Celebrating 50 Years of Healing

New England School of Acupuncture at MCPHS

Established in 1975 as the nation’s first professional school for acupuncture, join us as we reflect on our storied history and look ahead to our future.

NESA Turns 50: A Legacy of Leadership, a Future of Innovation

This year, NESA marks a half-century of innovation in acupuncture education and practice. From its founding by Dr. James Tin Yau So to its impact on healthcare today, discover how this pioneering institution continues shaping the future of integrative medicine.

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NESA Turns 50: A Legacy of Leadership, a Future of Innovation

As the first—and oldest—acupuncture school in the United States, the New England School of Acupuncture has played an integral role in the education of several leaders in the field.

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

Leading the Way in Acupuncture Education

For 50 years, the New England School of Acupuncture has been the nation's premiere professional school of acupuncture. Explore how NESA continues to educate and train integrative medicine leaders.

NESA Boston Treatment Center

NESA Opens Treatment Center in Boston

The New England School of Acupuncture began a new chapter in its history in the fall of 2025, opening a brand new treatment center on the MCPHS Boston campus, offering private and community-style acupuncture.

2,096

NESA graduates worldwide

8,880

Patients treated by NESA students in 2024-25

29,200

Square-foot facility in Worcester, MA

Read more about NESA in the news

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