Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (MAC CHM)

Location: Worcester, Boston, Online | Start Term: Fall

Gain advanced knowledge in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Broaden Your Horizons with Chinese Herbal Medicine

The Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine program provides comprehensive training in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, integrating classical principles of traditional medicine with evidence-based standards of contemporary healthcare. Students develop skills and confidence through a rigorous blend of classroom learning, clinical training, and interprofessional collaboration. Designed for flexibility, this hybrid program allows you to take courses in-person on our Worcester or Boston campuses, online, or a combination of both. Graduates emerge prepared for national board examinations, pursue licensure, and make a meaningful impact as an acupuncturist and Chinese herbologist.

Benefits of Adding Chinese Herbal Medicine to Your Degree

Students and faculty collaborating in the NESA acupuncture clinic on the MCPHS Worcester campus.

Expand Your Expertise

Explore courses in single herbs, classic formulas, and herb-drug interactions simultaneously with acupuncture courses to understand how to integrate both into your practice.

Students and faculty collaborating in the NESA acupuncture clinic on the MCPHS Worcester campus.

More Hands-On Training

Complete acupuncture clinical experiences and herbal dispensary assistantships under the guidance of our expert faculty to hone your skills.

Students and faculty collaborating in the NESA acupuncture clinic on the MCPHS Worcester campus.

Minimal Additional Commitment

This program can be completed in as little as 34 months, just two months longer than the acupuncture-only program.

Brittany Moore

Alum Brings an Athlete’s Perspective to Acupuncture Practice

After experiencing the benefits of acupuncture herself, Brittany Moore, MAOM ’22, graduated from NESA and opened a private practice near her hometown. She offers acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and other healing techniques to patients of all ages and all health concerns.
Brittany Moore