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NESA Welcomes Ted Kaptchuk for an Alumni Event
May 10, 2012
We were thrilled to offer our first Connections ~ Bringing Alumni Together event the morning of April 3 here at NESA.
With alumni from the class of 1977 through the current graduating class networking throughout the morning, the highlight of the event was a captivating and engaging dialogue with acupuncture and Oriental medicine luminary Ted Kaptchuk. In this truly inspiring discourse, alumni benefitted from Kaptchuk’s unparalleled experience and leadership in the evolution of acupuncture and OM in the West.
NESA & Matt Callison Present Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification Program
April 25, 2012
NEWTON, MA (April 20, 2012) New England School of Acupuncture (www.nesa.edu), the nation’s first institution of higher education for Traditional Chinese Medicine (both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine), is pleased to announce an agreement with Matt Callison, MS, L.Ac of AcuSport Seminar Series, LLC to offer the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification Program (SMAC) at NESA’s campus here in Newton, MA starting this Fall.
“NESA has had a wonderful relationship with Matt Callison for years and we are thrilled to have him offering the SMAC program for acupuncturists at our home base; this certification program will not only help our professionals treat sports-related injuries but repetitive overuse injuries as well,” stated Susan L. Gorman NESA president.
The four-module intensive program allows professional acupuncturists advanced training in Sports Medicine Acupuncture which includes; anatomy and palpation with a non-preserved cadaver, assessment and treatments of over 65 work and sports related injuries, therapeutic and postural exercises, and tuina, among many other fascinating topics. Each class within the four modules can be taken individually or sequentially.
Matt Callison said, “I am happy to partner with NESA to bring this unique opportunity to the East Coast. The SMAC program is gaining a lot of attention from not only the acupuncture world but it is starting to become recognized in the health industry. The SMAC graduates get patient referrals, job opportunities, receive case management advice and are able to use the exclusive Sports Medicine Acupuncture® license.”
More about NESA: Founded in 1975, the New England School of is the nation’s oldest acupuncture school. Located at 150 California Street, Newton, MA, NESA offers master’s degree programs in acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine as well as a joint master’s with Tufts University School of Medicine in Pain Research, Education and Policy. NESA is recognized for its academically rigorous programs, federally funded research, and dedication to bringing acupuncture to our communities. Visit www.nesa.edu for more information.
More about AcuSport Seminar Series, LLC: AcuSport is a company devoted to raising educational standards of licensed acupuncturists in the integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Sports Medicine. We are committed to training acupuncturists around the globe to accurately assess and treat sport, orthopedic and work related injuries. Our goal is for graduates of the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification Program to successfully manage the athlete and their injury from the initial assessment, through treatment and rehabilitation and onto injury prevention. Visit www.SportsMedicineAcupuncture.com for more information.
For more information about registering for SMAC at NESA this Fall, contact Kimberly Fanelli at info@sportsmedicineacupuncture.com or call (619) 997-8555.
NESA Board Names Susan L. Gorman New President
March 6, 2012
New England School of Acupuncture
Announces New President
NEWTON, MA (March 6, 2012) New England School of Acupuncture (http://www.nesa.edu), the nation’s first institution of higher education for Traditional Chinese Medicine (both acupuncture and herbal medicine), is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Susan L. Gorman as its next president.
“NESA’s board is confident that Sue’s experience in running an educational institution and her extensive business background, as well as her energy and vision will help lead NESA at this time,” says Laura R. Studen, Esq., Chair of the Board of Trustees of NESA. “After an independent assessment of the school's needs by higher education consultants Mitchell Thiede & Partners, LLC we realized that Sue has the exact leadership skills necessary for NESA.”
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and the Center for Disease Control’s National Center for Health Statistics have documented a dramatic rise in the number of adults visiting acupuncturists, increasing 32% between 2002 and 2007 (http://nccam.nih.gov/). NESA has also experienced increased interest in both its masters programs and its acupuncture clinic and herbal dispensary in Newton, MA. Ms. Gorman comments, “I am excited to offer a vision for NESA that creates new opportunities to meet the growing needs of a population that is just discovering the efficacy of acupuncture.”
Ms. Gorman has held leadership positions at NESA since 2009 when she was hired as Executive Dean & Chief Operating Officer. In November of 2011 she was appointed Interim President. Previously she was Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at the Catherine Hinds Companies, the leading accredited school of esthetics in New England. She has also held senior management positions at Atlantic Data Services, Inc. and Systems Engineering, Inc. Sue has a passionate commitment to the local community and sits on the boards of Girls Incorporated of Lynn, Financial Executives International, and the Bentley Executive Club. Originally from Lynn, MA, Sue holds a BS from Bentley University and an MBA from Suffolk University.
Founded in 1975, the New England School of Acupuncture (http://www.nesa.edu) is the nation’s oldest acupuncture school. Located at 150 California Street, Newton, MA, NESA offers masters degree programs in acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine as well as a joint masters with Tufts University School of Medicine in Pain Research, Education and Policy. NESA is recognized for its academically rigorous programs, modern clinical and herbal dispensary facilities, and federally funded research.
Research Department’s Gulf War Illness Paper Published
March 1, 2012
The Research Department is proud to announce the publication of its first paper on Gulf War Illness: The effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of Gulf War Illness.
Co-authored by Lisa Conboy, Meredith St. John and Rosa Schnyer, the paper describes the ongoing study, including methodology. This study is funded by the Department of Defense grant. The study is still recruiting veterans.
