What criteria should one use in choosing an acupuncturist?

  1. Actual Training of Acupuncturist; how long was program; licensure etc.?
  2. How long has the acupuncturist been in practice? Other healing education?
  3. What experience does acupuncturist have in treating your specific ailment?
  4. Do you trust and have good rapport with the practitioner? This is a deeply personal therapy and comfort and energetics are vital.

Acupuncture is a licensed and regulated health profession in over 40 states in the US.   Furthermore, the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) certifies both acupuncturists and Chinese medicinal herbal practitioners.

I am certified in both and hold a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine, the highest possible certification with the NCCAOM.