“Pacific College allowed me to grow and express myself creatively. I had attended many different schools in search of my calling, but none held my interest like Pacific College. On the first day of school, I distinctly remember the feeling of finding my niche, and it held for all four years. This feeling endured, …
Providing information to the community on holistic health care is an essential part of our mission. In order to further the understanding of the profession of Oriental medicine and body therapy, Pacific College provides informative Open Houses, speakers to local organizations, and special events and workshops at the college. At Pacific, we believe that maintaining …
Pacific College’s Newspaper: 1988-2023 The venerable Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine (AIM) Newspaper was an original publication of Pacific College, featuring in-depth articles written by our expert faculty and notable professionals in the fields of Chinese medicine, health coaching, holistic nursing, and massage therapy. Originally published as the Oriental Medicine (OM) Newspaper in 1988, only a …
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To help educate the public and our patients, we’ve included a list of some of the most common terms used in Chinese medical care. Meridians The Chinese have identified a system through which energy flows in the body. Energy or “qi” flows through meridians in much the same way that blood flows through vessels. Acupuncture …
Since at least 200 BC, the application and effects of acupuncture and herbs have been documented. It is only recently, however, that systematic exploration of Chinese Medicine using the scientific method has become more recognized and accepted in the West. Chinese and Western scientists have proven that acupuncture does indeed increase levels of endogenous morphine-like …
The Profession of Oriental Medicine Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is one of the oldest continuous systems of medicine in history, with recorded instances dating as far back as 2,000 years. This is in sharp contrast to the American or Western forms of healthcare, which have been in existence for some 150 years. Traditional Oriental medicine …
Chinese medicine is one of the oldest continuous systems of medicine in history, with recorded instances dating as far back as 2,000 years. This is in sharp contrast to the American or Western forms of healthcare, which have been in existence for some 150 years. However, the origin and development of the profession of traditional …
7th Annual Alumni Awards We know that our alumni are increasing the recognition of acupuncture and Oriental medicine and we want to award you for it! Details for 2017 award criteria are coming soon, stay tuned!
Come with us and visit some of our impressive Pacific College alumni across the country! See what they’re doing now in the world of East Asian and integrative medicine. Check out Testimonials from some of our beloved alumni.
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