Patient Consultation Seminar with Neil R. Gumenick and Hilary Skellon November 17 - 18, 2023 at the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture, in Louisville, CO. Click here for more information and registration.

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Beginning the Journey™ Beginning the Journey™ is a two-day in-depth introduction to the heart and soul of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, appropriate for practitioners and non-practitioners alike. Presented by Professor Neil R. Gumenick, M.Ac. (UK), L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. 15 CA Category 1 CEUs and PDAs Pending "This course brought light and faith back into my life. Neil is honestly the best teacher I have ever had the honor of meeting and learning from."                   ~ Renee Wright, L.Ac. "Great course, by far the best CEU class I have ever taken. The level of knowledge, enthusiasm, and engagement with the students was a breath of fresh air. I would recommend the course to anyone interested in seriously and authentically deepening their practice and themselves."                   ~ Thomas Flach, L.Ac. » Click here for more information The Wisdom of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture In-person graduate training with Neil R. Gumenick and Hilary Skellon featuring Diagnosis of Clinical Patients, Pulse Diagnosis, Spirits of Points, Practitioner/Patient Rapport..and more! 14 CA CEUs and PDAs Approved » Click here for more information The Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Program Is it for You? Click above to watch the video One year - 8 online and 2 in-person monthly weekend modules CA Category 1 CEUs and PDAs pending approval The Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Program Newly revised format - The Program is a one year, part-time comprehensive training for licensed acupuncturists, physicians, and students of Asian Medicine. Read what graduates say at the bottom of this page. Watch this 3-minute video on the Program and hear Professor Gumenick and graduates (M.D. and L.Ac.) share their experience of this life-transforming work. » Click here to watch the video » Click here to request an application Advanced, Post-Graduate Study Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Graduate Seminar Perfecting the Art The Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Graduate Seminar is an opportunity to refresh your memory and your senses as we cover all aspects of Five Element practice: Clinical practice with patients, Spirits of the Points, pulse feedback, point location, interviewing skills, treatment planning, sensory exercises to sharpen diagnostic skills. Join Neil Gumenick, Eliot Ivanhoe, and Mary McCullough and re-experience the magic of being together in this work. » Click here for more information A More United World A 3 1/2 hour streaming video that proposes a method for individuals, groups, and governments to find Unity and take action to address the problems of the planet. Narrated by Neil R. Gumenick » Click here for more information 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. 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... Visit Us Now on Facebook! The Institute of Five-Element Acupuncture, Inc. is proud to announce that you can now find us on Facebook. Please visit our page now and Like Us to show your support and keep up with our many events and other institute news. We thank you for your continured patronage. » Visit us on Facebook Join the Mailing List! Get the latest Institute News and Program Announcements delivered straight to your Inbox! The Spirits of the Points Download Professor Neil Gumenick's latest articles on Five-Element practice. Both Part 1 and Part 2 are now available. » Click here to download

COVID 19 Update In-Person Treatment Now Availabile March 2021 Update: In-person treatments are again available, with full safety precautions observed. In the interest of public safety during the COVID 19 epidemic, Neil is also available for remote treatment (telemedicine). To arrange an appointment, contact us below or call (310) 453-2235. » Click to see what patients are saying about remote treatment » Click here to contact us about a remote appointment Beginning the Journey™ eCourse Available The complete CEU and PDA approved Beginning the Journey course is available online as an eCourse from our friends at Net of Knowledge. » Click here for more information and registration Classical 5-Element Trainings Online with Net of Knowledge We are thrilled to announce our Classical Five-Element Acupuncture training online courses (CEU and PDA approved) on Net of Knowledge, a new learning platform built for the TCM community, with a global vision and mission to spread this valuable integrative health knowledge. Here are our current course offerings and the links to access them: » *Newly Added* Point Location, Advanced Command Points Distal to Elbow and Knee » Detecting and Removing Energetic Blocks (Series) » In the Clinic (Series) » Point Location: Command Points (Series) » Point Location: Non-Command Points (Series) » The Spirits of the Points (Series) » Components of the Initial Examination (Course) » Beginning the Journey™ Celebrating 1st CETN International Acupuncture Symposium in Sao Paulo, Brazil I am so grateful to have had the honor of presenting "The Heart and Soul of Five Elements" at the 1st CETN International Acupuncture Symposium in Sao Paulo, Brazil on November 30-December 1. I could not imagine a more gracious, warm, and open hearted group of participants and staff. Muito amor e obrigado a todos! ~ Professor Neil » Click to view the image larger The Institute proudly announces the graduation of The Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Program, Class of 2018-2019 » Click here for more information on the Upcoming Program Listen Now! New Audio Recordings by Neil R. Gumenick In this 47 minute presentation, presented live at the 2016 Pacific Symposium, Professor Neil R. Gumenick explains the Basics of Classical Five-Element Diagnosis - the Concept of the Causative Factor of Disease, the 4 Pillars of Diagnosis, and the Spiritual Dimension of Treatment. » Click here to listen to part one now Now Available: Professor Gumenick's Video Window of the Sky Points Watch Neil's inspiring 27 minute talk, recorded in a recent Beginning the Journey™ seminar, on Windows of the Sky - some of the most powerful and spiritually enlightening points in all of acupuncture. When used correctly, these points can literally release patients who are stuck in an internal "prison" and open up a pathway to freedom. Learn when, why, and how to use them, as well as the deep spiritual meanings of each point. » Click here to access the video for free Continuing Education Certification We are pleased to announce that all current Institute live Seminars and Programs have been approved for Continuing Education credit by the California Acupuncture Board, the NCCAOM, and have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ sponsored by the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. » Click here for more information on our continuing education courses Watch Nature of Spirit & Nature of Bliss Videos Now Our thanks to Road To Bliss for posting two videos by with Neil from a few years back. View them now on YouTube! » Neil R. Gumenick on the Nature of Spirit » Neil R. Gumenick on the Nature of Bliss Spirits of the Points Series The work of a truly wholistic practitioner is to address the needs of patients at all levels. The majority of patients, aside from their physical symptoms, are often also imbalanced at the levels of mind and spirit. Every acupuncture point has a name, translated from the ancient Chinese characters, which suggests the mental and spiritual connotations of the point. This course will cover the names, meanings, and uses of spirit points on all 12 meridians, as well as the Ren (CV) and Du (GV) channels. » Spirits of the Points - Full Course - 6 Sessions / 12 CEUs » Session 1 - Spirit Level Blocks » Session 2 - Fire Meridians » Session 3 - Earth Meridians » Session 4 - Metal Meridians » Session 5 - Water Meridians » Session 6 - Wood Meridians