The Dragon Rises College Acupuncture Clinic is conveniently located at:
1416 59th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34209
Just behind the yellow West Coast Pediatrics building.
Appointments are encouraged, although same-day appointments may be available based on clinic availability.
The clinic is open Monday, Wednesday-Friday and select Weekends
Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, recovering from an injury, managing stress, or looking to improve your overall health, the Dragon Rises College Acupuncture Clinic offers compassionate, affordable care in a professional teaching clinic supervised by experienced licensed acupuncturists.
Our clinic is open to the public, welcoming patients of all ages and backgrounds. Every treatment is provided by advanced student interns working under the direct supervision of licensed faculty practitioners, giving you the benefit of personalized care while helping educate the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Treatments are $45 per visit, or $35 for Hometown Heroes, Veterans, and Teachers.Â
Specialty Clinics may have alternate fee structures. At this time, we do not accept any forms of insurance.
At Dragon Rises, every patient receives individualized attention because we believe no two people—and no two health conditions—are exactly alike.
Our approach combines the wisdom of traditional East Asian Medicine with modern clinical education to create treatment plans tailored specifically to your health goals.
Patients appreciate our clinic because we offer:
Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine may help support patients experiencing over 100 conditions including:
If you’re unsure whether acupuncture is right for your condition, we’d be happy to discuss your individual healthcare needs.
Your first appointment is much more than an acupuncture treatment—it’s a comprehensive health consultation.
During your initial visit, your student intern and supervising practitioner will:
Because East Asian Medicine looks at the whole person—not just isolated symptoms—your treatment plan is designed to address the underlying patterns contributing to your health concerns.
Please allow approximately two hours for your first appointment.
Depending on your individual needs, your treatment may include one or more therapeutic approaches, including:
Many of our patients are experiencing acupuncture for the first time. Our team takes the time to answer your questions and ensure you feel comfortable throughout your visit.
Your safety is our highest priority.
Every treatment is performed using sterile, single-use disposable needles and is closely supervised by experienced licensed acupuncturists who oversee every aspect of your care.
As a teaching clinic, we combine individualized patient care with the highest standards of professional education and clinical excellence.
To help you have the best treatment experience, we recommend that you:
Whether you’re seeking pain relief, improved mobility, better sleep, reduced stress, or support for a chronic health condition, we’re here to help.
Our clinic has helped thousands of patients discover the benefits of acupuncture and East Asian Medicine in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Schedule your appointment today and experience how personalized, integrative healthcare can help you feel your best.
Call Us Today
📞 (941) 7289-0450
Or book your appointment online.
The initial appointment includes a thorough review of your current medical concerns, as well as past medical conditions. We utilize a full patient history – from birth to the present. The initial visit is also a time when the students and supervisors to conduct a thorough pulse examination, which yields information that guides therapeutic intervention. Pulse diagnosis is a vital tool in Oriental medicine, and at Dragon Rises College, we practice a highly-refined form of this art.
The purpose of a thorough consultation and pulse diagnosis is to account for the many factors contributing to an individual’s medical condition. This enables us to understand the disease process from its inception, provide counsel about the effects of one’s lifestyle, and initiate the most expedient therapeutic intervention.
The treatments at the clinic include all of the major modalities within Chinese Medicine, to include: acupuncture, herbal medicine, lifestyle consultation, moxabustion, cupping, and therapeutic massage. Many of the patients who come to the clinic have no previous experience with Chinese Medicine, and we take the time to explain carefully each procedure.
We hope that you will join us in the clinic and realize the benefits that Dragon Rises College has to offer. Please allow up to 2 hours for your treatment.
**Note – we ask that you please have a light snack/meal before attending your clinic appointment, and that you wear loose-fitting clothing**
Introducing the Neuro Clinic at the Dragon Rises Student Clinic
We are proud to announce the opening of the Neuro Clinic at Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine, a dedicated space for those seeking integrative support for neurological health. Available every Thursday from 2 pm to 6 pm, our clinic provides specialized care for patients navigating neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke Rehabilitation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, and Essential Tremors.
Expert Supervision, Integrative Care
At the Neuro Clinic, we recognize that acupuncture serves as a powerful complement to your conventional medical treatment. Clinical studies suggest that acupuncture—when used in conjunction with your current medications—can help manage neurological symptoms while simultaneously reducing the stress and anxiety that often act as triggers for these conditions.
Every session is conducted by dedicated student practitioners under the direct, expert supervision of Dr. John J. Gorsuch, DACM. With over 20 years of clinical practice, Dr. Gorsuch brings a highly specialized perspective to our clinic. He focuses on neurorehabilitation using electro-acupuncture and Functional Neurology. Notably, Dr. Gorsuch is the only acupuncturist in the state of Florida to complete the post-graduate Clinical Neuroscience Program from the world-renowned Carrick Institute, ensuring our clinic operates at the forefront of integrative neurological care.
