The NCCAOM Board of Commissioners is a diverse body of volunteers committed to the advancement of our profession and public ...

Working with the points on the pelvis is often pivotal for the client and thus requires a well-designed foundation. The pelvis in relation to the wood element is an exploration of dualities, with the ...

Among the more unconventional options for treating long COVID, nicotine – delivered via low-dose transdermal patches – has ...

One of the key benefits of acupuncture for any athlete, high-impact especially, is its ability to enhance performance.

Hip pain due to osteoarthritis is an extremely common condition for an acupuncturist to encounter in a clinical setting. Most often due to a degeneration of the articular surface of the glenohumoral ...

The American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) is proud to share the results from our 2025 Acupuncture for our Public Servants ...

The skull palpation method of examining the occipital area of the head has become a highly efficient technique to diagnose ...

The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is in the process of updating its name ...

Sixty-five percent (65%) of respondents receive patient referrals from physicians or doctors of osteopathic medicine, 53% from chiropractors, and 53% from massage therapists. Forty-one percent of ...

LLLT can be seamlessly incorporated into acupuncture treatments to address imbalances along the gut-brain axis. By targeting specific acupuncture points, practitioners can enhance vagal tone, modulate ...

Clinical outcomes show that scalp acupuncture is highly effective in treating neuromuscular facial conditions, including TMJ, Bell’s palsy, and facial paralysis. Needling motor points helps restore ...

Dementia is a worldwide health challenge. Psychotropic medications bring relief – but also dangers – to the dementia population. Thus, nonpharmacologic therapies to manage behavioral and psychological ...