Pacific Rim College

Pacific Rim College On Campus + Live Online Classes
Holistic Nutrition I Acupuncture & TCM | Doula Training | Herbal Medicine | Permaculture Farming

Pacific Rim College is a globally-recognized government-accredited academic institution of Holistic Medicine & Sustainable Living located on Vancouver Island in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. Our diploma and certificate programs include Holistic Nutrition, Permaculture Design & Resilient Ecosystems, Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Holistic Doula Training, Western Herbal Medicine (Phytotherapy), and more!

🌿 ✨ Reflections from the Pacific Rim College 2026 Convocation ✨ 🌿"This path chooses us."These words from Illya Borreson’...
06/04/2026

🌿 ✨ Reflections from the Pacific Rim College 2026 Convocation ✨ 🌿

"This path chooses us."

These words from Illya Borreson’s keynote address at our 2026 convocation perfectly captured the spirit of our newest graduates. We were reminded of the vital convergence between ancient wisdom and modern science: where concepts like quantum entanglement mirror the Daoist understanding that health is wholeness and everything is connected. 🌏

At PRC, we believe in training diverse disciplines under one roof because healing is a web of relationships. Whether in Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, or Holistic Nutrition, our graduates are arriving at the perfect moment to meet a world seeking restoration and balance.

In an age of artificial intelligence, human presence remains our most essential clinical tool. "Shen recognizing Shen": the luminous spirit meeting spirit: is an act of healing no algorithm can replicate.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026. You are now the lineage carriers of this medicine. Go well, and go deep.

Read the full address through the link in our BIO

🍂 Thinking about starting this fall?While summer is just around the corner, many future students are already planning ah...
06/01/2026

🍂 Thinking about starting this fall?

While summer is just around the corner, many future students are already planning ahead for the Fall semester at Pacific Rim College.

Programs and certificates can fill earlier than expected, and applying in advance can help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Our Diploma of Holistic Nutrition and Diploma of Phytotherapy are among the most comprehensive programs available, with students beginning clinical training in their very first semester. This hands on approach allows you to gain meaningful experience alongside your studies from day one.

Curious about what learning at PRC feels like?

✨ Prospective students are welcome to sit in on a class and experience our learning environment firsthand by connecting with our Admissions team.

Whether you are exploring a new career path or continuing your education journey, now is a great time to take the next step.

🌿 Visit our website to learn more or contact Admissions today.

“Am I really the kind of person who could do this?”It’s a question many people ask themselves before exploring a path in...
05/28/2026

“Am I really the kind of person who could do this?”

It’s a question many people ask themselves before exploring a path in acupuncture, herbal medicine, or holistic nutrition.

Maybe you’ve wondered if you are too late to change careers. Maybe you think you need a science background. Or maybe something about holistic health keeps calling to you, even if you are not fully sure why.

Our newest blog post explores the many different paths people take into natural medicine and why there is no single “type” of person who belongs here.

Whether you are deeply considering a new direction or simply curious about the world of holistic health, this is a thoughtful read to explore and share.

Read the full blog through the link in our bio.

Connect with Your Deans & PRC President 🌿As the semester gets underway, Pacific Rim College students are invited to upco...
05/25/2026

Connect with Your Deans & PRC President 🌿

As the semester gets underway, Pacific Rim College students are invited to upcoming drop in sessions with Deans and PRC President James Christian.

These sessions are an opportunity to ask questions, connect with faculty, and check in about your studies and student experience. No appointment is needed — simply join during the scheduled time.

Upcoming sessions:

School of Western Herbal Medicine & Integrative Health
Dean Bree Nabholz
June 17 at 11:00 AM
July 15 at 11:00 AM
Online via Zoom

School of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Dean Sumi Kang
June 2, 11:20–11:50 AM
August 4, 11:20–11:50 AM
On campus at Academic Services ( #253)

President’s Drop In Session
James Christian
June 17 at 11:15 AM — Academic Services ( #253)
June 18 at 11:15 AM — Online

We encourage students to take advantage of these opportunities to stay connected and supported throughout the semester.

🌿Reminder 🌿Applications must be submitted before June 1 to receive 10% off select Pacific Rim College certificate progra...
05/21/2026

🌿Reminder 🌿

Applications must be submitted before June 1 to receive 10% off select Pacific Rim College certificate programs.

Eligible programs include:

👉Community Herbalist Certificate
👉Practical Nutrition Certificate
👉Holistic Doula Certificate

Whether you are looking to deepen your knowledge of holistic health, explore a new direction, or begin your educational journey, these programs offer a flexible and supportive place to start.

The June 1 deadline is approaching quickly, so now is the time to apply!

Visit our website for program details and application information.

