Continue Your Mission Through Healing

Veterans Make Exceptional Healthcare Providers

Your service doesn’t have to end when you leave the military.

At Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine, we believe many of the qualities that make outstanding service members—discipline, integrity, leadership, compassion, and a commitment to helping others—also make exceptional practitioners of East Asian Medicine.

If you’re looking for a meaningful second career where you can continue making a difference in people’s lives, a future in acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine may be the path you’ve been searching for.

 

 

Why Veterans Choose Dragon Rises

Veterans understand the importance of serving something greater than themselves. A career in East Asian Medicine offers the opportunity to continue serving your community while building a rewarding profession that promotes healing, wellness, and hope.

Our graduates care for patients experiencing a wide range of health concerns, including:

  • Chronic pain
  • Neurological disorders
  • Musculoskeletal injuries
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Stress, anxiety, and PTSD support*
  • Sleep disorders
  • Sports injuries
  • Digestive concerns
  • Women’s and men’s health
  • General wellness and preventive care

*Acupuncture can be part of a broader treatment plan. Individual results vary, and veterans should continue working with their healthcare providers.

 

 

A Natural Fit for Veterans

Military service develops skills that translate directly into healthcare.

Veterans often excel because they possess:

  • A commitment to service
  • Strong communication skills
  • Leadership and professionalism
  • Calmness under pressure
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Respect for teamwork
  • Dedication to lifelong learning
  • A desire to improve the lives of others

These qualities provide an excellent foundation for success in acupuncture and integrative healthcare.

 

 

Learn in a Supportive Environment

Dragon Rises offers a student-centered learning experience designed to help you succeed.

As a student, you’ll benefit from:

  • Experienced faculty and practitioner mentors
  • Small class sizes
  • Extensive hands-on clinical training
  • Hybrid learning options for added flexibility
  • Community outreach opportunities
  • Specialized clinical experiences, including Veteran outreach 
  • Preparation for licensure and professional practice

Our goal is to help every student graduate with the knowledge, confidence, and clinical experience needed to build a successful career.

 

 

Serving Those Who Served

Dragon Rises is proud to support veterans both as patients and as future healthcare professionals.

Our students regularly participate in veteran outreach events throughout the community, providing education about acupuncture and offering wellness services that introduce veterans to the benefits of integrative healthcare. These experiences reflect our commitment to serving those who have served our nation while preparing students for compassionate, patient-centered care.

In addition, outside internship opportunities are available at area Vteran Affairs for those who qualify. 

 

 

Veteran Education Benefits

Dragon Rises College proudly welcomes veterans and eligible military family members interested in using their education benefits.

Our Admissions and Financial Aid teams are available to help you understand:

  • VA education benefits
  • GI Bill® eligibility*
  • Enrollment process
  • Financial aid options
  • Program requirements
  • Career opportunities after graduation

*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligibility for benefits is determined by the VA.

 

 

Your Next Mission Starts Here

You’ve dedicated yourself to serving others. Now let us help you build a career that reflects those same values.

Whether your goal is to open your own practice, work within an integrative healthcare setting, support fellow veterans, or improve the health of your community, Dragon Rises College can help you turn your passion for service into a lifelong profession.

Ready to Learn More?

Our Admissions Team would be honored to speak with you about your educational goals and answer any questions about becoming a student at Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine.

Call: (941) 289-2452

Email: admissions@dragonrises.edu

Schedule a Campus Visit

Come tour our campus, meet our faculty, visit our teaching clinic, and discover how Dragon Rises can help you begin your next chapter.

 

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), Dragon Rises College adopts the following additional
provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA.
This school will not:

      • Prevent the student’s enrollment;

      • Assess a late penalty fee to the student;

      • Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;

    • Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available
      to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.

 

However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:

      • Produce the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class;

      • Provide a written request to be certified;

    • Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional
      policies.

 

 

“GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.