Professor J.R. Worsley

14 September 1923 – 2 June 2003

Professor Jack Reginald Worsley ("JR"), D.Ac. (China), M.Ac. (China), N.D. (England), Professor (China), beloved Master of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, husband, brother, father and grandfather died in the early hours of June 2, 2003 in Miami, Florida. His wife and partner, Judy Becker Worsley, J.D., D.Ac., was by his side and his daughter, Hilary Skellon, also present at the hospital was an enduring support.

Born and raised in Coventry, England, Professor J.R. Worsley studied Physiotherapy while serving as an army education officer in charge of Colleges of the North West Command. After the war, he practiced Physiotherapy and studied and practiced Osteopathy, Naturopathy and Chinese Acupuncture. At that time it was not possible to receive professional qualifications in Chinese acupuncture in the West. In the early 1950’s he journeyed to Taiwan, Singapore and Korea and received his Doctorate of Acupuncture. His Classical Five-Element Acupuncture teachers Ono and Hsui bestowed the rare and honored classical designation of "Master" upon him.

He founded the College of Traditional Acupuncture, UK, in 1956, the Traditional Acupuncture Institute, USA, in 1974, the Worsley Institute of Classical Acupuncture, USA, in 1988 and the Master Apprentice Program (MAP™) in 1997. He was also associated with other schools in the United States, United Kingdom, France and Norway.

Since the early 1980s he and his wife, Judy Becker Worsley, J.D., D.Ac., traveled extensively across America, conducting seminars and consultations.

Professor Worsley consulted in various medical centers in America and lectured throughout the United States, France, Spain, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Poland, India, Japan, Taiwan, Hong King, Thailand, Canada and Switzerland.

Despite the western doctors’ prediction that his capacity, following massive heart attacks, would be severely limited by his weakened heart, Professor Worsley continued to travel, teach and be a living example of his conviction that this body/mind/spirit medicine can heal people at the deepest level.

He proclaimed many times that he wanted to work until he died. The last date he saw patients was in his room at Baptist Hospital on May 13th. He continued to offer advice, give input into the ongoing Master Apprentice Program (MAP™), Worsley Institute Practitioner Seminar and other business activities until days before he died. He exuded love to everyone present – nurses, doctors and visitors were all treated with respect and impeccable manners.

His tireless dedication was focused, with his wife, on consulting, teaching, completing a video library of his work and a new edition of the Point Location Textbook (Vol I), a Spirit of the Points book and a Certification and Continuing Education Program offered through the Worsley Institute.

His achievements and honors include:

• Professor of the College of Chinese Medicine, China Master and Doctor of Acupuncture
• Honorary Professor of the Department of Oriental Medicine at Won Kwang University, Korea
• Vice-President of the World Academic Society for Acupuncture
• Founder President of the College of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (CTA), UK
• Founder President of the Traditional Acupuncture Institute (TAI-Sophia), U.S.
• Founder President of the Norwegian School of Traditional Acupuncture
• Founder President of the Traditional Acupuncture Society, U.K.
• Professor of the Medical Acupuncture Society, South Africa
• Honorary President Compagnonnage d’Acupuncture Traditionelle , France
• Professor of the Argentine Medical Acupuncture Society
• Founder President of the Worsley Institute of Classical Acupuncture, U.S.
• Founder President of the Master Apprentice Program (MAP™)

A practitioner with over 58 years’ experience, he is the author of:

• Is Acupuncture for You?
• Everyone’s Guide to Acupuncture
• Talking About Acupuncture in New York
• Meridians of Ch'i Energy-Point Reference Guide
• Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, Volume I: Meridians and Points
• Traditional Acupuncture, Volume II: Traditional Diagnosis
• Classical Five-Element Acupuncture, Volume III: The Five Elements and The Officials

He wrote articles for medical journals and appeared many times on television programs throughout the world teaching Classical Acupuncture.

Professor Worsley is survived by his wife and designated successor, Judy Becker Worsley, J.D., D.Ac., as well as by his daughter, Hilary Skellon, of Boulder, CO, USA and his son, John Worsley, of Spain, both of whose mother was the late Ellie (Buckland) Worsley, 3 grandchildren, Melanie and Russell Skellon and Ben Worsley, his sister Eva Shilton, brother Harry Worsley, many nieces and nephews and his beloved feline friend, Wellington Worsley, of Church Hill Farm, Burton Dassett, England.

Professor Worsley will be cremated in Miami, FL, USA and his ashes will return to England with his wife. A UK Memorial Service at All Saint’s Church, Burton Dassett, is scheduled for the 14th September 2003 (JR’s 80th Birthday). A USA Memorial Service is scheduled for October 30th, 2003 at The Palms Hotel, Miami Beach, FL. This date and venue was booked to be JR’s Surprise 80th Birthday Celebration. Instead a Memorial Service in his honor will be held. For details please visit www.worsleyacupuncture.com.

JR’s life was about helping others. His passionate wish was that the Worsley Institute, a not-for-profit organization, devoted to serving the public, patients, students, practitioners and school, soar. His wish would be that our resources be directed to serving others. Therefore, please consider sending a tax-deductible donation to the Worsley Institute, or even becoming a Sustaining Contributor. Details can be found under the Contributions section of this Web site.

Donations may be sent to:

The Worsley Institute
3915 William Court
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA 22903