On this page you will find a comprehensive list of acupuncture resources in the United States and abroad. If you scroll down you will see a list of international acupuncture resources. If you would like your acupuncture or Chinese medicine resource listed here, please email James Whittle at james@blueridgeclinic.com.
Acupuncture Organizations
State or Local Organizations
- Acupuncture Association of Colorado
- Acupuncture Society of Massachusetts
- Acupuncture Association of Missouri
- Acupuncture Society of New York
- Acupuncture Society of South Dakota
- Acupuncture Society of Virginia
- Acupuncture Society of D.C.
- Alaska Acupuncture Association
- Arizona Society of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture
- Arkansas Society of Licensed Acupuncturists
- Association for the Advancement of Oriental Medicine in Alabama
- Association for Professional Acupuncture in Pennsylvania
- California Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine Association
- California Alliance of Acupuncture Medicine (San Diego Chapter)
- California: Japanese Acupuncture Association
- California State Oriental Medical Association
- Connecticut Society of Acupuncturists
- Florida Society for Doctors of Oriental Medicine
- Florida State Oriental Medical Association
- Georgia Association of Acupuncture and Asian Medicine
- Hawaii Acupuncture Medicine Association
- Idaho Acupuncture Association
- Illinois Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
- Iowa Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association
- Indiana Society of Acupuncturists
- Kansas Association of Oriental Medicine
- Kentucky State Acupuncture Association
- Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
- Maine Acupuncture Society
- Maryland Acupuncture Society
- Michigan Society of Acupuncturists
- Minnesota Acupuncture Association
- Mississippi Oriental Medicine Association
- Nebraska Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association
- Nevada Oriental Medicine Association
- New Hampshire Acupuncuture & Asian Medicine Association
- New Jersey Acupuncture Society
- New Mexico Society for Acupuncture and Asian Medicine
- North Carolina Society of Acupuncture and Asian Medicine
- North Dakota Board of Integrative Health Care
- Ohio Acupuncture Association
- Oklahoma Acupuncture Association
- Oregon Association of Acupuncturists
- Rhode Island Society of Acupuncture (RISA)
- Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (TAAOM)
- United California Practitioners of Chinese Medicine
- Utah Association for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (UAAOM)
- Vermont Acupuncture Association
- Washington Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Association
- West Virginia Board of Acupuncture
- Wisconsin Society of Acupuncturists
- Wyoming Acupuncture Society
National Organizations
- Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine National Coalition (defunct?)
- Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine
- Acupuncture Now Foundation
- Acupuncturists Without Borders
- American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
- American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture
- American Acupuncture Council
- American Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
- American Association of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
- American Botanical Council
- American Herbal Products Association
- American Herbalists Guild
- American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia
- American Society of Acupuncturists
- American TCM Association
- Auriculotherapy Certification Institute
- Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- The Herb Society of America
- Healer 2 Healer
- Integrative Health Policy Consortium
- International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
- National Acupuncture Detoxification Association
- National Acupuncture Foundation
- National Center for Acupuncture Safety and Integrity (Defunct?)
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
- National Guild of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
- National Oriental Medicine Accreditation Agency
- National Qigong (Chi Kung) Association
- Society for Acupuncture Research
- Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research: University of Chicago
- Toyohari Association of North America
- United Plant Savers
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Alumni Association
International Organizations
- Acupuncture Canada
- Acupuncture Council of Ireland
- Acupuncture NZ: New Zealand Register of Acupuncturists
- Acupuncture Order of Quebec (In French)
- Acupuncture Research Resource Centre (UK)
- Association of Irish Acupuncturists
- Association of Korean Medicine
- Association of Veterinary Acupuncturists of Canada
- Association of Registered Acupuncturists of Prince Edward Island
- Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association
- Belgian Acupunctors Federation (in French and Danish only)
- British Acupuncture Council
- British Medical Acupuncture Society
- Canadian Society of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
- Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada
- College of Acupuncturists of Alberta (Canada)
- College of TCM Practitioners and Acupuncturists (Canada)
- ETCMA: European Traditional Chinese Medicine Association
- European Federation of Oriental Medicine (in Belgian)
- Institute of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine (China)
- Institute of Materia Medica: China Academy of Chinese Medical Science (China)
- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (China)
- International Association for the Study of Traditional Asian Medicine
- International Council of Medical Acupuncture and Related Techniques
- International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
- Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (in Chinese)
- National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China)
- National Institute of Complementary Medicine (Australia)
- Professional Register of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Ireland)
- Quebec Association of Acupuncturists and TCM Practitioners
- Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (UK)
- SMART UK: Substance Misuse Acupuncture Register and Training (UK)
- TCM Kongress Rothenburg
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Licensing Agencies
Acupuncture Laws, Codes and Acts By State
| Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida | Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Louisiana | Maine Massachusetts Minnesota Ohio Oregon Rhode Island | Utah Vermont Washington West Virginia Wisconsin |
