Leith Nippes has always believed in the strong importance of community and helping those around him. His goal is to create an environment that will allow for trust, personal empowerment and the potential for genuine transformation and healing.

Leith Nippes earned a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, Oregon. His education began with a core of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). Leith then attained advanced training in Traditional Japanese Medicine, moxibustion, Sotai, and Shiatsu. He also studied with the country’s leading instructors of Five Element Acupuncture and theory. To delve deeper into the medicine, he traveled to the Yunnan Province of China to study with top Daoist Physicians and Classical Chinese Medicine professors. In his continued effort help people with acute and chronic pain he recieved advance education in Korean style acupuncture, cupping, bleeding and gua sha. Many years prior to receiving his medical education, he earned a Bachelor of Science from Gettysburg College in Exercise Science and Pre-Physical Therapy. While at Gettysburg, Leith was a Division III College Athlete and gained experience working in the training room. Leith is a licensed Acupuncturist in Massachusetts and is accredited by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Leith’s drive to continually learn and master his craft has changed the lives of countless patients over his years of practice. Although he enjoys working with a broad spectrum of medical conditions, physical medicine, post-stroke and pain relief have become both his passion and specialty. His particular interest in neuromuscular re-education has allowed him to help many people recover from chronic injuries and pain. 

After considerable time immersed in the culture of Nepal, Leith was moved to establish a non-profit organization to address the country’s dire need for healthcare. He co-founded Acupuncture Relief Project to provide free healthcare to the people of Nepal primarily using acupuncture and Chinese herbs. The project recruits practitioners worldwide and gives them an opportunity to gain valuable field experience while making a positive impact on the local community. Leith has been certified by the NCCAOM to teach classes in order to provide practitioners with continuing education credits.