Did you know that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the Chinese zodiac share many similarities? Both systems are deeply rooted in Chinese culture and philosophy, and share a common framework that emphasises balance and harmony with the five elements. Historically, TCM practitioners even considered a person’s astrological sign when assessing their health. For the Year ..read more

If you are interested in studying Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) or are familiar with some of its practices, you may have heard of the term “meridian”. One of the key aspects of TCM, meridians are channels through which energy — known as Qi — flows in the body. In this blog, we’ll explore the basics ..read more

When you hear the term “Traditional Chinese Medicine” you may immediately think of acupuncture, cupping, remedial massage or Tai Chi. What you may forget are the many herbal remedies used in TCM, which are actually very common and accessible! Many of these everyday ingredients are likely already in your fridge or pantry at home. In ..read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)  is a holistic approach to health based on the understanding that the mind, body, and spirit are all connected and that illness and disease arise when there is some kind of energetic imbalance in one or more of these areas. While TCM practitioners are highly trained to use specific healing techniques ..read more

There’s no doubt that Traditional Chinese Medicine is a fascinating field, and one that is becoming increasingly popular in the Western world. Depending on what you study, a qualification in TCM can lead you down a wide variety of career paths including: Herbalist Massage therapist General health consultant (like a GP of Chinese Medicine, offering ..read more