Since its inception in 1984, the Five Branches family of doctors, faculty and staff has dedicated themselves to providing the highest quality education possible in the art and science of Chinese Medicine. Their Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (MTCM) degree is one of the most highly regarded in the expanding world of acupuncture and herbal medicine.
While TCM is the major form of health care for more than 20% of the population of the world, it has reached only 2% of the population in the U.S. Clearly, we will continue to see a very exciting growth and acceptance of Chinese Medicine in this country as more and more patients experience for themselves its curative powers. We must also note that with its 5000-year history, acupuncture has been recognized by the U.S. National Institutes of Health as a valid and effective method of healing.
Five Branches is located in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, CA, and total enrollment is approximately 80.