Acupuncturist
Illinois Laws & Details
Applicant must have NCCAOM certification in acupuncture, pass a clean needle technique course, have good moral character, and be at least 18 years of age.
Reciprocity/Endorsement: Endorsement is possible for applicants who are licensed in another state under laws substantially equal to the requirements in force in Illinois on that date.
Reciprocity/Endorsement: Endorsement is possible for applicants who are licensed in another state under laws substantially equal to the requirements in force in Illinois on that date.
Medical doctors, ostepaths and chiropractors may practice acupuncture without any
specific training.
Dentists can practice acupuncture without any specific training.
A physician assistant may not perform acupuncture even under supervision.
NOTE: Look for a physician with formal training in the practice of acupuncture. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine is an art and a science that takes years to master. While any licensed physician can stick needles into you, for a positive experience and results, find an acupuncturist with experience treating a similar condition (with acupuncture) to what you have.
Dentists can practice acupuncture without any specific training.
A physician assistant may not perform acupuncture even under supervision.
NOTE: Look for a physician with formal training in the practice of acupuncture. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine is an art and a science that takes years to master. While any licensed physician can stick needles into you, for a positive experience and results, find an acupuncturist with experience treating a similar condition (with acupuncture) to what you have.
Technical Assistance Unit
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
320 W. Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62786
(217) 782-8556
(217) 524-21669 (Fax)
(217) 524-6735 (TDD)
Practice Act: Acupuncture Practice Act, Acupuncture Rules
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
320 W. Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62786
(217) 782-8556
(217) 524-21669 (Fax)
(217) 524-6735 (TDD)
Practice Act: Acupuncture Practice Act, Acupuncture Rules
Illinois Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
5315 North Clark Street, Suite 611
Chicago, Illinois 60640
(312) 962-0333
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5315 North Clark Street, Suite 611
Chicago, Illinois 60640
(312) 962-0333
Find an Acupuncturist in Illinois with Acufinder.com – Acupuncture Referrals Click Here.
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine and acupuncturists in: Alsip • Arlington Heights • Aurora • Barrington • Bartlett • Bensenville • Bloomington • Burridge • Carbondale • Carrollton • Clarendon Hills • Chicago • Deerfield • Dekalb • Downers Grove • Edwardsville • Elgin • Evanston • Evergreen Park • Freeport • Geneva • Glenview • Gurnee • Highland Park • Hoffman Estates • Kankakee • Lake Bluff • Lake Forest • Lombard • McHenry • Morton Grove • Naperville • Normal • North Chicago • Northbrook • Oakbrook • Oakbrook Terrace • Oak Park • Palatine • Park Ridge • Plainfield • River Forest • Rockford • Schaumburg • Skokie • Springfiled • St. Charles • Sycamore • Vernon Hills • Waukegan • Westchester • Wheaton • Wheeling • Wilmette • Winfield • Woodridge • Yorkville • Zion
*While Acufinder.com does its best to give the most current and accurate information, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information. State rules and regulations are subject to change, therefore, you should always confirm current legislation and requirements for licensure with your State Board.
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