What is an OMD?
A doctor who practices Oriental Medicine, which includes Internal medicine, External medicine, Womens Health (Ob/Gyn), Pediatrics, Neuromuscular Medicine, Mental Health, Geriatrics, Dermatology, Orthopedics, etc… An OMD uses different specialized procedures such as acupuncture, moxibustion (cauterization), herbal medicine, tui-na (bodywork/massage), cupping, guasha, breathing exercises and more to treat patients.Acupuncture and Herbal medicine are the main medical practice of Oriental Medicine. To become an acupuncturist, Chinese herbal medicine is required in the schooling, and passing the herbal exam is needed to be certified. The same goes for the Chinese herbalist who also needs to pass the acupuncture exam to be certified as a Chinese Herbalist.
A doctor who practices Oriental Medicine, which includes Internal medicine, External medicine, Womens Health (Ob/Gyn), Pediatrics, Neuromuscular Medicine, Mental Health, Geriatrics, Dermatology, Orthopedics, etc… An OMD uses different specialized procedures such as acupuncture, moxibustion (cauterization), herbal medicine, tui-na (bodywork/massage), cupping, guasha, breathing exercises and more to treat patients. Acupuncture and Herbal medicine are the main medical practice of Oriental Medicine. To become an acupuncturist, Chinese herbal medicine is required in the schooling, and passing the herbal exam is needed to be certified. The same goes for the Chinese herbalist who also needs to pass the acupuncture exam to be certified as a Chinese Herbalist.
