Many high-impact athletes are beginning to incorporate acupuncture to enhance performance, accelerate recovery from workouts and injuries, and even prevent them. For high-impact athletes, consistent ...

The NCCAOM Board of Commissioners is a diverse body of volunteers committed to the advancement of our profession and public ...

Among the more unconventional options for treating long COVID, nicotine – delivered via low-dose transdermal patches – has ...

Hip pain due to osteoarthritis is an extremely common condition for an acupuncturist to encounter in a clinical setting. Most ...

The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is in the process of updating its name ...

Young practitioners of Chinese medicine often grapple with fundamental questions: “What am I doing? Why am I doing it?” “Is acupuncture truly powerful?” “Why do some acupuncture points work well at ...

Non-needle therapies can enhance the effectiveness of acupuncture treatments, address specific symptoms and promote overall ...

The most common symptom of an overactive bladder is a sudden, uncontrolled need or urge to urinate; followed by the need to urinate excessively throughout the day and night, independent of fluid ...

The pelvis serves as the foundation or root of the body. When acupuncturists treat the pelvis, we can create a catalyst for healing the whole body. The physical anatomy of the pelvis and the ...

Emotions act as a warning sign to the practitioner, indicating what organs may be involved in a patient’s pattern of imbalance. One of my main treatment goals when working with these patients is to ...

California State “Governor’s Proposed 2024-25 May Revision” cuts acupuncture as Medi-Cal Benefit, starting January 2025. Please find your local legislators, complete the included letter with your ...