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   guzzlegob
   June 2nd, 2010 - 13:00

   Not sure about NJ but it sounds familiar.
   In the UK a medical acupuncturist would be someone that has a medical qualification i.e. gp, osteopath, chiropractor, physiotherapist and probably a few others too. They treat according to the biomechanical model. They think in terms of western anatomy and western medical theory. They will most likely have studied acupuncture as a specialization towards the end of their studies.
   A traditional acupuncturist will follow 5-element theory. There are acupuncture points that treat the organ from an element point of view. They will treat the Zang-Fu organs and most likely prescribe herbs to support the acupuncture treatment.
   In the UK it is the medical acupuncturists that are licensed to practice on the National Heatlth Service (NHS).
   A traditional trained acupuncturist is only allowed to practice privately. I know of quite a few mainland trained chinese physicians with 7-year degree courses behind them that can not treat under the NHS because they have no western qualification.
   I think it is down to the individual to decide wether they would rather be treated by a medical acupuncturist who learned the skill as a specialization and will doubtfully have more than two years training in the subject.
   Or wether you get treated by a traditionally trained acupuncturist with a 7-year degree in their subject.
   References :
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   Violet Pearl
   June 2nd, 2010 - 13:02

   They need a license.
   State of New Jersey
   Acupuncture Examining Board
   PO Box 46019
   Newark, NJ 07101
   (973) 273-8092
   (973) 273-8075 Fax
   http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/medical.htm#bme5

   For more information:
   http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/medical/acupuncture.htm
   References :
3. 

   MISS RED
   June 2nd, 2010 - 14:58

   What is the difference between a medical acupuncturist and a?
   traditional acupuncturist in the state of NJ? Can medical acupuncturists call themselves "licensed" when in fact they are not?
4. 

   Hye Jin Kwon
   July 6th, 2010 - 20:26

   I am an Acupuncturist. I want to send my resume. Please contact me.
5. 

   tv guy
   July 7th, 2010 - 13:07

   thanks for keeping me up to date on this subject.

   Sent from my iPad 4G

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