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Getting to know us:

Natural medicine is one of the fastest growing occupational fields in modern society.   Western society is starting to understand the benefits of natural medicine, and is becoming more open to different methods of health care. Have you ever thought about choosing a career path that enables people to heal naturally? 

At the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CITCM) we promote natural health care by providing career training in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.  We are also educating the public about the benefits of natural medicine and its role in the healing process.
Founded in 2002 by Dr. Xia Cheng, the school is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  The international atmosphere of the school is reflected in the diversity of both its professors and student body.  Professors and students alike are from countries such as China, the United States, Barbados, Iran, Pakistan, and England.

The role of the Institute is to deliver the message that natural medicine can prevent disease and assist the body in healing itself with a minimum of side effects.  Natural medicine is a fast growing industry that will have more and more influence on future health care. That is now being demonstrated through the fact that many western medical schools are now offering basic nutrition, herbology, and acupuncture as part of their curriculum.  Many insurance companies also pay for acupuncture treatments as a result of acupuncture’s continued success in the treatment of numerous ailments and market demand. We believe that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine will work side by side with conventional medicine to provide our community with a more preventative and natural way of health care.  more...

Kindness – Integrity – Optimism – Accountability – Passion – Confidence – Diligence - Wisdom

I promise and commit to practice acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine with the best interest of the patient at the forefront of my mind.

The delivery of my treatment will be from a perspective of service with unconditional loving kindness

I will strive to constantly improve my skill and knowledge. I commitment to being an eternal student.

I will respect the confidentiality and privacy of the patient.

I will know my limitations and make timely referrals as may be appropriate.

I will strive to eliminate ego, or at a minimum, keep my ego in check.

As a professional, I will strive to support, uphold and enhance the standards of the profession and always maintain the highest standard of ethics and service in my own practice and service in my own practice and service in my own practice and business.

I will commit to furthering the knowledge and stature of my profession in the public eye.

I will give my gift of acupuncture and TCM for the benefit of my patients, my community, the planet and all sentient beings

To supply our society with highly skilled acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners.

To provide a superior learning environment for students through a comprehensive curriculum, interactive teaching methods and an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and well experienced faculty.

To promote communication and integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine with conventional Western Medicine by recognising and respecting the advantages of each discipline.

?To promote the understanding that viewing the body, mind and spirit as a whole is essential to being an outstanding health care practitioner.

As a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner we recognise:

That to be aware of our own health, and lead a lifestyle that fosters and supports our own well-being, paired with a willingness to help others is as important and integral to our success in this health-care field as is our knowledge and skills.

Understanding the philosophy in Chinese Medicine is fundamental in that its framework is our guiding principle towards understanding the individual both physiologically and psychologically on a deeper level which allows the practitioner to determine the strategies and approaches to assist and promote the body's healing process.

When examining the building blocks of health, Traditional Chinese Medicine's principles of interrelationship, balance and harmony allow us to consider not only the macro-universe, our body and all its functions, but also the larger universe - our immediate environment, our geographic surroundings, and the whole expanse that creates the world we exist in which may impact one's health.

The origin of Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on both ancient philosophy and ancient science. The present developments of Traditional Chinese Medicine have allowed for interaction and integration with modern science and technology that will lead Traditional Chinese Medicine into a new and expanded phase of achievement.

The health of body, mind and spirit are interrelated; restoring and maintaining health and wellness means achieving health and harmony in all three.

To present the highest quality educational program in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture.

To give the students the tools and desire for a lifetime of learning as TCM evolves.

To bring about the highest pass rate in the professional registration exams for our students

To promote scientific research into the area of TCM and acupuncture.

To provide a diploma that will be the mark of distinction for a high-quality TCM education.

To promote the integration of TCM into the primary health care system.

To facilitate continuing education of TCM by bringing in highly recognised TCM practitioners in each field from China and around the world.

To share the treasures of TCM with the community and anyone seeking a holistic natural approach to improve and maintain health and wellness.

Director
Dr. Xia Cheng M.D., (China), Ph. D., R.Ac.

Dr. Cheng, the founder of CITCM, provides educational leadership for the institute's teaching and research missions, promotes the academic quality of the college, and directs strategic planning processes. Dean Cheng works closely with the institute's administration team, faculty, and consults with the advisory board on all general policy questions.

Dean of Academics
Dr. Hubert Shuo Zhang, TCMD, M.D., Ph.D., Msc.TCM, Visiting Professor

Dr. Zhang’s responsibility as dean of academics is to help develop academic policies and programs for CITCM. He will direct and coordinate activities of the faculty and advise on personnel matters. He will help to determine scheduling of courses and recommend implementation of additional courses.

Dean of Continuing Education
Dr. Yi Fu Visiting Professor D.T.C.M., Ph.D. Medicine

Dr. Yi Fu provides vision and leadership to faculty and staff in fulfilling the School’s mission of outreach, continuing education, research, and public service. He is responsible for fiscal and human resource management, as well as strategic planning that guides the development, implementation and on-going sustainability of diverse educational programs.

Clinic Director and Registrar
Dr. Ivy Juan Wang , MSc.TCM

As newly appointed Registrar of CITCM, Dr. Wang’s role will be to manage registration of new students as well as registration issues of current students. In addition, as Clinic Director, she will be overseeing the operations of the student clinic which will include scheduling, student issues, and enforcing standards in the clinic.

Manager of Marketing
Frank Wen, MSc.Eng.Mgt.

Mr. Wen develops the marketing and promotional aspects for the institute and act as marketing manager as well as management consultant.  He is also responsible for implementing public education programs offered through CITCM.

Administrative Coordinator
Audrey Connelly, B.Bus.Op.

Audrey Connelly provides complex administrative assistance to CITCM management team, faculties and students. Responsibilities include supporting a wide range of activities related to the overall administration and operations of the College and handling of special projects. Audrey also coordinates activities within and outside of the institute.

Office Manager
Georgie Sitter

Georgie Sitter provides additional support to staff and faculty on a part-time basis where it is needed. A big portion of her responsibilities is to help with the development and organization of advertising and marketing of CITCM.
 
The team will contribute their best as they work toward making CITCM the leader in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine education.

In this logo, the Taiji represents the universe, energy, movement, harmony and balance. The lotus flower is the symbol of purification, serenity and grace. The countless petals of the lotus flower indicate countless hands offering help to people when they need it. This logo is designed to symbolize the philosophy of TCM as equilibrium and holism, and the soul of CITCM as knowledge, spirituality and compassion.