International College of Oriental Medicine - ICOM

13/10/2025

10/10/2025

Are you curious about studying Acupuncture at ICOM?

In its long history, ICOM has been a major contributor to the development of Acupuncture in the UK.

Fifty years of graduation photos appear on the beautiful staircase at van Buren House and many of today’s leading authors in the world of Acupuncture trained here including Giovanni Maciocia, Roisin Golding, Peter Deadman, Sandra Hill, Royston Low, and many more.

We have blogs and articles on our website detailing what we offer, how our college operates and ways in which we support students throughout their studies.

If you would like to visit us in-person then why not register for our next Open Day, you can register via our website.

Thursday 20 November 10am-2pm at ICOM in East Grinstead.

08/10/2025

At ICOM, every student completes over 400 hours of clinical supervision as part of their 3,600 hours of training in acupuncture.

Our student teaching clinic in East Grinstead provides students with invaluable hands-on experience, observing and treating patients under the guidance of experienced, fully qualified acupuncturists.

For patients, this is an opportunity to receive high-quality acupuncture care at an affordable cost while supporting the next generation of practitioners.

Appointments are available from next week onwards.

To book, please call 01342 313106 - our friendly reception team look forward to hearing from you soon.

https://acupunctureeastgrinstead.org

07/10/2025

A new term and a new season at ICOM.

Yesterday marked both the Mid-Autumn Festival and the beginning of a new academic year here at ICOM.

As the days grow shorter and the season turns inward, our students begin new phases of their own journeys.

Our first-year students are setting out on a path of discovery into the principles of Classical Chinese Medicine.

Our second-year students are deepening their studies and refining their skills.

And our third-year students are stepping into clinical practice, where theory meets experience.

In the Chinese lunar calendar, mid-autumn festival is a time of reunion and reflection.

Within the Five Phases, it corresponds to Metal, the season of autumn, when we are called to refine and release what no longer serves us.

At Van Buren House, we’re embracing this energy as we begin another year of learning, community, and transformation.

If you would like to enquire about our renowned Acupuncture course or CPD seminars, please visit our website for more information.

https://orientalmed.ac.uk/

06/10/2025

CPD: Practical Gua Sha for Acupuncturists with Komorebi Institute: Eastern Medicine for Everyone at ICOM

▪️£300 for a two day seminar
▪️with Clive Witham
▪️8-9 November 2025
▪️ICOM, East Grinstead

Clive Witham presents his comprehensive introduction to the safe and effective application of Gua sha in clinical practice in this 2-day, fully hands-on Gua sha class. Ecology in Motion Gua sha is rooted in the timeless wisdom of the Huangdi Neijing and combines elegant theory with practical techniques to help you confidently integrate Gua sha into your treatments for common health conditions.

Book your place/ read more by visiting the link below.

Clive Witham presents his comprehensive introduction to the safe and effective application of Gua sha in clinical practice in this 2-day, fully hands-on Gua sha class.

03/10/2025

ICOM Acupuncture Clinic in East Grinstead is part of the International College of Oriental Medicine (ICOM). We have a highly experienced team of skilled Acupuncture practitioners in our clinic.

In addition to Acupuncture, we offer a range of other services at our clinic including Chinese Herbal Medicine, Osteopathy, Sports Massage Therapy, Counselling & Psychotherapy as well as Exercise & Health Coaching.

If you would like to learn more about our clinics and practitioners then feel free to give us a call on 01342 313106.

Reception hours are 8.45-5.15pm Monday to Friday.

https://acupunctureeastgrinstead.org/

02/10/2025

We have a very special online CPD series starting this month with the excellent Peter Firebrace.

Peter is a renowned practitioner, teacher, speaker, author, and former ICOM Principal (1985–1990). His special interests include the nature of time and timing, Neidan internal alchemy, Yijing patterns of change, and acupuncture point portraits.

At the end of this month, Peter returns to ICOM for the first of two online seminars on ‘spirit points’, relating to the shen, ling, hun, po and zhi.

Last year, Peter gave two fascinating online seminars on stagnation and release in Chinese Medicine, exploring key acupuncture points for treatment. The snippet above is taken from part two of last year’s series.

•Book your place on this year’s series on Spirit and Wind Points (28 October and 4 November 2025).

•Recordings of last year’s Stagnation and Release seminars are also available to buy and watch on demand from anywhere in the world.

