Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Established in 1989, Yo San University is a non-profit university that educates students to become practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Founded in 1989, Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine offers fully accredited graduate programs in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The Master of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine (MATCM) program prepares students for California acupuncture licensure and NCCAOM certifications. The advanced Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (DAOM) program offers specialty postgraduate clinical training in Women's Health and Healthy Aging. The university also operates a teaching clinic, providing low-cost acupuncture & TCM services to the local community. As part of the University's mission to bring offer affordable quality acupuncture and TCM care to the community, Yo San University offers collaborative and integrative acupuncture / TCM services at various clinical externship locations including the Venice Family Clinic, Being Alive Los Angeles, Wise & Healthy Aging Santa Monica, and the Wellness Center at the historic General Hospital (LAC+USC Medical Center) in Boyle Heights.

Welcome to the Meridian Series 〰️ a monthly exploration of the body’s pathways brought to you by YSU professors and alum...
08/14/2025

Welcome to the Meridian Series 〰️ a monthly exploration of the body’s pathways brought to you by YSU professors and alumni!

Our series continues with a deep dive into a star organ of late summer, the Stomach. In her article, Dean of Clinical Education Jessica De Leon, LAc, takes us through the Stomach channel and the powerhouse points located on it. Check out our news section for the full read (link in our bio)!

UPDATE: we’re expanding our treatment rooms! 🔨🧱 And while construction is going on, Group Acupuncture is going on a shor...
08/13/2025

UPDATE: we’re expanding our treatment rooms! 🔨🧱 And while construction is going on, Group Acupuncture is going on a short hiatus for the reminder of August. Today is the LAST day we’ll see you for a bit, but, in the meantime, book an appointment with our clinic to keep your qi flowing (booking link in our bio) 😌 We can’t wait to see you back in the fall for more community healing, and thank you for being patient as we expand our clinic capacities. Check back in after Labor Day for updates! ✅

After an amazing weekend at our Psychedelic Symposium, we couldn’t WAIT to tell you about our next symposia 🤩🧬the Integr...
08/08/2025

After an amazing weekend at our Psychedelic Symposium, we couldn’t WAIT to tell you about our next symposia 🤩🧬the Integrative Clinical Medicine Symposium (or ICMS for short) will be happening on September 27 + 28, fully remote, with an amazing lineup of speakers (to be announced soon 😉). Get your tickets now for what’s sure to be an exciting weekend (link in bio) 🎟️

The secret to YSU’s success? 🤫 Our President & CEO, Dr. Robert Hoffman, has a simple answer: listening. We’re so excited...
08/06/2025

The secret to YSU’s success? 🤫 Our President & CEO, Dr. Robert Hoffman, has a simple answer: listening. We’re so excited to share Dr. Hoffman’s episode with the Higher Thinking Podcast, an exploration of both his career path in the acupuncture world and how he’s guided YSU’s growth + expansion over the past two years. Thank you, for highlighting our leadership and how they’re shaping the future of our industry 📚 Listen to the full episode now (link in our bio) 🔗

YSU summer forever!! ☀️🍉 this weekend, we took a break from studying to enjoy some fun in the sun with our amazing stude...
07/28/2025

YSU summer forever!! ☀️🍉 this weekend, we took a break from studying to enjoy some fun in the sun with our amazing students, faculty, and admin! Thank you to everyone who came out and to the mastermind-planners behind it all YSUSA Secretary Lexi and Dean Anisa!

Counting down the days to our YSU Psychedelic Symposium 🧠 We’re so excited to present the incredible speakers who will b...
07/24/2025

Counting down the days to our YSU Psychedelic Symposium 🧠 We’re so excited to present the incredible speakers who will be sharing their insights at this amazing 1-day remote event! Swipe through to see the full lineup + learn more about their topics 🎤

There is still time to get tickets before we go LIVE on August 3rd. Visit our eventbrite (link in our bio) to get your ticket today! 🎟️

Welcome to the Meridian Series 〰️ a monthly exploration of the body’s pathways brought to you by YSU professors and alum...
07/17/2025

Welcome to the Meridian Series 〰️ a monthly exploration of the body’s pathways brought to you by YSU professors and alumni!

Our series continues with an exploration of our first yang organ, the Large Intestine. In her article, YSU alumni + Assistant Academic Dean Valerie Mack takes us through the LI channel and the powerful points along it. Check out our news section for the full read (link in our bio)!

07/16/2025

Welcome, Dr. Joe Sanfilippo — a renowned reproductive endocrinologist from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. This episode highlights how acupuncture and Eastern medicine can play a meaningful role in improving fertility outcomes, along with valuable advice for acupuncturists on becoming part of that truly integrative care model. ✨

You don’t want to miss the full episode, available now! 🎧

CME double feature ✌️📚 Join YSU Director of Clinical Medicine, Dr. Paul Magarelli for TWO FREE 2-hour webinars! July 19t...
07/15/2025

CME double feature ✌️📚 Join YSU Director of Clinical Medicine, Dr. Paul Magarelli for TWO FREE 2-hour webinars!

July 19th: PCOS: Ovulation as a Vital Sign 🥚
Challenge conventional wisdom and reframe PCOS. The class is a dive deep into how metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation are the true upstream drivers, empowering you to move beyond symptom suppression towards systems-based restoration.

July 21st: Comprehensive Infertility Care: Integrative & Inclusive Approaches 🫄
Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples globally. Dr. Magarelli offers a clinically grounded, integrative approach to evaluation and treatment, covering everything from diagnostic workups and standard pathways (IUI, IVF) to emerging therapies (PRP, stem cells, GLP-1 agonists). Plus, a dedicated section on inclusive fertility care for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples!

Visit Eventbrite to register now (link in bio)! 🔗 there will be recordings available to those who cannot attend live!

Address

13315 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
90066

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 12:30pm

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