Schedule Your Appointment
We invite you to experience this high level of integrative support in our student clinic setting.
Experience Holistic Rejuvenation at the Dragon Rises Student Clinic
Are you looking for a treatment that honors your internal well-being while supporting graceful aging? We invite you to experience our Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture Specialty Clinic at Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine.
This is more than a beauty treatment; it is an extension of traditional healing principles that have been practiced for thousands of years. Our approach views the face as a reflection of the body’s internal state, addressing circulation, stress patterns, and vitality to support your authentic self.
Expertly Guided, Student-Centered Care
Every treatment in our student clinic is conducted by dedicated student practitioners under the direct, expert supervision of Dr. Danièle Saint-Cyr, DOM, AP, LAc.
Dr. Saint-Cyr brings a wealth of clinical expertise to our clinic, guiding our students to integrate classical acupuncture principles with a modern understanding of:
By choosing our student clinic, you receive professional, compassionate care focused on your long-term health and vitality, while supporting the next generation of highly skilled acupuncture practitioners.
Book Your Session
Appointments in our Specialty Clinic are available for those seeking a deeper, clinical perspective on facial wellness.
The Clinic is open for treatments on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and select weekends. Our location offers full-service treatments, auricular appointments, and herbal consultations, which are always supervised by trained clinical supervisors. Discounts on services available may be available, so be sure to ask when scheduling your appointment.
Make an appointment by calling 941-289-0450 -OR- online:
The forms linked below is are for new clinic patients and must be completed on your first visit, prior to any treatment starting. Please review all materials, including our Privacy Practices Policy, fill-out, and sign. Paperwork may be printed or filled out electronically and emailed to: admin@dragonrises.edu
If you are unable to complete the paperwork prior to your visit, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time to complete then.
Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization to be effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems. Below is a list of a few health concerns that acupuncture has been effective in treating.
Addiction | Menopause |
Anxiety | Menstrual problems |
Arthritis | Migraine |
Asthma | Morning sickness |
Bronchitis | Nausea |
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Osteoarthritis |
Chronic Fatigue | Pain |
Colitis | PMS |
Common cold | Pneumonia |
Constipation | Reproductive problems |
Dental pain | Rhinitis |
Depression | Sciatica |
Diarrhea | Seasonal affective disorder |
Digestive trouble | Shoulder pain |
Dizziness | Sinusitis |
Dysentery | Sleep disturbances |
Emotional problems | Smoking cessation |
Eye problems | Sore throat |
Facial palsytics | Stress |
Fatigue | Tennis elbow |
Fertility | Tonsillitis |
Fibromyalgia | Tooth pain |
Gingivitis | Trigeminal neuralgia |
Headache | Urinary tract infections |
Hiccough | Vomiting |
Incontinence | Wrist pain |
Indigestion | |
Irritable bowel (IBS) | |
Low Back Pain |
PRACTITIONER & AMOUNT/TYPE OF TRAINING | GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS |
Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) Acupuncture Physician (A.P.) Registered Acupuncturist | Their primary training is in Acupuncture and/or Oriental Medicine, and has:
(a) Obtained a 3-4yr Master’s-level degree or diploma from a school approved by ACAHM (Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine), and,
(b) is awarded the Dipl.Ac. (Diploma in Acupuncture) designation upon successful examination by the NCCAOM (National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine) which is the national standard used for licensing in most states. |
1363 hours-2000 hours in Acupuncture -or-
2000-3000 hours in Oriental Medicine | – Used for a broad range of health issues, including chronic disease, pain, internal medicine, rehabilitation, and prevention based on Oriental medical theory. |
Medical Doctor Osteopath Naturopath Chiropractor | These practitioners use acupuncture as a complementary therapy: the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that medical doctors have 200 hours of training in order to understand when to refer patients to a more fully-trained Acupuncturist or Oriental Medicine practitioner |
300 hours or less for the practice of: - Medical Acupuncture - Meridian Balancing/Therapy, - Chiropractic Acupuncture - Naturopathic Acupuncturea | – Most commonly used for pain and basic ailments |
Detoxification Technician (under the supervision of a L.Ac., and are limited to five (5) points on the ear) Chiropractor | These practitioners use acupuncture as a complementary therapy: the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that medical doctors have 200 hours of training in order to understand when to refer patients to a more fully-trained Acupuncturist or Oriental Medicine practitioner |
Around 100 hours or less: - Detox Technical Support - Chiropractic Acupuncture - Medical Acupuncture | – Most commonly used for pain and basic ailments |
Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, recovering from an injury, managing stress, or looking to improve your overall health, the Dragon Rises College Acupuncture Clinic offers compassionate, affordable care in a professional teaching clinic supervised by experienced licensed acupuncturists.
