Resources

Products:

Biotics Research

I have used these products for the past 10 years myself. They are constantly researching new and better products.

Mayway

My primary supplier for Chinese herbal formulas.

Mountain Rose Herbs

A local comapny from Eugene, Oregon. Quality western and some Chinese herbs, essential oils, lotion & cream making supplies. Many of their products are also organic.

Nordic Naturals

The main brand of fish oil that I carry in my clinic and have been taking personally for the past 10 years.

Standard Process

Quality whole food supplements since 1929. They have their own organic farm in Wisconsin that supplies most of the ingredients for their products.

Vitanica

Supplements formulated by Dr. Tori Hudson, ND of Portland.

Accreditation/Licensing:

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)

“Public protection through quality credentials”. The national organization that certifies acupuncture school graduates using national high standard board exams.

Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM)

This is the school I graduated from. One of the top-ranked acupuncture schools in the nation. They are also very active in the research component of our profession.

WA State Department of Health

The licensing body for acupuncturists in Washington State.

Acupuncture Research:

Acufinder

A good source for finding an acupuncturist near you as well as articles and information.

Acupuncture Today

A good source for the latest research and articles on acupuncture and oriental medicine.

Mayo Clinic

Information on acupuncture and what it can treat.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)

A division of the National Institute of Health with a focus on alternative medicine. They conduct and support research, train CAM researchers and provide information about CAM.