Eight Branches

Eight Branches Eight Branches College of Eastern Medicine offers a wide range of education and healthcare options

Services related to Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Herbs, Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxibustion, Nutrition, Shiatsu, Tuina, Tai Chi & Qi Gong are available.

A gentle heat therapy rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine 🔥Moxibustion uses dried mugwort (moxa) to warm acupuncture ...
03/11/2026

A gentle heat therapy rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine 🔥

Moxibustion uses dried mugwort (moxa) to warm acupuncture points and stimulate circulation. This technique has been used for centuries to support healing and balance in the body.

Benefits of Moxibustion:
✔ Improves circulation
✔ Supports digestion
✔ Helps relieve pain and tension
✔ Strengthens overall vitality

Have you ever tried moxibustion treatment?

Curious about a career in Traditional Chinese Medicine? 🌿Join us for our Virtual Open House and discover how Eight Branc...
03/09/2026

Curious about a career in Traditional Chinese Medicine? 🌿
Join us for our Virtual Open House and discover how Eight Branches can support your journey into holistic healthcare. Meet our team, learn about our programs, and explore how studying acupuncture and TCM can open the door to a meaningful and impactful career.

📅 Sunday, March 22
⏰ 1:00 PM EST
💻 Online Event

Whether you're just starting to explore TCM or ready to take the next step, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more and ask questions.

✨ Register today at eightbranches.ca

Two powerful Gua Sha workshops. One opportunity to elevate your practice.Join us this spring for:• Body & Cosmetic Gua S...
03/06/2026

Two powerful Gua Sha workshops. One opportunity to elevate your practice.

Join us this spring for:
• Body & Cosmetic Gua Sha – April 26
• Advanced Body Gua Sha – May 10

🌿 Early Bird Bundle Price: $670

Limited-time savings available.

Invest in your continuing education, register today! https://eightbranches.classe365.com/form/view/Gua_Sha_Workshop_2026

Take your Gua Sha skills to the next level!Our Advanced Body Gua Sha workshop is designed for practitioners ready to dee...
03/04/2026

Take your Gua Sha skills to the next level!

Our Advanced Body Gua Sha workshop is designed for practitioners ready to deepen their technique using authentic TCM principles and methods learned in China. Earn 6.5 CEUs while expanding your clinical toolkit.

✨ Early Bird Price: $350
⏳ Ends March 31, 2026
👋 Limited spots available 

Secure your spot today https://eightbranches.classe365.com/form/view/Gua_Sha_Workshop_2026

Take your Gua Sha practice to the next level and deepen your understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine with our Adva...
03/03/2026

Take your Gua Sha practice to the next level and deepen your understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine with our Advanced Body Gua Sha Workshop led by Christine Yang. ✨

This one-day immersive training blends traditional theory with practical techniques learned directly from Master Li in China — designed for practitioners looking to elevate their practice.

📅 Sunday, May 10, 2026
📍 112 Merton Street, 3rd Floor
⏰ 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM (includes a 1-hour lunch break)

✔️ Earn 6.5 CEUs
✔️ Professional Gua Sha tools + oil included

💫 Early Bird Price: $350 (Save $30)
Early bird ends March 31

Only 10 spots available — secure your place today.

Refine your Gua Sha techniques and earn 6.5 CEUs at Eight Branches.Join Christine Yang, R.Ac. & R.TCMP, for a one-day Bo...
03/02/2026

Refine your Gua Sha techniques and earn 6.5 CEUs at Eight Branches.

Join Christine Yang, R.Ac. & R.TCMP, for a one-day Body & Cosmetic Gua Sha workshop rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This hands-on training will help you confidently integrate therapeutic and cosmetic applications into your practice.

✨ Early Bird Price: $350
⏳ Ends March 18, 2026
👋 Only 10 Spots Available

Secure your spot today https://eightbranches.classe365.com/form/view/Gua_Sha_Workshop_2026

Your path into Traditional Chinese Medicine starts here! If you’re looking for a career that’s hands-on, people-centered...
02/27/2026

Your path into Traditional Chinese Medicine starts here!
If you’re looking for a career that’s hands-on, people-centered, and deeply meaningful, this is your moment.

