General Membership Meeting 5/19/26 with Kristina Dallas, DVM – Topic: Five Element Theory

Five Element Theory is a construct in Classical Chinese Medicine which developed in the 16th century BCE.  By mapping the relationship of five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water in nature, and in our physical and emotional bodies, we reveal a complex framework to characterize how we interact with each other as individuals as well as how our organ systems interact to remain in balance or out of balance over time.  The theory even informs the kinds of foods we can eat to balance out our vulnerabilities.  Five Element Therory is completely applicable to our dogs’ personalities and health concerns as well.  We can even apply the theory to better understand the the strengths and weaknesses of our working and leisure relationships with our dogs.  This is a fun, engaging and easy theory to understand.  You will go home with a Five Element test for yourself and for your dogs which will reveal your respective constitutions so  you can apply this to your everday life.