Acupuncture

Our Masters of Science in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine Program is one of the most interesting offerings residing here at Lotus Professional College. The development of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine education in Virginia has evolved significantly over the past several decades. In the 1980s, acupuncture was not yet legally recognized for non‑physicians, prompting the formation of the Acupuncture Society of Virginia to lobby for legislative change and establish pathways for professional training in the state.

Across this three‑year progression, students begin by establishing a solid foundation in the fundamentals of substance production and flow, along with learning the structures and functions of the body from both Western and Eastern medical perspectives. As they enter the second year, they broaden their diagnostic skills and deepen their understanding of how the body functions, applying these concepts directly with patients in a supervised student clinic. By the third year, students refine and integrate their knowledge of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and Western diagnostics, strengthening their clinical skills as they treat patients and put their advanced training into practice.

Lotus Professional College is one of few schools in Virginia that offers a Masters of Science in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine. With studies that cover Chi, Energy-Work, Human Anatomy, and so many more, we dive deep into various different teachings and offerings.