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A Dedicated Team of Educators & Practitioners
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR & THERAPIST:
Kenneth Choi BSc, R.TCMP, R.Ac
Director of the Acupuncture and TCM Programs
Instructor of Classical Formulas, External Techniques, Auricular Acupuncture, TCM Case Studies, TCM Clinic Supervisor & Treatment of Disease
"Kenneth is most interested in treating internal medicine problems, as that is an area in which conventional medicine is failing many patients. He treats many internal medicine problems including digestive problems, allergies, cardiovascular disorders, neurological disorders, urogenital problems, emotional disorders (ex. stress, anxiety, depression), gynocological disorders (ex. peri-menopause symptoms, menstrual problems, infertility), all sorts of pain disorders.
Kenneth graduated from University of Toronto with his Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, specializing in Genes, Genetics and Biotechnology. He then graduated from Mc Gill University with his Masters of Science in Biotechnology. He received his Chinese Medicine training from the Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where he graduated with the 4 year Advanced diploma.
Currently, he is the Director of our TCM & Acupuncture Program at AIM Acadamy, instructor in our Herbal Program as well as clinic supervisor.
Languages spoken: English, Cantonese
Check out his newest book!
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:
Katherine Chekhter BA, R.TCMP, R.Ac
Katherine holds a BA, specialized honours in Psychology from York University and is one of the top graduates in a five year, full time (4220 hours) Advanced traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner program at Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In addition to being a TCMP she teaches The Jing Luo (Meridians and Collaterals) Systems and The Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine at AIM Academy in the acupuncture program as well as Materia Medica in the Chinese herbs program.
Katherine specializes in diagnosing and treating a variety of patient disorders with both acupuncture and herbal prescriptions. These include respiratory, digestive, urinary, pain/neurological, gynaecological/obstetric, cardiovascular, blood, psychiatric/mental disturbances, skin, pediatrics and disorders of senses and cancer. In addition, she employ’s traditional and Dr. Tan’s methods for treating pain disorders with acupuncture.
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:
Richard Kwan BSc, R.TCMP, R.Ac
Senior Advisor of the Acupuncture and TCM Programs
TCM Practitioner (Blend of TCM, Japanese, Tung and Tan style Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Nutritional therapy, Tuina massage, Taiji and Qigong)
Richard completed the 4-year Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) program at the Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TSTCM). He lectured extensively at TSTCM and Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine in the theory of TCM, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. He is also very passionate about his volunteer work with street youth and people with AIDS. Richard has a strong commitment to Tai Chi and Qi Gong, which he has practiced for over 15 years. For the promotion of health and the prevention of disease, he teaches Tai Chi at the downtown YMCA and in the Beaches. Currently, he is the Senior Advisor of TCM & Acupuncture at AIM Academy. He also teaches Fundamentals of TCM, Acupuncture Technique and is a clinic supervisor.
In 2008, he started Simple Cures - a Chinese Medicine centre and has been in private practice in The Beaches and Vaughan. Richard believes that a simple lifestyle promotes better health; he strives to empower his patients to become more proactive with their own healthcare.
START EXPLORING YOUR FUTURE NOW!
Acupuncture and TCM Open House
Discover the world of Eastern medicine
& follow your path to a viable career
in alternative medicine!
Join us for an exciting presentation from Kenneth Choi, RTCMP, R.Ac., our Director of Acupuncture and TCM Programs. During the session, he will discuss our Programs, then demonstrate tuina, cupping, pulse & tongue diagnosis, and Japanese and Chinese style needling techniques. The discussion will include how to incorporate these modalities into your future practice.
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Have you always been interested in Eastern medicine? Curious about studying or learning more about
acupuncture & TCM?
Schedule a meet and greet with our Executive Director, Enza Ierullo. Learn more about AIM Academy, our diploma programs and how you can benefit from the 30 years of educational experience in the field of Eastern therapeutic practices and complementary healthcare.
UPCOMING ONLINE COURSES
TCM Theory
with Katherine Chekhther R.Ac, R.TCMP This course is perfect for both beginners and therapists wishing to expand their clinical knowledge