The Dragon Rises College Acupuncture Clinic is located at 1416 59th Street West, Bradenton, FL, just behind the yellow West Coast Pediatrics building, and is open to the general public by appointment only. However, walk-ins are welcome to make an immediate appointment and may be seen if there are any last-minute openings. All treatments are supervised by a licensed practitioner.

 

The clinic is open Monday, Wednesday-Friday and select Weekends

 

Please review the following information, and if you have questions, Contact Us here.

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.

Book here

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.

DRCOM Complete Patient Packet

What ailments can acupuncture treat?

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
What to Expect

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**

Specialty Clinics

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.

Book here

Book an Appointment

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:

Patient Forms

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.

DRCOM Complete Patient Packet

Treatable Conditions

What ailments can acupuncture treat?

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
Know Your Acupuncturist

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

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:

  • Facial Anatomy & Muscle Balance: Precision-focused treatment tailored to your structure.
  • Lymphatic & Circulatory Support: Enhancing natural vitality and tone.
  • Integrative Clinical Reasoning: A holistic assessment of your unique needs.

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.

Book here