CITCM > Introduction

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 and Dean of Academics
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 On-line Studies
Dr. Yi Fu Visiting Professor D.T.C.M., Ph.D. Medicine

Dr. Fu is responsible for initiating, developing and maintaining the distance learning program and the on-line study programs for students attending CITCM.? Dr. Fu will also assist student with respect to any technical questions associated with the on line programs.

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.

Ms. Audrey Connelly handles and coordinates the administration details at the institute. Responsibilities include record keeping, handling student funding,  as well as 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.

Reception / Administrative Assistant
Lauren Potocki

Ms. Lauren Potocki provides administrative support to CITCM management team, faculties and students. Lauren is also responsible for reception duties in the CITCM intern clinic and any other day-to-day duties in and around the clinic and the institute.

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.