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Q&A with DAOM Candidate Kenneth Scott Phelps

July 13, 2018 June 28, 2021

ACTCM DAOM Candidate, Scott Phelp Name Kenneth Scott Phelps, I go by my middle name Scott When and where did you go to school for your Master’s? I have been a licensed acupuncturist for nearly 10 years. I graduated from …

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Q&A With Paz Vizcarra, LAc, Adjunct Clinic Supervisor

July 6, 2018 June 28, 2021

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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Ai Ye Herb - Chinese Medicinal Herb

Ai Ye Season: Harvesting Yang

June 27, 2018 June 28, 2021

An herb beloved by both Eastern and Western herbal traditions, Ai Ye or Mugwort (Artemisia Argyi or Artemisia Vulgaris), is an emblem of healing and protective power. Indeed, acupuncture has been entwined with this herb since its origins through its …

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Summer Tips from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Staying Healthy in Summer According to Chinese Medicine

June 19, 2018 June 28, 2021

As Summer Solstice Approaches, Health Is Where the Heart Is Welcome to Summer Summer solstice on June 21 marks the beginning of the season of abundance. Through the lens of Chinese Medicine, it is the most yang day of the …

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Q&A with Dr. Jung Kim: Assistant Director of Clinical Education at ACTCM

June 11, 2018 June 28, 2021

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, …

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Learn about the dacm degree program from Dr. Steve. Given

Transitional DACM Degree Overview with Dr. Steve Given

June 6, 2018 June 28, 2021

  Associate Academic Dean of ACTCM at CIIS Dr. Steve Given describes how the unique DACM degree program benefits licensed acupuncturists through advanced training in systems-based medicine and much more. Click here to view upcoming ACTCM events. About American College …

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Kate Fleming, ACTCM Alumni

Q&A with DAOM Candidate: Kate Fleming

June 4, 2018 June 28, 2021

Unlike our MSTCM and DACM programs which focus on starting a new career, and the DACMCP which brings you additional knowledge of collaborative and integrative care, the DAOM is designed to truly advance the careers of current practitioners who wish …

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Elderly Fall Prevention, Acupuncture and Tai Chi

Health Coaches and Acupuncturists Team to Reduce Falls Among the Elderly

May 14, 2018 June 28, 2021

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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Video: My First Year at ACTCM

April 15, 2018 June 28, 2021

Interested in what your first year would be like as an MSTCM/DACM student? Get the inside scoop from current student, Mackenzie Stewart-Snook, who has just finished up her first year at ACTCM! Learn more about the MSTCM/DACM curriculum, what it’s …

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Everything You Want to Know about the DAOM Program

April 15, 2018 April 19, 2021

Are you a licensed acupuncturist who’s looking to deepen your practice? Are you interested in research, publishing scholarly work, and specializing in women’s health and pain management? Want to hear from an alumnus of the program? Dr. Valerie Hobbs, our …

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ACTCM Profiles on Social Media

March 19, 2018 June 28, 2021

In 2018, we interviewed ACTCM students, alumni, and faculty members who were part of our social media community using the hashtag #ACTCMprofile. We are so excited to share stories and recommendations from the first three interviews below! If you haven’t …

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Ultimate Guide for Choosing an Acupuncture School

March 18, 2018 June 28, 2021

In short, the decision to expand your education is huge–one that takes careful and considerable thought. Whether you’re seeking a new journey, embarking on a second career, or fulfilling a calling to help others, ACTCM at CIIS graduates are some …

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Opportunities for ACTCM Students at the California Pacific Medical Center 

March 15, 2018 June 28, 2021

ACTCM at CIIS offers 5 off-site clinics that students have the opportunity to complete an externship at. The California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) is one such clinic available for MSTCM and DACM students who want to focus on pain management, …

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Video: How ACTCM Fits Into the Community it Serves 

February 27, 2018 June 28, 2021

ACTCM at CIIS is proud to provide a Community Clinic and an Ear Acupuncture Clinic on Potrero Hill in San Francisco. Both clinics are 35 years old and teach students to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness and disease. ACTCM faculty …

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Video: Professional Development and Graduate Opportunities in Integrative Medicine

February 27, 2018 June 28, 2021

ACTCM graduate and Faculty Member Dr. Carla Wilson reviews the development of integrative medicine and the role of Asian medicine in the emergence of integrative medicine. Dr. Wilson discusses the national models of integrative care settings that are inclusive of …

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