What is the difference between the Chinese Medicinal acupuncture and other acupuncturists?
There are different styles and practice of acupuncture outside China, such as Five Element acupuncture, triggers points acupuncture or dry-needles. The Chinese Medical acupuncturist requires that the practitioner must have an extensive training in Chinese medical theories and Chinese style of acupuncture (irrespective of any prior western medical training) of at least 3 years full-time (or the part-time equivalent) and which includes the requisite western medical sciences.