A native of San Lorenzo in the East Bay Area, Troy Arce entered the Air Force in 1982. There he undertook rigorous training in an elite specialty to become a Pararescueman. Part medic, part combat warrior, Pararescue is a unique …
Student Spotlight: Air Force Vet and TCM Student Troy Arce Read More »
For patient wellness, acupuncture is becoming an increasingly important treatment in mainstream care. This pronounced shift in recognition makes it essential for acupuncturists to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with other health care …
Advancing the Acupuncture Degree for a New Age in Medicine Read More »
Since graduating from ACTCM, Carla Cassler founded Acupuncture Without Borders, an international relief non-profit that uses acupuncture to help people across the world. In this moving video, Ms. Cassler (L.Ac, DAOM) talks about her experiences as a student at ACTCM, …
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The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) is poised to formally recognize acupuncture as an independent profession. In a proposed change to official standards, the BLS recently issued a new independent Standard of Occupational Code (SOC). The designation is a …
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2016 Graduates share their stories and experiences at ACTCM. They discuss the past four years, the present moment and their future as TCM practitioners. Click here to view upcoming ACTCM events. About American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine American College …
Danny Geren is a graduate from ACTCM and now leads our Academic Support program. Watch this video to learn more about his special relationship with ACTCM. When Danny Geren was a Masters student at ACTCM, he built close bonds with faculty members. Even …
Two San Francisco powerhouses of holistic healing, the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) and California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), are merging. Together they are building a visionary approach to applied integral health. So much so, that Mayor …
ACTCM Offers the Only Nationally Approved Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine By Michael Sano San Francisco cares about holistic health. From the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSF to the Institute for Holistic Health Studies at SFSU, the …
By Michael Sano I can smell the faint traces of ginger, cardamom, and anise wafting from the door beside me. I could be searching for lunch in Chinatown, but instead I’m in the ACTCM clinic waiting for an acupuncture treatment. …
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 »
This week we feature a personal reflection from Nikola Zunic one of our six students who is in China completing a three month scholarship at Henan University. Reflections from Nikola It feels like it was not too long ago that …
Charity Burgess shares a recap of her experience in China while studying abroad. She is one of our six students who is completing a three month scholarship at Henan University. Please note this article contains some graphic descriptions of a surgical procedure. It’s week-9 …
This week we feature a story from Melissa Coats – one of our six students who is in China completing a three month scholarship at Henan University. By Melissa Coats There are many exciting differences in clinical practice here. Supervisors …
California Institute of Integral Studies and American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Sign Definitive Legal Agreement to Merge SAN FRANCISCO, August 15, 2014 — California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) jointly announced …
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A silent auction will be held on Friday March 14, 8am – 1:30pm at the De Haro Campus to benefit the Herb Garden Project. Every Nickel Counts! Click here for more information. ACTCM is looking for in-kind donations for the auction. Please contact Development …
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