Education Excellence

Celebrating our 10th Anniversary! Our dedication to quality education continues!

College Clinic

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President's Message

Welcome to our website!

As you are exploring the professional field of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), you will soon realize how exciting and rewarding this journey will be.

At the Alberta College of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine, we understand that the quality of education we provide is vital for our students’ ability to practice TCM in the future. Our objective is to offer the highest level of excellence in all of our classes.

As the first Acupuncture and TCM institution in Alberta, we are also the first private institution received full approval by the Acupuncture Committee. Over the last ten years, we have accomplished many of our objectives and our achievements have been well recognized within the profession.

We are proud of our exclusive relationship with the elite Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, and it is our mission to provide finest programs to assist our students in becoming competent health care providers and guide them to successful careers.

At the Alberta College of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine, we expect our students to perform their best, as we are providing with international excellence. Make the journey fun! Make it exciting! Make it fulfilling!

We look forward to assist you to begin your exciting and successful future!

Dr. Benny Xu, TCMD, R.Ac. President

December 8th , 2007, Calgary, Alberta

In recognition of Alberta's Centennial, honourable Harvey Cenaiko presenting the Certificate of Recognition to Dr. Xu for the Outstanding services and contribution to the development of Traditional Chinese Medicine education and training in Alberta.
This certificate was endorsed by the Council General of the P.R. of China in honoring great academic achievements of the Alberta College of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine.

A Few Highlights of Us

  • In partnership with the prestigious Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.
  • Full approval by the Acupuncture Committee, Alberta Health and Wellness
  • Licensed under the Private Vocational Schools Act of Alberta
  • Full accreditation by The Association of Massage Therapists & Wholistic Practitioners (AMTWP) - Students are qualified to become Registered Massage Therapists upon graduation.
  • Approved by the Minister of Human Resource and Skills Development Canada under Income Tax Act since 1997.
  • Financial assistance available for qualified students.

Contact Us

  • General Information -- Tel.: (403) 286-8788, Email
  • Dr. Dennis Lee -- Dean of Students -- Email
  • Dr. Angela Lee -- Dean of Academic Affairs -- Email
  • Dr. Colt Oswald -- Director of Herbology -- Email
  • Dr. Alex Audette -- Clinic Director -- Email
  • Dr. Benny Xu -- President -- Email