European Society of Scientific Acupuncture

Promoting evidence-based acupuncture across Europe.

A European society bringing together researchers, physicians and practitioners around scientific research, training and rigorous information on acupuncture.

What we do ?

We fund research, train professionals, and disseminate accurate information to advance evidence-based acupuncture.

Grants, conferences, publications, advocacy: we bring together researchers and practitioners around a shared commitment to scientific rigor.

Who we are

The European Society of Scientific Acupuncture (ESSA) is an independent scientific society committed to evaluating acupuncture exclusively through the lens of the scientific method.

Our website is currently under construction.
Our website will launch in autumn 2026.

Be the first to know when we launch