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22 Years
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Your Trusted Partner for Acupuncture & TCM Education
Founded in 2004 by Dr. Xia Cheng, the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CITCM) has established itself as a leader in integrative healthcare education. Our institution uniquely blends Eastern and Western medical philosophies, offering comprehensive programs in acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and massage therapy. Through a strategic partnership with Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CDUTCM), we provide students with access to a bachelors degree program, including a five-month internship at university hospitals in China. Our curriculum emphasizes hands-on clinical practice, supported by experienced faculty members who are leaders in their fields. With a commitment to small, interactive classes, we ensure personalized attention and tailored learning experiences that cater to diverse educational needs.Our state-of-the-art facilities, including the BodyMind Synergy Health Center, offer students unparalleled opportunities to gain practical skills in a professional clinical environment. Over two decades, CITCM has graduated thousands of practitioners who now contribute to holistic healthcare globally. Our core values of kindness, integrity, and excellence guide every aspect of our teaching and patient care. We remain dedicated to advancing the integration of TCM with modern medical practices, fostering a new generation of healthcare professionals equipped to inspire positive change worldwide.
Services
Acupuncture Programs
Massage Therapy Training
Continuing Education
Bachelors Degree in TCM
Medical Acupuncture Certification
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer globally recognized credentials through our partnership with Chengdu University of TCM.
- Our faculty includes experienced practitioners with decades of combined industry expertise.
- We provide hands-on clinical training in state-of-the-art facilities and community clinics.
- Our flexible programs accommodate working professionals while maintaining rigorous academic standards.
- We guarantee 100% employment success for graduates of our massage therapy program.
What people say
Hands-on clinical experience
Experienced faculty mentors
Global partnership opportunities
Career-focused programs
Integrated medical approaches
Services
Acupuncture Programs
CITCM offers comprehensive acupuncture programs blending Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern practices. Students receive hands-on clinical training, study Chinese herbal medicine, and gain experience through internships. Our curriculum prepares graduates for Pan-Canadian licensing exams and global practice opportunities, emphasizing both technical proficiency and patient-centered care.
Massage Therapy Training
Our 2200-hour massage therapy program integrates Western orthopedic techniques with Eastern modalities like Tui Na and cupping. The blended learning format combines online theory with onsite practical sessions, providing over 600 hours of clinical experience. Graduates benefit from a 100% employment success rate in this rapidly growing healthcare field.
Continuing Education
CITCMs Continuing Education Program offers advanced training for healthcare practitioners. Participants gain specialized skills in modern acupuncture techniques, integrative health approaches, and research-based practices through workshops led by industry leaders, while building professional networks and earning discounted course access.
Bachelors Degree in TCM
This internationally recognized degree program includes five months of clinical training at Chengdu University hospitals. Students learn to integrate Western and Chinese medical approaches under expert supervision, gaining advanced diagnostic skills and treatment methodologies for comprehensive patient care applications.
Medical Acupuncture Certification
Designed for licensed healthcare professionals, this program expands clinical capabilities through acupuncture integration. The flexible curriculum focuses on practical application, enabling practitioners to immediately enhance patient treatments while maintaining their existing medical practices.
People
Dr. Xia Cheng
Founder & Director
PhD in Acupuncture and Chronomedicine from Chengdu College of TCM with over 20 years clinical experience. Director of BodyMind Synergy Health Centre and Vice President of Alberta Association of TCM Doctors. Published author and advocate for TCM regulation in Alberta.
Dr. Lanre Salami
Senior Instructor
Medical graduate and Registered Massage Therapist with 25+ years experience integrating orthopedic massage with allopathic medicine. Developed provincial massage therapy curricula and co-designed Albertas first psychometrically validated evaluation exam for massage therapy.
Dr. Jiao Huang
Clinical Supervisor
MSc in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Chengdu University with 11+ years teaching experience at CITCM. Oversees student clinics at The Alex Community Health Centre and Calgary Drop-In Centre, providing care to underserved populations.
Dr. Ivy Wang
Gynecology Specialist
TCM specialist with Masters degree from Chengdu University, focusing on gynecology acupuncture. Mentored under leading practitioners and combines ancient Chinese philosophy with modern clinical practice for holistic patient care.
Dr. Kathy Traptow
Sports Medicine Instructor
CITCM graduate with background in physical education and sports injuries. Specializes in sports medicine acupuncture and shares expertise through teaching, combining Western sports science with traditional healing methods.
Questions
What accreditation do CITCM programs hold?
CITCM programs are accredited through partnerships with Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and meet provincial regulatory standards for acupuncture and massage therapy education.
Do you offer flexible learning options?
Yes, we provide blended learning formats combining online theory with onsite practical sessions 2-3 days weekly, accommodating working professionals and full-time students.
What career support services are available?
Our Career Planning department offers personalized guidance, business training workshops, and internship placement assistance to help graduates establish successful practices or secure clinic positions.
Are there international study opportunities?
Yes, our partnership with Chengdu University of TCM provides students with five-month clinical internships in China under renowned professors at leading university hospitals.
What makes CITCM different from other institutions?
We uniquely integrate Eastern and Western medical philosophies with hands-on clinical training, offering globally recognized credentials and the only TCM bachelors degree program in Canada.
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