EVENTS, COURSES & WORKSHOPS

Join Our Fall Term Info Sessions at OCTCM Toronto Campus Interested in pursuing a career in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture? The Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (OCTCM) Toronto Campus is excited to welcome prospective students to our upcoming in-person Information Sessions this July! Whether you are interested in our English-language or Chinese-language programs, these sessions are a great opportunity to explore our curriculum, meet our admissions

Fall Acupuncture Program Now Open for Enrollment (Chinese Instruction Available)! In response to Ontario’s first implementation of the Chinese-language licensing examination for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in 2022, the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (OCTCM) Markham Campus officially launched its Chinese-language program in January 2023, which has been very well received by students. To make it easier for more Chinese-speaking students to

3 Hours Gua Sha Workshop - Facial + Body Gua Sha WHEN: November 15th, 2026, 2 PM - 5 PM ON-SITE: Toronto Campus, 3rd floor 283 Spadina Ave PREREQUISITES: None - Entry level course COST: $250 plus tax Have you seen the Gua Sha craze online? Are you interested in learning new skills that can help your self-care? Do you want an introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine? This entry-level workshop is a great way to add to your self-care routine. Gua Sha is the practice of movin

Trigger Point Acupuncture & Dry Needling: Levels 1 & 2 Designed exclusively for acupuncturists, this comprehensive two-course series bridges Eastern and Western approaches to treating myofascial pain. Level 1 establishes foundational trigger point science, safety standards, and core needling techniques, while Level 2 advances your practice by tackling central sensitization, complex muscle groups, scar tissue, and tendinopathies. What You’ll Take Away: By completing both level

The "International TCM and Acupuncture Summit Forum," "2026 13th Canada Acupuncture and TCM Continuing Education Conference," will be held in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30, 2026. The conference is jointly hosted by Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine (China) and the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Canada). It is co-organized by the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (Inheritance Working Committee), the In

Intro to Electroacupuncture: Motor points and Muscle testing 15hrs DATE: Saturdays, July 4th & July 18th TIME: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM LOCATION: 283 Spadina Ave, 3rd Fl, Toronto COST: $300 per day ( $300 for upper body, $300 for lower body) | $600 for both days INSTRUCTOR : Michael La, RMT COURSE DESCRIPTION: Learn the essentials of incorporating electroacupuncture (EA) into your practice for treating musculo-skeletal (MSK) problems your patient is undergoing Learn some motor poin

TCM-106 TCM Diagnostics III: Herbal Strategy Case Study 60hrs with live group discussion DATE: Thursday, May 7th - August 13th, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM LOCATION: Online COST: $1200 / $1100 early bird pricing until April 15, 2026 INSTRUCTOR : Richard Kwan, R.TCMP, R.Ac COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course builds on students’ ability to analyze complex clinical cases and formulate clear, effective treatment strategies. Emphasis is placed on the clinical application of herbal

Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA) Seminar YNSA MASTERCLASS: 3-Day Intensive with the Direct Successor to Founder Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto. DATE: October 16th - October 18th, 2026 TIME: 10AM - 4:30PM (lunch break 75 - 90 mins) LOCATION: OCTCM Toronto Campus FEE: $1050 / $899 (Early Bird Pricing for the first 25 participants — valid until September 3rd) *HST 13 % is not included INSTRUCTOR: Yoshifumi Tomita TOMITA HAIR ACUPUNCTURE & REGROWTH PROTOCOL: 1-Day Workshop DATE: Oc

Spring 2026 Info Session and Open House At Toronto + Markham Campus DATE : Tuesday, March 24th TIME: 6:30 PM-8:00 PM LOCATION: Online via Zoom DATE: Wednesday, April 8th TIME: 6:30 PM-8:00 PM LOCATION: In-Person at OCTCM Toronto Campus - 283 Spadina Ave, 3rd Floor and OCTCM Markham Campus - 3190 Steeles Ave. East, Unit 110 Join us online or come visit us in-person for our winter term open house and information session to gain insight into studying at OCTCM. Discover wh

Dāo Needle Therapy Foundations 15 CEUs with Brian Bowen PRACTICUM DATE: May 22 - May 23, 2026 DAY 1 TIME: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM DAY 2 TIME: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Welcome to the Dāo Needle Therapy Foundation Course, where you’ll master the core principles, techniques, and protocols of this transformative practice. Our goal is to equip you with the confidence and skills to effectively treat musculoskeletal conditions using interactive lectures, hands-on practice, and live demonstrati