Fundación Europea de MTCI

Founded in 1989, Fundación Europea de MTCI is a foundation based in Amposta, Spain working on health, education, science & research.

The Fundación Europea de Medicina Tradicional Complementaria e Integrativa (FEMTCI, formerly Fundación Europea de Medicina Tradicional China) is a private foundation created in 1989. It promotes the study, dissemination, teaching, research and advocacy of traditional and integrative medicines, aiming to secure their recognition in law, education and healthcare in Spain, Europe and internationally, under criteria of quality and scientific rigour. Its work includes the Escuela Superior de Medicina Tradicional China (ESMTC), which offers higher-education and continuing-training courses in acupuncture, Chinese medicine, naturopathy and osteopathy, often in partnership with universities; a continuing-education institute; the Journal of TCM and newsletters; the MTC Database; and periodic international congresses. The foundation also campaigns for professional regulation of acupuncture and natural therapies in Europe and takes part in international bodies in the field. It is based in Amposta (Tarragona) and has teaching and clinical sites in several Spanish cities.