Chinese Medicine

	The Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association Ltd (AACMA) is the leading national professional association of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners. Find out about acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese herbal medicine and locate your nearest practitioner.
	Chinese herbal medicine is part of a larger healing system called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which also includes acupuncture, massage dietary advice and exercise. TCM is a popular method of treatment, with nearly three million Australians visiting TCM practitioners every year. Find out more about the underlying principles of TCM.
	The theory behind traditional Chinese medicine is that the body is a dynamic energy system. The aim of Chinese traditional medicine is to maintain and/or restore harmony in the body and the balance of the two types of energy (Yin and Yang), using acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage and the practice of Qigong. This site has many very useful links that explain conditions that may be treated using TCM.
	The University of Technology, Sydney, is at the forefront of education in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is one of only a few English language universities in the world to offer comprehensive professional education in this field. See website for details on how to apply to complete the course in TCM.