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 »
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.
After Developing a TCM Protocol to Treat Polycystic Kidney Disease, Dr. Jennifer Ashby, DAOM, Proposes Clinical Pilot Study Research into the efficacy of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has come a long way in the past few decades. However, …
ACTCM Alum Partners with UCSF to Shift Western Research Paradigm Read More »
An estimated 140 people die from drug overdoses every day in the U.S. with about two-thirds of deaths linked to opioids. To address what is now considered the worst drug crisis in American history, a group of ACTCM students brought …
Morphine. Oxycodone. Hydrocodone. Codeine. We’re all familiar with the addictive drugs that make up the opioid crisis. It’s a deadly problem, with no easy solution. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners bring a unique skillset to the epidemic. Acupuncture offers …
The Opioid Crisis: TCM’s Transformative Approach Read More »
Ever feel like you’re constantly glued to your phone or computer? Scrolling through Instagram for hours? Candy crush got your hooked? For many, Internet and gaming addiction is a serious problem. And for some, acupuncture has been their solution. This …
Treating Internet & Gaming Addiction with Acupuncture Read More »
According to epidemiological research, severe headaches or migraines affect one in six Americans [1], and headaches in general were “reported to be the third-largest cause of years lost due to disability worldwide”[2]. For those of us who work as acupuncturists, …
Acupuncture for Migraines: New Study Explains the Physiology Behind Treatment Read More »
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 …
We’re excited to announce that Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Director and ACTCM Faculty Member Dr. Jun Wang has been named the China Project Research Fellow for the upcoming 2017-18 school year. The Soo Foundation has generously awarded a $55,000 research grant to …
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Beijing Tong Ren Tang (TRT), China’s largest and most highly regarded brand of Traditional Chinese Medicine, entered into a three-year educational partnership with ACTCM at CIIS in April 2015 with a pledge of $1,000,000 in support. The partnership goals are to …
New Tong Ren Tang Education Center and Herbal Store at CIIS Read More »
By Dr. Sharon Hennessey, L.Ac. On May 15, doctoral students, friends, family, and acupuncture enthusiasts filled the auditorium at the church of Theresa of Avila on Connecticut Street in San Francisco to listen to imminent doctoral program graduates describe the …
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dean Presents New Research on HPV-Related Cancer Treatment at World Conference Dr. Carla Wilson of ACTCM recently revealed cutting-edge research in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the 10th Congress of World Medicine in …
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San Francisco, CA – Celebrated every year during the week leading up to Father’s Day, Men’s Health Week aims to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Now, …
May 12 is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, a day that recognizes one of the most common and debilitating chronic pain conditions in the United States, currently affecting an estimated 10 million Americans. Research shows that as many as 90 percent of …
Acupuncture Helps Fibromyalgia Patients Control Pain Read More »
April is Cancer Control Month, aimed to educate the public about prevention and early detection of cancer as well as provide support during cancer therapy. According to the study presented on September 24, 2008 at the American Society for Therapeutic …
Acupuncture Found to Reduce Side Effects of Cancer Treatment Read More »
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