South Baylo University

South Baylo University is a private, nonprofit institution located in Anaheim and Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1977, it specializes in acupuncture and East Asian medicine education. The university offers graduate-level programs, including a Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine specialization and a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. South Baylo University is institutionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine and approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education in California. With a focus on integrative healthcare, the university combines traditional Asian medical theory with modern biomedical sciences and clinical training. It attracts students seeking professional careers in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and holistic health practice.

South Baylo University was founded in 1977 in California by economist David J. Park, Ph.D., with the goal of introducing traditional East Asian medicine within a modern academic framework. Established during a period of growing interest in alternative and integrative healthcare in the United States, South Baylo University began by offering education in acupuncture and herbal medicine grounded in both classical theory and contemporary science. The institution was incorporated as a nonprofit public benefit corporation in 1980 and gradually expanded its academic offerings and clinical training facilities. Over time, South Baylo University developed campuses in Anaheim and Los Angeles, supporting hands-on clinical education through community clinics. The university later introduced advanced graduate degrees, including a doctoral program in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Today, South Baylo University continues to focus on professional education in East Asian medicine while maintaining its founding emphasis on value, peace, and professionalism.