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At the McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program, we are committed to providing high-quality training in contemporary medical acupuncture and neurofunctional acupuncture to healthcare professionals. Our program is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to integrate acupuncture into their practice, improving patient outcomes and enhancing their careers.

Our Program

The McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program is a 300-hour certificate program that has been specifically designed for healthcare professionals. Our program is skill-based, clinically oriented, and focuses on the latest contemporary scientific medical knowledge about the treatment of pain and dysfunction using neurofunctional acupuncture and electroacupuncture. With over 100 hours devoted to practical workshops, our program provides healthcare professionals with the hands-on experience necessary to confidently integrate acupuncture into their practice.

Our History

Since 1998, over 3,000 healthcare professionals have achieved their training goals through our program. We are proud to be the original McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program, sponsored by the McMaster University Department of Anesthesia, and co-founded by Dr. Angelica Fargas-Babjak and Dr. Alejandro Elorriaga Claraco.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide high-quality training in contemporary medical acupuncture and neurofunctional acupuncture to healthcare professionals, enabling them to improve patient outcomes and enhance their careers. We strive to stay at the forefront of medical acupuncture education, ensuring that our program remains the gold standard in the industry.