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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.

Dennis Moseman, Dean of the New England School of Acupunture.

"Our students graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities to practice acupuncture in a variety of clinical settings and deliver the highest quality patient-centered care."

— Dennis Moseman, Dean of the New England School of Acupuncture at MCPHS

Discover NESA at MCPHS University

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, MAOM, New England School of Acupuncture Alum

Read More About our MAOM program.

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

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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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