International College of Oriental Medicine - ICOM

International College of Oriental Medicine - ICOM The UK's oldest acupuncture college - one of the most prestigious acupuncture training centres in Europe. Full and part time study options. Celebrating 50 years.
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Providing comprehensive, BAAB-accredited Acupuncture training. Full-time & Part-time Acupuncture Courses fully accredited by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB). With its roots standing firmly in the classical tradition, ICOM educates and inspires its Acupuncture students to be committed seekers of an ever-deepening understanding. ICOM's busy Acupuncture Clinic offers appointments w

ith experienced, fully qualified and BAcC registered Acupuncture practitioners as well as low cost treatments with students in the Student Clinic (always under the supervision of a senior Registered Acupuncturist). ICOM is a not-for-profit organisation and for nearly fifty years we have strived to make Acupuncture treatment accessible to everyone in the community.

Traditional Acupuncture works by helping to restore balance to the body’s vital energy or ‘Qi’. Acupuncturists insert ve...
14/05/2026

Traditional Acupuncture works by helping to restore balance to the body’s vital energy or ‘Qi’. Acupuncturists insert very fine needles into specific points throughout the body, along pathways known as ‘meridians’, to regulate body processes and functions, balance the body energies, stimulate homeostasis, and promote relaxation. Other techniques can include guasha, electroacupuncture, heat therapy, moxibustion and cupping.

Since 2009, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has recommended that Acupuncture should be made available on the NHS, as a cost-effective short-term treatment for the management of early, persistent non-specific lower back pain. NICE now recommend Acupuncture as one of the alternatives to prescription drugs to address symptoms of chronic primary pain.

To make acupuncture accessible to as many people as possible we offer the following appointments:

▫A brand new Youth Community Clinic for 16-25s (certain Saturdays)
▫Veterans’ Multibed Acupuncture Clinic (Certain Saturdays)
▫Low cost community acupuncture clinic for everyone (certain Saturdays)
▫Supervised student clinic every Thursday & Friday

▫Prices range from free to £50

Each hourly appointment takes place in a multibed room, with a screen for privacy. There may be one other person receiving treatment at the same time. First appointments always take place in private for confidentiality.

For any questions and bookings please call our friendly team of receptionists on 01342 313106.

More info: https://acupunctureeastgrinstead.org/what-is-acupuncture/

Applications are open to join our Acupuncture Course in September 2026.The quickest way to become part of the ICOM famil...
13/05/2026

Applications are open to join our Acupuncture Course in September 2026.

The quickest way to become part of the ICOM family is to apply online.

Interviews are conducted either online or in person.

You will be asked to provide original certificates of further education qualifications and details of a professional referee.

Mature students are very welcome. We are also very keen to hear from people who lack formal qualifications, but can demonstrate enthusiasm, determination, and experience which suggest that they have an equal opportunity to succeed on the programme.

We do not charge an application fee and applications are accepted all year round. There is no application deadline, but a discount may be available for early applications.

📷: Thank you to Christy Low for this wonderful image.

Read more about our student application process below.

https://orientalmed.ac.uk/acupuncture-courses/acupuncture-training-admissions/apply-online/

Last chance to book!CPD Course: Introduction to Fukaya Style Moxibustion with Felip Caudet▫️22, 23 & 24 May 2026▫️In-per...
13/05/2026

Last chance to book!

CPD Course: Introduction to Fukaya Style Moxibustion with Felip Caudet

▫️22, 23 & 24 May 2026
▫️In-person at ICOM, East Grinstead
▫️Part of the Japanese series at ICOM
▫️£400 for a three day workshop

We are pleased to offer a practical CPD course introducing Fukaya-style moxibustion, a Japanese technique known for its precision and clinical effectiveness.

This hands-on training will explore how direct moxa can be applied safely and effectively to stimulate qi and support treatment outcomes. It is particularly suited to practitioners interested in Japanese Meridian Therapy and refined moxibustion techniques.

Open to acupuncturists and those with a background in Chinese medicine.