Full text can be found here:
Interview of NESA’s Interim President, Susan L. Gorman
February 24, 2012
NESA's Interim President, Susan L. Gorman, was recently interviewed for her alma mater's alumni publication, Bentley Observer Magazine. She talks about her hopes for NESA, what the acupuncture community faces and her love for the job.
Bentley alum Susan Barbaro, who is a soon-to-be NESA alum, was also interviewed about her incredible change in lifestyle when she decided to go from a CPA to an acupuncture student.
Happy Chinese New Year!
January 30, 2012
On January 23, NESA celebrated the Year of the Dragon by bringing together students, staff and faculty with a Winter Community Social. The 2012 Community Awards Ceremony honored including Lilly Goncalves (administration), CJ Allen (faculty), Phuong Nguyen (3rd year), Melissa Romeo (2nd year), and Jimmy Duong (1st year) for their excellence in leadership which has made a significant impact on the NESA community over the past year.
Photos by Ellen Shub.
Early Decision Deadline Extended
January 24, 2012
If you are thinking about becoming an acupuncturist and want to get a head start, apply now! Our Early Decision deadline has been moved back to March 1st.
Need help to decide?
The New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) can offer you a few ways to learn more about the program:
- You can schedule a visit with the admissions department
- You can attend an Information Session or Experience NESA Day
- You can Skype (account name: nesaadmissions) to arrange a convenient time to video chat with admissions staff from the comfort of your home
- You can also schedule a clinic treatment by our experienced students and faculty
- And you can always call NESA admissions to arrange any and all of these opportunities to learn more at (617) 558-1788, ext. 105 or email admissions@nesa.edu
Still Looking for Acupuncturists for GWI Study
November 29, 2011
The New England School of Acupuncture is seeking acupuncturists highly skilled in TCM-style treatment with an interest in treating veterans for a research study funded by the Department of Defense on "The effectiveness of acupuncture for Gulf War Illness (GWI)". GWI is a chronic multi-symptom illness characterized by pain, fatigability, depression, and anxiety. Subjects will receive individualized TCM-style treatment in practitioner offices twice per week for 6 months. Practitioners are still needed in areas surrounding Fitchburg, Lunenburg, Leominster, and Ayer. If you’re interested in participating in this study, please send your inquiry and CV to us at carole.wyche@gmail.com, and indicate your availability for a training session on Saturday, Dec 3, from 10 AM – 2 PM.
Acupuncture for Veterans
November 21, 2011
Were you deployed to the Gulf Theater of Operations?
Do you have extreme fatigue, mood disturbances and joint and muscle pain?
Did your service include deployment to the "Gulf Theater of Operations" between August 1990 and December 1992?
(Includes Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, the Gulf of Aden, the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, the Arabian Sea, the Red Sea, and the airspace above all of these locations)
If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study on Gulf War Illness (GWI). New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) is looking for volunteers to participate in a study on the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of GWI. In exchange for your participation you will receive free acupuncture treatments and a small payment. If you are interested in learning more about this study and to see if you qualify, please contact NESA at 617-558-1788 x269.
This study is part of a research program funded by the Department of Defense.
Women’s Health Symposium: An Inaugural Success
October 27, 2011
We want to thank all of you who attended our recent Women’s Health Symposium. We received wonderful feedback from participants that overall this inaugural event was a great success for alumni and students.
This first regional symposium was designed to address women’s health from the perspective of Integrative Medicine (IM), with presenters drawn from nationally recognized leaders in women’s health.
Our keynote presenters, reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Paul Magarelli and licensed acupuncturist Diane Cridennda, improve outcomes for infertility patients by combining acupuncture with In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). They also lectured on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, a major cause of infertility and the most common endocrinopathy in women, a condition closely linked to major public health issues of insulin resistance, obesity, and diabetes. Participants learned about the standard of evidence-based medicine and its application to research on acupuncture for infertility and oncology. Several presenters described their clinical practice in biomedical facilities, including infertility centers, a medical center in New York, an OB/gyn clinic, and a cancer treatment center. Representing the clinical theme of the conference, NESA senior faculty presented case studies highlighting acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine treatment of menopausal hot flashes, excessive uterine bleeding, fibroids, and rashes during pregnancy and post-partum. One case illustrated successful treatment of vulvodynia using Shakuju therapy, a Japanese style acupuncture based on non-insertive needling.
We are deeply grateful to all of our presenters: Paul Magarelli, Diane Cridennda, Belinda Anderson ‘04, Arya Nielsen ‘77, Weidong Lu, Lisa Conboy, Jeff Matrician ‘02, Jewel Sommerville ’02, Michelle Hay ‘03, Patricia Callahan ‘99, Peter Valaskatgis ‘97, Zhen-Zhen Zhang, Loocie Brown ‘93, Bing Yang and Diane Iuliano ’92, who presented thoughtfully and passionately on aspects of women’s health and their perspectives on integrative medicine.
Dr. So’s 100th Birthday
August 1, 2011
This year has proven to be a busy one here at NESA. In July, we celebrated the 100th birthday of NESA's founder, Dr. James Tin Yau So. Mrs. Isabel So gave a heartfelt speech about her late husband's incredible sense of humor, zeal for teaching, and compassion for his patients. Many of Dr. So's students spoke about the fond memories they had of their beloved teacher and many schools from around the world sent acknowledgements of Dr. So's accomplishments in America. It was truly a special afternoon!