The Five Branches University Extension Department offers valuable opportunities for lifelong learning, including certificate programs, continuing education courses for healthcare professionals, and community classes for the general public.
Massage Certification
Five Branches University offers massage and bodywork professional certificate programs based on Asian bodywork therapies including Acupressure, Shiatsu, Tuina, and Qigong, preparing you to obtain a California massage license and to receive national massage certification.
Medical Qigong
Five Branches University is the first accredited acupuncture school in the U.S to pioneer a comprehensive Medical Qigong Certificate Program. We offer three Medical Qigong Certificates: Self-Cultivation, Medical Qigong Practitioner and Medical Qigong Therapist.
Mind-Body Medicine
The Mind-Body Medicine Department offers certificate programs, continuing education courses, lectures by leading mind-body experts, community classes to enhance your well-being, and mind-body counseling and wellness programs at the San Jose clinic.
Continuing Education
Extend your education and fulfill your licensure requirements through our Continuing Education courses. Five Branches University offers board-approved CEU’s for L.Ac, RN, MFT, LCSW, LEP, and LPCC.
Faculty
Learn from faculty members who are recruited based on their high level of expertise, professional experience, and excellence in teaching.
Calendar
Review our calendar each month to see the wide-array of courses we offer in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Massage, Qigong, and Mind-Body Medicine.
For personal service please contact:
San Jose Extension
Sumedha Goh
(408) 345-2654
sjextension@fivebranches.edu
Santa Cruz Extension
Alexandra Polk
(831) 476-9424 x41
scextension@fivebranches.edu
Mind-Body Department
Dr. Laury Rappaport
(408) 260-0208 x 208
mindbody@fivebranches.edu
