Han University of Oriental Medicine Buys Building on Fort Lowell

2856 E Fort LowellHan University of Traditional Medicine (formerly the Asian Institute of Medical Studies) purchased the 9,199 sq. ft. retail building at 2856 E. Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, AZ 85716 for $900,000 ($98 PSF). Han University is a Tucson school of Traditional Chinese Medicine teaching Chinese acupuncture and herbal medicine, Japanese acupuncture, Five Element acupuncture, medical Qigong; and offering an extensive clinic internship.

The new location is a half block northwest of its current location at 3131 N Country Club, should be open on September 1, 2013. Fall classes and community clinic appointments will be in the new building come September.

Han University, founded in 2000 by Alex Holland, MAc, LAc, President and others, offers two master’s degree programs: the Master of Acupuncture (M.Ac.) and the Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM). The Master of Acupuncture Program is three years in length and the Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is three and a half years in length. Both programs meet the standards established by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM). Each program follows the core curriculum as outlined by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) and qualifies graduates for licensure in the State of Arizona and to sit for the NCCAOM National exam.

Its community clinic offers the ancient healing arts of acupuncture and Oriental medicine along with dietary and lifestyle counseling. Other modalities that may be utilized include tuina (massage techniques), external Qigong, herbs and liniments.

In addition, Han University offers a number of specialty clinics, including:

  • Japanese Acupuncture: this style of acupuncture has blended traditional Japanese acupuncture with therapeutic techniques developed in Japan over the last few decades. This system is gentle yet highly effective and focuses primarily on musculoskeletal conditions.
  • 5 Element Acupuncture: the 5 Element style tends to be concerned with the individual’s patterns of energy which lie deeper than their personality yet also help to shape it at every level of their physical, mental and emotional reality. It can be used for a wide variety of acute and chronic illnesses.
  • Tuina Clinic: this branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine uses a hands-on method of treatment. It is the ancient Chinese art of massage. It also incorporates stretching and therapeutic stimulation of muscle tissue, tendons and joints to help balance vital Qi energy, relieve pain and incorporate better flexibility.

Aaron LaPrise, Retail Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield / Picor represented the seller, Donald and Karen Pierce. Tony Reed with Long Realty represented the buyer.

LaPrise can be reached at (520) 546-2770. Reed should be contacted at (520) 918-5189.  For more information on Han University call (520) 322-6330.