Our clinic is open to the public, welcoming patients of all ages and backgrounds. Every treatment is provided by advanced student interns working under the direct supervision of licensed faculty practitioners, giving you the benefit of personalized care while helping educate the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Treatments are $45 per visit, or $35 for Hometown Heroes, Veterans, and Teachers.Â
Specialty Clinics may have alternate fee structures. At this time, we do not accept any forms of insurance.
At Dragon Rises, every patient receives individualized attention because we believe no two people—and no two health conditions—are exactly alike.
Our approach combines the wisdom of traditional East Asian Medicine with modern clinical education to create treatment plans tailored specifically to your health goals.
Patients appreciate our clinic because we offer:
Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine may help support patients experiencing over 100 conditions including:
If you’re unsure whether acupuncture is right for your condition, we’d be happy to discuss your individual healthcare needs.
Your first appointment is much more than an acupuncture treatment—it’s a comprehensive health consultation.
During your initial visit, your student intern and supervising practitioner will:
Because East Asian Medicine looks at the whole person—not just isolated symptoms—your treatment plan is designed to address the underlying patterns contributing to your health concerns.
Please allow approximately two hours for your first appointment.
Depending on your individual needs, your treatment may include one or more therapeutic approaches, including:
Many of our patients are experiencing acupuncture for the first time. Our team takes the time to answer your questions and ensure you feel comfortable throughout your visit.
Your safety is our highest priority.
Every treatment is performed using sterile, single-use disposable needles and is closely supervised by experienced licensed acupuncturists who oversee every aspect of your care.
As a teaching clinic, we combine individualized patient care with the highest standards of professional education and clinical excellence.
To help you have the best treatment experience, we recommend that you:
Whether you’re seeking pain relief, improved mobility, better sleep, reduced stress, or support for a chronic health condition, we’re here to help.
Our clinic has helped thousands of patients discover the benefits of acupuncture and East Asian Medicine in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Schedule your appointment today and experience how personalized, integrative healthcare can help you feel your best.
Call Us Today
📞 (941) 7289-0450
Or book your appointment online.
The initial appointment includes a thorough review of your current medical concerns, as well as past medical conditions. We utilize a full patient history – from birth to the present. The initial visit is also a time when the students and supervisors to conduct a thorough pulse examination, which yields information that guides therapeutic intervention. Pulse diagnosis is a vital tool in Oriental medicine, and at Dragon Rises College, we practice a highly-refined form of this art.
The purpose of a thorough consultation and pulse diagnosis is to account for the many factors contributing to an individual’s medical condition. This enables us to understand the disease process from its inception, provide counsel about the effects of one’s lifestyle, and initiate the most expedient therapeutic intervention.
The treatments at the clinic include all of the major modalities within Chinese Medicine, to include: acupuncture, herbal medicine, lifestyle consultation, moxabustion, cupping, and therapeutic massage. Many of the patients who come to the clinic have no previous experience with Chinese Medicine, and we take the time to explain carefully each procedure.
We hope that you will join us in the clinic and realize the benefits that Dragon Rises College has to offer. Please allow up to 2 hours for your treatment.
**Note – we ask that you please have a light snack/meal before attending your clinic appointment, and that you wear loose-fitting clothing**
Introducing the Neuro Clinic at the Dragon Rises Student Clinic
We are proud to announce the opening of the Neuro Clinic at Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine, a dedicated space for those seeking integrative support for neurological health. Available every Thursday from 2 pm to 6 pm, our clinic provides specialized care for patients navigating neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke Rehabilitation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, and Essential Tremors.
Expert Supervision, Integrative Care
At the Neuro Clinic, we recognize that acupuncture serves as a powerful complement to your conventional medical treatment. Clinical studies suggest that acupuncture—when used in conjunction with your current medications—can help manage neurological symptoms while simultaneously reducing the stress and anxiety that often act as triggers for these conditions.
Every session is conducted by dedicated student practitioners under the direct, expert supervision of Dr. John J. Gorsuch, DACM. With over 20 years of clinical practice, Dr. Gorsuch brings a highly specialized perspective to our clinic. He focuses on neurorehabilitation using electro-acupuncture and Functional Neurology. Notably, Dr. Gorsuch is the only acupuncturist in the state of Florida to complete the post-graduate Clinical Neuroscience Program from the world-renowned Carrick Institute, ensuring our clinic operates at the forefront of integrative neurological care.
