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Five Branches University

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General Agency Information
Name: Five Branches University
Alternate Name(s): California Graduate School of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Five Branches Institute
Address: 200 7th Avenue
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Driving Directions
Contact Information
Primary Phone: 831-476-9424
Secondary Phone: 831-476-8211
Email: receptionist@fivebranches.edu
Website: http://www.fivebranches.edu
Hours
Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Details
Description: In 1984, Five Branches University became one of the first Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) colleges in the United States. Today, we are recognized as one of the nation’s top TCM schools providing the highest level of professional education in Traditional Chinese Medicine and integrative medicine in the U.S. and internationally.
Mission: Five Branches University aims to set the standards for excellence in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) education and healthcare, develop highly-skilled TCM clinical practitioners, educators and researchers, and advance the practice of TCM as an independent medical modality through clinical practice, education and research.
Programs: Five Branches University offers masters and doctoral degree programs in traditional Chinese medical theory and diagnosis, herbology, acupuncture and Western medicine. And certificate programs in Asian massage and healing arts.

Services available in the clinic:
Acupuncture
Herbal Prescriptions
Therapeutic Massage
Medical Qigong
Dietary Consultation
Publications: Catalog of courses
Student Handbook
Languages other than English: Chinese
Korean
Accommodations for Disabled Persons: Wheelchair Access
Public Transportation: Available Within One Block
Eligibility: See Description Notes
Fees: Varies
Areas Served: California
Physical Location: San Jose
Santa Cruz
Funding Source: Donations
Fees
Fundraising
Officials/Contact Persons
Officials: Ron Zaidman
President and CEO
831-476-9424Ext: 38
Subject Headings
Subject Headings: Acupressure
Acupuncture
Alternative Medicine
Alternative Medicine Associations
Alternative Medicine Information
Alternative Medicine Practitioners
Alternative Medicine Referrals
Colleges/Universities
Herbal Medicine
Massage Therapy
This agency was last updated on April 24, 2020.