Virginia University of Integrative Medicine

VUIM is hosting the Tao of Trauma Foundations Course, an introductory training that bridges Western neurophysiology with the Five Elements of Chinese Medicine — drawn from Alaine Duncan's groundbreaking book, The Tao of Trauma.

Led by Alaine Duncan and Tracey Post, this course invites you to cultivate healing through the body's own wisdom. Bring your questions. Bring your curiosity. Come as you are.

📅 Upcoming In-Person Dates:
🔹 Ridgefield, NJ Campus — August 16, 2026 | 12–5 PM
🔹 Vienna, VA Campus — September 13, 2026 | 12–5 PM

🎓 CE Credits Available:
5 PDAs for Acupuncturists | 5 CEUs for Social Workers & Bodyworkers

💰 Tuition:
$150 for current students | $200 for clinicians

Register at 👇
🌐 taotrauma.com/foundations
📧 [email protected]

🌿 Jacob, Josiah & Johanna came in for their very first visit — and left with Pokémon packs!

What a way to start their wellness journey! 💚 These three are already ahead of the game and ready for whatever summer throws their way. That's what we love to see!

🟡 First visit ever → 2 Pokémon card packs
🟡 Return visits → 1 pack per visit

📅 June 22 – August 16 | Virginia location only | While supplies last
Every pack recipient is also entered into our End-of-Summer Grand Prize Raffle 🎁 — follow us so you don't miss the prize reveal and winner announcement!

Ready to book for your kids? 👇
🌐 vuimclinic.com
📞 703-323-5691

VUIM is proud to celebrate Dr. Haley Parker as a member of the 2026 Cancer Nation Ambassador class through the Cancer Nation Leadership Academy.

Cancer Nation represents more than 18 million people living with, through, and beyond cancer. Being part of a movement that fights for quality care for every one of them is something we don't take lightly.

Learn more about the Cancer Nation Leadership Academy at WeAreCancerNation.org.

🎉 Isadora just had her treatment at VUIM Clinic — and left with a Pokémon pack to show for it! 🃏⚡

Our Summer Pokémon Pack Giveaway is still going strong (now through August 16)! Every child under 18 who receives treatment in our private practice at VUIM Clinic gets FREE Pokémon card packs — and every visit enters them into our end-of-summer grand prize giveaway. Isadora is officially in the running!

Help your child feel their best this summer while they build their collection.

Book today at vuimclinic.com or call 703-323-5691.

Virginia University of Integrative Medicine Signs MOU with Hong Kong Baptist University

On May 4, 2026, VUIM President, Professor, and Practitioner Dr. Lao formalized a landmark partnership with Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) through a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony held at HKBU's campus in Hong Kong.

Dr. Lao signed the agreement alongside Dr. Min Li, Director of HKBU's School of Chinese Medicine, witnessed by HKBU School of Chinese Medicine faculty members. This MOU adds another international collaborative partnership for VUIM in integrative and Chinese medicine.

🎉 Shoutout to Niko for coming in for his treatment at VUIM Clinic — and walking out with his Pokémon pack! 🃏⚡

This summer, every child under 18 who receives treatment in our private practice at VUIM Clinic gets FREE Pokémon card packs as part of our Summer Pokémon Pack Giveaway (now through August 16)!

And don't forget — every visit also enters you into our end-of-summer prize giveaway!

Help your child feel their best this summer while they build their collection.

Book today at vuimclinic.com or call 703-323-5691.

Our very own Dr. Lixing Lao — President, professor, and practicing clinician at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine and VUIM Clinic — took the global stage at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's PAIR Seminar on May 13, 2026, delivering a compelling talk on "Clinical Trials on Chinese Herbal Medicine: Methodology and Challenges."