Interview with Academy Graduate Shayna Stringer, MAc
Shayna Stringer, Class 35 What is the most valuable thing you learned during your studies at the Academy? I learned to have more confidence in myself and my [...]
My First Impression of Acupuncture
Written by Liana Simon The first time I received Acupuncture, I was nervous. I didn’t know what to expect. My knowledge was limited and I didn’t know of [...]
Response to Asian-American Hate
Dear Academy Community, On behalf of the Governing Board and administration, I am writing to express our deep sadness and outrage for the growing violence against the Asian [...]
We stand in unity, justice, and equity for everyone
Dear Academy Community, The recent horrific and heartbreaking acts of violence against people of color in our communities have brought the conversation about racism to a level of [...]
Successful Graduate Profile- Catherine Hollingsworth
Catherine Hollingsworth, Class 29 Red Sage Acupuncture Charlotte, North Carolina. Catherine Hollingsworth, Class 29 Please describe your practice. Full-time solo practice. I have no specialization and [...]
Restoring the Natural Flow of Health
What is sickness and what allows for healing? Students at the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture may find themselves asking these questions again and again. The clinical residency [...]
The Quiet of the Holidays
Truckee River Near Lake Tahoe, California Here at the Academy, we are preparing for holiday break. The clinic will be closed and the interns will get some [...]
Medicine with Heart
Acupuncture wasn’t my first career. I started out in the arts, another field entirely, but after a while I decided I wanted something different for myself. I wanted to [...]
Letting Go- and Starting Something New
Autumn is upon us, even here in Florida. The light of the sun is changing from the heavy, rich and round feeling of late summer to the sharper, clear [...]
Help Us Build A Beautiful New Sign
Academy for Five Element Acupuncture is delighted to announce our newest project and how you can be part of a growing tradition! Based on the Five Element philosophy of [...]