Neuro-Acupuncture Institute

What Neuro-Acupuncture Institute does

The Neuro-Acupuncture Institute (NAI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in New Mexico in June 2017 and headquartered in Santa Fe, founded by Drs. Jason Jishun Hao and Linda Hao to address the limited availability of specialized treatments for central nervous system disorders. Its core product is the Comprehensive Training in Neuroacupuncture Program (CTNP), a three-level post-graduate certification course (Levels I, II, and III) that trains licensed Doctors of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturists, and Medical Acupuncturists in a proprietary methodology that integrates traditional Chinese needling and scalp acupuncture with Western neuroscience and neurological rehabilitation, designed to be completed in 1.5 to 2 years.

The institute supplements the certification program with elective offerings including five-day Clinical Internships at the Santa Fe NAI clinic, Supervisor and Teacher Training for Level III graduates, Case Report Writing in partnership with Scientific Writing in Health & Medicine, and Tai Chi and Qigong self-cultivation modules. Educational assets include the founders' textbook 'Chinese Scalp Acupuncture', a published research library, the documentary 'Return to Life' distributed on Vimeo, and a Global Practitioner Directory of 700+ certified practitioners across 38 US states and five countries.

NAI does not provide direct patient treatment itself; instead, it relies on its certified practitioner network to deliver Neuroacupuncture in their own clinics. Revenue is generated through per-level CTNP tuition, separate clinical internship fees, and a tiered donation program ranging from $25 to $10,000 or custom amounts, with operations supported by a small 1–10 person staff and a board including executive directors for operations and supervisor training.

Name

Neuro-Acupuncture Institute

Legal name

The Neuro-Acupuncture Institute, Inc.

Website

https://neuroacupunctureinstitute.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Neuro-Acupuncture Institute is a Santa Fe-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs a three-level post-graduate certification program teaching licensed acupuncturists and physicians its proprietary Neuroacupuncture methodology for treating central nervous system disorders, supported by clinical internships, a global practitioner directory of 700+ alumni, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Patient Care Technician (PCT) (EDAOAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC)

Keywords

• Neuroacupuncture training
• Scalp acupuncture certification
• Acupuncture education program
• Neurological acupuncture treatment
• Integrative medicine training

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Fe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Education and Training Program Tuition: Revenue from the Comprehensive Training in Neuroacupuncture Program (CTNP) which offers three levels of certification training. Tuition is charged per level and there are additional costs for clinical internships and elective courses.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501C3 nonprofit organization, NAI relies on donations, sponsorship, and support from the network of students, teachers, and patients to operate. The institute offers various donation tiers and recurring donation options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Neuro-Acupuncture Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers the Comprehensive Training in Neuroacupuncture Program (CTNP), a three-level post-graduate certification training licensed acupuncturists and physicians in Neuroacupuncture techniques for treating central nervous system disorders. The program combines Traditional Chinese Medicine needling methods with Western neurology knowledge and is supplemented by clinical internships, elective courses, and a global practitioner directory that connects patients with certified providers.

