Healing and Leading Our Communities

General Giving

Gifts to ITEA support our school to thrive into the future 

Students from across the country come to Louisville, Colorado to learn an ancient system of transformative medicine. 

They become leaders in healthcare. 

In the last two years, ITEA has enrolled and retained two of the largest classes in nearly ten years! 

This growth is the result of our expanded student support services, individualized student advising and mentorship and refined admissions processes. 

Your contribution to General Giving supports ITEA students and operations by:

• Enhancing student experiences with upgrades to learning environments
• Creating engaging, fun and educational events for students, staff and faculty 
• Provides training and resources for staff and faculty

About ITEA

At the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture (ITEA), students participate in a full-time, three-year graduate program to earn the degree of Master of Acupuncture in Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. 

Our Clinic, supervised by licensed senior acupuncture practitioners, is open to the community for treatment at affordable rates. Clinical students provide treatments under supervision while earning hours towards their internship requirements. Working in partnership with an intern cultivates trusting relationships with clients, supports positive health outcomes, and increases client self-empowerment with integrative medical approaches. 

In 2022, we launched a fundraising campaign to expand our current campus. Construction included renovating our student kitchen, adding a student lounge, building a new classroom and updating our existing teaching and study areas! 

This was all possible because of you, 
our generous donors. 

Our expanded campus allows us to reach more students, which results in more incredible Classical Five Element graduates, teachers and practitioners sharing this elegant system of medicine with the world. 

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Founded in Colorado in 1996, the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. In 2003, ITEA was granted candidacy status by the Accreditation Commission of Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine (ACAHM). By 2006, ITEA was authorized by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) to issue graduates the degree of Master of Acupuncture in Classical Five-Element Acupuncture. Reaccredited nationally in 2021, ITEA continues to serve as a leader in Classical Five-Element Acupuncture education.