How Do You Find A Good Acupuncturist?
Finding an acupuncturist with the qualifications and experience to address your medical condition Ask your physician for a referral. Acupuncturists are becoming main stream, and many western-trained doctors have chosen the acupuncturist they rely upon for referrals just as they’ve chosen other specialists for referrals. If this doesn’t work, asking friends and family often leads to referrals, and most acupuncturists are listed in online directories. Check the education credentials. Newer acupuncturists will come from recognized and accredited 3 or 4 degree programs or attend hundreds of hours of training at accredited institutions. If there is no accredited education, possibly because the acupuncturist learned the art decades ago, ask about affiliations and experience with teaching, ongoing learning, hospital systems or other interactions with mainstream medicine. Do about 30-60 minutes of research. A great resource is the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementa
