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Turn Your Passion for Wellness Into a Thriving Career

Develop the expertise and hands-on experience needed to excel in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and massage therapy.

Global Opportunities Through Prestigious Partnerships

Our collaborations open doors to unparalleled opportunities. We’re proud to partner with some of the world’s most respected institutions, including Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CDUTCM).

In 2021, CITCM was appointed as the Canadian Branch College of CDUTCM (CBC-CDUTCM), the first overseas branch in North America.

This global affiliation provides you with:

International Recognition

Your credentials from CITCM are recognized worldwide, enhancing your career prospects across borders.

Exclusive Opportunities

Study with renowned professors and experts at the university hospital, and unlock opportunities for advanced education, including a master’s degree.

Bachelor’s Degree Program

The only acupuncture college in Canada offering a bachelor’s degree through CDUTCM, giving you a unique edge in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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you’ll train under highly experienced faculty, practice real-world skills in our student clinic, and access global opportunities through our prestigious partnerships such as The Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Explore Our Programs

We provide immersive, applied training designed to set you up for long-term success in holistic healthcare. Whether your focus is acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, massage therapy, or all, our programs offer comprehensive instruction and firsthand clinical experiences that prepare you to excel in your chosen field.

Acupuncture & TCM

With five distinct pathways, you can customize your education to match your professional goals. Our acupuncture programs blend Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern practices, equipping you with the skills to thrive in an evolving industry.

Massage Therapy

Our massage therapy programs integrate Western and Eastern modalities, offering a holistic approach to treatment. With a blend of online learning and 2 days per week of on-site practical classes, you’ll gain hands-on experience and clinical skills.

Medical Acupuncture

Designed for licensed healthcare professionals who have acupuncture under their scope of practice, gain practical skills in acupuncture and expand your scope of care for comprehensive patient treatments.

Continuing Education

Designed for graduates and professionals, our courses offer advanced training in specialized techniques, modern practices, and integrative health approaches. Deepen your skills, connect with other practitioners, and elevate your impact in the field.

Our flexible scheduling and focus on practical application ensure you’re prepared to enter the workforce with confidence.

Explore Our Programs

We provide immersive, applied training designed to set you up for long-term success in holistic healthcare. Whether your focus is acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, massage therapy, or all, our programs offer comprehensive instruction and firsthand clinical experiences that prepare you to excel in your chosen field.

Acupuncture & TCM

With five distinct pathways, you can customize your education to match your professional goals. Our acupuncture programs blend Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern practices, equipping you with the skills to thrive in an evolving industry.

Massage Therapy

Our massage therapy programs integrate Western and Eastern modalities, offering a holistic approach to treatment. With a blend of online learning and 2 days per week of on-site practical classes, you’ll gain hands-on experience and clinical skills.

Medical Acupuncture

Designed for licensed healthcare professionals who have acupuncture under their scope of practice, gain practical skills in acupuncture and expand your scope of care for comprehensive patient treatments.

Continuing Education

Stay at the forefront of holistic healthcare with CITCM’s Continuing Education Program. Designed for graduates and professionals, our courses offer advanced training in specialized techniques, modern practices, and integrative health approaches. Deepen your skills, connect with other practitioners, and elevate your impact in the field.

Our flexible scheduling and focus on practical application ensure you’re prepared to enter the workforce with confidence.

Why Choose CITCM?

We are dedicated to your success in holistic healthcare. Our programs are designed to provide more than just education—they offer practical experience, personal growth, and career opportunities that can transform your future.

Guided by a faculty of experienced, industry-leading practitioners, you’ll learn from experts who are shaping the fields of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and massage therapy, ensuring you graduate with the skills and knowledge to thrive in your career.

Flexible Learning That Fits Your Life

CITCM’s flexible programs allow you to balance your education with other commitments, whether starting a new career or advancing in your current one. Our class schedule runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM, giving you the freedom to learn at a manageable pace without compromising quality. This schedule provides ample time for work, family, or personal growth alongside your studies.

Learn From Leaders in the Field

At CITCM, you’re learning from experienced practitioners at the forefront of acupuncture, TCM, and massage therapy. Our faculty brings decades of expertise to the classroom, helping you master both the technical skills and the personal care needed to succeed in this field.

Hands-On Clinical Experience

You won’t just learn theory; you’ll apply it in clinical settings. Our busy student clinic offers you the chance to treat real patients under expert supervision, giving you the invaluable experience needed to excel in your career from the moment you graduate.

Global Recognition & Opportunities

As a CITCM student, you gain access to global opportunities through our prestigious partnerships, including our affiliation with Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CDUTCM). With this international recognition, your education will open doors worldwide, greatly expanding your career options.

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Real Students, Real Impact

So, my internship experience at CITCM, the opportunity is right there for the students if you choose to take them. We have a lot of offsite clinics that you can do your internship at as well, that gives you different spectrums of experiences. So, it’s really nice, should you choose to take up the opportunity to go offsite or just even within the school clinic. You get to see a lot of different cases, a lot of different diseases, different kinds of patients, so I think overall, it’s very diversed in what you see and there are definitely plenty of opportunities for you to kind of grow as a clinician.

– Hue | Double Major Program

I chose CITCM because I really liked the idea of having the western knowledge and the eastern knowledge, and combining them together, I think that would like really be helpful in (acupuncture) clinical (practicum). For first year, we learnt just single (Chinese) herbs on their own which is foundational because when you get in the second year, like I am in now, we start putting all those together in learning (Chinese herbal) formulas.

– Hailey | Acupuncture Grad

I was in China for 5 months completing a bachelor degree internship that consisted of clinical time as well as class time. The clinical time was the most eye opening for me because I was in the hospitals in China, you know, at the motherland of traditional Chinese medicine and seeing it in action over there. It gave me the chance to, not only improve my skills in the sense of I was practicing and working on patients there and learning…

– Kyle R | Bachelor Degree of Acu Grad

I really like here at CITCM. We have such a wide variety teachers, supervisors, here. They have tons of different experiences, it makes us better therapists having that in our fingertips, (as well as) the different massage modalities and healing techniques.

– Britt | Student

Launch Your Future in Holistic Healthcare

Pursue a rewarding career in acupuncture, TCM, or massage therapy. Whether you’re ready to apply or still exploring your options, we’re here to provide the support and guidance you need to succeed. With expert training and global opportunities, your future in holistic health is within reach.

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