Dear CIIS Community, The recent escalation in acts of violence and mistreatment of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities is deeply disturbing. We are writing today to say that CIIS stands against all anti-Asian bias and discrimination, and we stand with …
Message from CIIS President Wexler in Support of the AAPI Communities Read More »
The year of the ox has arrived! Focus on feeling healthy this lunar year and repairing your body’s immune response to stress and negativity. Learn with ACTCM alums Dr. Haemin Cho and Dr. Rachele Lam as they share how Chinese …
How to Manifest Good Health in the Year of the Ox Read More »
Acupressure, qi gong, self-massage, herbs, and eating with the seasons are all important aspects of Chinese medicine. Part 1 of ACTCM’s Revitalizing Series ” Cultivate Calm with Chinese Medicine” shows you in 60 minutes how to renew your qi (energy) …
Life is unpredictable; always taking different turns and shifting life into new opportunities. Accepting new opportunities, in result, shapes who we are and the lives we live. This is the story of Richard Rosca, an ACTCM Student and US Navy …
Student Profile: Navy Veteran and ACTCM Student Richard Rosca Read More »
In honor of National Acupuncture Medicine Day this year, ACTCM at CIIS is hosting a pop-up clinic to provide community healing and accessible care to everyone. Ear acupuncture or acupressure seeds can be helpful in reducing stress, anxiety, alleviating pain, …
Celebrate National Acupuncture Medicine Day! October 24 Read More »
Kil-Young ‘Ky’ Yu, MSTCM, LAc earned his master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2006 from American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM). He was the Team Acupuncturist to the Golden State Warriors for five seasons (2013-2018), which included four …
Envisioning the Future: Alumni Spotlight Ky Yu, MSTCM ‘06 Read More »
Frank Griffo, MSTCM, LAc earned his master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2005 from American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM). He has been in private practice for 15 years and started Griffo Botanicals, a handcrafted herbal tincture company, …
Envisioning the Future: Alumni Spotlight Frank Griffo, MSTCM Read More »
By Rachel Bryant, Director, Office of Diversity and Inclusion June 10, 2020 Dear Beloved Community, Like many of you, I am left raw by the relentless violence and death in our communities. Nothing has prepared me as a human being …
A Statement on Antiracism, Hope and Black Resistance Read More »
Our Envisioning the Future blog series gives you a glimpse of some of the exciting and diverse careers and opportunities our ACTCM graduates are pursuing. Our alumni share their stories, experiences, and advice with you. Get to know what motivates them, our …
Envisioning the Future: Alumni Spotlight Jennifer Ashby, DAOM Read More »
Our Envisioning the Future blog series gives you a glimpse of some of the exciting and diverse careers and opportunities our ACTCM graduates are pursuing. Our alumni share their stories, experiences, and advice with you. Get to know what motivates …
Envisioning the Future: Alumni Spotlight Dr. Kristina Yotive, DACM Read More »
María José Montijo is an ACTCM alum, singer-songwriter and harpist, and Puerto Rico native, who has been volunteering as an acupuncturist in Puerto Rico on and off since before Hurricane Maria. After the hurricane, María José stepped up her efforts …
Acupuncture for the People: ACTCM Alum María José Montijo on Volunteering in Puerto Rico Read More »
In a recent presentation at CIIS, Dr. Zhang-Jin Zhang, a professor at the University of Hong Kong with an expertise in Chinese and Western medicine, as well neuroscience, made the case for using Chinese medicine to treat neuropsychiatric disorders.
Considering studying Traditional Chinese Medicine in China? Watch the interview below to find out what it’s like! Current Academic Support Administrator and MSTCM alumnus, Dr. Eric Rosenberg, traveled to Zhengzhou, China to be a student at the Henan University of …
Julia Lee started her path in scientific research and Western medicine, but soon found out that her calling is in the clinical practice of Chinese medicine. Now in her 4th and last year at ACTCM, she is excited to continue …
What is Tui Na? Tui na (pronounced “twee naw”), is a form of massage in Traditional Chinese Medicine that encompasses techniques such as rubbing, kneading, and pinching. Tui Na is an ancient form of Chinese physical therapy that is approximately …
Tui Na: An Exploration with Dr. Jonathan Wheeler Read More »
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