Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

A legacy of healing and teaching

Celebrated Healers Maoshing and Daoshing Ni have created a unique and intimate academic environment offering comprehensive Taoist-based training in the many facets of traditional Chinese medicine.

The Yo San University Master's Degree program, founded in 1989 in memory of Yo San Ni, the founder's grandfather, has long been singled out for its academic excellence and masterful, comprehensive incorporation of the most traditional elements of Chinese medicine (acupuncture, herbology, nutrition, tuina, qi gong, tai chi, etc.) into a contemporary, career-driven program.

Yo San is a leader in the trend towards Integrative medicine. Our interns and graduates increasingly provide medical care in many Western medical practices in the fields of pain management, oncology and HIV management. As understanding of the TCM approach to health becomes more widely accepted and understood, more Western medical practices are seeking out those with TCM certification.

We invite you to join us at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and become a member of the 39th generation of healers in the Ni Yo San family tradition.

Be part of and connect with an intimate, supportive community dedicated to academic excellence and the healing arts.

"It is rare to have an opportunity to spend time with a truly amazing group of individuals, but that is exactly what you get at Yo San. Everyone is friendly and eager to help, and no matter what your interests are, someone at the school will share them. Whether you like studying in the quiet of the library or laughing over tea in the student lounge, there is a place for you."

-Cole Alexander, third-year student.

People come to study at Yo San from all over the world, yet they all share a common trait: motivation to heal each other, their future patients and of course, themselves. When you encounter any one of them in the hallway, it becomes clear very quickly that Yo San University is a well-lived and well-loved place where students come to learn, practice, grow, meet and be with new and old friends.

The Program

Yo San University is dedicated to teaching traditional Chinese medicine according to the principles of Taoist Classical Medicine (TCM). A key aspect of Taoism -- living in balance and harmony with nature -- promotes the highest levels of physical, spiritual, emotional and mental health. We encourage our students to focus on their personal growth, so that they can effectively facilitate the healing of others. At Yo San University we do not train you to become just a skilled technician. At Yo San University, you will become a healer.

Cultivate your Qi

Many students choose to study at Yo San because of our unique Qi Development curriculum, which is based on the century's old Ni family traditions such as "Eight Treasures" and "Harmony/Trinity Style Taiji." Our emphasis on Qi development as the foundation for becoming a healer sets us apart from most schools of Oriental medicine.

Academic Excellence

The education at Yo San is field-based, problem oriented and guided by the Taoist philosophy of balance and harmony. Classes are small, fostering an intimate, personal learning experience. Our faculty is committed to academic excellence, sets high education standards and is determined to provide you with an education that is at once intellectually stimulating and relevant in today's modern health care environment.

Serving Our Community

Yo San Community Clinic & Herbal Laboratory

Our thriving, on-site TCM Clinic provides over 10,000 treatments to members of Venice, Marine Del Rey and Culver City communities. This allows our student interns the unique opportunity to treat the general public under the supervision of experienced, licensed acupuncturists. Treatment may include acupuncture, recommendations for herbal therapies, cupping, tui na massage and more.

Caring for Communities Outreach Program

Many of our student interns, alumni and licensed staff are off-site as many as three days a week treating individuals who would otherwise not have access to our vital services. Yo San students have the opportunity to complete a substantial portion of their studies and/or clinical internship at:

• Being Alive - Where young men living with AIDS/HIV experience the benefits of acupuncture.
• Venice Family Clinic - Where members of low-income families at the largest free medical clinic in the United States can experience no-cost traditional Chinese medicine.
• Chronic Pain Clinic - (Opened in 2006, and operated by the Venice Family Clinic) Where members of the Venice, West Los Angeles and Culver City communities experience the unique benefits of acupuncture and herbal medicine.
• Premiere Oncology – Where patients receive acupuncture and herbal medicine as part of treatment at leading cancer center in Santa Monica.

General Information

Financial Aid

Yo San participates in federal government programs that provide monies to help students pay for their educational expenses. These programs include federal work-study and subsidized and unsubsidized federal loans.

Location

Yo San University is one mile west of the Pacific Ocean at the convergence of three unique West Los Angeles communities - Venice, Marina Del Rey and Culver City. Yo San is housed in a modern, three-story building that welcomes light and has been harmonized according to feng shui principles. There is ample parking on the grounds and on adjacent streets surrounding the building. The University is easily accessible by public transportation.

Accreditation

Yo San University is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), a national organization authorized by the U.S. Department of Education. Yo San University is approved by the California State Acupuncture Board to permit its graduates to sit for the California Acupuncture Licensing Examinations. Yo San is also approved by the BPPVE.

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