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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Non-needle therapies can enhance the effectiveness of acupuncture treatments, address specific symptoms and promote overall ...

The number of acupuncture schools in the United States has continued to grow since the creation of the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) and the Council of ...

In contemporary applications of acupuncture in North America, it is becoming increasingly common to hear patients complain that they are being challenged by their insurance carrier with the comment ...