Acupuncturists near 98662
Barbara Dennis
Acupuncturist, LAc, , RN
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662
Barbara Dennis, RN, L.Ac., BSN, has received her professional certification for acupuncture through the NCCAOM and is a licensed acupuncturist with the state of Washington. She graduated from the Masters program in Chinese Medicine from Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine in Boone, NC. Barbara also has her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1992. She has been a Registered Nurse for over 25 years with a variety of medical experience in critical care, hospice, home health and community nursing.
Barbara Dennis, RN, L.Ac., BSN, has received her professional certification for acupuncture through the NCCAOM and is a licensed acupuncturist with the state of Washington. She graduated from the Masters program in Chinese Medicine from Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine in Boone, NC. Barbara also has her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1992. She has been a Registered Nurse for over 25 years with a variety of medical experience in critical care, hospice, home health and community nursing.
Acupuncture in 98662 - is it right for me?
Acupuncture is based on the concepts of oriental medicine or traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and is one of the oldest healing practices in the world. 98662 acupuncturists are health care professionals who evaluate and treat the many conditions, aches and pains that respond to acupuncture.
Acupuncturists insert very fine acupuncture needles into the body. The purpose of the needles is to stimulate acupuncture points or meridians. The needles do not inject any substance into your body and are so fine as to be virtually impossible to feel. In some cases, acupuncture may be accompanied by electrical stimulation or the burning of moxa, a form of heat therapy. Or use acupressure, where physical pressure is applied by hand or elbow to trigger points with the aim of clearing blockages in these meridians.
'Accupuncture' and 'Accupuncturist' are common mis-spellings.
Acupuncturists insert very fine acupuncture needles into the body. The purpose of the needles is to stimulate acupuncture points or meridians. The needles do not inject any substance into your body and are so fine as to be virtually impossible to feel. In some cases, acupuncture may be accompanied by electrical stimulation or the burning of moxa, a form of heat therapy. Or use acupressure, where physical pressure is applied by hand or elbow to trigger points with the aim of clearing blockages in these meridians.
'Accupuncture' and 'Accupuncturist' are common mis-spellings.
Credentials for 98662 licensed acupuncturists?
A licensed acupuncturist in 98662 needs a minimum of two years college education and must complete three years of professional training and pass the State's approved licensing examination. The three year program includes both theory and hands-on clinical practice. Most States' professional training programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) and by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).