Certification & Degrees
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
CHINESE MEDICINE
Traditional Chinese Medicine is more than just needles and formulas. TCM is the art of acupuncture, acupressure, herbal prescription, Taiji Quan, and meditation, based on the foundation theories of yin and yang, the five elements and eight principles. The Academy explores the methodologies of proper healing while preserving the cultural and spiritual aspects of the inner self. Before you can heal others, you must know how to heal yourself.
The Program The Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine is an accredited, professional degree curriculum designed to prepare graduates to become effective, competent, and caring members of the Chinese medicine profession. The Tui Na Massage Therapy Certificate is a California BPPVE approved 180 or 300-hour program in specialized Chinese, acupressure (massage) therapy.
Location and Facilities The Academy is located in vibrant Oakland, California, just across the bay from San Francisco. The Academy campus is near Oakland’s City Center and Elihu Harris Plaza, and easily accessed by the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) public transportation system.
Admissions Admission is open to all qualified applicants. Equal educational opportunities will be provided to all persons, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, age, or physical handicap.
Academics The program emphasizes the cultivation of the intellect and an understanding of human nature. The ability to analyze, evaluate, and effectively translate Chinese medical information into practical clinical use is essential.
The Clinic The teaching clinic is a clinical program of TCM that is open to the public. The clinic provides high-quality care at low cost, offering complete alternative medical services to the community.
Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences
1601 Clay St.
Oakland, CA. 94612
Phone: 510.763.778
Fax: 510.834.8646
Website: www.acchs.edu
E-mail: info@acchs.edu
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