Classical Five-Element Acupuncture

Training & treatment in Body, Mind & Spirit medicine.

Here, you will learn about the finest training and treatment in this profound system of Body/Mind/Spirit Medicine. The Institute offers exciting and inspiring educational opportunities for medical professionals, students of Asian medicine, as well as non-practitioners.

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Neil R. Gumenick, M.Ac. (UK), L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., Director

Online Courses

Study with Neil on Net of Knowledge

Neil's CEU- and PDA-approved Classical Five-Element trainings are available online through Net of Knowledge — from foundational courses to the Spirits of the Points, point location, and clinical practice.

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His passion is inspiring and contagious — a true embodiment of his art-form.

Malvina · USA

This class gave me a deeper and more complete understanding of 5-Element acupuncture and transformed the way I practice.

Michelle · USA

Fantastic and generous presentation — an excellent knowledge base.

Robyn · USA

Awesome, clear, concise, straight to the point.

Jacqueline · Canada

I loved the information, and your teaching style made me laugh. This class exceeded my expectations.

Anne Marie · USA

I have listened to this course over and over, thanking you for your poetic and insightful knowledge.

Ava · Australia

In Person

Training Opportunities

Live Seminar

Beginning the Journey™

A two-day, in-depth introduction to the heart and soul of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture — appropriate for practitioners and non-practitioners alike.

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Online

The full curriculum, online

Prefer to learn at your own pace? The complete catalog of Classical Five-Element trainings — CEU and PDA approved — lives on Net of Knowledge.

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Acupuncture Treatment

For thousands of years, the Chinese have recognized that the Five Elements — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water — exist in everything and everyone, and are essential for life. Classical Five-Element Acupuncture asserts that every human being is born with, or develops early in life, an imbalance in the natural functioning of these Five Elements. This imbalance becomes the root cause of illness of the body, mind, and Spirit.

Telemedicine

Remote treatment

Neil is also available for remote treatment (telemedicine). To arrange an appointment, contact us below or call (310) 453-2235.