Acupuncture
For more than 5,000 years, acupuncturists have treated many
diseases or dysfunctions of the body by inserting fine needles into the skin at
specific points. The needles stimulate these "acupuncture points" to normalize
physiological functions, modify or prevent the perception of pain, and
encourage the body's own healing abilities.
Acupuncturists treat many conditions—including low back pain, sprains, strains,
nausea, headaches, and chronic pain. According to Pelletier, “By 1998, over one
million Americans were annually being treated with acupuncture.”
Acupuncture Services
Acupuncturist: A contracted acupuncturist is an individual who holds a valid
certificate in acupuncture from an ASH approved professional school.
Acupuncturists receive master’s degree level training in acupuncture and
Oriental medicine. A licensed acupuncturist holds a valid state-issued license
in addition to their certification of education (in those states where such a
license is available). ASH Networks providers must meet ASH credentialing
criteria that includes maintenance of their license in good standing.
Acupuncturists provide services in which they are proficient and may include
techniques such as: needle acupuncture, electoacupuncture, acupressure,
moxibustion, and oriental mobilization techniques. Acupuncture services are
provided for the treatment of conditions of the neuromusculosketal system, pain
syndromes, and nausea. Acupuncturists approach patient care from the context of
either/or (a) Traditional Oriental Medicine; (b) 5-Element medical theory; or
(c) Biomedical neurophysiology.
Provider of Acupuncture Services: An ASH provider of acupuncture services is
an individual who has an approved education in acupuncture in addition to other
fields of expertise. Providers of acupuncture services include acupuncturists,
doctors of chiropractic, medical doctors, and other licensed professionals.
These providers hold an active license or state approved credential in their
primary profession and have an approved acupuncture education.
Providers of acupuncture services provide pre-treatment diagnostic services to
determine the most appropriate method for treating the patient's symptoms.
Acupuncturists provide services in which they are proficient and may include
techniques such as: needle acupuncture, electoacupuncture, and acupressure.
Acupuncture services are provided for the treatment of conditions of the
neuromusculosketal system, pain syndromes, and nausea.
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