"We, J.R. and J.B. Worsley, hereby authorize Neil R. Gumenick to teach and direct instruction in the basic theoretical and practical, classroom and clinical components of Classical Five Element Acupuncture training as developed and taught by us. We also authorize him to certify successful graduates and sign their diplomas, entitling such graduates to be able to participate in advanced training programs, courses, consultations, seminars, and teacher trainings presented or designed by us or based upon our teachings." J.R. Worsley J.B. Worsley 20 January, 1999

J.R. Worsley, Master and Professor of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture and Neil Gumenick's mentor, is deceased. While programs offered by the Institute are based upon the Classical Five-Element Acupuncture method of treatment taught to Neil Gumenick by J. R. Worsley, The Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, Inc. has no current affiliation with the Worsley Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture or its Director of Education, J.B. Worsley.