The Founder
Kiu Caracani
Founder & President of IRCM International. Forty years of pioneering work in Traditional Chinese Medicine, integrative oncology and neurosciences.
A global leader and pioneer
A global pioneer and leader in integrative medicine, Master Kiu Caracani brings over 40 years of expertise to the field of integrative healthcare. Trained extensively in both China and Europe, he is an internationally recognized naturopath, researcher, and authority in advanced health solutions.
As the Founder and President of IRCM International, Master Kiu Caracani actively advocates for the global promotion and seamless integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern healthcare approaches. His specialized work focuses on the practical framework of the Five Elements, applied integrative medicine, and advanced applications of TCM in oncology and neurology. Driven by his deep knowledge, creativity, and innovative approach to TCM, he has developed groundbreaking clinical protocols for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases that are highly acclaimed by leading Chinese medical partners today.
Leveraging a powerful international network bridging China and Europe, Master Kiu Caracani continues to drive healthcare innovation on a global scale. He hosts international medical symposia, delivers specialized training programs for healthcare professionals, and launches strategic health consulting initiatives worldwide.
In 2026, Master Kiu expanded his global impact by founding the GICMI Institute, a dedicated center for advancing education and research in integrative medicine.
"In my eyes, TCM is like music. Just like when we hear a beautiful melody in a restaurant and our bodies start to sway unconsciously, TCM brings harmony to the body and peace to the mind."
Master Kiu is a specialist in Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, trained at the Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital and the Zhejiang Academic Hospital of Acupuncture and Tuina in China. He further deepened his expertise through advanced studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu, and Traditional Japanese Medicine.
To complement his Eastern medical training, he also qualified as a naturopath in Geneva, integrating phytotherapy, micronutrition, aromatherapy, and other natural therapies into his practice. This multidisciplinary approach has enabled him to develop innovative treatment protocols for patients with chronic, degenerative, oncological, and neurological conditions.
His integrative protocols combine acupuncture, Chinese medicine, phytotherapy, and Western naturopathy. Recognized for his expertise in complex cases, he is regularly consulted by physicians, universities, and TCM institutions, particularly in the fields of oncology, brain cancer, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease.
Today, Master Kiu operates internationally as an elite guest practitioner and lecturer in Traditional Chinese Medicine. He regularly accompanies patients to premier TCM centers in Hefei and Bozhou, China, providing them with specialized clinical assessments, personalized therapeutic protocols, and direct access to some of the country's foremost experts in TCM.
In 2008, integrative medicine pioneer Master Kiu established IRCM International to connect scientists, physicians, and therapists in validating traditional healing wisdom through rigorous research. This global initiative expanded in 2021 with the launch of the IRCM International Foundation. Dedicated to holistic health innovation, the Foundation operates across three core pillars: advanced clinical research, professional healthcare education with career placement, and the creation of custom integrative healing environments.
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Global gatherings
- 20171st IRCM Symposium — Integrative Medicine & CancerLausanne, Switzerland · 9 speakers
- 20182nd IRCM Symposium — Integrative Medicine & CancerGeneva, Switzerland · 10 speakers
- 20193rd IRCM Symposium — Integrative Medicine & CancerLausanne, Olympic Museum · 12 speakers
- 20204th IRCM Symposium — Innovations against COVID & CancerCampus Biotech, Geneva · 12 speakers
- 20215th IRCM Symposium — COVID-19 & CancerOlympic Museum, Lausanne · 24 speakers
- 20211st IRCM Neurosciences Symposium — Parkinson · Alzheimer · Neuro-oncologyCampus Biotech, Geneva · 23 speakers
- 20226th IRCM Symposium — Arts & Music as Healing VectorsKunsthaus Zürich · 11 speakers & 9 artists
- 20237th IRCM Symposium — The Five Elements in Integrative MedicineBiotech Convention Center, Geneva · 11 speakers
- 2024Five Elements of TCM Festival — Applied Integrative Medicine20 speakers & 2 master instructors specialized in Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong
- 2025Integrative Medicine, Neurology & Cancer Symposium of Anhui ProvinceHuangshan, China · 7 speakers
- 2026Launch of the Global Integrative Chinese Medicine InstituteGICMI — education and research in integrative medicine
- 20271st cohort of students for the ITON training ProgramInternational Integrative Medicine Continuing Education Training Program
Since 2018, IRCM International has partnered with Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (AHUCM) and its 1st and 2nd affiliated hospitals in Hefei, China. This growing network now includes Anhui Medical University, the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association (CACA) and Bozhou University, all collaborating to launch a dual Switzerland-China Master's degree in TCM.
In recognition of his achievements in integrative oncology, Master Kiu was appointed Foreign Expert by the CACA in March 2025. He will serve a five-year term at the International Training Base for the CACA Guidelines on Holistic Integrative Cancer Management.
A lifetime of contribution
Building the Future
International Symposia on Integrative Medicine
- Global Network: Hosting symposia worldwide to exchange clinical breakthrough data and standardize integrative practices.
- Scientific Legacy: Leveraging years of collaborative research and international conferences to ground future healthcare paradigms.
Global Health Consulting & Integrative Longevity Program
- Geroscience: Blending precision medicine, biology of aging, and complementary therapies to maximize healthy life expectancy (healthspan).
- Strategic Health Consulting: Advising patients, healthcare systems and private clinics on implementing active prevention and longevity and integrative protocols.
International and Immersive Training Programs
- Flexible Education: Delivering advanced programs for medical professionals (physicians, researchers, therapists) via e-learning and hands-on clinical residencies (GICMI).
- Clinical Skills: Teaching evidence-based protocols in translational medicine and holistic patient care.
Integrative Oncology and Neurology Network
- Integrative Oncology: Combining supportive care (nutrition, inflammation management) with conventional oncology to boost treatment efficacy and quality of life.
- Integrative Neurology: Using multidisciplinary approaches to maintain cognitive health, manage neurodegenerative diseases, and support brain plasticity.
- Connect the Integrative professionals around the patients and study cases for an applied integrative approach.
Build a Global Integrative Medicine Movement
- System Integration: Bridging the gap between modern conventional medicine and evidence-based complementary therapies.
- Paradigm Shift: Driving a global transition from a reactive, disease-centered model to a proactive, preventive, holistic health model.