This program is an excellent hands-on exposure to acupuncture and a great cultural experience. Compared to other international health programs, CBIATC (Dr. Mao) was extremely attentive in all my travel arrangements, insuring that my visa, my tickets, and my transportations to lectures & hospitals were all taken care of. The lectures provide good foundation on the basic philosophy of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. The best highlight is the opportunity to shadow and assist acupuncturists. This opportunity allows student to see the breath of acupuncture's clinical applications rarely seen in the US as well as to understand the clinical reasoning these acupuncturists use in formulating appropriate treatment plans. These hands-on experiences greatly reinforce the important points and meridians taught in the classroom. I highly recommend this program for students of all interest levels.
What I like the most is living in Beijing for a month; experiencing the actual practice of TCM & acupuncture/moxibustion, learning under good clinicians and practicing the skills; meeting other folks interested in TCM and making a lot of new friends...
Everything was wonderful. We were treated very well and felt very taken care of by our leaders/translator and our teachers. My parents send their gratitude for all that everyone did for us. They felt secure knowing that I was in the hands of our academy friends.
The best part is the bonding between the students. We made wonderful friends and explored Beijing to the fullest. The lectures were great to give us a basis for TCM and the morning clinical sessions were very useful and interesting.
A great experience! I will definitely recommend this to my classmates.”
My wife and I greatly enjoyed our time in Beijing. I felt I learned a great deal during my time there and I can honestly say that what I have learned I will take with me for a lifetime. I was able to do some moxibustion and Tui-na massage for my friend who has spinal stenosis. She said it helped…"
“Amazing program overall. Excellent institution, excellent translators, adequate accommodations... very professional, exceeded my expectations"
"What did I like the most about this course? The practical component including the acupuncture practice and demos, as well as the Tui-na component. These parts were taught very effectively and thoroughly. Also the introductory lectures (history, philosophy of TCM) were great!”