Mission Statement
The mission of the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture is to train students in the practice of classical Five Element acupuncture at the highest possible standards. The specific goals of the Academy are to:
The Academy is also committed to assuring the skills and effectiveness of its instructors. Instructors are chosen for their expertise in a particular subject area and effectiveness as teachers. Instructors of all Five Element acupuncture subjects are encouraged to attend post-graduate and continuing education courses.
History
The Academy for Five Element Acupuncture was founded in Florida in 1988. Since that time, more than 200 students have graduated from the program.
In 1995, the school incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization. In 1998, the Academy's Master of Acupuncture (MAc) program was accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). It was reaccredited by ACAOM in 2001, and again in 2005.
In 2000, the Florida State Commission for Independent Education awarded degree-granting power to the Academy. Qualified students are awarded a Master of Acupuncture degree (MAc) upon graduation.
Programs Offered
The Academy for Five Element Acupuncture currently offers the following programs for full-time students:
The program lengths indicated above are minimum timeframes for full-time students. Depending on individual circumstances, some students may require longer to complete their training.
Contact Information
For more information on the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture, contact:
Academy for Five Element Acupuncture
305 SE 2nd. Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: (352) 335-2332
Fax: (352) 337-2535
E-mail: info@acupuncturist.edu
Web site: www.acupuncturist.edu
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