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.

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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.
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2,096

NESA graduates worldwide

8,880

Patients treated by NESA students in 2024-25

29,200

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Driving the Pace of Acupuncture Education and Practice

For 50 years, the New England School of Acupuncture at MCPHS has established itself as the premiere professional school of acupuncture, responsible for with educating and training future leaders in the field. Take a look back at the history of NESA, with a sharp eye towards what’s coming next.

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