Visit the CPD page on our website or contact us directly for more information.

https://orientalmed.ac.uk/product/spirit-points/

01/10/2025

This might be a tiny reel but at ICOM our college has a big reputation.

ICOM clinic has been serving the local community for over 50 years, and we are the longest running acupuncture college in the UK.

Our teaching of Classical Chinese medicine has made us renowned in the international field of acupuncture and many of our graduates have gone onto become leading teachers, authors and practitioners in our profession.

If you would like a rewarding career in traditional acupuncture then join us at our next Open Day:

• Thursday 20 November, 10am-2pm
📍ICOM, East Grinstead

The college is a 10minute journey from East Grinstead train station with quick and easy rail links from London, Surrey, Sussex and Brighton.

Visit our website for more information: https://orientalmed.ac.uk/college/open-days/

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30/09/2025

CPD: Kitchen Medicine: External Application
Price: £40 for two hours
With: Lorraine Wilcox
Where: Online via Zoom

•Tuesday 2 December 6-8pm (London time)

Lorraine Wilcox is a renowned translator, author, and teacher of Chinese Medicine. She specialises in data-mining ancient medical texts for remedies that are still useful today and reviving the art of medicine-making for pills, powders, syrups, ointments, and so forth.

Join us online to learn some effective home remedies for injuries, pain, rashes and even internal complaints, using simple ingredients often found at home.

Anyone is welcome to join this seminar, no acupuncture or Chinese medicine knowledge is needed.

Lorraine will teach us how to make simple tonics and ointments using store bought, everyday kitchen ingredients.

Book your place by visiting the CPD page on our website.

https://orientalmed.ac.uk/product/kitchen-medicine-external-application/

29/09/2025

Student Life at ICOM: Part 3 – Research

In the first year of study at ICOM, students are introduced to a range of modules including Chinese Medicine, Anatomy and Physiology, Acupuncture Point Location, Research, and Personal & Professional Development.

The Research module is designed to cultivate academic skills that support both your training and your future clinical practice. It fosters an ethos of lifelong, self-directed learning, alongside the time management skills essential for professional development.

These skills not only strengthen your understanding of acupuncture but also provide the foundation for reflective practice and ongoing learning throughout your career.

Read our final instalment of ‘what to expect in your first year’ blog to learn more:
https://orientalmed.ac.uk/your-first-year-of-research-at-icom/

Our next Open Day takes place on Thursday 20 November, 10am–2pm. To learn more about studying acupuncture at ICOM, visit: https://orientalmed.ac.uk/college/open-days/

The Research module is designed to help and support you as you begin your academic studies and in your future professional practice.

25/09/2025

CPD: Introduction to the Safe Practice of Acupuncture in Cancer Care
▪️Date: Saturday 29 November 2025, 10am–5pm
▪️6 hours CPD
▪️Price: £100
▪️Tutor: Beverley de Valois PhD

This one-day seminar introduces acupuncturists to the fundamentals of cancer and its treatments, with a particular focus on the safe practice of acupuncture in cancer care.

Topics include:
• Is it safe to treat patients undergoing chemotherapy?

•What considerations should therapists have when working with people at risk of cancer treatment-related lymphoedema?

•How should practitioners approach those on blood thinners?

Beverley de Valois draws on her extensive expertise to provide clarity and confidence in these complex areas, giving practitioners essential guidance for safe and effective clinical practice.

📍International College of Oriental Medicine (ICOM), East Grinstead

More information and booking: https://orientalmed.ac.uk/product/acupuncture-and-cancer/

24/09/2025

We are delighted to welcome Magalie Degioanni to the team at ICOM Clinic in East Grinstead.

Magalie is a licensed acupuncturist and general practitioner in Chinese Medicine, offering holistic, heart-led care that supports the body, mind, and spirit. Her treatments are tailored to each individual and rooted in both the classical foundations and modern applications of Chinese Medicine.

Magalie trained at the International College of Oriental Medicine (ICOM) and apprenticed under several experienced Chinese Medicine doctors from China. Her approach bridges Eastern traditions with Western understanding, creating accessible and effective care for modern life.

To celebrate Magalie joining the clinic, we are offering £10 off all appointments with her until 31 December. Simply enter the code NEW2025 when booking online, and your appointment will be £45 instead of £55.

Call us on 01342 313106 or book online via our clinic website.

https://acupunctureeastgrinstead.org/magalie-degioanni/