The World Traditional Medicine Forum was established in September 2015 and registered in the Netherlands. The forum’s fundamental goal is to “unite traditional medicine professionals from around the world and comprehensively promote the development of traditional medicine.” It has brought together over 10,000 traditional medicine colleagues from more than 80 countries and regions on five continents, and has developed into an internationally influential organization in the field of traditional medicine.
The forum has held the 1st and 2nd World Traditional Medicine Conferences in Argentina and the United States, respectively. It also co-hosted the 3rd and 4th World Traditional Medicine Conferences (online) in 2021 and 2022, and the 5th Traditional Medicine Conference (Xiamen, China) in 2023 with the World Health Organization
The World Federation of Chinese Medicine Services was founded in October 2017 with the aim of leveraging the advantages of Chinese medicine and serving Chinese medicine professionals. The organization actively explores and practices, and is committed to improving the level of Chinese medicine services, inheriting and promoting Chinese medicine culture, promoting international cooperation, and fulfilling the responsibility of serving human health needs.
The Nederlandse Vereniging voor Acupunctuur (NVA), founded in 1977, is the largest and most influential TCM organization in the Netherlands.
Our vision and mission are to represent and safeguard the interests of our members by continuously promoting and monitoring the quality, reliability, and professionalism of acupuncture practice, with the health and well-being of patients at the core. At the same time, we are committed to increasing recognition, knowledge, and public awareness of acupuncture as a respected medical treatment in the Netherlands.
Of our 1,041 practitioners, about half hold at least 64 ECTS credits in Medical Basic Knowledge alongside an approved TCM diploma; the other half have a bachelor-level medical education combined with an approved TCM diploma.
We actively participate in collaborative discussions with other organizations in TCM and complementary medicine, insurance companies, quality institutes, and government bodies.
NVTCG Zhong is the Dutch Association for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), established in 1993 as the professional association for therapists with a completed HBO education in the field of TCM. The association holds its members to high standards, prioritizing quality and care in practice. Zhong actively encourages its members to pursue continuous professional development, ensuring that those seeking treatment from a Zhong-affiliated therapist receive care from a well-trained TCM practitioner.
Zhong is dedicated not only to professionally trained therapists but also to individuals interested in learning more about Chinese medicine. For any inquiries or additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the association.
Shenzhou Open University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Netherlands was established in 1990 and stands as one of Europe’s most influential and credible institutions for TCM education. The university currently offers specialized programs in Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Tuina Massage, and Foundations of Western Medicine. It boasts a faculty with extensive clinical and teaching experience, delivering instruction in both English and Chinese. The university attracts students from 15 different countries worldwide. All programs are accredited by the Netherlands’ independent authority for complementary medicine education and meet the educational standards of a University of Applied Sciences (HBO). Graduates are legally qualified to practice Chinese medicine and acupuncture independently.