🌱 Spring 2026 enrollment is now open
Classes begin April 6, 2026 and applications are due March 6, 2026.

Learn from experienced practitioners, gain real clinical experience, and build the foundation for a career rooted in holistic care.

👉 Visit eightbranches.ca to explore our programs and apply today.

02/26/2026

Curious about a career in Acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine? 🌿

Join us for one of our Virtual Open Houses this November and see how Eight Branches College of Eastern Medicine can help you create a rewarding, holistic future.

Connect with our faculty, explore our programs, and discover what makes our community so unique. During the session, you’ll:

✨ Explore our TCM programs
✨ Participate in a live Q&A
✨ Take a virtual campus tour

💻 Register through the link Curious about a career in Acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine? 🌿

Join us for one of our Virtual Open Houses this November and see how Eight Branches College of Eastern Medicine can help you create a rewarding, holistic future.

Connect with our faculty, explore our programs, and discover what makes our community so unique. During the session, you’ll:

✨ Explore our TCM programs
✨ Participate in a live Q&A
✨ Take a virtual campus tour

💻 Register through the link in our bio!



Your body does so much for you, sometimes it just needs a little support in return 💆‍♀️Bodywork helps release tension, i...
02/25/2026

Your body does so much for you, sometimes it just needs a little support in return 💆‍♀️

Bodywork helps release tension, improve circulation, calm the nervous system, and bring the body back into balance. Whether you’re feeling stressed, sore, or simply in need of a reset, this is your sign to slow down and tune in.

✨ Ready to feel more at ease in your body?
Visit our website today to book a session with one of our experienced practitioners.

Did you know acupuncture in the upper arm does more than just treat shoulder pain?In TCM, the upper arm is home to key p...
02/23/2026

Did you know acupuncture in the upper arm does more than just treat shoulder pain?

In TCM, the upper arm is home to key pathways connected to the Lung, Large Intestine, and Heart meridians, which play an important role in circulation, immunity, and emotional balance.

✨ Upper-arm acupuncture may help with:
• Shoulder, neck, and elbow pain
• Tension from repetitive movement or desk work
• Improving circulation and mobility
• Supporting overall Qi flow through the upper body

By stimulating specific points, acupuncture encourages the body’s natural healing response, helping restore balance both locally and throughout the system.

👉 Curious how acupuncture could support your body? Visit our website to learn more or book a session with one of our practitioners.

White rice isn’t “boring” it’s foundational.In Traditional Chinese Medicine, white rice is considered gentle, grounding,...
02/20/2026

White rice isn’t “boring” it’s foundational.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, white rice is considered gentle, grounding, and easy to digest. It helps support the Spleen and Stomach, which are responsible for transforming food into Qi and Blood, aka your body’s energy and nourishment.

🍚 Why white rice is a staple:
• Supports digestion and gut health
• Provides steady, sustained energy
• Helps calm the digestive system when it’s feeling off
• Pairs easily with warming, nourishing foods

In TCM, simple foods are often the most powerful. White rice creates a neutral base that allows the body to absorb nutrients efficiently, making it especially helpful during times of stress, fatigue, or recovery.

✨ Sometimes, balance starts with the basics.

What should we eat during the winter months according to TCM? ❄️🌿In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is associated w...
02/18/2026

What should we eat during the winter months according to TCM? ❄️🌿
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is associated with the Kidneys and the Water element. This is a time to slow down, conserve energy, and focus on warming, nourishing foods that support deep vitality.

Foods like black beans, chestnuts, wood ear mushrooms, goji berries, cinnamon, and ginger are commonly recommended in winter because they help:

• Warm the body
• Support Kidney and Jing energy
• Boost immunity
• Promote circulation during colder months

Eating seasonally is a key principle of TCM and winter is all about nourishment, warmth, and restoration.

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