Master of Science of Acupuncture/Doctor of Acupuncture

This degree program focuses on the major dimension of Asian/Oriental Medicine: Acupuncture and its relationship with integrative medicine. Acupuncture is not just a tool or technique; it is part of an entire way of thinking and a system of medicine. Learning the Acupuncture tool without the whole medicine is extremely limited and risky without understanding all that is involved in diagnosis, skill, location of specific points, knowledge of depth insertion and angle, the timing of treatment, point prescription, and more. This is why learning to become a skilled Acupuncturist takes at least 3-4 years, with more learning over one’s lifetime of practice. Indeed, the doctor of the future will wield the ancient needle with the wisdom of the whole medicine.

Students taking this degree program will be prepared to use Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxibustion, Tui Na, and Asian/Oriental nutritional counselling in their practice. The foundational theory for Asian/Oriental medicine is integral to these skills, and students are prepared to achieve competency in all of these areas. The latter half of this program focuses on the clinic experience. Acupuncture students complete over 900 hours of student clinical internship under an experienced Professional Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.).

MSAC students finish on average in 3-4 years, with a maximum time of 6 years.

Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture College and Clinic (PIHMA) is centred around offering students and their practice a transformative experience. With a dedication to each student, we provide flexible and affordable course options so that students can begin bringing healing to those who need it. Through an innovative curriculum, we encourage students to carry out the same quality and professionalism in their studies and practice as the instructors do.

Founded by a group of influential health facilitators, the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture College and Clinic was formed to bring the ancient practice of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine to Arizona.

The institute's mission is to prepare students to meet the national and professional certification standards prescribed for the practice of acupuncture, Oriental medicine, and other holistic healthcare fields.