Find out more and book via the CPD page on our website https://orientalmed.ac.uk/product/introduction-to-fukaya-style-moxibustion/

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this weekend sees the launch of our brand new free community acupuncture clinic.If...
12/05/2026

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this weekend sees the launch of our brand new free community acupuncture clinic.

If you’re between 16 and 25, and you’re finding life stressful, our Saturday youth multibed acupuncture clinic is a safe place to get support with things like:

•depression
•trauma‑related symptoms
•stress‑related physical complaints
•sleep disturbance
•anxiety
Plus much more.

At our multibed clinic young people can have access to acupuncture treatments delivered by experienced practitioners.

If you can’t pay, you don’t have to. Or you can contribute a voluntary donation (suggested £5-20) to help cover our costs.

We want to create a space where you can relax, feel safe, and receive help with symptoms such as anxiety, overwhelm, sleep difficulties, and the physical effects of stress.

To begin with, the clinic will available fortnightly from 16 May until the end of November 2026.

Book via our ICOM clinic website or call 01342 313106

https://acupunctureeastgrinstead.org/youth-multibed-acupuncture-clinic/

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Acupuncture appointments are regularly available in our Student Acupuncture Clinics in East Grinstead.Students at Intern...
11/05/2026

Acupuncture appointments are regularly available in our Student Acupuncture Clinics in East Grinstead.

Students at International College of Oriental Medicine - ICOM study a three year Acupuncture course (up to five if part time) accredited by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB) in connection with the British Acupuncture Council. Before they can graduate from the college, each student must gain over 400 hours of clinic experience.

ICOM clinic serves as a teaching clinic for these students which provides them with superb opportunities to observe experienced Acupuncturists at work. It enables them to learn their art, through direct experience and under the close supervision of highly-skilled registered acupuncturists.

Please phone 01342 313106 to book.

Read more about our student clinics and what to expect: https://acupunctureeastgrinstead.org/student-acupuncture-clinics-in-east-grinstead/

A huge congratulations to our third-year acupuncture students who have handed in their dissertations this week.The disse...
08/05/2026

A huge congratulations to our third-year acupuncture students who have handed in their dissertations this week.

The dissertation assignment culminates three years of research study in Chinese philosophy and Clinical Practice.

Our research modules equip students to develop and contribute the acupuncture research profession in the future.

Well done third-years! We hope everyone is celebrating this weekend.

Read more about our research module here: https://orientalmed.ac.uk/acupuncture-courses/theory/research/

FREE ONLINE WEBINAR | How to Improve Wellbeing – Just by Looking at the FaceWhat if the face could reveal patterns of im...
07/05/2026

FREE ONLINE WEBINAR | How to Improve Wellbeing – Just by Looking at the Face

What if the face could reveal patterns of imbalance before symptoms fully emerge?

Join Mieke Fraussen for a free online introduction to Chinese Face Reading — a diagnostic method rooted in classical Chinese medicine that uses observation of the face to better understand health, vitality and emotional wellbeing.

In this one-hour webinar, Mieke will explore:
• how facial features reflect Jing, Qi and overall vitality
• the relationship between ageing, depletion and the cultivation of Qi
• how to recognise early signs of imbalance or burnout through observation
• practical foundations of facial diagnosis in Chinese medicine

This webinar is ideal for practitioners, students, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of visual diagnosis and the body-mind connection.

▪12 May 2026
▫6.30pm (London time)
▪Online via Zoom
▫Free to attend

Participants will benefit most if they have prior knowledge of acupuncture, tui na, qigong, herbal medicine, nutrition or reflexology.

Register here:
https://orientalmed.ac.uk/product/free-webinar-how-to-improve-wellbeing-just-by-looking-at-the-face/

A round of applause for our second-year students, who have learnt all 361 classical acupuncture points.At ICOM, the firs...
06/05/2026

A round of applause for our second-year students, who have learnt all 361 classical acupuncture points.

At ICOM, the first two years of study are devoted to mastering the anatomical location of every point, their classical features, categories, and actions.

Yesterday, our second-year students completed their learning of all the acupuncture points, including the internal pathways and connections.

