Discovering The Five Personality Types – Which one are you?
The theory of the five elements is one of the main tools an acupuncturist can use in order to understand a person’s nature, personality...
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A Double Graduation on our Founder’s 100th Birthday
On Friday 26th November we held a happy Graduation ceremony at Meridian Hall in East Grinstead. The event, attended by Town Mayor Cllr John...
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A 1988 conversation with Dr. Van Buren, founder of ICOM
Dr. Van Buren was a world renowned acupuncture master, healer and pioneer. Having practiced acupuncture for more than 50 years, he is the founder...
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8 Healthy Tips for the Summer
Now that summer is well and truly here we want to be healthy enough to enjoy it to the fullest. Here are eight healthy tips to help keep you in...
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Why Study Chinese Medicine? – A post by Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée
This post originally appeared on Asian Medicine Zone website and has been reproduced with permission. The original post can be accessed at...
Read moreA look back at three fantastic years at ICOM
As Graduation 2019 approaches, final year acupuncture student Alison Dalziel provides us with a great insight into student life at ICOM in this...
Read moreOn The Heavenly Truth of Ancient Times
The Yellow Emperor asked the heavenly teacher: “I have heard that people in ancient times had lived as long as one hundred and twenty years...
Read moreMyanmar Diary
For nearly 10 years acupuncturist Kirsten Germann has been involved in a charitable project in Myanmar training Doctors at the Watchet Jivita...
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Heaven and Earth
My God, it’s full of stars… (2001 Space Odyssey) separation at the same time as infinitely many without differentiation. The purpose...
Read moreA First Timer’s Experience of Facial Acupuncture
Have you ever tried facial acupuncture? As a young girl in my 20s I had never given it any thought. But following some recent coverage in the...
Read moreTuina Short CPD Courses: Meet the Teaching Team
Sandra Hill Is a Chinese medicine practitioner, writer and teacher with a particular interest in Classical Chinese...
Read moreCommunity Project – Soft Tissue Release Workshop
We were delighted to see so many attending a one day workshop on soft tissue release (STR). As part of her community project Alison Dalziel a...
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Why is ICOM unique and could this be you?
Welcome to ICOM, the oldest acupuncture training college in Europe. Is studying acupuncture for you? People come to study with us from a wide...
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How To Stay Healthy in Winter – 6 Tips & Secrets
Tips and Secrets to Staying Healthy this Winter The middle of our traditionally cold and frosty season is fast approaching, with the winter...
Read moreHow I came to study acupuncture – Sarah Major
Sarah is a senior lecturer, clinic supervisor and point location co-ordinator at ICOM. She also runs a busy private practice locally. Here’s what...
Read moreICOM’s Acupuncture Course: Current student, Alex, changes career from 3D computer animation to Chinese Medicine
Read about Alex’s experience on ICOM’s acupuncture course so far and why she decided to study at our college As the end of my second...
Read moreCottage Hospital To Acupuncture College
History of a cottage hospital Our acupuncture college has a very interesting history and has actually been a medical establishment for more than...
Read moreICOM’s children clinic – Boost Your Child’s Health Naturally
Acupuncture for children can be of great benefit. Many children come for regular acupuncture treatment, from babies, toddlers to teenagers. Not...
Read moreGalit Hughes
Galit Hughes: Experienced Acupuncturist & Teacher Galit Hughes has more than 17 years experience as an acupuncturist. Having graduated from...
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