# McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program: Neurofunctional Treatment of Pain with Movement Disorders

> Advance your career with McMaster’s Medical Acupuncture Program\. Gain cutting\-edge skills in acupuncture, sports medicine \& TCM with Dr\. Alejandro Elorriaga Claraco\. The Program delivers advanced, science\-based training for healthcare professionals\.

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- [Tuition Fee Paid Fall MA056 Licensed Practitioner  First Year Graduate Medical Resident \- Deposit](https://mcmasteracupuncture.com/shop/tuition-fee-paid-fall-ma056-licensed-practitioner-first-year-graduate-medical-resident-deposit/): The McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program is a practical training program that consists of five, three\-day weekend units \(126 contact hours\) plus a concurrent self\-directed home study portion \(174 hours\)\. Spring and Fall sessions have been offered every year since the fall of 1998\.

The program is skills\-based and clinically oriented, with over 80 hours devoted to practical workshops such as surface anatomy palpation, insertion needling techniques, anatomy laboratory, condition\-specific blueprint treatment design and real live patient treatments\. This practical hands\-on approach helps participants consistently achieve the program’s objectives\.
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The program is skills\-based and clinically oriented, with over 80 hours devoted to practical workshops such as surface anatomy palpation, insertion needling techniques, anatomy laboratory, condition\-specific blueprint treatment design and real live patient treatments\. This practical hands\-on approach helps participants consistently achieve the program’s objectives\.
- [Tuition Fee Paid Fall MA056 1st Year Graduate \- Medical Resident \- Last\-Year Student Balance Payment](https://mcmasteracupuncture.com/shop/tuition-fee-paid-fall-ma056-1st-year-graduate-medical-resident-last-year-student-balance-payment/): The McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program is a practical training program that consists of five, three\-day weekend units \(126 contact hours\) plus a concurrent self\-directed home study portion \(174 hours\)\. Spring and Fall sessions have been offered every year since the fall of 1998\.

The program is skills\-based and clinically oriented, with over 80 hours devoted to practical workshops such as surface anatomy palpation, insertion needling techniques, anatomy laboratory, condition\-specific blueprint treatment design and real live patient treatments\. This practical hands\-on approach helps participants consistently achieve the program’s objectives\.
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The program is skills\-based and clinically oriented, with over 80 hours devoted to practical workshops such as surface anatomy palpation, insertion needling techniques, anatomy laboratory, condition\-specific blueprint treatment design and real live patient treatments\. This practical hands\-on approach helps participants consistently achieve the program’s objectives\.

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## Programs
- [MA056 \- Fall 2026](https://mcmasteracupuncture.com/program/ma-056-fall-2026-registration/)
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## Testimonials
- [Abraham Lee, Registered Massage Therapist \(RMT\)](https://mcmasteracupuncture.com/testimonial/abraham-lee-registered-massage-therapist-rmt/)
- [Poney Chiang, TCM Physician](https://mcmasteracupuncture.com/testimonial/poney-chiang-tcm-physician/)
- [Mattila Stuart, Registered Massage Therapist](https://mcmasteracupuncture.com/testimonial/mattila-stuart-registered-massage-therapist/)
- [Ricardo Saikali, Registered Massage Therapist](https://mcmasteracupuncture.com/testimonial/ricardo-saikali-registered-massage-therapist/)
- [Mandy Bishop, RMT and D\. Acu\.](https://mcmasteracupuncture.com/testimonial/mandy-bishop-rmt-and-d-acu/)

## FAQ's
- [Who can then be reimbursed for "acupuncture" in Ontario?](https://mcmasteracupuncture.com/faq/who-can-then-be-reimbursed-for-acupuncture-in-ontario/)
- [What happens to patients of Graduates of the McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program?](https://mcmasteracupuncture.com/faq/what-happens-to-patients-of-graduates-of-the-mcmaster-university-contemporary-medical-acupuncture-program/)

## Faculty
- [Julia Cetnar, MScPT, BA Kin](https://mcmasteracupuncture.com/faculty/julia-cetnar-mscpt-ba-kin/)
- [Valerie Cannon](https://mcmasteracupuncture.com/faculty/valerie-cannon/)
- [Dr\. Bryan Woo, Chiropractor](https://mcmasteracupuncture.com/faculty/dr-bryan-woo-chiropractor/)
- [Micaela Zettel, PT, MScPT, BScHK\(hons\), CMAG, CSCS  Physiotherapist](https://mcmasteracupuncture.com/faculty/micaela-zettel-pt-mscpt-bschkhons-cmag-cscs-physiotherapist/)
- [Daniel Agostinelli, PT](https://mcmasteracupuncture.com/faculty/mr-daniel-agostinelli-pt/)

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