How are Acupuncturists different?
Many acupuncture clinics claim to provide the "best acupuncture" but what does that mean to you?
Let's start with an explanation of different types of acupuncturists.
Acupuncturists
trained in Chinese acupuncture and oriental medicine receive their
Masters of Science in either Acupuncture (M.S. Acupuncture) or Oriental
Medicine (M.S. OM) after completing 4 years of study and clinical
internships at an accredited college.
Some
acupuncturist are medical doctors (MDs), naturopathic medical doctors
(NMDs), or chiropractors who may have taken some seminars on acupuncture
or have completed a full graduate program.
Nationally
Licensed Acupuncturists (L.Ac) have completed a national board
examination set in place by the National Certification Commission for
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
As confusing as all these titles are, the most important thing
about finding the "best acupuncturist" is realizing that you are
looking for "the best acupuncturist for you".
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