---

Licenses, Certifications & Specializations

• Certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist
• Certified Psychological First Aider
• Certified Mental Health First Aider
• Certified Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner / Life Coach
• Certified Reiki Master Teacher / Grandmaster
• Certified Massage Therapist (NC II Holder)
• Certified Sharia Halal Compliant Wellness Practitioner

Core Areas of Expertise

• Integrative & Traditional Chinese Medicine (ITCM)
• Medical & Classical Acupuncture
• Moxibustion Therapy
• Naturopathy & Natural Healing
• Mental Health & Psychological First Aid
• Lifestyle & Nutrition Medicine
• Pain Management & Chronic Disease Support
• Holistic Wellness & Preventive Care

Professional Training & Education

Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine

• Basic Acupuncture & Clinical Application – UP Diliman, Ulen International Health System (2004)
• Traditional Chinese Medicine – INAM Philippines (2018–2021)
• Acupuncture – Philippine Academy of Acupuncture, Inc. (2018–2019)
• Traditional Chinese Medicine – University of Hong Kong (2018)
• Ateneo Traditional Chinese Medicine Program 2019-2024
• Traditional Chinese Medicine – Wushan TCM (2020–2024)
• Acupuncture – TCM Academy (2021–Present)
• Medical Acupuncture -John Academy 2024
• Classical Acupuncture – Academy of Integrative Medicine (2024)
• Oriental Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture (2024)
• Korean Moxibustion (2024)
• Acupuncture in Medicine Training Express (March 11, 2025)

Advanced International TCM & Acupuncture Programs (China-Based, 2025) (January 26 – July 24, 2025)

• Acupuncture & Moxibustion Therapy – Chengdu University of TCM
• TCM Acupuncture & Moxibustion – China Medical University
• Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion – Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College
• Meridians & Acupuncture Points – Shanghai University of TCM
• Acupuncture Therapeutics – Shanghai University of TCM
• Science of Meridians, Collaterals & Acupoints – Chengdu University of TCM
• Diagnostics in Chinese Medicine – Jinan University
• Diagnosis in TCM – Shanghai University of TCM
• Practical Acupuncture & Moxibustion – Jinan University
• Traditional Chinese Medicine – China University of TCM
• TCM Culture – Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College
• Basic Theory of TCM – Jinan University of TCM
• Clinical Internal Medicine (TCM & Western Medicine)
• Geriatrics of TCM – Chengdu University
• Osteology & Traumatology of TCM – Chengdu University
• Experimental Acupuncture & Moxibustion – Chengdu University

Naturopathy, Alternative & Holistic Medicine

• Advance Diploma in Alternative Medicine – John Academy (2024)
• Diploma in Alternative Medicine – John Academy (2024)
• Diploma in Natural Healing – John Academy (2024)
• Master Herbalist Diploma – John Academy (2024)
• Naturopathy Course – John Academy (2024)
• Naturopathic Medicine (Advanced Diploma) – Udemy (July 18, 2023)
• Naturopathic Medicine Management – PICMA (Jan 6, 2025)

Mental Health, Psychology & Counselling

• Diploma in General Psychology – Advance Learning Interactive System (2013)
• Diploma in Psychology – John Academy (2024)
• Diploma in Mental Health – John Academy (2024)
• Diploma in Mental Health – Advance Learning Interactive System (March 30, 2024)
• Diploma in Psychotherapy – Advance Learning Interactive System (July 1, 2023)
• Diploma in Human Anatomy & Physiology – Advance Learning Interactive System (Sept 3, 2024)
• Clinical Psychology Course – John Academy (2024)
• Counselling & Psychotherapy – John Academy (2024)
• Counselling Skills Course (2024)
• Positive Psychiatry & Mental Health – University of Sydney (March 30, 2024)
• Forensic psychiatry in healthcare setings-GLI Institute 2016
• Assessment of Mental health -GL1 institute 2016
• Management of Mental Health GLI institute 2026
• Criminal Psychology – Project Aha -2022
• Neurotherapy as intervention for children and adolescent with ADHD – Phil. Mental Health Association inc.-2018
• Abnormal Psychology -BNA Psychohub- 2027
• Islamic Psychology in Modern Life -Seeds of Guidance-2/17/2025
• Understanding Mental health in Muslim Community -Cardiff University -7/25//2023

Lifestyle Medicine, Nutrition & Chronic Disease Management

• Lifestyle Management – American College of Lifestyle Medicine (2023)
• Lifestyle Medicine (June 2, 2025)- NextGenU.org
• Holistic Nutrition, Fasting & Elimination Therapy – American College of Healthcare Science (May 20, 2025)
• Science of Nutrition – Coppersmith Career Consulting (Feb 15, 2025)
• Naturopathic Nutrition – College of Naturopathic Medicine (Jan 16, 2025)
• Nutrition Course – Cliff Gardier (June 11, 2025)
• Nutrition Course – Nutrition Steps (Feb 15, 2025)

Medical & Health Awareness Courses

• Pain Management – Stanford Medicine (2023)
• Diabetes Awareness – Florence Academy (Jan 19, 2024)
• Diabetes: A Global Challenge – University of Copenhagen (April 3, 2024)
• Chronic Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetes – University of Chicago Medicine (Sept 5, 2023)
• Dementia Awareness – Florence Academy (2025)
• Stroke Awareness – Florence Academy (2025)
• Mental Health Awareness – Florence Academy (2025)

Emergency, Disaster & Continuing Medical Education

• Mental Health Disaster Ready (Dec 14, 2023)
• Mindfulness Disaster Ready (Dec 14, 2023)
• Stress Management Disaster Ready (July 29, 2023)
• Counselling Disaster Ready (Aug 22, 2023)
• Bipolar Depression: Diagnostic Journey – Medscape (May 7, 2025)
• PTSD in Primary Care – Medscape (Jan 23, 2025)

Additional Training

• Iridology – Tahanan at Kalusugan (2008)
• Iridology – American College of Healthcare Science (Feb 3, 2024)
• Iridology – Vidya Retreat (Feb 25, 2024)

Professional Affiliations

Fellow Member Transpersonal Integrative Naturopathic Medicine Council

• Philippine Integrative & Complementary Medicine Academy Inc.
• Transpersonal Integrative Naturopathic Medicine Council
• Transcendentalism Ph Institute
• United -Philippine American International Council For Integrative Health Licensing and Accreditation Association Inc.
• Amhuman College of Integrative Science and Civic Arts Inc.
• Philippine Medical Academy Of Integrative Medicine
• Ateneo Traditional Chinese Medicine Program
• National Acupuncture Detoxification Association Philippines
• Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Networks
• Philippine Mental Health Association Inc
• World Council International
• Educators Research and Innovation Organization Inc
• Eudoxia Foundation

Accreditation & Professional Affiliations

---

Ministry & Professional Calling

Dr. Jesus Bitantes ministers with a holistic vision—healing the soul, restoring the mind, and caring for the body. His integration of theology, counseling, and traditional medicine enables him to serve communities with compassion, discipline, and faith-centered wisdom.

---

Personal Vision

To serve God by promoting wholeness, wellness, and healing, using knowledge, skill, and faith to help people live healthier and purpose-filled lives.

PICMA, Inc.  is an independent organization that is not tied  or affiliated with  any governing body.  It is a third party and independent accreditation organization that issues certifications and Identification cards to  qualified members |  practitioners.