http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/How+Do+I+Choose+an+Acupuncturist+ 04/19/2024 10:30:08 am How Do I Choose an Acupuncturist? By: Diane Joswick, L.Ac., MSOM How Do I Choose an Acupuncturist? You want to find an acupuncturist that best suits your needs. If you like and trust your practitioner, your encounter with acupuncture will be more positive. You will also want to know about the acupuncturists training and experience and what to expect from the acupuncture treatment. The clearer you are about who it is that is treating you and exactly what the treatment entails, the more you will be able to relax during the acupuncture session and benefit from this ancient form of health care. Do you have a specific injury or complaint or do you want to try acupuncture to balance body, mind and spirit? Are you looking for a primary health care practitioner, or someone to work in conjunction with your current physician? Here are some questions that you should ask when choosing an acupuncturist.
What Qualifications to look for when Choosing an Acupuncturist Today acupuncture is an acknowledged and respected field of medicine. In most States, provinces and countries formal training and certification is required in order to practice. In the states that do not require licensing, choose an acupuncturist certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists. Its members have a degree in Oriental Medicine from an accredited school-or have worked as an apprentice acupuncturist for at least four years - and have passed both a written and practical exam. Acupuncturists who have passed this exam are entitled to add Dipl. Ac. (Diplomate of Acupuncture) or Dipl. O.M.. (Diplomate of Oriental Medicine) after their name. Find out the Laws and Legislation governing acupuncture in your state
Acupuncture and Herbology encompass several distinctive styles. Korean acupuncture, for example, primarily uses points on the hand, while Japanese acupuncture calls for fewer and finer needles inserted at shallower depths.
Decide in advance what your expectations are and discuss them with your acupuncturist. A chronic illness may need several months of acupuncture treatment to have a noticeable effect. If you are not happy with your progress, think about changing acupuncturists or check with your western doctor for advice about other options. Printed from Acufinder.com http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/How+Do+I+Choose+an+Acupuncturist+ 04/19/2024 10:30:08 am |