COURSE OFFERINGS:

1. Certificate in Five Element Acupuncture Program

Course Description

Our 10-month Certificate in Five Element Acupuncture training program is the first of its kind in the Southeast US. It is designed for busy TCM acupuncturists and TCM acupuncture-certified physicians who wish to maintain their current practice while training in this holistic and rewarding style of Five Element acupuncture.

Our program is directed and primarily taught by Michael Kowalski, A.P., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), along with other well-qualified 5 Element Institute faculty practitioners. The 10-module, 175-hour certification begins with four convenient online modules, followed by three live onsite 2-day weekend (Saturday/Sunday) modules, finishing with two onsite 4-day Clinical Intensives,. These modules are intersperses with a 15-hour Clinical Observation module, scheduled with approved 5 Element Institute practitioners.

The first module of the Certificate program is the “Introduction to Five Element Acupuncture” course (listed as course #3 below).  If you have already taken this Introductory course prior to enrolling in the Certificate program, your 10 CEU credits from this course transfer into the Certificate  program, and your enrollment fees for the program are reduced by the full tuition amount you paid for the Introductory course.

For more information about this Certificate program, please see our Courses page.

For a list of program topics, please see our Course Topics page.

Application and Enrollment Dates

Applications are being accepted now, and the first home study module is available now for enrolled students. The online portion of the Program commences in October 2021, and we are accepting applicants now through January 15, 2022. To receive an application, please Contact Us by email, or call the Institute at (904) 296-9545.

CE Credit

The 5 Element Institute designates this live activity for 175 continuing education credits, approved by the Florida Board of Acupuncture.

Tuition and Fees

Total Program fees are $4900. The non-refundable application fee is $500, due with the application. Tuition is $4400. After submitting the application with the $500 fee, there are 3 options to pay the tuition:

1. Full tuition Option:

Full $4400 tuition for the Program, due upon Registration. (FSOMA members receive 5% discount = $4180 tuition if paid upon Registration.

2. Early Bird Discount:

To receive an Early Bird (10%) discount, student shall pay $3,960.00 tuition in full (in addition to the application fee) by payment in full at least 60 days prior to the start date of the Program.

3. Installment Plan Option:

For an additional $100 administrative fee, the student may choose to partial-pay $4500 tuition as they go, in 2-monthly intervals, according to the following schedule:

Installment One – $900.00

Installment Two – $900.00

Installment Three – $900.00

Installment Four – $900.00

Installment Five – $900.00

Please Contact Us to register or if you have any questions.

Refund Policy

Cancellations more than 30 days prior to the program commencement will receive a full refund. Cancellations between 15 and 30 days prior to the program commencement will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations within 15 days of the program commencement will not be eligible for a refund.

Special Accommodations

For all our courses, please notify the 5 Element Institute a minimum of 30 days prior to the first class date so that adequate consideration may be given to your request.


2. Five Element Acupuncture for Physicians Certification Program

Course Description

Our 11-month Certificate in Five Element Acupuncture for Physicians Program is designed especially for MD/DO physicians and Nurse Practitioners who are new to the field of acupuncture and wish to maintain their current practice while preparing for a more satisfying career in Five Element acupuncture. Whether you are new or have recently begun your acupuncture practice, whether you intend to integrate acupuncture into your current practice or change from the conventional medical model to solely practicing Five Element acupuncture, this program is for you!

This program builds on the base Certificate in Five Element Acupuncture Program (see Course #1 above) by adding 45 hours of practical work. There are 15 additional Clinical Observation hours, and 30 additional hours of practical instruction in acupuncture point location, Chinese pulse diagnosis, and Five Element needle technique. These practical hours are divided evenly into 3 modules, for busy physicians who have little or no prior training in acupuncture. The total program hours are 220, including 175 hours of the base Certificate Program.

Application and Enrollment Dates

Applications are being accepted now, and the first home study module is available now for early-enrolled students. The online portion of the Program commences in October 2021, and we are accepting applicants now through January 15, 2022. To receive an application, please Contact Us by email, or call the Institute at (904) 296-9545.

CE Credit

The 5 Element Institute designates this live activity for 220 continuing education credits, 175 hours of which are already approved by the Florida Board of Acupuncture and 45 hours pending approval.

Tuition and Fees

Total Program fees are $5900. The non-refundable application fee is $500, due with the application. Tuition is $5400. After submitting the application with the $500 fee, there are 3 options to pay the tuition:

1. Full tuition Option:

Full $5400 tuition for the Program, due upon Registration or by October 31, 2021.

2. Early Bird Discount:

To receive an Early Bird (10%) discount, student shall pay $4,860.00 tuition in full (in addition to the application fee) by or before September 30, 2021.

3. Installment Plan Option:

For an additional $100 administrative fee, the student may choose to partial-pay $5500 tuition as they go. Five payments of $1,100 are due according to the same schedule as the Installment Plan Option in the base Certificate in Five Element Acupuncture Program (see Course #1 above).

Installment One – $1,100.00

Installment Two – $1,100.00

Installment Three – $1,100.00

Installment Four – $1,100.00

Installment Five – $1,100.00

Please Contact Us to register or if you have any questions.

Refund Policy

Cancellations more than 30 days prior to the program commencement will receive a full refund. Cancellations between 15 and 30 days prior to the program commencement will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations within 15 days of the program commencement will not be eligible for a refund.

Special Accommodations

For all our courses, please notify the 5 Element Institute a minimum of 30 days prior to the first class date so that adequate consideration may be given to your request.


3. Introduction to Five Element Acupuncture Home Study Course

Course Description

This inspiring 10-hour home study course introduces the Five Element Acupuncture methods to diagnose and treat the whole person. This course will provide health care professionals with a theoretical overview and basic practical skills used in the practice of Five Element Acupuncture. Participants will begin to develop subtle diagnostic and rapport skills, in order to identify the underlying cause of a person’s illness according to this profound system of Oriental Medicine.

This convenient on-demand home study course can be taken as a stand-alone course for anyone interested in gaining an overview of the key principles and diagnostic methods of Five Element acupuncture. It is also the first module in the Certificate in Five Element Acupuncture program, for students who wish to continue with their Five Element acupuncture training. All fees and CEU hours from this course are transferrable into the Certificate program.

For more information about this Introductory course, please see our Courses page.

For a list of course topics, please see our Course Topics page.

CE Credit

The 5 Element Institute designates this home study course for 10 continuing education credits approved by the Florida Board of Acupuncture.

Fees

The course fee is $150.00. FSOMA members receive a 10% discount, by mentioning FSOMA when they register.

To Register

For more information or to register for the Introduction to Five Element Acupuncture course, please Contact Us by email, or call the Institute at 904-296-9545.


4. Five Element Acupuncture Advanced Training

Our Advanced Five Element Training program is held live on 4 weekends (Sat/Sun) over 8 months. It is designed for practitioners of Five Element Acupuncture who want to deepen their skills in Five Element diagnosis, and to advance their knowledge of Five Element treatment planning.

CE Credit

The 5 Element Institute designates the four modules of this Advanced Five Element Training course for 60 continuing education credits. Credit application to the Florida Board of Acupuncture for Acupuncture Physicians is pending.

Fees

Total Course tuition is $1500.00.

Refund Policy

Cancellations more than 30 days prior to the course commencement will receive a full refund. Cancellations between 15 and 30 days prior to the course commencement will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations within 15 days of the course commencement will not be eligible for a refund.

To Register

For more information for courses offered in the Five Element Advanced Training, please Contact Us by email, or call the Institute at 904-296-9545.


Courses Coming Soon

More courses on key topics in Five Element Acupuncture will be coming soon!