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Traditional Chinese Medicine Book Reference

With review:

Maciocia, Giovanni. The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text for Acupuncturists and Herbalists.

This is a very detailed book on TCM theory, diagnosis, and treatment. It describes the various patterns that can be found in each internal organ, and the cause and symptoms of each one. The pathways of the twelve primary meridians are discussed, as well as the extraordinary vessels. The use of the acupuncture points is explained, including the methods of treatment. This book goes very in depth and is recommended for those who have some basic knowledge of TCM.

Thambirajah, Radha. Cosmetic Acupuncture: A TCM approach to cosmetic and dermatological problems.

This is an excellent book explaining the diagnosis and treatment of cosmetic and dermatological disorders, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. The TCM theory that provides the reasoning for the various methods of treatment regarding skin problems is discussed. There is an informative chapter on the different skin types, which explains the traits of each type. The book also offers illustrations on the various needling techniques, and clearly describes how to use acupuncture for skin disorders.

Kaptchuk, Ted. The Web That Has No Weaver : Understanding Chinese Medicine.

This book contains information on the theory and practice of Chinese medicine. It thoroughly explains Chinese medical terms and ideas, and is a great book for those who are unfamiliar with the topic of TCM. Ted Kaptchuk does an incredible job of explaining TCM concepts in western terms, therefore, making TCM easier to understand for those of us who are only familiar with western medical principles.

 

Without review:

Hammer, Leon I. Dragon Rises, Red Bird Flies: Psychology & Chinese Medicine.
Wilhelm, Richard, and Cary F Baynes. The I Ching or Book of Changes.
Larre, Claude, and Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallee. Rooted in Spirit: The Heart of Chinese Medicine.
Larre, Claude, and Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallee. Essence Spirit Blood and Qi.
Chirali, Ilkay Z. Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy.

 

Other Resources:

Traditional Chinese Medicine School in BC (Updated: Feb. 06, 2009)

Name of School Phone / Fax Address Web Site
Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences Tel: 250-352-5887
Fax: 250-352-3458
 303 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC,
V1L 4E3
 www.acos.org
Canadian College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Tel: 250-384-2942
Fax: 250-360-2871
 551 Chatham Street, Victoria, BC,
V8T 1E1
 www.ccaom.com
Central College Tel: 604-523-2388
Fax: 604-523-2389		 314 Agnes Street, New Westminster,
BC, V3L 1E8
 www.centralcollege.ca
Golden Mountain College of TCM &
Clinic		 Tel: 604-568-8253
Fax: 604-568-8297
 +207 - 6125 Sussex Ave., Burnaby, BC
V5H 4G1 Canada		 www.goldenmountaintcm.com
The International College of Traditional
Chinese Medicine of Victoria		 Tel: 250-383-7988
Fax: 250-383-7987
 810 Fort St., Victoria B.C. V8W 1H8
Canada		 www.tcminternational.com
International College of Traditional
Chinese Medicine of Vancouver
 Tel: 604-731-2926
Fax: 604-731-2964		 201-1508 West Broadway, Vancouver,
BC, V6J 1W8		 www.tcmcollege.com
Merinol College Tel: 604-437-7757
Fax: 604-584-7759		 210-10330 152nd. Street, Surrey,
BC, V3R 4G8		 www.merinolcollege.ca
Metropolitan Institute of TCM Tel: 604-520-0256 1 - 7265 Kingsway, Burnaby,
BC, V5E 1G5		 www.mitcm.com
Oshio College of Acupuncture and
Herbology		 Tel: 250-472-6601
Fax: 250-472-6611		 Suite 110/114-1595 McKenzie Ave.
Victoria, V8N 1A4
 www.oshio.ca
Pacific Rim College Tel: 250-483-2119 229-560 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC,
V8W 3C6		 www.pacificrimcollege.ca
PCU College of Holistic Medicine Tel: 604-433-1299
Fax: 604-433-1298		 509 - 5021 Kingsway, Burnaby, B.C.
V5H 4A5		 www.vcc-tcm.ca
Shang Hai TCM College of BC Canada Tel: 604-430-5838
Fax: 604-430-5878		 212-4885 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC
V5H 4T2		 www.acupuncture-college.com
Vancouver Beijing College of Chinese
Medicine		 Tel: 604-207-9389
Fax: 604-207-9389
 3135-8888 Odlin Crest, Richmond, BC,
V6X 3Z8
 www.tcmvbc.com
Western Canadian Institute of TCM Practitioners Tel: 604-270-1818
Fax: 604-270-3998
 760-4400 Hazelbrigde Way, Richmond,
BC, V6X 3R8
 www.tcm.bc.ca

Source from http://www.ctcma.bc.ca/ Dated: July 29, 2009

Traditional Chinese Medicine Association in BC (Updated: March 31, 2009)

Name of Association Contact Address
Canada Acupuncturists HQs Association – BC Dr. Xiao Yun LU
Tel: 604-261-8825
604-313-3123 (c)
 109-8584 Granville Street,
Vancouver, B.C. V6P 4Z9
Canadian Chinese TCM & Acupuncturist Society
 Dr. Sunny LEE
Tel: 604-682-1268
Fax: 604-689-1291
 #606 - 1160 Burrard St.
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2E8
Canadian Sino – Medical Association

Dr. Marianne CHENG
Tel: 604-437-3865
Fax: 604-418-9091

 406 East Broadway,
Vancouver, BC, V5T 1X2
Korean Oriental Medicine &
Acupuncturists Association of BC
 Dr. Young-Ho KIM
Tel: 604-434-2479

 3518 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC, V5R 5L7
National Traditional Chinese Medicine Association Mr. Chiung-Feng WANG
Tel: 604-438-0019
Fax: 604-438-0106
Email: infontcm@gmail.com
 #520-4400 Hazlebridge Way, Richmond BC V6X 3R8
QATCMA Dr. John Yung-Chou Lee
Tel: 604-278-6220
Fax: 604-278-1312
Email: qatcma@uniserve.com
Website: www.qatcma.org
 # 300-5900 No. 3 Road,
Vancity Tower, Richmond, B.C.
V6X 3Z8
TCM Practitioners & Acupuncturists
Society (Pacific Region)
 Dr. Man Tak CHAU
Tel: 604-270-1818
Fax: 604-270-3998
Email: herbsctr@tcm.bc.ca
 740 - 4400 Hazelbridge Way,
Richmond, B.C. V6X 3R8
The Union of Traditional Chinese medicine Associations of Canada (UTCM)

Dr. Peter Wood
Tel: 604-742-8383

 2618 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6K 2G3, Canadaa
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Association of B.C.

Peter WOOD
Tel: 604-602-7550 (Voice mail)
Email: info@tcmabc.org
Website: www.tcmabc.org

 4857 Main Street,
Vancouver, BC, V5V 3R9
United Acupuncturists and TCM
Association of B.C.
 Dr. Walton CHE
Tel: 604-323-7954
Fax: 604-323-7913
Email: drche@shaw.ca
www.uaabc.com
 8063 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC. V6P 4Z5
World Acupuncture Mr. Namsup JO
Tel: 604-294-3072
604-961-3365 (C)
Fax: 604-294-3072
 6117 Kitchener Street, Burnaby,
BC, V5B 2J5

Source from http://www.ctcma.bc.ca/ Dated: January, 2010