October 2026 TCM Graduate Degrees Open Houses

sean_admin — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Experience Spring Energy: A Weekend of Chinese Medicine, Open House & Wellness

Join Five Branches University at our Santa Cruz Campus October 4th or San Jose Campus October 18th for a Health Event and Graduate Program Open House celebrating integrative health and education. Connect with faculty and students, explore our graduate programs, and experience hands-on wellness demonstrations and presentations rooted in a holistic approach to healing. Whether you’re considering becoming a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine or are curious about how this medicine can support health and well-being, this event offers an introduction to Five Branches University and the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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Santa Cruz Open House Schedule — Sunday, Oct 4th (1PM–5 PM)

Campus Tour

Take a guided tour of our classrooms, clinic facilities, herbal dispensary, and student spaces.

Clinical Theater: Live Acupuncture Demonstration

Watch a live acupuncture treatment as faculty explain the diagnosis, point selection, and treatment approach used in our clinical training program.

Time for Tea

Discover different types of Chinese teas, learn proper brewing techniques, and how tea can be used to promote health.

The Fall Season & Lian Gong Shi Ba Fa

Join a short lecture about the energetic qualities of autumn and how to prevent common health concerns during the season. The lecture will be followed by an interactive Lian Gong Shi Ba Fa qigong class, where you’ll experience 18 therapeutic movements designed to promote longevity.

And More To Be Announced.

San Jose Open House Schedule — Sunday, Oct 18th (1 2PM–3 PM)

Free TCM Acupuncture Clinic — Experienced practitioners will be on hand to offer gentle consultations, with a special welcome for our elder guests

Medical Qigong — A simple, guided practice suitable for all ages — a lovely way for families to move and breathe together

TCM Health Lecture — Sharing seasonal wellness wisdom inspired by the Chongyang tradition

Chinese Culture Salon — A relaxed space for conversation and connection, ideal for parents and children to enjoy together

Admissions Info Session: “Studying TCM in the US” — For those curious about pursuing Chinese medicine as a path of study or career, we’ll walk through what that journey can look like here in the U.S.

Contact Us

Santa Cruz Campus:
200 7th Ave #115, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

Contact
(408) 610-3882
Eleonor Mendelson, L.Ac.
admissions@fivebranches.edu

Sandra Yates
scadmissions@fivebranches.edu

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San Jose Campus:
1885 Lundy Ave, San Jose, CA 95131

English & Bilingual Admissions Support
sjadmissions@fivebranches.edu
(408) 260-0208

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Visit, Contact, Request Info & Apply for 2027!

Caitlin Tsai — Thu, 31 Dec 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Apply to jumpstart your TCM education in time for 2025

We are thrilled to announce our streamlined services in order to aid your enrollment process. Let 2025 be the year where you embark on your journey to learn from the masters, to become a TCM expert yourself! Through our services, you can expect a wealth of options:

1. Visit Us: Explore the uniqueness of our campuses

1. Connect with Us: Speak with us in a one-on-one setting to answer any specific questions you may have.

1. Request Information: request any information from course details to the application process, financial aid options, and much more!

Apply with Support: Apply to enroll, with the knowledge of the process at your fingertips either through our online resources or by contacting us directly.

Events from October 4, 2026 – December 31, 2026 – Five Branches University