It’s a huge achievement, and we are so proud of the dedication, focus, and curiosity shown by this brilliant group. Well done, second years!

10 Reasons to Study Acupuncture at ICOM.There are many reasons to choose ICOM for your Acupuncture training. Here are ju...
05/05/2026

10 Reasons to Study Acupuncture at ICOM.

There are many reasons to choose ICOM for your Acupuncture training. Here are just some of them. Come along to our next open day and you’ll discover many more…

▪You will study at the UK’s longest established Acupuncture training college. We have trained first class Acupuncturists for fifty years.

▪We are internationally renowned for our philosophical and practical application of the Stems and Branches theory which is unique to ICOM.

▪You’ll also learn all of the acupuncture points, all the channels and all their connections, not just some of them.

▪We are a small, friendly college and you’ll soon feel like part of the ICOM family.

▪We keep our classes small so that you receive all the support you need, particularly in the practical classes.

▪We will find your patients for student clinics, so you don’t have to.

▪You’ll have more fully supervised one-to-one patient consultations than at any other institution.

▪We offer clinic opportunities after graduation at ICOM Clinic.

▪Our BAAB-accredited course meet rigorous academic and clinical standards, awarding you with a Level 6 qualification (equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree with honours) and aligning with the professional standards of comparable healthcare programmes.

▪Students and Graduates of ICOM are able to become members of The British Acupuncture Council, the BAcC members register is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority - making our training widely recognised by health professionals in the UK.

To train with us, visit our website for more information.
https://acupunctureeastgrinstead.org/reasons-to-study-acupuncture-at-icom/

If you’re between 16 and 25, and you’re finding life stressful, our Saturday youth multibed acupuncture clinic is a safe...
01/05/2026

If you’re between 16 and 25, and you’re finding life stressful, our Saturday youth multibed acupuncture clinic is a safe place to get support with things like:

•depression
•trauma‑related symptoms
•stress‑related physical complaints
•sleep disturbance
•anxiety
Plus much more.

At our multibed clinic young people can have access to acupuncture treatments delivered by experienced practitioners.

If you can’t pay, you don’t have to. Or you can contribute a voluntary donation (suggested £5-20) to help cover our costs.

We want to create a space where you can relax, feel safe, and receive help with symptoms such as anxiety, overwhelm, sleep difficulties, and the physical effects of stress.

To begin with, the clinic will available fortnightly from 16 May until the end of November 2026.

Book via our ICOM clinic website or call 01342 313106

https://acupunctureeastgrinstead.org/youth-multibed-acupuncture-clinic/

Meet Felipe CaudetFelipe has been in practice as a physiotherapist and acupuncturist since 1999, specialized in Japanese...
30/04/2026

Meet Felipe Caudet

Felipe has been in practice as a physiotherapist and acupuncturist since 1999, specialized in Japanese moxibustion. He studied with the Japanese masters Tetsuya Fukushima and Hideo Shinma (son of Master Fukaya).

Currently, Felip is recognised as the fourth in the lineage of Fukaya Style of Moxibustion teachers due to his developments and contributions to the style.

He also developed a revolutionary moxibustion method called Kinseikyu method (Postural Balance with Moxibustion). He has published several books as ‘El calor que cura‘, ‘The Lost Art of Jôsetsu-hô Moxibustion‘ or ‘Isaburo Fukaya. The Master of Japanese Moxibustion’ translated to other languages, on moxibustion and articles in international journals as the North American Journal of Oriental Medicine or Osaka Shinkyu Journal.

Nowadays he combines his clinical activity in Spain with teaching around the world (Japan, Brazil, France, UK, Australia, Canada, Portugal, Netherlands).

Felipe is teaching two CPD courses at ICOM next month.

•Introduction to Fukaya Style Moxibustion
£400.
22, 23 & 24 May 2026

• Introduction to Posture Balance with Moxibustion
£400.
29, 30 & 31 May 2026

To book and find out more, visit the CPD page on our website.

Address

Van Buren House, Green Hedges Avenue
East Grinstead
WESTSUSSEXRH191DZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441342313106

Website

https://icomclinic.org/

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