Hellenic Corporation of Chinese Medicine (HCCM)

The Hellenic Corporation of Chinese Medicine (HCCM), a Greek Urban Nonprofit Partnership, was founded in 2011 in response to the growing interest in East Asian Medicine in Greece. The core mission of the organization is to study and promote East Asian Medicine in its entirety, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion, Qi Gong, Tuina, and related disciplines.

Since its founding, HCCM has offered a wide range of educational activities, including:

  • A one-year program specifically designed for licensed healthcare professionals (doctors, dentists, physiotherapists, nurses, and midwives).
  • A three-plus-one-year comprehensive program in East Asian Medicine, open to all individuals interested in deep, systematic training.
  • A variety of independent seminars, workshops, awareness days, and national and international conferences, held regularly since 2011.

All educational activities are conducted in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on Traditional and Complementary Medicine.

Objectives of the HCCM

The main goals of the Corporation include:

  • The academic study and scientific promotion of East Asian Medicine.
  • The dissemination of East Asian Medicine knowledge in Greece and internationally.
  • The development of public awareness and understanding of East Asian Medicine.
  • The facilitation of collaboration between practitioners, institutions, universities, and international organizations.
  • The publication of brochures, manuals, and textbooks related to Chinese Medicine.
  • The organization and support of clinical studies, research projects, and evidence-based education.
  • The implementation of continuing education programs, seminars, and events for students and professionals.

International School of Acupuncture (ISA)

The International School of Acupuncture (ISA) is an educational branch of the Hellenic Corporation of Chinese Medicine (HCCM) an official member of the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS).

ISA is committed to advancing the field of acupuncture through structured and accredited training programs tailored exclusively for healthcare professionals. These programs are designed for:

  • Physical Therapists (PTs)

  • Medical Doctors (MDs)

  • Osteopaths (DOs)

  • Chiropractors (DCs)

  • Nurses (RNs)

  • Midwives (CPMs)

Our curriculum integrates traditional theory with modern scientific understanding, following WHO standards. Students are offered the opportunity to gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in acupuncture and related techniques.

The Athens Academy of East Asian Medicine  is an official educational subgroup of the Hellenic Corporation of Chinese Medicine (HCCM).

The mission of the subgroup is to promote the development and education of acupuncture and Asian Medicine in an international level, and its incorporation within the professional scope of practice of health professionals

Lecturers are internationally recognised with many years of clinical and academic experience in the field of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture and in parallel, the majority of them are registered health professionals (MDs, PTs), holding degrees in both Chinese Medicine and western allopathic health professions.

Member of the
World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS)

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