What education does a Licensed Acupuncturist or Certified Herbalist
have?
A licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) has received extensive education in acupuncture
techniques and diagnostics, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and safety issues
surrounding acupuncture. He or she is also proficient in other treatment modalities
which may be used along with acupuncture to treat different conditions. Click here to
learn about these other Chinese medicine therapies. Acupuncture licensure programs
may last as long as four years, resulting in a Masters of Science degree.
An acupuncturist may also choose to become a certified herbalist. Certification in
Chinese herbology follows a rigorous program emphasizing the clinical use of almost
400 different substances, and the safety issues involved with these substances.
Licensed acupuncturists and certified herbalists who have demonstrated a high level of
mastery are certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Jessica is a NCCAOM-certified Diplomate in Oriental
Medicine (Dipl. OM).
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have?
A licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) has received extensive education in acupuncture
techniques and diagnostics, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and safety issues
surrounding acupuncture. He or she is also proficient in other treatment modalities
which may be used along with acupuncture to treat different conditions. Click here to
learn about these other Chinese medicine therapies. Acupuncture licensure programs
may last as long as four years, resulting in a Masters of Science degree.
An acupuncturist may also choose to become a certified herbalist. Certification in
Chinese herbology follows a rigorous program emphasizing the clinical use of almost
400 different substances, and the safety issues involved with these substances.
Licensed acupuncturists and certified herbalists who have demonstrated a high level of
mastery are certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Jessica is a NCCAOM-certified Diplomate in Oriental
Medicine (Dipl. OM).
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| Jessica I. Yunker, M.S., L.Ac. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine |
57 West 57th Street, Suite 1109
New York, New York 10019
(917) 596-6385
Jessica@YunkerAcupuncture.com
New York, New York 10019
(917) 596-6385
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