Eight Branches College of Eastern Medicine specializes in teaching the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and making it relevant in the modern world through capable and confident graduates. The student experience includes a balance of in-depth theory and extensive hands-on practice.
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The Eight Branches of Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture
Moxibustion
Cupping
Herbology
Gua Sha
Nutrition
Self-healing Arts
Eastern Bodywork
Our Core Principles
Education based upon the 8 foundational branches of Eastern Medicine.
Focus on personal development and care based on the Daoist Arts, which enrich the understanding of this system of medicine.
Balanced courses, offering both in-depth theory and extensive hands-on practice.
Educational Excellence
At Eight Branches, we pride ourselves on providing a comprehensive education that is tailored to help our passionate students pass the necessary exams and help them build a successful professional practice.
Our students consistently outperform the Ontario average in terms of pass rates on the Pan-Canadian examinations, the only objective measure which is used to compare schools.
Treatments Available:
Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping, Gua Sha, Herbal Medicine and Eastern Bodywork.
Our Teaching Clinic
Explore affordable, community-based treatments from our student-run clinic. Supervised by our most talented instructors, the clinic is one of the many ways we help our students gain real-world expertise and knowledge in patient care.
Clinic Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
1:30pm – 5:30pm
1:30pm – 5:30pm, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
1:30pm – 5:30pm, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Closed
8:30am – 12:30pm, 1:30pm – 5:30pm
9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Closed
Frequently Asked Questions
What traditions of Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine are taught at the school?
Over the years, our college has developed a time-honored reputation for delivering an enriching education which incorporates hands-on learning and extensive practice – breadth and depth of knowledge are equally important to us. Eight Branches is renowned in Ontario for its advanced training in Bodywork, Cupping, Nutrition, Gua Sha, Moxibustion, Herbology, Acupuncture and Self Healing Arts. By highlighting each of these eight branches, our curriculum provides our students with a truly holistic and comprehensive education, staying true to the historical roots of TCM.
Am I eligible for student loans?
Students enrolled in a full time Diploma Program may be eligible, if qualified, for loans, grants, or awards granted under the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). To find out if you are eligible, please contact our financial aid officer – info@eightbranches.ca
How much is tuition?
For tuition details, please email admissions@eightbranches.ca with the name of the program you are interested in for a breakdown of class fees and supplies.
Why Choose Eight Branches?
Eight Branches does not only focus on theory-based practitioner training, but also incorporates business management and marketing into the curriculum to ensure our students are set up for success. Our Student Clinic with clinical residency also gives practitioners the ability to apply the training they’ve received and convey it in a professional manner in a mixture of clinical settings.
