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40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Acupuncture & TCM Education in Toronto
Founded in 1986, we have dedicated ourselves to advancing Traditional Chinese Medicine through comprehensive education and practical training. Our institution offers diploma programs in Acupuncture Therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on clinical experience. With over 800 confident graduates and a 100% pass rate on the PAN-Canadian Exam for recent cohorts, we emphasize academic excellence and professional readiness. Our faculty comprises passionate instructors with decades of combined experience in teaching and clinical practice. We welcome students from diverse backgrounds, including those without prior healthcare experience, and provide flexible schedules to accommodate working professionals.Our campus in Toronto's Chinatown offers convenient access to Chinese herb stores and a vibrant learning environment. We maintain a supportive student clinic where future practitioners gain real-world experience treating over 200,000 patients. Our alumni consistently report high employment rates and successful practice development after graduation. We offer discounted workshops and courses for current students and healthcare professionals seeking continuing education. Through our commitment to quality education and community outreach, we continue to shape the future of acupuncture and integrative medicine professionals.
Services
Acupuncture Therapy Program
TCM Practitioner Program
Advanced TCMP Program
Kampo Herbalism
Shiatsu Workshops
Healthcare Professional Courses
Student Acupuncture Clinic
Graduate Clinic Services
Single Credit Courses
Workshops for Practitioners
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- Celebrating 39 years of academic excellence in TCM education
- Over 800 confident graduates successfully practicing worldwide
- 100% pass rate on PAN-Canadian Exam for recent cohorts
- Passionate professional instructors with decades of experience
- Busy student clinic treating over 200,000 patients annually
What people say
100% pass rate
Passionate instructors
Real-world skills
Flexible schedules
Great learning environment
Services
Acupuncture Therapy Program
Our comprehensive Acupuncture Therapy Program provides foundational training for aspiring practitioners. Students learn TCM theory, biomedical sciences, and clinical techniques through structured coursework and hands-on practice. The program prepares graduates for professional certification and successful practice development in acupuncture.
TCM Practitioner Program
This advanced program trains students in Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and practices. Curriculum includes herbal medicine, diagnostic techniques, and treatment protocols. Graduates gain comprehensive knowledge to become licensed TCM practitioners through rigorous academic and clinical training.
Student Acupuncture Clinic
Our supervised student clinic offers affordable acupuncture treatments while providing practical experience. Patients receive care from trained students under professional supervision. This service bridges academic learning with real-world patient interaction for developing practitioners.
Workshops for Practitioners
We offer continuing education workshops for healthcare professionals seeking TCM knowledge. These sessions cover specialized techniques and recent developments in acupuncture and herbal medicine. Participants gain practical skills applicable to their existing practices.
Shiatsu Training
Our Shiatsu programs teach traditional Japanese bodywork techniques to healthcare professionals. Students learn therapeutic applications for pain management and wellness. The training enhances practitioners' skills in manual therapy and holistic patient care.
People
Hailey Slaviero
Faculty Member
Honours graduate of AIM's Acupuncture and TCM programs with 15 years of teaching experience. Holds interdisciplinary degree in Arts & Science with focus on East Asian Religions and wellness. Passionate about TCM education.
Richard Kwan
Senior Advisor
Practicing TCM expert with 12+ years experience. Founder of Simple Cures and Tai Chi instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience. Lectures extensively on acupuncture and herbal medicine at AIM Academy.
Elena Dobrovetsky
Director of Education
Holds Master's in Biomedical Chemistry and extensive scientific research experience. Graduated from AIM's Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine programs. Combines Western scientific knowledge with traditional Chinese medicine in her teaching and practice.
Questions
What acupuncture programs do you offer?
We offer Acupuncture Therapy Diploma and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner programs with comprehensive theoretical and clinical training.
Are there prerequisites for admission?
We require an Ontario High School Diploma or equivalent. No prior healthcare experience needed for most programs.
Do you offer financial aid?
Financial aid may be available to qualified students through government programs and institutional assistance options.
What is your exam pass rate?
Our recent graduates achieved 100% pass rate on the PAN-Canadian Exam for acupuncture certification.
Are there continuing education options?
We provide workshops and short courses for healthcare professionals seeking TCM and acupuncture training.
Can I visit the campus?
We welcome prospective students to audit classes and explore our Toronto campus facilities.
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Reviews (4)
Sook Macook
Sep 14, 2020
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When i first arrived i faced relentless bullying for my name and speech impediment. I was offered chopsticks multiple times, i'm not even asian. they then started calling me a chong chang. i read a manga once and they said i was reading my own sacred texts, again i am not asian. i was depressed until my parents moved me and now i have friends.
Martha Dixon
May 28, 2020
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This was my first american school that I went to, since moving. The transition was frustrating, yet my teachers persisted with me. I used to not be able to imagine being able to do geometry, algebra and being able to understand basic math equations. Despite my pessimistic attitude, all of my teachers were patient.
Sonia Dasgupta
Sep 25, 2019
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AIM is a school for children diagnosed with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. With this singular focus and research-to-practice methodology, AIM Has made an incredible impact for our daughter. This is a fully independent, private school with a similar admissions process. To the disgruntled reviewer - just like other private schools, even if you have all the requirements (educational assessment, teacher evaluations and recommendations), the student has to be a good fit and there needs to be a spot available in the grade the student will entering. Also, the fees are similar
Miley Worst
Jun 04, 2019
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If you have a child with a learning disability, they will get you all excited about the school with attending their open house where you're told how much they could help your child. Then you pay their expensive $100 application fee and later told that they can't accept your child. Their application process is such a scam and a total waste of time! I would not recommend! Think about it, for every $100 application fee, how much are they pocketing just to reject students without providing even a partial refund? We pay bills out here! So taking advantage of parents who are on a desperate search to
