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- Executive Director Update (Dec/23)
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- Executive Director Update (Jun/23)
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- Executive Director Update (Apr/23)
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- Executive Director Update (Dec/22)
- Continuing Competence Member Portal Launch (Oct/22)
- Executive Director Update (Sep/22)
- Executive Director Update (Jun/22)
- Message from President (Mar/22)
If you have concerns about an acupuncturist,
contact the Complaints Director
Complaints Director
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a complete system of medicine based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and modern scientific and physiologic systems. It is used to assess, diagnose and treat.
Acupuncture is administered to
These responses either change the body’s experience of symptoms, especially pain, or trigger the release of substances which influence the body’s internal regulation. This includes the administration of manual, mechanical, thermal and electro-therapeutic stimulation.
As an integral part of the healthcare team, Acupuncturists may collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide a comprehensive treatment plan that best meets the patient’s needs and goals.
Acupuncture is administered to
- promote, maintain, restore or improve health
- prevent disorder, imbalance or disease,
- alleviate pain
- facilitate healing
- to increase mobility
- restore function and quality of life.
These responses either change the body’s experience of symptoms, especially pain, or trigger the release of substances which influence the body’s internal regulation. This includes the administration of manual, mechanical, thermal and electro-therapeutic stimulation.
As an integral part of the healthcare team, Acupuncturists may collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide a comprehensive treatment plan that best meets the patient’s needs and goals.