I came in to Neil Gumenick's Classical 5 Element Acupuncture class with the idea that this medicine could bring together my work and my spiritual practice. In fact taking the class and doing the work has enhanced both my work and my spiritual practice. It is wonderful to meet and treat patients without a judging agenda in the back of my mind. When I interview and treat patients now I only think about their imbalance and what I can do to help them to get as balanced as nature will allow. Neil's class is one of the best organized and best taught that I have ever experienced in 30 years of medicine. The way he models and teaches the skills of interviewing patients is so life-changing that it ought to be taught in every Medical School, every Chiropractic school, in every kind of service profession. It is amazing to see how much patients will tell you about themselves and their problems when they are interviewed in this way. It is equally amazing to see the change in oneself and one's attitude toward patients, staff and people in general. If you want to love your work and love your patients; if you want to really be a healer of the whole person, this is the class for you. I wish I had had the sense to take this 30 years ago. ~ Marie Schafle M.D., Angels Camp, CA "Learning the laws of the elements according to Classical Five Element Acupuncture has enabled me to finally understand the essence of our exquisite medicine. Our goal is to assist people in reconnecting to the divine spark that exists within every living thing, while inspiring them in mind, body, and spirit to reach their unique individual potential. This is how we can truly eradicate illness and suffering. To be given the tools to help facilitate this in a human being is beyond words. This method of healing is more profound than any other I have ever experienced. It has surely transformed my life, and I am certain it will do the same for all who are touched by it, patients and practitioners alike." ~ Jessica Ellerman, L.Ac. San Diego, CA Class of 07-08 "The Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Program is the real deal! The curriculum is comprehensive; the instructors are generous and knowledgeable, and the medicine itself is very profound. After practicing Western Medicine for over 25 years, this elegant style of medicine has renewed my passion for the Healing Arts. I had taken other Five Element acupuncture courses before enrolling in Neil's Program, and there is simply no comparison when it comes to quality and integrity. I am confident I will have the necessary knowledge, experience, and support to practice Five Element Acupuncture in its pure form when I graduate from this course." ~ Elizabeth Tukan, M.D. Phoenix, AZ Class of 07-08 "Neil Gumenick's Program is in a class by itself. This is not a system of medicine we can learn by reading a book or taking a week-long course. It requires a deep visceral understanding of the elements, heightened sensory awareness, and the courage to stretch our perceptions and open our hearts. Neil has put together a year long program that thoroughly trains us in Five Element Acupuncture and leads us on a journey of self-discovery that is unforgettable." ~ Francesca de Picciotto, M.D. Los Angeles, CA Class of 07-08 click for more testimonials...