With 5,000 years of history Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of the oldest health disciplines in the world. In western cultures, Acupuncture and TCM has surged in popularity over the past decade, creating excellent opportunities for graduates of this unique diploma program. As a complete Health Care system, TCM includes acupuncture, Chinese herbology, diet therapy, tuina and specific exercises such as qigong (Chi-gong) and tai chi.

Acupuncturists view diseases and health disorders as an imbalance in the body's energy, which flows along well-defined pathways called meridians. By inserting very thin acupuncture needles at specific points along these meridians, a well-trained acupuncturist can normalize the flow...

Auricular acupressure does not require the use of needles and therefore is non-invasive. The practitioner may apply pressure with the use of a specialized tool. In addition, tiny seeds are put on a small adhesive (band-aid type) square less than a centimeter wide. These are then applied to acupuncture points on the ear.

Auricular acupressure is effective for Chronic Fatigue, Anxiety, Headaches, Weight Loss, Quitting Smoking, and more.

After an auricular acupressure treatment, it is recommended that you keep the adhesive squares in position for 2 - 4 days. Clients are advised to gently massage the squares with their finger tips approximately five (5) times per day to stimulate the points and enhance the...