
THE WORK IS BIGGER THAN US.
I see my work as awakening people to the joy and meaning in their work and their ability to create bold change in the lives of their patients, and in turn, the world.
TRAINING, SPEAKING, MENTORING.
Whether treating patients, speaking to a group of practitioners, training in an online course, or guiding through a mastermind program
– the heart of the work is empowering every person to look to nature first, drugs last

About Michael
Dr Michael Gaeta’s purpose is to co-create a world of vital, resilient people who choose a lifestyle of “nature first, drugs last.” To accomplish this, he treats patients with Chinese and functional medicine, and helps natural health professionals upgrade their patient care and practice success. His teaching is informed by 33 years of successful clinical practice.
Michael holds licenses in acupuncture, dietetics-nutrition, and massage therapy. He is also an herbalist and a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine in Rhode Island. He earned his Master of Science degree in acupuncture from the New York College of Health Professions, where he was a faculty member for ten years. He holds additional degrees in massage therapy, Asian bodywork therapy, and health sciences.
Over the last 29 years, Dr Gaeta has trained over 20,000 practitioners. He was a faculty member at Tri-State College of Acupuncture, New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, New York Chiropractic College, Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine, and Southwest Acupuncture College. He has taught hundreds of professional continuing education seminars, and spoken at dozens of natural healthcare colleges and conferences internationally.
Michael co-founded Acupuncture for Veterans, which provided free treatments in New York City. He is past president of the Acupuncture Society of New York, earning awards for State Association and State Association President of the Year. Dr Gaeta appeared on the CBS Early Show and NBC News, and his wellness podcast attracted over 100,000 subscribers. Michael is also a pianist, which was his first career.
Through the Gaeta Institute for Wholistic Health Education, Dr Gaeta gives live and online trainings, and online CEU courses in clinical and business success for clinicians, and in natural health and health freedom for the public. Dr Gaeta is also active nationally in promoting health choice and informed consent. Trainings, private health consultations, writings and other resources are here at michaelgaeta.com.
Education
The New York College of Health Professions, Syosset, New York
- Master of Science in Acupuncture (MS)
- Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Sciences (BPS)
- Bachelor of Professional Studies in Amma Therapy (Asian Bodywork Therapy – BPS)
- Associate of Occupational Studies in Massage Therapy (AOS)
- Diploma in Acupuncture
- Diploma in Certification in Advanced Amma Therapy (CAT)
- Diploma in Massage Therapy
Licenses
- Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) - Rhode Island Department of Health
- Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) – Colorado, New York
- Certified Dietician-Nutritionist (CDN) – New York
- Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) - New York
Certifications
- Certified Natural Functional Medicine Practitioner (CNFMP) – Gaeta Institute for Wholistic Health Education
- Diplomate in Asian Bodywork Therapy (Dipl ABT) - National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
- Diplomate in Acupuncture (Dipl Ac) - NCCAOM
- Certified Practitioner of Asian Bodywork Therapy (CP ABT) - AOBTA
- Certified Instructor of Asian Bodywork Therapy (CI ABT) - American Association for the Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA)
- Two-year postgraduate Clinical Integration program in advanced Chinese medicine with Lonny Jarrett, MS, LAc
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Michael holds licenses in acupuncture, dietetics-nutrition, and massage therapy. He is also an herbalist and a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. He earned his Master of Science degree in acupuncture from the New York College of Health Professions, where he was a faculty member for ten years. He holds additional degrees in massage therapy, Asian bodywork therapy, and health sciences.

Education for Clinicians
Over the last 28 years, he has trained over 18,000 practitioners. His teaching is informed by 31 years of successful clinical practice. Michael was a faculty member at Tri-State College of Acupuncture, New York College ofTraditional Chinese Medicine, New York Chiropractic College, Eastern School of Acupuncture andTraditional Medicine, and Southwest Acupuncture College. He has taught hundreds of professionals continuing education seminars, and spoken at dozens of natural healthcare colleges and conferences internationally.

Enduring Impact of Natural Medicine
He co-founded Acupuncture for Veterans, which provided free treatments in New York City. Michael is past president of the Acupuncture Society of New York, earning awards for State Association and State Association President of the Year. Dr Gaeta appeared on the CBS Early Showand NBC News, and his wellness podcast has attracted over 100,000 subscribers.
Michael is also a pianist, which was his first career
Selected Speaking & Teaching Clients
Standard Process
New York College of Health Professions
Tri-State College of Acupuncture
New York Chiropractic College
Southwest Acupuncture College
Acupuncture Society of New York
American Association for the Bodywork Therapies of Asia
American Association of Oriental Medicine
Florida Chiropractic Association
Florida State Oriental Medical Association
iMosaic Medical Conference
Massachusetts Dental Society / Yankee Dental
New England School of Acupuncture
Northwest Naturopathic Physicians Convention
Northwestern Health Sciences University

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