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The Medicine That Will Change the World

Acupuncture is the medicine the world has been waiting for!

On the surface this statement seems an unlikely scenario. “Pie in the sky” talk from an optimistic, “rose coloured glasses wearing”, “think it and it will manifest” practitioner of the medicine of acupuncture.

Yes, many know acupuncture has been around for quite a long time. It has survived to modern day, has evolved and refined over the centuries. Is still practiced, used by millions daily and its methodology is mostly intact from its early roots and humble beginnings. In those terms it is most likely the longest research study in history. It is by nature a true holistic health system. A “path to balance” in ones…

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 The Medicine That Will Change the World

Acupuncture is the medicine the world has been waiting for! On the surface this statement seems an unlikely scenario. “Pie in the sky” talk from an optimistic, “rose coloured glasses wearing”, “think it and it will manifest” practitioner of the medicine of acupuncture. Yes, many know acupuncture has been around for quite a long time. It has survived to modern day, has evolved and refined over the centuries. Is still practiced, used by millions daily and its methodology is mostly intact from its early roots and humble beginnings. In those terms it is most likely the longest research study in history. It is by nature a true holistic health system. A “path to balance” in ones life.

Acupuncture Ambassadors

Our mission is to organize sustainable Acupuncture schools, training programs and treatment clinics worldwide for the care of refugees, victims of violence, war, international conflict and the poor.

Acupuncturists Without Borders

Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) provides immediate disaster relief and recovery to communities that are in crisis resulting from disaster or human conflict. AWB is committed to creating alliances with local community based organizations and treating all who have been affected – survivors, first responders, emergency personnel and other care providers.

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

NCCAM is the US Federal Government’s lead agency for scientific research on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). NCCAM funds and conducts research at scientific institutions around the world, trains new researchers and encourages experienced researchers to study CAM, provides timely and accurate information to the public and medical community about CAM and promotes the safety and effectiveness of proven CAM therapies.

The Global Acupuncture Project

At the core of the Project is the training of local community healthcare providers so that they can provide the treatments. This is a very important aspect of this Project in that it empowers the people themselves.

The Society for Acupuncture Research

The Society for Acupuncture Research website - a hub for Asian medicine researchers, practitioners, teachers, students, patients and supporters. SAR’s mission is to promote, advance and disseminate scientific inquiry into Oriental medicine systems, which include acupuncture, herbal therapy and other modalities.

Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is the national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for the accreditation and pre-accreditation throughout the United States of first-professional master's degree and professional master's-level certificate and diploma programs in acupuncture and Oriental medicine, and professional post-graduate doctoral programs in acupuncture and in Oriental medicine, as well as freestanding institutions and colleges of acupuncture and Oriental medicine that offer such programs.

American Academy of Medical Acupuncture

The purpose of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture is to promote the integration of concepts from traditional and modern forms of acupuncture with Western medical training

American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture

The only veterinary acupuncture program dedicated to teaching acupuncture from a scientific, rational, and evidence-based standpoint.

American Acupuncture Council

Yhe American Acupuncture Council is the largest and oldest provider of acupuncture insurance in the country. With three decades of experience defending acupuncturists from wrongful malpractice claims, our team of dedicated specialists offers you an unparalleled track record in acupuncture protection.

American Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

Whether you are a practitioner of Oriental Medicine, a student, a patient of OM, or someone choosing to learn more about this field of medicine, we are certain you will benefit from the information and resources we offer.

American Organization for the Bodywork Therapies of Asia

The American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia is a national not-for-profit professional membership association of the practitioners, instructors, and schools/programs of the various Asian Bodywork Therapy Forms. The AOBTA was formed in 1989 when a number of associations and representatives of the various Asian Bodywork Therapy professions decided to unite into a single organization.

British Acupuncture Council

The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) is the leading self-regulatory body for the practice of traditional acupuncture in the UK. We are a member-led organisation, governed by an elected Governing Board and driven by a specialist staff team.

Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

The CCAOM was formed in 1982 for the purpose of advancing the status of acupuncture and Oriental medicine in the United States by promoting educational excellence within the field. The founders and early members of the Council were educators, and as such understood that the integrity of any profession is directly dependent upon the quality of its educational system.

International Veterinary Acupuncture Society

The mission of IVAS is to provide, promote and support veterinary acupuncture and related treatment modalities through quality basic, advanced and continuing education; internationally recognized certification for veterinarians; and responsible research.

Midwest College of Oriental Medicine

It is the Midwest College’s mission to provide an education that is rooted in the historical context and teachings of traditional Chinese Medicine and combine it with modern clinical applications to create a practitioner of Acupuncture or Oriental Medicine that embraces the spirit of “ancient medicine for modern times”.

National Acupuncture Detoxification Association

Welcome to the website of the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association! Whether you are looking to get NADA trained as an Acu Detox Specialist, or hoping to integrate acupuncture protocol into your addictions or behavioral health program, or researching the use of acupuncture in addictions and mental health treatment, you've come to the right place.

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

The NCCAOM is the only national organization that validates entry-level competency in the practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine through professional certification. NCCAOM certification or a passing score on the NCCAOM certification examinations are documentation of competency for licensure as an acupuncturist by 43 states plus the District of Columbia which represents 98% of the states that regulate acupuncture.

Acupuncture Organizations

To help practitioners and foster improved communication across the profession, Acupuncture Today has created, to the best of our knowledge, a listing of every known acupuncture and Oriental medicine organization in the U.S. on this page. National organizations are listed first, followed by state organizations.

Chinese Herb Academy

This website provides information and services for both the public and healthcare professionals interested in Chinese Herbs, Chinese Medicine, Herb Information, Alternative Medicine, Acupuncture, Naturopathic Medicine, and related topics.

International Feng Shui Guild

Within our website, you will find Feng Shui practitioners and Schools that represent many styles of Feng Shui, as well as products, gifts and treasures to enhance your space.

National Acupuncture Detoxification Association

Nonprofit association that has developed a nationally recognized and standardized acupuncture protocol for the treatment of addictions and mental disorders. NADA conducts training and provides public education about the use of the NADA protocol to relieve suffering during detoxification, prevent relapse and support recovery.