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 is a non-profit organization that provides certification for acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners in the United States. Their website has a directory of certified practitioners, as well as information about the certification process and continuing education opportunities.
The Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR) – The SAR is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting scientific research on acupuncture and related therapies. They publish a peer-reviewed journal, host international conferences, and provide 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 is a non-profit organization that represents licensed acupuncturists in the United States. They provide advocacy and support for acupuncturists and 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 is a professional organization for medical doctors and osteopathic physicians who practice acupuncture as a complementary or integrative therapy. They offer training and certification for medical doctors in acupuncture and promote research on the use of acupuncture in clinical practice.
Nancy’s list offers a nice selection of providers who specialize in cancer care: Nancy’s List