrativemedicine

For D**g Lim Kim, our VUIM Alumni, affordable high-quality education and great flexibility were important things that she wanted in her educational journey. And she was glad that VUIM values those things and offers them to students as well.

What about you? What do you look for when you search for graduate programs and universities?

#VUIMAlumni #highereducation #mastersdegree #mastersprogram #doctoralprogram #acupuncture #integrativemedicine

04/18/2021

How to help new patients feel comfortable during the acupuncture treatment

[VUIM Blog] As the practitioner of the Asian healing arts, you will often encounter patients who have little to no knowledge about Acupuncture and the field of Integrative Medicine. Helping a new patient become comfortable in receiving acupuncture for the first few visits definitely require more than answering “No” to the question, “Will it hurt?”

Our student, Renée Lee, shares her personal experience and helpful tips for this situation in her recent article. Read more on our blog.

A short guide in how to help new patients feel comfortable during their first visit and how to talk to them about acupuncture.

04/17/2021

Continuing our series of #selfcare tips for the National Stress Awareness Month, we hope everyone doesn't forget to take a break in between and go outside for outdoor activities! Try commit to getting outdoors and moving for at least an hour every day if possible. Getting a breath of fresh air can definitely make a difference!

Check out our past posts for other helpful tips! #VUIMLearning #stress #anxiety #mentalhealth #healthcare #stressawareness #nationalmonth

Continuing our series of #selfcare tips for the National Stress Awareness Month, we hope everyone doesn't forget to take a break in between and go outside for outdoor activities! Try commit to getting outdoors and moving for at least an hour every day if possible. Getting a breath of fresh air can definitely make a difference!

Check out our past posts for other helpful tips! #VUIMLearning #stress #anxiety #mentalhealth #healthcare #stressawareness #nationalmonth

04/15/2021

April is the National Stress Awareness Month, and with this year being more stressful than others due to the unique situation that we are all in, VUIM team has put together some simple tips that can be applied to students feeling stressed in their studies, and to everyone else at large. We will be sharing them over the next couple of weeks.

Tip #1: Maintain Social Connections - Social distance doesn't mean social isolation! It is very easy to start feel lonely and stressed out when you isolate yourself from others. Instead, try to stay connected with family and friends through technology by setting up a time to regularly connect with others with a quick video call. Seeing a friendly face can be a huge boost to your mental health!

#VUIMLearning #stress #anxiety #mentalhealth #healthcare #stressawareness #nationalmonth

04/13/2021

Nelson Mandela once said, "There can be no greater gift than that of giving one's time and energy to helping others without expecting anything in return." This truly resonates with the mission of VUIM, which is to produce educated practitioners in the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine field, trained to provide high quality care for others. If you are looking for a career that helps and heals others, consider exploring the opportunities in this field by connecting with us!

Do you have a favorite inspirational quote?

#NelsonMandela #Inspiration #Quotes #InspirationalQuotes

Nelson Mandela once said, "There can be no greater gift than that of giving one's time and energy to helping others without expecting anything in return." This truly resonates with the mission of VUIM, which is to produce educated practitioners in the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine field, trained to provide high quality care for others. If you are looking for a career that helps and heals others, consider exploring the opportunities in this field by connecting with us!

Do you have a favorite inspirational quote?

#NelsonMandela #Inspiration #Quotes #InspirationalQuotes

04/10/2021

Happy National Internship Awareness Month! At VUIM, we prepare our students to be the best and most successful healers once they graduate. Through our Clinical Internship Program, we provide students with valuable and hands-on experience in leading the clinical encounter under clinic faculty supervision. For more information, please visit the link: https://vuim.edu/vuim-clinic/clinical-internships/

Cheers to a great education!

#VUIM #VUIMLearning #integrativemedicine #internship #medicalschool #clinicalinternship #internshipawarenessmonth #awarenessmonth

Happy National Internship Awareness Month! At VUIM, we prepare our students to be the best and most successful healers once they graduate. Through our Clinical Internship Program, we provide students with valuable and hands-on experience in leading the clinical encounter under clinic faculty supervision. For more information, please visit the link: https://vuim.edu/vuim-clinic/clinical-internships/

Cheers to a great education!

#VUIM #VUIMLearning #integrativemedicine #internship #medicalschool #clinicalinternship #internshipawarenessmonth #awarenessmonth

04/08/2021

"When my classes at VUIM went virtual, I moved back to North Carolina. Living near a beach there, I was able to do a lot of outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking to maintain my mental health when every place was closed during the lockdown. I also picked up yoga!" Sydney Holsipple, current student of MSA program at VUIM.

"I started my education here last year, right when the pandemic first hit. It was difficult in the beginning when everything was online, there was no hands-on experience, and it was hard to connect with my classmates when we were not next to each other in the same room. But things definitely got better over time, everyone worked their best to make up for the in-person experience, the professors were really great with that as well. We had a lot of discussion time between or after class to help keep everyone connected. I was still able to make friends with my classmates! And the professors arranged a time for us to practice over Zoom. While it was definitely not the same, I was still able to learn a lot of useful information. Overall, my first year at VUIM was really motivating, rewarding, and enjoyable. I am excited about my journey here!"

Share your story with us! #VUIMTogether

"When my classes at VUIM went virtual, I moved back to North Carolina. Living near a beach there, I was able to do a lot of outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking to maintain my mental health when every place was closed during the lockdown. I also picked up yoga!" Sydney Holsipple, current student of MSA program at VUIM.

"I started my education here last year, right when the pandemic first hit. It was difficult in the beginning when everything was online, there was no hands-on experience, and it was hard to connect with my classmates when we were not next to each other in the same room. But things definitely got better over time, everyone worked their best to make up for the in-person experience, the professors were really great with that as well. We had a lot of discussion time between or after class to help keep everyone connected. I was still able to make friends with my classmates! And the professors arranged a time for us to practice over Zoom. While it was definitely not the same, I was still able to learn a lot of useful information. Overall, my first year at VUIM was really motivating, rewarding, and enjoyable. I am excited about my journey here!"

Share your story with us! #VUIMTogether