Product overview

The Neuro-Acupuncture Institute is a nonprofit integrative medicine organization offering a three-level certification program (CTNP Levels I, II, III) that trains licensed acupuncturists and physicians in neuroacupuncture techniques for treating central nervous system disorders. The core product is the Comprehensive Training in Neuroacupuncture Program, supplemented by elective offerings including Clinical Internships, Supervisor/Teacher Training, Case Report Writing, Tai Chi, and Qigong. The institute also operates clinical treatment services through the Hao Acupuncture Clinics and provides educational resources including a documentary and textbook. Over 700 practitioners have joined the network since the program's inception in June 2017, with graduates mapped globally through the NAI Practitioner Directory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Training in Neuroacupuncture Program (CTNP) Three-level post-graduate certification program taking 1.5–2 years that trains licensed Doctors of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturists, and Medical Acupuncturists in Neuroacupuncture integrating TCM with modern neurological medicine.
• Clinical Internships Elective five-day clinical intensives for practitioners who have completed CTNP Levels I, II, and III, held at the NAI Clinic in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
• Supervisor and Teacher Training Training program for Level III graduates to become teachers or supervisors within the CTNP, beginning with assisting at Level I training sessions.
• Case Report Writing Elective Elective introducing scientific case report writing following CARE guidelines, offered in partnership with Scientific Writing in Health & Medicine (SWIHM) to help practitioners publish research.
• Tai Chi Elective Self-healing movement practice integrated into the training program to prepare practitioners' energy for providing effective neuroacupuncture treatment.
• Qigong Elective Hunyuan Qigong practice focusing on internal/external training, activity/tranquility balance, and nurturing for practitioner self-cultivation and energy development.
• Return to Life Documentary Documentary film exploring neuro-acupuncture and patient stories treated by Drs. Jason and Linda Hao for traumatic brain injury, PTSD, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and autism, distributed on Vimeo.
• Chinese Scalp Acupuncture Textbook Primary textbook for the Comprehensive Training in Neuroacupuncture by Drs. Jason and Linda Hao, recommended as preparation for the CTNP course and sold via retail channels.
• Donation Program 501(c)(3) donation program with tiered amounts from $25 to $10,000 plus custom and recurring options, supporting education, research studies, awareness campaigns, scholarships, and patient treatment expenses.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Drs. CazoneminorOthersBusiness supporter listed among NAI's board supporters. Drs. Cazone operates a healthcare practice and supports the institute's mission.
• Denver AcupunctureminorOthersBusiness supporter listed among NAI's board supporters. Denver Acupuncture supports the institute's mission.
• Dashing DeliveryminorOthersBusiness supporter listed among NAI's board supporters.
• House of SanjevaniminorOthersBusiness supporter listed among NAI's board supporters.
• Holt Mynatt Martinez PCminorOthersLaw firm listed as a business supporter of NAI.
• International Academy of Scalp AcupuncturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClosely aligned organization in the scalp acupuncture field that supports NAI's mission. Listed among board supporters indicating strategic alignment in the scalp acupuncture education space.
• American Society of AcupuncturistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional acupuncture organization that supports NAI's mission and represents the broader acupuncture profession.
• TCMzoneminorOthersLeading supplier of professional herbal products in the U.S., sponsor of NAI.
• Hevert PharmaceuticalsminorOthersOne of the world's ten most important manufacturers of homeopathic medicines, sponsor of NAI with products in areas relevant to natural medicine.
• Lhasa OmsminorOthersAcupuncture supplies company located at 1807 Second Street Suite 64, Santa Fe, New Mexico, sponsor of NAI.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: National certification body for acupuncturists in the US. Comparable as a credentialing institution whose certification framework overlaps with NAI's training and certification mission.
• Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: Accrediting body for acupuncture colleges in the US. Relevant adjacent organization that shapes the regulatory and educational standards NAI's certified practitioners operate within.
• TCMzone: Leading US supplier of professional Chinese herbal products and NAI sponsor. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant — supplier to the same neuroacupuncture practitioner base.
• American Society of Acupuncturists: Professional association representing licensed acupuncturists nationally. Comparable as an ecosystem participant — NAI is a listed board supporter and the society serves the same practitioner base.

Direct peers

• International Academy of Scalp Acupuncture: Closely aligned scalp-acupuncture education organization listed as a core NAI partner. Operates in the same scalp/neuroacupuncture sub-specialty and addresses the same practitioner audience.
• Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences: Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine school offering master's programs and continuing education. Directly comparable as a TCM training provider serving the same student persona of practicing acupuncturists.
• Five Branches University: Graduate school of Traditional Chinese Medicine offering master's and doctoral programs in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Directly comparable to NAI as a TCM/acupuncture education provider, though broader in scope.
• Pacific College of Health and Science: Accredited institution offering degrees and certificates in acupuncture and integrative medicine. Comparable to NAI as a training pathway for licensed acupuncturists, though with a broader generalist curriculum versus NAI's specialized neuro focus.
• Maryland University of Integrative Health: Graduate university offering degrees and certificates in integrative health disciplines including acupuncture. Comparable continuing-education-style offerings for licensed practitioners, with a similar specialization pattern to NAI.

Broad incumbents

• New England School of Acupuncture at MCPHS: Long-established acupuncture training program now part of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering accredited acupuncture education, but with a much wider curriculum footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/neuroacupuncs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC91ygOoaT8H_hjt0xldLiUA
• Facebookfacebook.com/NeuroAcupunctureInst
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/neuro-acupuncture-institute-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/neuroacupunctureinstitute

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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