Welcome to Yellow Path
The Foremost Training in Classical Five-Element Acupuncture
Your acupuncture career begins here
Next intake: September 2025 (open for applications)
Yellow Path is dedicated to teaching Five-Element Acupuncture in a lineage inspired by the teachings of the late Professor J.R. Worsley. Our approach honours this rich tradition, emphasising that acupuncture is not merely about managing symptoms but about restoring the balance of body, mind and spirit at the root level.
At the heart of Yellow Path’s training is a commitment to:
Self-awareness and presence – Students are trained to cultivate deep personal awareness, ensuring that their own perspectives do not interfere with their ability to facilitate healing.
Subject/object relationship – This principle helps students develop clarity in diagnosis, enabling them to see their patients with greater objectivity and insight into the emotional, physical, and spiritual layers of the person.
Transformation – More than a set of techniques, our training offers a profound personal and spiritual journey that enhances the student’s ability to fascilitate deep healing in others. Yellow Path provides an immersive, life-changing education in Five-Element acupuncture, staying true to the spirit of this powerful healing art.
How we teach - The training takes two years and our curriculum is presented both in-person and online. Following each three-day, in-person monthly session (first 18 months) you'll receive filmed online materials and assignments to complete before your next visit. The final six months is a hands-on weekly clinical training at our London training site.
Cost - The total tuition fee for the two-year program is £17,950.00 (spread over 24 months)
Explore the information on our site and watch some of our (Free Films) 'free taster classes'. Hopefully you'll discover our unique approach to training is the right one for you.
Graduate Testimonials
“What I gained from the course totally exceeded my hopes and expectations! I never could have predicted at the start, that it would lead me to opening my own clinic and running a successful practice. I felt very supported throughout my training and always knew I was in the safest of hands. I feel incredibly fortunate to have Gerad and the Yellow Path team as my teachers and mentors. ”
Suzi Kirk
“Experience the beauty of the universe in yourself and in other people through learning how nature manifests into the Five-Elements. These teachings are not just for practitioners but for those looking to transform their perspective on life from a physical, mental and spiritual level. Gerad brilliantly teaches this ancient knowledge. I am extremely grateful to have studied and observed his work. ”
Grace Escolme
“Yellow Path has been such a gift in my life. Not only has it allowed me to embark upon a new career that inspires me, but it has also opened my eyes and my heart to the full spectrum of the human experience. Five Element Acupuncture is a lens through which to more deeply understand ourselves and each other, and I truly believe that I am a better friend, partner and parent because of these teachings. I only wish I had found Yellow Path sooner! ”
Katie Myers
“My journey with Five Element Acupuncture under the guidance of Gerad Kite truly transformed my life. I was struggling emotionally while trying to conceive. Gerad’s gentle approach helped me reconnect with my body and emotions. The acupuncture ultimately allowed me to conceive two beautiful daughters. This healing experience sparked a deep interest in the Five Element tradition and I enrolled on the Yellow Path course. The teachings are both spiritually uplifting and intellectually stimulating. It has helped me achieve personal goals and also inspired me to pursue a deeper connection with this transformative tradition.”
Charlotte Tambue
“The teaching you have created online comes across as a life’s work. Phenomenal. It is inspiring and so powerful. A gift really, of which I feel extremely humbled to be on the receiving end. Already I feel my perspective has shifted...and to do it in the format you have created is something I couldn’t have imagined having the flexibility to do. ”
Vian Sharif
What is Five-Element acupuncture?
Five-Element philosophy, theory and practice (acupuncture) is a spiritual tradition and a system of medicine that maintains the balance of the body, mind and spirit. This balance sustains our natural intelligence and promotes a peaceful and harmonious way of life.
The underlying philosophy understands that the entire universe is made up of one vital life force (qi) manifesting as five distinct elements: water, wood, fire, earth and metal. When the elements are balanced, order is maintained. When there is an imbalance, symptoms appear. By diagnosing the cause of imbalance in an individual, the Five-Element acupuncturist affects the flow and strength of energy found at the acupuncture points. The use of warmth (moxa) and fine needles restores the natural order.
Take the plunge!
Sign up now for one of the fastest-growing careers in health-care! Next intake: September 2025 (open for applications)
