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Chinese Herbal Medicine

Posted on February 20, 2017

Chinese herbal medicine is the largest organized herbal system in the world. In China, it is considered to be a very powerful form of therapy that is used to manage many conditions. Due to its long history, the workings of the classical herbal formulas are extremely well understood. Depending on your condition, Chinese herbs may […]

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Acupuncture FAQ’s

Posted on February 18, 2016

Do Acupuncturists naturally get better with experience, or time?  No. In order to become a better provider, or a great physician, education is required in the area of speciality.  If you keep treating an inferile women with an FSH of 18, you will not get better with experience.  If you had the appropriate education and comprehension you would know never to attempt […]

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WHAT IS THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF AN ACUPUNCTURIST IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA?

Acupuncture is provided by state licensed Acupuncturists (L.Ac.), who are required to hold a Master’s degree as an entry-level standard, for professional practice in the U.S. prior to examination and licensure.

In the state of California, an licensed acupuncturist is considered a primary health care professional who has the ability to diagnose, prescribe and administer treatments. Place orders for laboratory testing and imaging testing.  The scope of an acupuncturist’s license authorizes the holder thereof to engage in the practice of acupuncture, to perform or prescribe the use of acupressure, breathing techniques, exercise, heat, cold, magnets, nutrition, diet, herbs, plant, animal and mineral products, and dietary supplements to promote, maintain and restore health.

§ 4926. Legislative intent

In its concern with the need to eliminate the fundamental causes of illness, not simply to remove symptoms, and with the need to treat the whole person, the Legislature intends to establish in this article, a framework for the practice of the art and science of Asian medicine through acupuncture. The purpose of this article is to encourage the more effective utilization of the skills of acupuncturists by California citizens desiring a holistic approach to health and to remove the existing legal constraints which are an unnecessary hindrance to the more effective provision of health care services. Also, as it effects the public health, safety, and welfare, there is a necessity that individuals practicing acupuncture be subject to regulation and control as a primary health care profession.
(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 649, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2006.)

The scope of practice of acupuncturists are different in each state.  Please check with your regulating state board.

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