I started my study of Acupuncture in 1996 in Ukraine, with Professor Yarotskaya, MD., PhD, Kharkov post graduate Medical University, Ukraine.
Graduated from Eastern School of Acupuncture, NJ in 2009. Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM) in 2010.
New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners Certified in Acupuncture in 2010.
But it’s just part of my acupuncture history. My history as a professional Healer is much longer:
1986 – started to help people in my local community (in Kharkov, Ukraine) with Yoga Therapeutic exercise for Lower Back pain, Constipation, Anxiety.
1988 – started practicing Therapeutic Massage for Neck pain and Lower Back pain.
1989 – started practicing Sports Massage, used to work for many Boxers.
1990-1998 – Director and Founder of Yoga Pedagogic Institute (Kharkov, Ukraine).
1990-1992 – Dean of faculty at Academy of Yoga (Kharkov, Ukraine).
1993-1994 – Vise President of Academy of Yoga (Kharkov, Ukraine).
Leonid Belenitsky Education: Master Degree's from US, Ukraine, USSR.
2006-2009: Grad. School: Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine (Montclair, NJ: 2009).
1994-1996: Kharkov National University (Kharkov, Ukraine). US Credential Evaluation Report (Ref.#341245/MQD: 2000): M.S. in Psychology.
1980-1985: Ukrainian Polytechnic Institute (Kharkov, USSR). According US Credential Evaluation Report (Ref.#341245/MQD: 2000): B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Certification's.
1. NJ Licensed Acupuncturist. License #25MZ000787000. Acupuncture Examination Board, State of NJ. State Board of Medical Examiners.
2. Board Certified in Acupuncture by National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
3. Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM).
4. Yoga Academy. Yoga Teaching Certificate since 1986. Yoga Practice and Philosophy: 1880 hours.
5. Ukraine. Sporting Facility of Kiev Physical Cultural Institute: Certification > Community group exercise instructor & Sport Massage. 1988.
6. Ukraine. Kharkov State Kids Hospital #23 – School of Therapeutic Massage. 1989.
Leonid Belenitsky: three small CE from Harvard + other (2010-2023) CE Credits.
2023: Acupuncture Infertility - 15 PDA - NCCAOM; Weight Management - 9 PDA NCCAOM.
2019 & 2020: The Balance Method "Si Yuan". Successfully completed 32 + 32 hours of approved continuing education 2019-2020, in New York, NY, USA.
2017: Treating Headaches with Western and Oriental medicine. 2 PDA.
2017: Acupuncture for Joint and Back pain. 15 PDA.
2015: Acute Low Back Pain. Harvard Medical School CE - Certificate on the wall. Check page "We treat Conditions: Lower Back Pain".
2015: Meditation for Medical Practice. Harvard Medical School CE - Certificate on the wall.
2011: Stress Management. Harvard Medical School - CE - Certificate on the wall.