Press Releases

Pacific College Named One of the Top Colleges of Oriental Medicine in the U.S.

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine has been selected as one of the “Best of the West” colleges of traditional Chinese medicine in the U.S. by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) World newspaper. The college is one of four winners to take honors in the clinical training category, as well as one of three winners in the Pacific College Named One of the Top Colleges of Oriental Medicine in the U.S.

Local College to Provide Free Acupuncture Consultations at Earth Fair 2001

WHO/WHAT: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine will be providing free acupuncture consultations at Earth Fair 2001. Free acupuncture treatment certificates redeemable at the college’s clinic will be available to first time patients. Admissions counselors from the college will also be on site to provide information on the college’s acupuncture and massage programs. WHEN: 10:00 a.m. Local College to Provide Free Acupuncture Consultations at Earth Fair 2001

Tai Chi Master Joins Pacific College

Pacific College is proud to welcome Tai Chi Master, Herman Kauz, to the college’s adjunct teaching staff. Mr. Kauz started teaching Tai Chi Push-Hands to Pacific College students in February 2000. Mr. Kauz’s classes are offered at no cost to Pacific College students as part of the college’s mission to provide an environment conducive to Tai Chi Master Joins Pacific College

Acupuncture Helps Cocaine Addiction

In a study published in the current issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, Yale researchers have found that acupuncture is an effective treatment for those addicted to cocaine. “The results are indisputable. We’ve been doing it here for years and it works. The results are fantastic. Some of our most difficult cases have turned Acupuncture Helps Cocaine Addiction

Asthma Day 2000

WHO/WHAT: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine will be sponsoring a free clinic day devoted to the education and treatment of those who suffer from asthma. Featured lectures will include: the treatment of asthma with acupuncture and Chinese herbs, asthma self-care and Western Medicine, nutrition and asthma, and the use of Qi Gong (gentle Chinese exercise) Asthma Day 2000

San Diego Fall Fest ’99

WHO/WHAT: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine will be exhibiting at the San Diego Fall Fest ‘99. An admissions counselor will be available to provide information about health care alternatives at its community clinic as well as provide information on the school and field of Oriental medicine. Student interns will also be prepared to give free San Diego Fall Fest ’99

Free Acupuncture Clinic for Seniors

WHO/WHAT: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, a national leader in the instruction of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine, is now offering free acupuncture treatments for senior citizens at the First Lutheran Church in downtown San Diego. WHEN: Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  (No appointments necessary.) WHERE: First Lutheran Church 1420 3rd Avenue San Free Acupuncture Clinic for Seniors

Spice of Life: An Outdoor Community Fiesta

WHO/WHAT: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine will be attending Scripps Hospital’s Community Health Fair. An admissions counselor will be available to provide information on the school and field of Oriental medicine. Student interns will also be prepared to give free tongue and pulse diagnosis and mini acupressure and massage treatments. Complimentary coupons good for one Spice of Life: An Outdoor Community Fiesta

Auricular Acupuncture For Addictive Behavior

Traditional Chinese Medicine, other alternative practitioners, and even traditional Western practices have had proven success using auricular acupuncture, or acupuncture of the ear, in the healing of addictions and addictive behaviors. Auricular acupuncture experienced a burst of popularity in the mid-twentieth century when a Frenchman named Paul Nogier developed a reconfiguration of the Chinese system, which had been around for Auricular Acupuncture For Addictive Behavior

Discover the Benefits of Electro-Acupuncture!

Updated:09/08/2017 Electro-acupuncture is the term used to refer to the application of a pulsating electrical current to acupuncture needles, or even without needles, to acupuncture points on the body. The current is usually 40-80 volts, however no current is actually transmitted through the body— there is only enough stimulation for the patient to feel a Discover the Benefits of Electro-Acupuncture!