Five-Element Acupuncture Symposium 2010         Continuing the Journey™

This year’s Symposium will be held October 8 – 10, 2010 in Santa Monica, CA. Like last year, the Symposium will feature a stellar cast of presenters, an opportunity to share with colleagues from across the US and internationally, and earn CEUs and PDAs – all in a beautiful, beachside boutique hotel, the Viceroy Santa Monica. 2009 Symposium by the Viceroy pool Topics and Biographies for this year presenters are now available. Speakers include: Marilyn Allen, Brian Bender, Niki Bilton, David Ford, Stephen "Tuna" Flores, Pat Gorman, Neil Gumenick, Chuck Graham, Dirk Hein, Eliot Ivanhoe, Khosrow Khalighi, George Rodriguez, Linda Simons

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The Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Program

In this one-year, part-time program, students from California and across the country learn to become instruments of healing who are able to reach the depth of patients' suffering at the level where the disease originates. A new program begins each September and is approved for 462 hours of continuing education units by the California Acupuncture Board and is an approved NCCAOM Professional Development Activity.

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Announcing Beginning the Journey™ in Canada

Professor Neil R. Gumenick will be in Vancouver BC for a special Beginning the Journey™ Seminar to take place October 16 - 17, 2010. The seminar will be held at the Coast Plaza and Suites (1763 Comox St. Vancouver, BC Canada). This seminar is NCAAOM approved for 15 CEUs. » Click here for more information and registration details

Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Grad Seminars 2010

Join us for a series of 2-day advanced, graduate level trainings with Neil R. Gumenick assisted by Brian Bender. Refresh your memory and your senses as we cover all aspects of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture practice. We will welcome questions on any and all aspects of this medicine, including practice building. Come re-experience the magic of being together in this work.

Take part in the final remaining Grad Seminar! » December 11-12, Del Mar CA

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Five-Element Acupuncture Treatments, Theory and Practice About Five-Element Acupuncture treaments and the private practice of Neil R. Gumenick. Acupuncture Treatment FAQs Common Questions and Answers for current and prospective patients.

The Basics of Five-Element Practice Now Available on DVD!

Professor Gumenick's live presentation at The Five-Element Acupuncture Symposium: Continuing the Journey™ 2009: The Basics of Five-Element Practice is now available on DVD.

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The Spirits of the Points

Download Dr. Neil Gumenick's latest articles on Five-Element practice. Both Part 1 and Part 2 are now available.

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Praise for the recently completed seminar: Beginning the Journey...™ 2010

"Very excellent. It brought a different and deeper understanding of acupuncture treatment."   ~ Dennis Kinnane, OMD, L.Ac., RPh. "Very complete, lively, and hands-on seminar. I enjoyed every minute of it."      ~ Dominique Gallotta, L.Ac. "This was a real treat for me, not having any background. But, I do know which way I want to take the next half of my life. I learned more than I ever thought."    ~ Connie Gomez, acupuncture patient

5 Element Theory Podcast on TCM Radio Listen to Professor Gumenick's interview on TCM Radio, live from the Southwest Symposium in Austin TX, April 2009, here. Join the Mailing List! Get the latest Institute News and Program Announcements delivered straight to your Inbox!

Neil R. Gumenick (M.Ac. (UK), L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.) is Founder and Director of The Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Inc. in Santa Monica, CA. He holds three degrees and an advanced teaching credential from the College of Traditional Acupuncture (UK), awarded by Professor J.R. Worsley. The American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) recently honored him as a Pioneer and Leader in Oriental Medicine. Neil has been in private practice since 1981 and is a frequent speaker at national and international symposia, a teacher at numerous acupuncture and Oriental Medical schools, and a columnist for Acupuncture Today.   » more...