Oregon College of Oriental Medicine - www.ocom.edu
Hailed as one of the top schools in the nation, OCOM is my alma mater,
located right here in beautiful Portland, Oregon.
American Association of Oriental Medicine - www.aaaomonline.org
This is the national professional organization for practitioners in
the United States. Helpful information for both the consumer and the
practitioner and annual national conference postings can be found
here.
Oregon Acupuncture Association - www.oregonacupuncture.org
A resource for finding practitioners in your area, learning about
state specific issues, access to articles and a calendar of events.
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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http://nccam.nih.gov
A branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), this site offers
extensive information on many popular health topics, as well as information
on research and clinical trials.
Acupuncture Today - www.acupuncturetoday.com
This is a free online periodical offering news, current issues, editorials,
research updates and more in the field of acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine.
Acupuncture.com - www.acupuncture.com
This site is designed for the practitioner looking for a helpful tip,
the student wanting to learn more about modern techniques or the patient
wanting to self-learn more about this medicine.
WebMD - www.webmd.com
This is a popular site for a more conventional perspective on the
use and effectiveness of acupuncture for almost all matters related
to your health.
PubMed Central - www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov
For those seeking scientific ariticles, this link will bring you to
the National Institutes of Health central clearing house of clinical
and research articles.
The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine - www.nccaom.org
This organization governs the safety and standard scope of practice
of acupuncture and herbal medicine in the United States. All Licensed
Acupuncturists (L.Ac.s) receive their certification through this governing
body. Certification requirements and sample exams are also posted
here for those interested in pursuing further education in the field
of Oriental Medicine.
Oregon Board of Medical Examiners -www.oregon.gov/BME
“The mission of the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners is to protect
the health, safety, and well being of Oregon citizens by regulating
the practice of medicine in a manner that promotes quality care.”
(from their website)
Community Acupuncture Network (CAN) -
www.communityacupuncturenetwork.org
This site provides access to learning more about the community style
of acupuncture, where treatments are provided to multiple people at
one time, in a large room, with fees offered on a sliding scale basis.
