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Benjamin Saez, Dean of Administration and Co-Founder of EIIHS, reflects on accreditation, educational standards, and the future of Traditional Chinese Medicine education in Europe following the 2026 TCM Kongress Rothenburg. In his role as Head of the ETCMA Education Committee, Benjamin shares insights from this year’s European School Leaders Day and the growing importance of collaboration, institutional recognition, and educational integrity within the evolving TCM landscape.

Modern herbal medicine often begins with the finished product. Powders arrive pre-formulated. Tinctures are purchased bottled and labeled. Practitioners learn functions, indications, and dosage recommendations, yet many become increasingly disconnected from the processes that transform raw plant material into medicine in the first place. But historically, herbal medicine began long before the prescription. It began with observation. With preparation. With understanding how he

As increasing numbers of families seek integrative approaches for children navigating stress, emotional dysregulation, developmental challenges, sleep disturbances, pain, and learning difficulties, many Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners find themselves facing an important question: Are they truly confident treating pediatric patients? For many clinicians, the hesitation is understandable. Treating children requires a fundamentally different clinical mindset than t

Dr. Aram Akopyan represented the European Institute of Integrative Health Sciences (EIIHS) at the internationally recognized TCM Kongress Rothenburg 2026, contributing to educational dialogue, collaboration, and clinical research. The Rothenburg Congress is a major international gathering for the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) community, focusing on the future of TCM education, practice, and integrative healthcare. Advancing International Educational Collaboration Duri

The European Institute of Integrative Health Sciences proudly celebrates a major academic and professional milestone achieved by our Director of Academic Affairs, Armine Tsaturyan, who today formally received her Executive Master of Business Administration from the International Hellenic University. In addition to graduating with distinction, Armine was also awarded a Certificate of Excellence in recognition of her outstanding academic performance within the Executive MBA pro

Yo San University of Los Angeles and European Institute of Integrative Health Sciences (EIIHS) have launched a collaborative externship in Athens Greece

The arrival of the Lunar New Year invites us to pause, recalibrate, and step consciously into a new energetic cycle. In the traditional Chinese calendar, each year carries a distinct elemental and zodiacal signature that shapes not only the rhythm of nature, but also the tone of human endeavor. This year ushers in the dynamic force of the Fire Horse —a rare and powerful combination associated with momentum, courage, visibility, and decisive change. Within the philosophy of Tr

Five-minute video tour of the EIIHS Comprehensive integrative Gynecology Courses.