Open Day - Saturday, May 16, 2026

Join our Open Day to gain insight into our exciting range of study programs. Meet our dean, some of our lecturers, and the study coordinators.

Open Day
Saturday, May 16, 2026

Education in Traditional Chinese Medicine

As one of the SNRO-accredited institutes for Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Netherlands, we offer a unique curriculum in education in Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Tuina. Our more than 30 years of expertise in these programs brings Shenzhou Open University a remarkable reputation in this area, where both the school and its graduates can be proud of.

Seminars

We also regularly organize TCM seminars and MBK refresher courses. We hope to be able to offer you a good choice with this season’s offer.

Our TCM Training Program

We offer a complete package with practical training, so that you can register as a therapist at a professional association and start your own clinic after completing the study.

Foundations of Chinese Medicine

1 year

During this course students are taught the basic concepts of traditional Chinese medicine and are introduced to Chinese philosophy which forms the cornerstones of TCM. This part of your studies is the necessary foundation to be able to study further, specializing in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine or Tuina.

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Acupuncture

2 years

During this course students are taught the basic concepts of traditional Chinese medicine and are introduced to Chinese philosophy which forms the cornerstones of TCM. This part of your studies is the necessary foundation to be able to study further, specializing in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine or Tuina.

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Chinese Herbal Medicine

2 years

The herbal medicine class introduces students in the knowledge of Chinese herbs and trains them to run a practice independently as well as to work safely, competently and effectively.

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Tuina

2 years

During this course students are taught different techniques and applications of Tuina massage. This ancient technique of manipulation, originating in China, is applicable to treating various diseases. A solid knowledge of meridians and acupoints is necessary. Tuina massage is suitable for all adults and works especially well for children.

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Foundations of Western Medicine

1 year

This intensive training in Western medicine is designed for anyone who is studying physically based complementary medicine in order to gain knowledge in anatomy, physiology and pathology at a professional level.

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More than 30 years of expertise

SNRO
accredited

Internship in Shenzhou clinic

Very experienced teacher team

TCM Seminars

Shenzhou Open University of TCM frequently organizes TCM and Western Medicine seminars. With our program for this season, we hope to offer you a good choice.

18 & 19 April 2026

Qikan Yin

Acupuncture for Liver Disorders in Traditional Chinese Medicine

This seminar aims to provide participants with a practical understanding of diagnosing and treating Liver disorders using TCM acupuncture. Participants will explore classical TCM concepts, learn modern clinical applications, and develop skills to integrate acupuncture with other therapeutic approaches.

By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:
• Understand the TCM theoretical framework for Liver disorders, including pathogenesis and syndrome differentiation.
• Identify key acupuncture points and techniques for common Liver conditions.
• Develop structured clinical pathways for assessment, treatment planning, and patient management.
• Integrate acupuncture with Chinese herbal Medicine and lifestyle interventions.
• Apply evidence-informed strategies to monitor and adapt treatment outcomes.

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25 & 26 April 2026

Umberto Mazzanti

Wrist-Ankle Acupuncture

Wrist-Ankle Acupuncture (WAA) is an acupuncture technique invented in 1975 by Professor Zhang Xinshu. WAA involves the stimulation of 12 acupuncture points located in the wrist and ankle through the insertion of subcutaneous needles that are left in place and crusted over. It is a completely painless technique and is widely used in clinical practice, particularly for musculoskeletal disorders, but also for internal medicine in combination with somatic acupuncture. During the seminar, the main applications of this method will be illustrated, and a lot of attention and space will be given to the practical part and the methodology of needle insertion.

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2 & 3 May 2026

Jidong Wu

Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling Technique

In this two-days seminar, Dr. Wu will introduce the theories behind FSN and discuss its classical and scientific background. He will also demonstrate the FSN technique on patients and conduct hands-on practice on how to use and manipulation the technique.
Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling (FSN) is a newly developed acupuncture therapy by Dr Zhong-hua Fu in the 1990s. This acupuncture therapy uses a modified acupuncture needle to stimulate areas adjacent to tightened muscles so as to treat musculoskeletal and other conditions.

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Tips for Choosing a TCM Course at Shenzhou University - chinese herbal medicine

29 May & 5 June 2026

Yifan Yang

Traditional Formulae for Treating Modern Diseases

In the busy setting of an acupuncture practice, a TCM practitioner can at times use ready-made Chinese herbal medicines (patent formulas) to enhance and consolidate the therapeutic effects of acupuncture, or to compensate for acupuncture’s limitations so as to treat a patient’s condition more comprehensively. 
In this two-day lecture, Dr. Yang will introduce 25 traditional and modern Chinese patent medicines that can be used either individually or in pairs to treat the most common conditions encountered in an acupuncture practice. 

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13 & 14 June 2026

Luigi Kwas

Basic Introduction to Qigong

This course introduces the principles and techniques of Qigong, focusing on self-improvement and the cultivation of energy and vitality in support of health and well-being. It may be of particular interest to practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including acupuncturists, who wish to strengthen their own Qi and develop the ability to guide patients in simple Qigong practices (see Medical Qigong) as part of a broader therapeutic approach.
The training includes a range of methods such as standing, sitting, lying, and moving exercises, each aimed at supporting internal balance and practical application.
The course is intended as a foundational introduction and does not require prior experience with Qigong.

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18 June 2026

Toine Korthout

Pain, new insights

Within the physiology and the pathophysiology the phenomenon pain has since long time been explained from the ‘tissue damage – cable model’. Think for example of the five characteristics of the physiological response to tissue damage: rubor, tumor, calor, dolor and function laesa. Neurosciences attributed to the notion that there is not a one-to-one relation between tissue damage and pain. Perhaps even without being aware, therapists may apply neuroscientific insights in several complementary medicine therapies.

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Our full range of training courses are accredited by SNRO at HBO bachelor level with 240 ECs.
(incl. Basic Medical Knowledge 40 EC)

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With more than 30 years of teaching experience behind us, we have built an excellent reputation in our field, which the school and alumni can be proud of.

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