Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
As a treatment modality of Chinese medicine, acupuncture is widely accepted in Canada.
It is known for preventing and treating disease, illness, injury or pain by allowing the body to heal naturally and improve the way it functions.
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Delivering elite and career orientated programs in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, the Alberta College of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACATCM) is the leading Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine educational and research institutions in Canada.
Over the last fifteen (15) years, we have demonstrated quality, creativity, integrity and honesty. Today, our strong alumni practicing the ancient medicine from east to west, serving the healthy communities and promoting healthy living.
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About Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is part of an integrated system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has an uninterrupted history of development dating back thousands of years in China and other parts of East Asia. The origins of Chinese herbal medicine can be traced back few thousand years which making it the oldest and the most l...
Read moreCosmetic Acupuncture
Cosmetic Acupuncture is not really a new development, Traditional Chinese Medicine has used it tools and talents for thousands of years for cosmetic purposes. In China’s ancient past, procedures which involved a cosmetic change were available only to the very wealthy, probably members to the imperial family. Commoners would not h...
Read moreUrinary Bladder meridian (foot tai yang)…
The bladder is called the 'Minister of the Reservoir' and is responsible for storing and excreting the urinary waste fluids passed down from the kidneys. As an organ the bladder has only this function, but as an energy system the bladder is intimately related to the functions and balance of the autonomous nervous system. That's bec...
Read moreLiver meridian (foot jue yin) Pathway
The liver is called the 'General' or 'Chief of Staff' and is responsible for filtering, detoxifying, nourishing, replenishing, and storing blood. The liver stores large amounts of sugar in the form of glycogen, which it releases into the blood stream as glucose whenever the body requires extra infusions of metabolic energy. The liv...
Read moreAn Introduction of Traditional Chinese M…
TCM is hugely popular in Chinese communities around the world but less understood by non-Chinese although certain TCM therapies such as acupuncture have been gaining more recognition globally. Encompassing thousands of years of history, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on a deep understanding of the laws and patterns ...
Read moreSan Jiao meridian (hand shao yang) Pathw…
San Jiao meridian also called Triple-burner or Triple Warmer meridian. This organ-energy system, which is not recognized in Western physiology, is called the 'Minister of Dykes and Dredges' and is responsible for the movement and transformation of various solids and fluids throughout the system, as well as for the production and c...
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Urinary Incontinence
Urine Leakage (also called incontinence) can happen to both men and women but is more common for women of all ages
Read morePostnatal Care
In China, a typical postnatal care last about 30 days, and it is believed to significantly beneficial to both mom and infant. Postnatal care with acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine can help...
Read moreInfertility
The definition of infertility is usually the failure to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse (European Society 1996). Infertility can be primary, in women who have never conceived, or se...
Read moreCarpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is an injury caused by too much pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. Western medicine treats CTS with anti-inflammatory drugs, wrist splints, corticosteroid injectio...
Read morePremenstrual Syndrome (PMS…
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a collection of differing signs and symptoms which occur only in the premenstruum.
Read moreFibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic neurological disorder that generates a wide range of symptoms. Most people with fibromyalgia complain about recidivating muscular pain, rigidity of joints and a gen...
Read moreSports Injuries
A growing number of professional and amateur athletes are embracing acupuncture as a treatment not only for their injuries, but also to help optimize their physical conditioning.
Read moreFemale Infertility
At Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, our College Clinics have been having great success in helping women to get pregnant naturally or in conjunction with ...
Read moreNeck and Shoulder Pain
Today, one of the most common acupuncture applications is to help with pain, and we have many enquiries about neck and shoulder pain from people who sitting at a desk all day.
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Auricular Medicine Course - Level III
ACATCM is proud to present Dr. Lichuan Huang with Auricular Medicine Course - Level III on June 16th and 17th, 2012. Limited space available, please apply early.
Free acupuncture In May
To help celebrate our 15th anniversary, our Intern Clinic is offering Free Initial Acupuncture Treatment Everyday for May 2012.
Acupuncture treats hearing loss
New research concludes that acupuncture treats hearing loss.
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Alberta College of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
125, 4935 - 40th Ave N.W.
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