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 spec

ialty 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.

04/24/2026

We had such an amazing time celebrating graduation last week with the class of 2026! 👨‍🎓👩‍🎓 this is such a special day for the grads + their friends, family, mentors, and all of the pivotal people who have played a role in their journeys. We could not be more proud of these students and all their hard work at YSU. The next generation of healers is ready to step out into the world 👏✨ watch the full ceremony now on yosan.edu/commencement

04/23/2026

Everything is public health! 🏥✨ In this new episode of the 39GEN Podcast, we sit down with Yo San’s Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Anisa Kassim, to explore her background working in federal public health agencies and how her experiences brought her to her grassroots work as an acupuncturist 🌿🩹
Listen to the full episode now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify!

Today we’re celebrating Earth Day right in our own backyard 🌎🍃🌳 The Learning Garden is more than just a green space; it ...
04/22/2026

Today we’re celebrating Earth Day right in our own backyard 🌎🍃🌳 The Learning Garden is more than just a green space; it is a wealth of herbal and botanical knowledge!
At Yo San University, we believe that learning to identify plants deepens the understanding of herbs as living medicine. We invite you to step out of the classroom today and every day and into the soil to experience the Materia Medica in its most vibrant form!

To learn more about volunteering at or visiting the garden, visit our news section (link in bio).

YSU is back in Taiwan! ✈️ our second trip with is underway this spring break, and we could not be more excited for this...
04/21/2026

YSU is back in Taiwan! ✈️ our second trip with is underway this spring break, and we could not be more excited for this group of students! This week, students explored Tzu Chi Hospital alongside some of its leading TCM practitioners and enjoyed some sight seeing around the city. Stay tuned for more of their adventures📍

04/14/2026

Are you ready to Meet Your Fellow? 🥼🧑‍⚕️

Today, we feature a new member of the Fellow team, Jenny Smith, LAc. Jenny specializes in women’s health, perimenopause, and pain management. Whether she’s treating back pain or helping patients through life transitions, Jenny uses her curiosity to help patients see all the healing opportunities that TCM offers 😎✈️

Book your next appointment online with Jenny Smith on Jane (link in bio) 🗓️

04/09/2026

Kiiko Acupuncture but make it ASMR 📍 Book an appointment at the Blount Community Clinic today to get your dose of relaxation any day of the week (link in bio) 🗓️

04/06/2026

Oppose AB2668!! 🗣️🙅‍♀️ Today, Dr. Robert Hoffman, President & CEO of Yo San University, explains why saying no to this bill is so important for both current and future acupuncture students — and the schools they attend. This bill isn’t reform, it’s a barrier to education and the future of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Call Assembly Member Mike Fong at (626)-457-4918 and urge him to OPPOSE AB 2668 📞

Let’s protect the future of TCM, together 👏

04/03/2026

Los Angeles ✈️ Athens, Greece

Yo San University is so excited to share our new externship partnership with the European Institute of Integrative Health Sciences (EIIHS) 🏛️

Today, YSU’s Assistant Academic Dean Sam Audette shares his thoughts on the inaguraul trip to Athens which he took with students this past January. He dives into the program’s advanced + hands-on curriculum and how global immersion creates new clinical oppurtunities for students.

Interested in our future externship trips? Visit our news page for more information 📰

03/04/2026

And now a message from one of our proud partners 🤩🌿 we’re so excited to have founder Ben Zappin of Five Flavors Herbs joining Yo San University at the annual Integrative Reproductive Medicine Symposium this weekend! Stop by and learn more about how their formulas support reproductive health 🤰🌿

Tickets are still available for this weekend - link in bio! 🎟️

Celebrate 50 years of healing with us! ✨ swipe through to read more about the journey of the Ni family — from Yo San him...
03/03/2026

Celebrate 50 years of healing with us! ✨ swipe through to read more about the journey of the Ni family — from Yo San himself to the 39th generation of acupuncturists today — as Dr. Mao and Dr. Dao reflect on the legacy of YSU.

Your support allows this legacy to continue to grow, from student scholarships and faculty mentorship to patient care and community health. Give today at yosan.edu/support-ysu 🌳

02/27/2026

Galloping into this new year 🐴🔥🪩🤠 we had the best time ringing in the new year with our YSU community last weekend! The performers this year brought the heat (and the laughs), and our speakers gave poignant insights into what the year of the horse is bringing our way.

Thank you to Dr. Mao, Dr. Dao, YSUSA, and the College of Tao for planning and hosting this amazing event. And thank you to everyone who joined us for this special day! 💛

02/26/2026

Welcome back to our February Alumni Spotlight! 🔦 We’re bringing you wisdom from YSU’s next generation of acupuncturists as they share how they are innovating and shaping the future of TCM!

“Success, to me, is building something that hasn’t existed before — and building it for those who need it.” ⭐️

Jessica De Leon’s journey at YSU has led her down many paths. The one she keeps coming back to? Her patients. Read how her passion and practice led her to a specializing in reproductive care and championing new spaces for community care.

Watch her video interview to learn more and read her full story in our news section (link in our bio) ✨

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13315 W Washington Boulevard
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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