Eight Branches

Why choose Eight Branches College? 🌿

Becoming an acupuncturist starts with choosing the right education.

At Eight Branches, students learn Traditional Chinese Medicine through a combination of foundational knowledge, practical skills, and clinical experience designed to prepare them for their future careers.

✨ Hands-on clinical training
✨ Hybrid learning options
✨ Authentic TCM education
✨ Career-focused programs

Discover your journey and enroll in Fall 2026!
Register via the bio link!

🌱 Fall 2026 applications are still open!
Classes begin September 14, 2026!
Apply before August 14!

📚 Learn Acupuncture, Herbology, Cupping, Gua Sha & more
🩺 Gain hands-on clinical experience
🌿 Study Traditional Chinese Medicine at Eight Branches

Your future in holistic healthcare starts here.

👉 Spots are limited.
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3 Reasons to Consider a Career as an Acupuncturist 🌿

Looking for a healthcare career that combines purpose, flexibility, and growth? Here’s why many people choose acupuncture:

✨ 1. Help people feel better naturally
Support clients with concerns such as pain management, stress, sleep, and overall wellness through Traditional Chinese Medicine.

💳 2. Accessible care for many clients
Acupuncture treatments are covered by many extended health insurance plans, making it easier for clients to access care.

📈 3. Build a flexible and rewarding career
Many practitioners create sustainable careers through private practice, wellness clinics, or multidisciplinary healthcare settings. With acupuncture sessions often ranging from around $130+ per treatment, practitioners have the opportunity to build a stable income as they grow their client base.

Interested in becoming an acupuncturist? Join our Virtual Open House on Aug 9 to learn more. Register via bio link.

Thinking about a career in Traditional Chinese Medicine? 🌿

From learning acupuncture techniques to gaining real clinical experience, there's much more to studying TCM than most people expect.

Join our Virtual Open House for an inside look at Eight Branches. Explore our Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine programs, meet our team, and discover how you'll build practical skills while preparing for a rewarding career in holistic healthcare.

📅 Sunday, Aug 9
⏰ 1:00 PM EST
💻 Online Event

A simple way to explore whether holistic healthcare could be your path forward.

🌿 Herb of the Month: Lotus Leaf 荷葉

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer is associated with heat, humidity, and excess accumulation.

When dampness and heat build up in the body, it can lead to feelings of heaviness, sluggish digestion, bloating, and discomfort during hot weather.

Lotus leaf is traditionally used to help clear summer heat, transform dampness, and support digestive balance.

🌿 What does it help with?

• Feeling heavy or sluggish
• Bloating and digestive discomfort
• Summer heat and humidity-related symptoms
• Supporting healthy digestion during warmer months

🌿 Lotus leaf is often added to:

• Herbal teas
• Summer wellness beverages
• Dampness-transforming herbal blends
• Traditional seasonal formulas

👉 Follow us to learn one TCM herb each month — explained simply, seasonally, and practically.

How do you become a Registered TCM Practitioner (R.TCMP)? 🌿

At Eight Branches, the TCMP Diploma Program is designed for students with different backgrounds.

Depending on your starting point, your journey can look different.

1-Year Post-Graduate Diploma

For students who have completed the Acupuncture & Moxibustion Program.

✔ Accelerated pathway
✔ Focus on advanced TCM theory & clinical application
✔ Direct progression toward R.TCMP registration pathway

3-Year Full-Time TCMP Diploma

For students starting from the foundation level.

✔ Complete training in acupuncture + herbology
✔ Full coverage of TCM specialties
✔ Internal medicine, gynecology, paediatrics
✔ Strong clinical foundation

✨ Gua Sha Tools: Does the material matter?

You've probably seen Gua Sha tools made from jade, rose quartz, stainless steel, and other materials, but they are not the same.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the technique and assessment are often more important than the material itself. However, different tools can offer different treatment experiences.

🌿 Jade
• Naturally cool to the touch
• Often used for facial Gua Sha
• Smooth and lightweight

🌸 Rose Quartz
• Similar cooling properties
• Popular for facial self-care routines
• Gentle on sensitive skin

✨ Stainless Steel
• Durable and easy to sanitize
• Naturally cooling
• Commonly used in professional settings

At Eight Branches College, students learn the principles behind Gua Sha, including proper technique, safety considerations, and how to choose the right tool for different situations.

🎓 Interested in learning gua sha?
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Our diploma programs in acupuncture offer a comprehensive education that blends ancient wisdom with modern clinical practice.

Students in our diploma programs learn:

✓ Acupuncture
✓ Moxibustion
✓ Cupping & Gua Sha
✓ Nutrition & Wellness Principles
✓ Clinical Skills & Patient Care

Designed for aspiring healthcare professionals, our programs combine academic study with hands-on clinical experience.

🍂 Fall 2026 Applications Are Now Open.

Explore a career rooted in healing, wellness, and lifelong learning.

🌿 Not all moxa is the same

If you've experienced moxibustion before, you may have noticed that different types of moxa are used in treatment. Each has unique characteristics and applications.

✨ Traditional Moxa (Moxa Wool)
• Made from dried and processed mugwort leaves
• Produces a rich heat and distinctive aroma
• Commonly used in traditional moxibustion techniques

✨ Moxa Sticks
• Compressed moxa rolled into a cigar-like shape
• Used to warm acupuncture points without direct skin contact
• Ideal for larger treatment areas

✨ Smokeless Moxa
• Refined and carbonized moxa
• Produces significantly less smoke and odor
• Often preferred in indoor clinical settings

Have you ever tried moxibustion? Let us know in the comments! 👇