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Acupuncture for Pelvic Pain during Pregnancy

Posted on June 24, 2016

Effects of acupuncture and stabilising exercises as adjunct to standard treatment in pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain: randomised single blind controlled trial The main finding of this study was that acupuncture or stabilising exercises as an adjunct to standard treatment offer clear clinical advantages over standard treatment alone for reduction of pain in pregnant […]

Protected: Post Laminectomy Syndrome (Failed Spine Surgery)

Posted on June 23, 2016

Acupuncture for Nausea & Vomiting During Pregnancy

Posted on June 20, 2016

Most insurances cover acupuncture for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Smith et al in 2002 published two articles from their research on nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. The first looked at the effectiveness of acupuncture for nausea and vomiting. (1) and the second at the safety of acupuncture treatment in early pregnancy (2) The objective […]

Protected: Male Fertility-Lifestyle Recommendations

Posted on March 30, 2016

Protected: Male Infertility-Better Options!

Posted on February 18, 2016

Pregnancy & Acupuncture

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Acupuncture During Pregnancy In a randomized control trial of 593 pregnant women to address the risk factors of acupuncture during pregnancy, found acupuncture does not cause any adverse effects during pregnancy to mother or baby. It is the only therapy which will address pregnancy related problems, since most pharmaceuticals are not an option during pregnancy; acupuncture […]

Protected: Acupuncture for Orthopedic & Spine Conditions

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Acupuncture FAQ’s

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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 […]

Protected: How Acupuncture Aids Conception

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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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