About

In 1984, Five Branches University became one of the first Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) graduate institutions in the United States. Today, we are recognized as one of the nation’s top TCM and integrative medicine schools providing the highest level of professional education in Traditional Chinese Medicine and integrative medicine in the U.S. and internationally.

Our nationally accredited Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (MTCM) and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) programs provide a strong foundation in TCM diagnosis, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, the latest TCM research, extensive clinical training and a comprehensive integrative medical education. Our Asian Massage and Bodywork certification program is one of the Bay Area’s leading massage schools for NCCAOM certification in the Asian Healing Arts.