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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Hints of Spring
It seems a little insensitive, if not indecent to talk about the coming spring when each succeeding week in February has brought a new storm-turned-blizzard warning for the majority [...]
Expectations of Summer
After two months of pleasant warmth in North Florida, someone seems to have finally flipped the switch to turn on the summer heat. The hot season has begun! As [...]
What Makes Five Element Acupuncture Memorable?
Our Twitter feed this week asked the following question: "What was your most memorable acupuncture treatment?" I had to sit with this question for a bit to think about [...]
Students of Nature
For those who already practice Five Element Acupuncture, may you forever remember to be students of the medicine. For all of you students of Five Element Acupuncture, may you [...]
What Makes a Good Five Element Admissions Essay
The new admissions cycle for the August 16th Master of Acupuncture class has begun, and already we’ve had numerous calls and emails from interested students. It seems that the [...]
Water’s Stillness
Winter is a time of stillness, a time to rest as we gather our resources for the coming Spring. As a result, it tends to be a time of [...]