An Interview with TCM Oncology Specialist Dr. Erlene Chiang For years, cancer patients have sought out traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to help counteract the harsh side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and aggressive surgery. Research supports the use of acupuncture as …
As part of our faculty Q&A series, we sat down with clinic supervisor Paz Vizcarra. She’s best known among students as a spunky, energetic practitioner whose clinic shift keeps you on your toes. It’s never boring and nearly always consist of …
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To get to know our teachers and supervisors beyond the classroom and the clinic, we’re sitting down with a different faculty member each month to ask them our burning questions. We’re covering topics like, the vibe of their clinic shift, …
Q&A with Dr. Jung Kim: Assistant Director of Clinical Education at ACTCM Read More »
Balance Project student-researchers use Chinese medicine and Tai Chi to treat participants. An innovative CIIS research project is exploring one of the most significant challenges to healthy aging: falls. Falls are the leading cause of injuries–fatal and nonfatal–for elderly Americans. …
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The ACTCM Associate Academic Dean, Dr. Steve Given, was recently interviewed on Everyday Acupuncture, a podcast that features experienced practitioners speaking about how you can apply the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine in your everyday life. The podcast is hosted by …
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When Pamela Olton sums up her teaching philosophy into just a few words, it boils down to “being honest, generous, and hands-on.” Much of Olton’s pedagogy was influenced by her martial arts teachers. Olton considers her former mentors’ ideas about …
Strength in Collaboration: An Interview with ACTCM Faculty Pam Olton Read More »
As many of you have heard from your peers, qigong communities, and others, we lost our alumni, teacher and friend Suzanne Friedman March 3. Suzanne taught with tremendous knowledge, skill, clarity, humor and grace. She was an excellent teacher and …
Tiger farms: A conservation idea red in tooth and claw? By Dean Irvine, CNN Many believe that Beijing’s 1993 international ban helped to change attitudes, particularly in China, and reduce demand for tiger parts in Asia, especially in traditional Chinese …
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CNN’s Emily Chang reports on efforts to fight the use of endangered animal parts in traditional Chinese medicine. Click here to watch the CNN video. Click here to view upcoming ACTCM events. About American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine American …
Statistics suggests that, on average, Americans gain about 2-5 pounds during the winter holiday season— the six-weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Although this amount may seem minor, the fact that this weight gain is often not lost over …
Lixin Huang, former president of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM), recently participated in an event called “Healing Without Harm.” Huang joined Jill Robinson, founder and executive director of Animals Asia Foundation (AAF), for a fascinating look at …
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Healing Without Harm: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Endangered Species in Asia Co-presented by USF Center for the Pacific Rim For over 3000 years, traditional Chinese medicine has brought health and healing to millions of people throughout Asia. Today, TCM is …
ACTCM President to Speak on Endangered Animal Species Read More »
On Saturday, September 12th, a lively crowd of 80 ACTCM alumni, members of the Board of Directors, donors, staff, faculty, students and their friends gathered for an evening of community and celebration. The dinner, held at Hong Kong East Ocean …
Fundraising Dinner Supports Leadership Awards for ACTCM Graduates Read More »
By Elaine Zablocki In February the Institute of Medicine (IOM) convened a “Summit on Integrative Medicine and the Health of the Public,” in Washington, D.C. This summit brought together about 600 researchers, practitioners, and leaders from many different aspects of …
Historic Meeting Brings Supporters of Integrated Care Together Read More »
Among many things, the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) is known for its exceptional clinical training. Over 1,000 hours of the 3,131 hours required in the Master’s program is dedicated to seeing patients in ACTCM’s on-site Community Clinic, …
ACTCM’s Study Abroad Revamp: 2nd & 3rd Level Students Trip To China Read More »
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