Visit Five Branches
The best way to experience Five Branches University is to meet the individuals who are the essence of our community and to immerse yourself in the environment of our classrooms and medical centers, rich with the beauty and culture of Chinese medicine. We invite you to visit our Santa Cruz and San Jose campuses, to attend an open house or to Explore TCM online. If your schedule does not allow a visit to Five Branches at this time, please call or email us to request information or simply download our online catalogs to review our programs. Better yet, get a glimpse of Five Branches before your arrival, through our virtual tour online.
Campus Visit
Five Branches University welcomes you to visit our campuses in Santa Cruz and San Jose, California. A campus visit is the most effective way to get an up-close and personal look at the Five Branches community. Enjoy a personal tour, a free treatment in our clinic, observe our classes and clinical training, and meet the faculty, staff and students of Five Branches. This is also an opportunity to learn more about the admissions process, financial aid and to gain the information necessary to assist you with your decision to attend Five Branches.
Open House
Throughout the year Five Branches hosts several Open House events for prospective students. While attending a campus presentation learn what makes Five Branches distinctive from other TCM colleges and about the exciting changes in the field of Chinese medicine. Join us for a campus tour to explore how comfortable the facilities and environment feels to you. Engage in a student panel discussion, a treatment demonstration and talk with faculty and staff to gain a better understanding of the programs we offer as well as the social community you will enjoy at Five Branches University.
Explore TCM
This introductory online learning series provides general information about Traditional Chinese Medicine. Learn how TCM practitioners are able to effectively treat a wide variety of healthcare needs through the use of integrative methods of acupuncture, herbology, massage, qigong and nutrition, known as The Five Branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Gain a general understanding of how TCM practitioners integrate the Five Branches to relieve symptoms, restore well-being and improve vitality.
Request Information
Contact the Admissions or Program Director to request a printed catalog and to receive detailed information about the programs you are interested in.
English TCM Masters Program- Santa Cruz
Eleonor Mendelson, Admissions Director - Santa Cruz
(831) 476-9424 x31 admissions@fivebranches.edu
Alexandra Polk , Admissions Assistant
(831) 476-9424 x30 tcm@fivebranches.edu
English TCM Masters Program- San Jose
Gail Stanley, Admissions Associate Director - San Jose
(408) 260-0208 x217 sjadmissions@fivebranches.edu
Chinese TCM Masters Program-San Jose
Ching Chi, Director Chinese MTCM Program
(408) 260-0208 x221 chingchi@fivebranches.edu
Guan Wong, Associate Director Chinese MTCM Program
(408) 260-0208 x220 chinesemasters@fivebranches.edu
Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine -San Jose
Khristine Haroldson, Doctoral Program Coordinator
(408) 260-0208 x206 doctoral@fivebranches.edu
Chinese Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine -San Jose
E-Sing Hung, Deputy director Doctoral Program
(408) 260-0208 x212 chinesedoctoral@fivebranches.edu
Massage and Healing Arts- Santa Cruz
Brenda Bury, Extension Program Director - Santa Cruz
(831) 476-9424 x48 extension@fivebranches.edu
Massage and Healing Arts- San Jose
Mimi Latno, Extension Program Director - San Jose
(408) 260-0208 x216 sjextension@fivebranches.edu