Classical Five-Element Acupuncture is a living tradition based upon immutable natural laws. It has been passed directly from teacher to student for thousands of years.

The Institute is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in the study, practice, and availability of this ancient system of healing.

We provide information to the public about Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, including a Practitioner List and a list of Approved Schools on this Web site. We also provide information to approved schools, offer continuing education to practitioners who are dedicated to becoming the finest possible instruments of this medicine, and in the very near future will offer a list of Certified Teachers.

In the West we were very fortunate to have Prof. J.R. Worsley as Classical Five-Element Acupuncture’s most accomplished practitioner and devoted teacher for over fifty years.

The Worsley Institute is named after Prof. J.R. Worsley and J.B. Worsley, J.D., D.Ac. (UK), out of our respect and appreciation for the tremendous contributions they have made, and which J.B. Worsley continues to make, to ensure that this tradition is passed accurately and with clarity.

"As in all traditions there are many that have been taught by the master and many who make claims, some with permission and some without, about representing the teacher. For purposes of clarity please note that Professor J.R. Worsley made very clear his intentions about passing his teachings on. His express wishes were that Judy Becker Worsley (J.B. Worsley, J.D., D.Ac. (UK)) succeed him as Master-Teacher, that MAP™ embody his master teachings, the Worsley Institute be the public vehicle for making his teachings available and that she designate any other successors and representatives in accordance with his wishes.

Please refer to the Worsley Institute and Worsley Inc Web sites for the only J.R. authorized schools. Any and all other representations made claiming to be J.R.'s designees are done so without his permission. Thank you for your support and respect."

J.B. Worsley

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A Great Example of JR Worsley's Teaching
For a great example of Professor JR Worsley's Teaching on Classical Five-Element Acupuncture—and previews from the draft of the highly acclaimed Spirit of the Points book by JR and JB Worsley, planned for publication in the Fall of 2008—please view a super article by Neil Gumenick, student of JR and JB Worsley.

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Professor Jack Reginald Worsley ("JR"), D.Ac. (China), M.Ac. (China), N.D. (England), Professor (China), and beloved Master of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, dedicated his life to learning, practicing, and teaching the lineage of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture as it was taught to him by his masters. In 1996 he established the Master Apprentice Program (MAP™) in cooperation with Judy Becker Worsley, who he referred to as his equal and designated as his successor as the Master of this lineage. [more]

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Education Continuing Education options for Worsley-trained Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Practitioners Practitioner List The Worsley Institute takes great pleasure in announcing our new "Practitioner List" Program. Lineage Classical Five-Element Acupuncture has always been taught by master to student as a living tradition. Philosophy Disease does not exist outside of the human being who has it. Alleviation of symptoms without the correction of this inner and often extreme discomfort is of little avail. Articles Latest news articles and essays on issues relevant to the Classical Five-Element Acupuncture community.

Contributions The Board of Trustees of the Worsley Institute extends a heartfelt thank you to those whose financial support to the Institute has helped us implement our programs. Find Browse our directory of Approved Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Practitioners Members A growing archive of articles for member CF-EA practitioners. Shop Purchase reference books and videos through our online form. Contact A complete list of Worsley Institute contacts. About Brief history of the Institute with board of trustees, members and associate members. WorsleyAcupuncture.com Visit our sister site for biographies, background, and the most up-to-date Worsley Itinerary. Visit Site.