Schedule Your Appointment
We invite you to experience this high level of integrative support in our student clinic setting.
Experience Holistic Rejuvenation at the Dragon Rises Student Clinic
Are you looking for a treatment that honors your internal well-being while supporting graceful aging? We invite you to experience our Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture Specialty Clinic at Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine.
This is more than a beauty treatment; it is an extension of traditional healing principles that have been practiced for thousands of years. Our approach views the face as a reflection of the body’s internal state, addressing circulation, stress patterns, and vitality to support your authentic self.
Expertly Guided, Student-Centered Care
Every treatment in our student clinic is conducted by dedicated student practitioners under the direct, expert supervision of Dr. Danièle Saint-Cyr, DOM, AP, LAc.
Dr. Saint-Cyr brings a wealth of clinical expertise to our clinic, guiding our students to integrate classical acupuncture principles with a modern understanding of:
By choosing our student clinic, you receive professional, compassionate care focused on your long-term health and vitality, while supporting the next generation of highly skilled acupuncture practitioners.
Book Your Session
Appointments in our Specialty Clinic are available for those seeking a deeper, clinical perspective on facial wellness.
The Clinic is open for treatments on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and select weekends. Our location offers full-service treatments, auricular appointments, and herbal consultations, which are always supervised by trained clinical supervisors. Discounts on services available may be available, so be sure to ask when scheduling your appointment.
Make an appointment by calling 941-289-0450 -OR- online:
The forms linked below is are for new clinic patients and must be completed on your first visit, prior to any treatment starting. Please review all materials, including our Privacy Practices Policy, fill-out, and sign. Paperwork may be printed or filled out electronically and emailed to: admin@dragonrises.edu
If you are unable to complete the paperwork prior to your visit, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time to complete then.
Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization to be effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems. Below is a list of a few health concerns that acupuncture has been effective in treating.
Addiction | Menopause |
Anxiety | Menstrual problems |
Arthritis | Migraine |
Asthma | Morning sickness |
Bronchitis | Nausea |
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Osteoarthritis |
Chronic Fatigue | Pain |
Colitis | PMS |
Common cold | Pneumonia |
Constipation | Reproductive problems |
Dental pain | Rhinitis |
Depression | Sciatica |
Diarrhea | Seasonal affective disorder |
Digestive trouble | Shoulder pain |
Dizziness | Sinusitis |
Dysentery | Sleep disturbances |
Emotional problems | Smoking cessation |
Eye problems | Sore throat |
Facial palsytics | Stress |
Fatigue | Tennis elbow |
Fertility | Tonsillitis |
Fibromyalgia | Tooth pain |
Gingivitis | Trigeminal neuralgia |
Headache | Urinary tract infections |
Hiccough | Vomiting |
Incontinence | Wrist pain |
Indigestion | |
Irritable bowel (IBS) | |
Low Back Pain |
PRACTITIONER & AMOUNT/TYPE OF TRAINING | GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS |
Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) Acupuncture Physician (A.P.) Registered Acupuncturist | Their primary training is in Acupuncture and/or Oriental Medicine, and has:
(a) Obtained a 3-4yr Master’s-level degree or diploma from a school approved by ACAHM (Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine), and,
(b) is awarded the Dipl.Ac. (Diploma in Acupuncture) designation upon successful examination by the NCCAOM (National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine) which is the national standard used for licensing in most states. |
1363 hours-2000 hours in Acupuncture -or-
2000-3000 hours in Oriental Medicine | – Used for a broad range of health issues, including chronic disease, pain, internal medicine, rehabilitation, and prevention based on Oriental medical theory. |
Medical Doctor Osteopath Naturopath Chiropractor | These practitioners use acupuncture as a complementary therapy: the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that medical doctors have 200 hours of training in order to understand when to refer patients to a more fully-trained Acupuncturist or Oriental Medicine practitioner |
300 hours or less for the practice of: - Medical Acupuncture - Meridian Balancing/Therapy, - Chiropractic Acupuncture - Naturopathic Acupuncturea | – Most commonly used for pain and basic ailments |
Detoxification Technician (under the supervision of a L.Ac., and are limited to five (5) points on the ear) Chiropractor | These practitioners use acupuncture as a complementary therapy: the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that medical doctors have 200 hours of training in order to understand when to refer patients to a more fully-trained Acupuncturist or Oriental Medicine practitioner |
Around 100 hours or less: - Detox Technical Support - Chiropractic Acupuncture - Medical Acupuncture | – Most commonly used for pain and basic ailments |