Dr. Van Buren was a world renowned acupuncture master, healer and pioneer. Having practiced acupuncture for more than 50 years, he is the founder of the International College of Oriental Medicine (ICOM). ICOM is renowned for training some of the best acupuncture...
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 types and symptoms of disease. The five element cycle is related to the cycle of the seasons throughout the year: from Spring...
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 year looms on ICOM’s acupuncture course, I have taken a moment to reflect on my journey so far. In 2010 I decided to...
History of a cottage hospital Our acupuncture college has a very interesting history and has actually been a medical establishment for more than 100 years. It all began with Dr. John Henry Rogers, who was a local GP in East Grinstead in the 1850s and 60s. The 1861...
Galit Hughes: Experienced Acupuncturist & Teacher Galit Hughes has more than 17 years experience as an acupuncturist. Having graduated from ICOM in 1993, she taught also Chinese Medicine in Israel after her studies at the International College of Oriental...
