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 …
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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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 …
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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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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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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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 …
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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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 …
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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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 …
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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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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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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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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