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Pacific Rim College

Complementary & Integrative Medicine

Pacific Rim College is a government (PCTIA) accredited academic institution of complementary and integrative medicine located on Vancouver Island in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. The college was founded to provide world-class education, modern research opportunities and premier clinical services in a variety of medical modalities including Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Western Herbal Medicine, Holistic Nutrition, Yogatherapy and Integrative Health.

Featured Instructor

Dr. Linda Gilkeson earned a PhD in Entomology from McGill University in 1986, then moved to British Columbia to work for Applied Bio-Nomics Ltd., a company that produces biological controls. From 1991 to 2002 she worked for the provincial government, promoting programs to reduce and eliminate pesticide use. She has co-authored pest management training manuals for the government and organic gardening books for Rodale Press. She self-published two books: Year Around Harvest: Winter Gardening on the Coast and West Coast Gardening: Natural Insect, Weed and Disease Control. Her most recent book, Backyard Bounty: The Complete Guide to year-Round Organic Gardening in the Pacific Northwest, has become a BC best seller.

As a private consultant, Dr. Gilkeson is a regular instructor in the Master Gardener programs in BC and is busy year around giving workshops on pest management and organic gardening. She has served as President of the Entomological Society of Canada, the Professional Pest Management Association of BC, the Entomological Society of BC and the Salt Spring Island Garden Club. She was awarded a Queen's Jubilee medal in 2003 and an outstanding achievement award from the Professional Pest Management Association of BC in 2005. more>>

Featured Student

Joey Chan was born and raised in Vancouver and recently moved to Victoria to finish her last 2 years of her Dr.TCM studies at PRC. She graduated from UBC with a human kinetics degree before studying chinese medicine. The philosophy and holistic views of chinese medicine attracted Joey to study TCM. She is fascinated by the complexity of chinese herbal medicine and how it interacts with the human body. Besides from TCM, Joey loves rock climbing, snowboarding and kiteboarding. And she will leap into any chance she gets when it comes to traveling. She is planning to volunteer in Africa or Nepal through PRC's global outreach programs next year.

Featured Alumni

Matthew Gindin has been studying Eastern healing arts most of his life. He spent three years as a Buddhist monk, during which time he also developed a passion for Ayurveda and Yoga. Matthew then became a Yoga teacher and Ayurvedic counselor. After discovering the wonders of acupuncture, Matthew earned a Diploma of Acupuncture at Pacific Rim College in 2011. He now practices Acupuncture and Ayurvedic Counselling in Vancouver out of YYoga Flow Wellness Centre and True Health Studio.

Book of the Month

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Dr. Gabor Mate is a poignantly written book that deeply explores the powerful machine of addictions. Dr. Mate has spent 7 years working as a physician of addicts in one of North America's most infamous and heavily dosed neighbourhoods, Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. He shares with the reader heartbreaking stories of his patients and reserved optimism for the future. This books is a must read for any parent and anyone who has ever been touched by addictions. For the month of March this book is available from the PRC Bookstore for $17.60, 20% below list price. more>>

Workshops and Events

School of Yogatherapy Open House! June 2, 10am-4pm. more>>

Thai Massage workshops. more>>

Peter Conway to return in Fall 2012. more>>

Stephen Harrod Buhner to present at PRC. more>>

TCM Vet Dr. Bruce Ferguson to return. more>>

Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture with Dr. Martha Lucas. more>>

Acupuncture Sports Therapeutics workshop. more>>

Lonny Jarrett set to return. more>>

Channel Palpation workshop with Jason Robertson. more>>

Continuing Education in natural medicines. more>>

New and Noteworthy

May 2012 - PRC has gained EQA recognition. more>>

April 2012 - Diploma of Holistic Nutrition approved by NANP. more>>

March 2012 - PRC launches Summer 2012 Schedule of Courses. more>>

October 2011 - Diploma of Phytotherapy now recognized by The College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy! more>>

August 11 - PRC launches North America's first Diploma of Yogatherapy! more>>

April 11 - PRC's president named Victoria's Young Entrepreneur of the Year. more>>

March 10 - Receive unlimited Acupuncture and Herbal treatments for $1.30/day. more>>

March 09 - Douglas Magazine names PRC one of "10 to Watch" amongst Victoria's businesses.

Employment Opportunities

Faculty positions at PRC:
- Holistic Nutrition
- Yogatherapy
- Western Herbal Medicine
- Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Various jobs and clinic space... more>>

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