In the interest of better serving my patients, below you’ll find some resources which may be helpful to you.
Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources
The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) -The NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) is a non-profit organization that offers certification for acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners in the United States. Their website features a directory of certified practitioners, details about the certification process, and information on continuing education opportunities.
The Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR) – The SAR (Society for Acupuncture Research) is a non-profit organization focused on advancing scientific research in acupuncture and related therapies. They publish a peer-reviewed journal, organize international conferences, and offer valuable resources for acupuncturists and researchers interested in acupuncture research.
The Acupuncture Evidence Project is a comprehensive literature review of high quality of evidence for acupuncture in the treatment of 117 conditions:
Evidence-Based Acupuncture is a website that maintains the state of science in the support of acupuncture.
The American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) – The ASA (American Society of Acupuncturists) is a non-profit organization that advocates for licensed acupuncturists in the United States. They provide support for acupuncturists and work to promote the integration of acupuncture into the mainstream healthcare system.
The National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute has a web page promoting acupuncture for the treatment of side effects related to cancer treatment: NCI Acupuncture Information
The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (AAMA) – The AAMA (American Academy of Medical Acupuncture) is a professional organization for medical doctors and osteopathic physicians who use acupuncture as a complementary or integrative therapy. They offer training and certification for medical professionals in acupuncture and promote research on its application in clinical practice.
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the United States is a landmark paper providing an overview of the acupuncture profession from education and degrees conferred to its mechanism of action and legislative efforts.
Healthprofs.com offers access to a wide variety of healthcare providers.
Nancy’s list offers a nice selection of providers who specialize in cancer care: Nancy’s List
ZocDoc is also a convenient way to find a physician or healthcare professional online, and you can schedule through ZocDoc for a treatment at Vital Point Acupuncture: