Why OCTCM?

Because we were founded in 1998, that’s over 25 Years of excellence in TCM and Acupuncture education! 

Because we are an amazing community of passionate learners 

Because we have opportunities to study in China

Because we have a TCM Lab with pulse machines 

Because we do moxibustion in our teaching clinic in Toronto

Because we have high quality raw herbs in our clinics

Because we have two campuses at convenient locations

Because we have great relationships with the global TCM community

Because our teaching faculty are exceptional 

Because we have flexible course scheduling and payment options 

Because we offer free seminars to educate the public and promote the profession

Because we offer advanced certificate training programs in Chinese Manual Medicine, Classical Chinese Medicine, Medical Qigong, and Integrative Chinese Medicine

Because we have one of the biggest TCM libraries in Canada with both English and Chinese textbooks

Because we are right downtown, in the heart of Toronto’s Chinatown surrounded by amazing restaurants and herb stores

Because we have an amazing outdoor space with a skyline view for your daily exercise

Because we have a wonderful student community and student association

Because traditional Chinese medicine is a growing profession 

Because massage therapy is hard on the body and you can only treat one patient at a time

Because it's never too late to change your career 

Because you want a career that lets you choose your own hours 

Because you want a career that is fulfilling and successful

Because you want to be part of a long tradition

Because we have exciting new technologies 

Because we have some of the best instructors

Because our program prepares you for the board exam

Because we accept international students

Because you can take your internship at our student clinic - no need to find patients

Because we offer cutting edge workshops and CEU courses for the profession

Because we have flexible payment plans 

Because eligible students may apply for financial aid (OSAP), bursaries, and scholarships

Because we offer full time or part time learning 

Because we train your for success

Because we have a diverse and welcoming faculty and student body

Because we have 3 intakes September, January, and May

Because we offer hands on clinical experience 540 hours for Diploma of Acupuncture or 840 for the Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Because many of our graduates become leaders in the field 

Because were the first acupuncture and TCM school to use electronic medical records in clinic 

Because we were the first acupuncture and TCM school to have a fully integrated student portal and learning management system

Because we have a hybrid program that offers the best of online and in person learning

Because we are founding members of the Federation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Colleges of Canada and the Council of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Schools of Ontario