About the Profession
Professional and State Associations
American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental (AAAOM)
http://www.aaaomonline.org
Mission: to promote excellence and integrity in the professional practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, in order to enhance public health and well-being.
State Acupuncture Associations
Individual websites collected at:
http://www.aaaomonline.org/45050.asp
Mission: Varies depending on association.
Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (TAAOM)
http://www.taaom.org/
The Texas Acupuncture Association (TAA) was founded in 1992 before the practice of acupuncture was legal in the State of Texas. It was through their efforts that acupuncture became legal and professionally licensed in Texas. In 2001 TAA changed its name to the Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (TAAOM) in order to better represent all facets of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA)
http://www.aobta.org/
American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA®) is a non-profit, professional membership organization representing instructors, practitioners, schools and programs, and students of Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT).
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (AAMA)
http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/
Purpose: to promote the integration of concepts from traditional and modern forms of acupuncture with Western medical training and thereby synthesize a more comprehensive approach to health care.
American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)
http://www.ahpa.org/
Mission: to serve its members by promoting the responsible commerce of products which contain herbs and which are used to enhance health and quality of life.