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Be part of the next generation of integrative medicine.


With the power of integrative health knowledge, we can help people manage pain, curb addictions, find relief, restore balance and improve overall health. As a student, you have the opportunity to earn sought-after graduate degrees in acupuncture and oriental medicine. You’ll learn from the profession’s top educators. And with wide-ranging clinical opportunities, you’ll gain hands-on experience, so you can begin your career with confidence.

  • Distinctive Longevity

    The New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) has been synonymous with excellence in acupuncture education since 1974, making it the oldest acupuncture program in the U.S.

  • Acclaimed Clinic

    By joining MCPHS, NESA connects Eastern medicine with Western health sciences to create the next generation of healthcare providers who embody integrative medicine.

  • Advanced Degrees

    Build your education and advancement opportunities with sought-after degrees at the master’s and doctoral level.

Learn more about the field of Acupuncture at MCPHS.

Explore what makes this field unique at MCPHS, and find the right program for you.

Alumni Timothy F. Sobo, MAOM '12

"Helping a person work through a health issue is one of the single greatest feelings. It is the reason that people become doctors, PTs, Acupuncturists, RNs, and more - a strong desire to help and heal."

— Timothy F. Sobo, MAOM

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Meredith St. John, Dean of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

"We train our students in business skills and marketing skills, and we introduce them to acupuncturists who work in a variety of settings, so they'll know what they want for their own practice when they're ready." 

— Meredith St. John, Former Dean of Acupuncture and current faculty member

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Sue Gorman, Executive Director of the New England School of Acupuncture.

"Students work with each other. They help each other, they want to learn from each other. We produce compassionate healers."

— Susan Gorman, Executive Director of Academic Affairs

Learn More About the Acupuncture Community

Acupuncture at work at MCPHS.

The MAc Program Experience

Students learn in a brand new facility on the Worcester campus, where they can observe practitioners and treat patients. Additional clinical experiences help students further develop skills and confidence as they gain the knowledge needed to practice acupuncture. See what it's like to be a NESA student, complete with hands-on educational practice and truly collaborative experiences.

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Meet the Faculty

At MCPHS you'll find passionate and engaged educators who are leaders in the field of Acupuncture.
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    Massachusetts's Largest Health Plan Announces Acupuncture Coverage

    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts announced earlier this month that they will begin to offer coverage for acupuncture services in January 2020. With this announcement, BCBS leads the way for acupuncture to become a more mainstream and non-opioid treatment option for pain and other conditions.
  • Students sitting at tables and collaborating during IPE Day.

    Worcester and Manchester Campuses Host Annual IPE Day

    On Wednesday, June 5, students across the Worcester and Manchester campuses participated in the University's annual IPE Day.
  • Two students looking down in a notebook.

    Finding Your Path

    When it comes to determining the right path for your future, there are countless options to choose from. If you already know graduate or medical school is on the horizon, enrolling in a professional pathway program is a seamless and efficient way to earn your degrees and pave the way to a rewarding career.
  • Students at DMS/NESA IPE event.

    Acupuncture and DMS Programs Co-Host Inaugural Interprofessional Education Event

    On Wednesday, April 3, the acupuncture and diagnostic medical sonography (DMS) programs held an inaugural interprofessional education (IPE) event designed to create interdisciplinary relationships amongst students.