Is Acupuncture practiced in Western Hospitals and Clinics?
Many Western Doctors are beginning to see the benefit of Acupuncture as a complementary therapy to western medical offerings and programs are being developed across the country that allow Acupuncture to be practiced in western facilities. Cedars Sinai Medical Center offers such a program as does UCLA and others. Click here to find out about our complementary medical treatments.Most States require years of study to be a licensed Acupuncturist. California has the most rigorous standards and competency exams in the nation. Go to www.acupuncture.ca.gov for more information and to verify licensure. Some Western MD’s have begun to practice a limited form of acupuncture that they learned through continuing education weekend courses in Acupuncture. In California, Western MD’s are not required to show competency or educational requirements. Patients should verify training and licensure to ensure that they are receiving the best possible care from individuals with training and extensive knowledg
