Eight Branches College of Eastern Medicine offers students a comprehensive education with a firm foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Compliant with the criteria set out by all the major North American regulatory councils, the Eight Branches program distinguishes itself by emphasizing the integration of specialized modes of both Asian and Western medicine into the course curriculum. Program fundamentals include advanced training in acupuncture and moxibustion, herbal therapy, anatomy… Show more Eight Branches College of Eastern Medicine offers students a comprehensive education with a firm foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Compliant with the criteria set out by all the major North American regulatory councils, the Eight Branches program distinguishes itself by emphasizing the integration of specialized modes of both Asian and Western medicine into the course curriculum. Program fundamentals include advanced training in acupuncture and moxibustion, herbal therapy, anatomy, and physiology. The curriculum is further enriched with training in Japanese-style acupuncture, five-element acupuncture, Zen Shiatsu, Taoist arts, Western medical diagnostic techniques, and participation in student and professional clinics.Eight Branches also operates a multi-disciplinary treatment facility and offers a wide range of holistic and traditional therapies that aid in the restoration of health and prevention of illness. Eight Branches hosts classes and workshops that encourage self-management of one's health and ongoing wellness. The serene environment of the light-filled, dojo-style space provides a meditative environment for treatments and classes. Eight Branches is conveniently located in midtown Toronto. Show less