Five Branches University cordially invites you to join us for an Open House event at our Santa Cruz Beach Harbor Campus. Experience our Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Health Center on Thursday, June 20, from 6:00PM-8:00PM.

Join our Admissions Director, Eleonor Mendelson, DAOM, L.Ac., as she discusses the growing profession of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in the U.S. and world-wide. She will be introducing you to the flexible programs we offer, range of financial aid and scholarship packages, increasing career opportunities, and our students, faculty, alumni and staff.

Why apply to Five Branches?

• Nationally Accredited, and approved by the CA Acupuncture Board, and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
• Federal Financial Aid and Supplemental Loans available for tuition AND living expenses
• Options to specialize in areas including Sports Medicine, Medical Qigong, Tuina Massage, and Five Element Acupuncture

Our info session will include a campus tour in addition to specific information on how to apply for our upcoming Fall 2013 term, beginning in August!

All participants will receive a voucher for a complimentary treatment in our teaching clinic and have the option to schedule a personal preview of the program, including the opportunity sit in on classes and receive one-on-one admissions advising. To schedule your program preview in advance, you may contact Eleonor at admissions@fivebranches.edu.

Call (831) 476-9424 or email admissions@fivebranches.edu today for more information and to register.

Mark your calendar for 6/20! Refreshments and snacks will be served. We hope to see you there!

Five Branches University Extension cordially invites you to join us on Saturday, June 22nd, from 12:00AM-2:00PM for an Open House event at the San Jose Campus in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Please come and learn about our various certificate programs, continuing education, and community courses.

Whether you are interested in advancing your career, learning something new, or trying out different courses to explore areas of interest, our Open House will introduce you to the many different offerings in the FBU Extension Program.

Join our SJ Extension Director, Sumedha Goh and Mind-Body Director, Laury Rappaport, Ph.D, as they share information on the following:

 Asian Massage Certificate Program (English and Chinese)

• 250–hour Asian Bodywork Practitioner
• 500-hour Asian Bodywork Therapist
• 650-hour Asian Bodywork Clinician
• 150-hour Tuina Acupressure Specialized Certificate Program
• 150-hour Five Element Acupressure Specialized Certificate Program

Medical Qigong Certificate Program

• 64-hour Self-Cultivation Certification Program
• 650-hour Medical Qigong Therapists Certification Program
• Medical Qigong Therapist Program for L.Ac

Mind-Body Certificate Programs

• Mind-Body Medicine Foundations: Level 1 (135 hours)
• Mind-Body Medicine Advanced Training: Level 2 (370 hours)
• Expressive Arts in Healthcare and Mind-Body Medicine Foundations: Level 1 (75 hours)
• Expressive Arts in Healthcare and Mind-Body Medicine Advanced Practice: Level 2 (305 hours)
• Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts Foundations: Level 1 (60 hours)
• Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts Advanced Practice (350) hours)
• Learn about our continuing education and community courses

We will also be offering brief exercises from Qigong and Mind-Body Medicine if you would like to try them out (or just observe). 

What will happen at the Open House?

You will have the opportunity to:

      * Learn about the various certificate programs including Tuina Massage, Medical Qigong, Mind-Body Medicine, Herbal, Facial Rejuvenation and various seminars.

     * See a Tuina Acupressure demonstration, take part in a Qigong session or participate in some Mind-Body activities

     * Observe an Acupressure class

     * Meet the school administrators, faculty, students and program alumni

     * Tour the San Jose campus and clinic

     * Enter a Raffle Drawing to win a scholarship to attend one of the Extension classes.

     * Lunch will be provided!

All participants will receive a voucher for a complimentary treatment in our teaching clinic.

Why take courses at the Five Branches University Extension?

Five Branches University is Nationally Accredited, and approved by the CA Acupuncture Board, and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). It has been a leading educational institution that began 29 years ago. It is known for its expert faculty worldwide. The FBU Extension is committed to providing the same excellence in teaching, along with certificate programs that can lead to or aaugment your career, and enhance your expertise.

To register or for questions about the Open House: Call (408) 260-0208 or email sjreceptionist@fivebranches.edu today for more information and to register.

Mark your calendar for 6/22! Refreshments and snacks will be served. We hope to see you there!!!