COLLEGE OF INTEGRATED CHINESE MEDICINE
About - College of Integrated Chinese Medicine
The college combines two main styles of practice: Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Five Element treats the patient’s deepest constitutional imbalance while TCM treats physical illnesses. This combination allows patients to be treated effectively and holistically, emotionally and physically.
Over 3 years the course covers in detail:
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Chinese Medicine Theory. Understanding the original Chinese perspective on how the body and mind work together.
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Conventional Medical Sciences. Connecting Western and Chinese medicine, including anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology.
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Point Location. Learning the location of the 300+ acupuncture points.
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Diagnostic Skills and Treatment Techniques. Covering pulse and tongue dianosis, health history questioning, and treatment techniques such as cupping, moxibustion and guasha.