💻 Not able to relocate to Victoria?Pacific Rim College offers live online study options in select programs, allowing you...
05/18/2026

💻 Not able to relocate to Victoria?

Pacific Rim College offers live online study options in select programs, allowing you to join classes in real time from wherever you are.

Available live online programs include:
🌿 Diploma of Phytotherapy
🥗 Diploma of Holistic Nutrition
📚 Natural Health Certificate

Our live online classes are designed to provide the same interactive learning experience, with scheduled class times and direct connection to instructors and fellow students.

Whether you are balancing work, family, or life in another community, online learning can help you continue your education without putting your goals on hold.

✨ Reach out to our Admissions team or visit the link in our bio to learn more.

🌿 Free Holistic Nutrition & Herbal Medicine ConsultationsThe PRC Student Clinic offers no cost Holistic Nutrition and He...
05/16/2026

🌿 Free Holistic Nutrition & Herbal Medicine Consultations

The PRC Student Clinic offers no cost Holistic Nutrition and Herbal Medicine consultations in a supportive, educational environment focused on whole person care.

Holistic Nutrition explores how food, lifestyle, and daily habits influence long term wellbeing, with personalized recommendations tailored to your unique needs.

Herbal Medicine, also known as Phytotherapy, draws on traditional plant based practices to support the body’s natural healing processes through remedies such as teas, tinctures, capsules, creams, and more.

✨ What to expect:
• A comprehensive assessment
• Personalized wellness recommendations
• 90 minute initial consultations
• Care provided by advanced students under experienced supervision

Consultations are free, with only the cost of herbal remedies if chosen.

🌿 Visit the link in our bio to book your appointment!

🌿 Upcoming Workshop🌿 Mindful Somatic Psychology and the 5 Elements: Wood & FireJoin practitioner and educator Rupesh Chh...
05/12/2026

🌿 Upcoming Workshop🌿

Mindful Somatic Psychology and the 5 Elements: Wood & Fire

Join practitioner and educator Rupesh Chhagan for an immersive weekend exploring the connection between Chinese medicine, mindfulness, somatic psychology, and healing.

Through meditation, experiential exercises, and present moment relational practices, this workshop explores the emotional and psycho spiritual dimensions of the Wood and Fire Elements alongside Hakomi mindfulness based somatic psychology.

Students will explore:
✨ Therapeutic presence and relational awareness
✨ The emotional expressions of Wood and Fire
✨ Embodied approaches to healing and observation
✨ Applications of mindfulness practices within acupuncture care

This workshop is ideal for acupuncture students and practitioners looking to deepen both clinical skills and personal understanding.

📍 On Campus at Pacific Rim College
📆 July 11–12, 2026
🎓 1 ACU/OM academic credit for PRC diploma students

Prerequisites apply.

✨ Registration is now open through the link in our bio.

🌿 Looking for natural support for your health and wellbeing?The PRC Student Clinic offers both private acupuncture appoi...
05/10/2026

🌿 Looking for natural support for your health and wellbeing?

The PRC Student Clinic offers both private acupuncture appointments and Community Acupuncture sessions in downtown Victoria.

Rooted in one of the world’s oldest systems of medicine, acupuncture uses extremely fine needles to gently support the body’s natural healing processes. Treatments are relaxing, virtually painless, and tailored to your individual needs using the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

✨ Private Acupuncture Appointments
• 90 minute initial consultation
• Full health assessment
• Acupuncture treatment
• May include acupressure, lifestyle, and nutritional guidance
• $35 per session

✨ Community Acupuncture Clinic
Our Community Clinic offers treatments in a large open room where patients relax in comfortable zero gravity chairs while receiving care from student practitioners.

Treatments may include:
• Acupuncture
• Acupressure
• Sound healing
• Lifestyle and nutritional guidance

Community Acupuncture sessions are by donation and generally last 45 to 60 minutes.

Whether you are seeking support for stress, sleep, pain, digestion, energy, or overall wellbeing, acupuncture offers a holistic approach to care.

🌿 Book your appointment through the link in our bio.

🌿 We would love to hear your storyWhether you are a current student or a PRC alum, your experience is an important part ...
05/08/2026

🌿 We would love to hear your story

Whether you are a current student or a PRC alum, your experience is an important part of our community.

We are always looking to share real stories and moments from life at Pacific Rim College. This could include:
✨ Your business or practice
📚 What you are currently studying
🌿 A day in your life
📸 Photos from around campus
💬 Your experience at PRC

If you would like to be featured on our social channels or in our newsletter, send us a DM, we would love to connect with you.

And remember to tag us in your activities and use so we can follow along and celebrate our community together 💚

Thank you for being part of the PRC community and helping us share these stories with others.

Address

560 Johnson Street, Suite 229 For Reception
Victoria, BC
V8W3C6

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18668906082

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