Acupuncture Journals
- Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics Research
- Acupuncture in Medicine
- American Acupuncturist (On Hiatus)
- American Journal of Chinese Medicine
- Chinese Journal of Integrated Medicine
- Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines
- Chinese Medical Journal
- European Journal of Oriental Medicine
- Focus on Alternative/Complementary Therapies (FACT)
- International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture
- Journal of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine
- Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
- Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
- Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
- Journal of Amercian Society of Acupuncturists
- Journal of Chinese Medicine
- Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Medical Acupuncture
- North American Journal of Oriental Medicine
- Qi – The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health and Fitness
- Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
- The Lantern
- The Standing Post
- Taijiquan Journal
- The Web-Journal of Acupuncture
- World Journal of Acupuncture – Moxibustion
- List of Acupuncture Journals from Bastyr University
Acupuncture Research
Acupuncture Schools – United States
Find an Accredited Acupuncture School or Program
The following is a comprehensive list of all the acupuncture schools in the United States. For decades, the Accreditation Committee for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine has accredited all schools of acupuncture in the US. You can check with the ACAHM to see if the acupuncture school or program you are interested in is accredited or pre-accredited at this link: https://acahm.org/directory-menu/directory/
- Academy for Five Element Acupuncture
- Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences
- Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley
- Acupuncture and Massage College
- Alhambra Medical University
- American Academy of Health and Wellness
- American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
- American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Closed)
- American Institute of Alternative Medicine
- AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine
- Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine
- Atlantic University of Chinese Medicine (Closed)
- Bastyr University
- California University Silicon Valley
- Chicago College of Oriental Medicine
- Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Dallas College of Oriental Medicine (Closed)
- Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts
- Dongguk University Los Angeles
- Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine
- East-West College of Natural Medicine
- Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine
- Emperor’s College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Five Branches University
- Florida College of Integrative Medicine
- Han University of Traditional Medicine
- Hawaii College of Oriental Medicine (Closed)
- Institute of Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture
- Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine
- Lotus Professional College
- Maryland University of Integrative Health
- MCPHS University — New England School of Acupuncture
- Middle Way Acupuncture Institute
- Midwest College of Oriental Medicine
- National University of Health Sciences
- National University of Natural Medicine
- New York College of Health Professions
- New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Northwestern Health Sciences University:College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
- Pacific College of Health and Science
- Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture
- POCA Techinal Institute
- Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine
- South Baylo University
- Southern California University of Health Sciences
- Southwest Acupuncture College
- Tai Sophia Institute (Now called Maryland University of Integrative Health)
- Texas Health & Science University
- University of Bridgeport
- University of East-West Medicine
- Virginia Univeristy of Integrative Medicine
- Won Institute of Graduate Studies
- Wongu university of Oriental Medicine
- Yosan University
Acupuncture Schools – International
The following is a comprehensive list of international schools of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. It is by no means exhaustive. Many of the international acupuncture schools and programs cater to foreigners. Contact the school or university directly to inquire about learning acupuncture or Chinese medicine overseas. Some acupuncture schools in China are collaborating with international institutions and universities as part of the Belt and Road Initiative to establish joint programs for learning acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and taijiquan.
- Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (Canada)
- Australian Medical Acupuncture College (Australia)
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (China)
- Canadian College of Acupuncture And Traditional Chinese Medicine (Canada)
- Canadian College of Holistic Health (Canada)
- Central College (Canada)
- China Medical University (Taiwan)
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China)
- College of Five Element Acupuncture (Ireland)
- College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (United Kingdom)
- Endeavour College of Natural Health (Australia)
- MacEwan College (Canada)
- Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China)
- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine (China)
- Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China)
- International College of Oriental Medicine (United Kingdom)
- International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Canada)
- Irish College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Ireland)
- John & Jenny Traditional Chinese Medicine College (Canada)
- Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences (Canada)
- Kyung Hee University (Korea)
- Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China)
- Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China)
- New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (New Zealand)
- Northern College of Acupuncture (United Kingdom)
- Ongiara College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Canada)
- Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Canada)
- Pacific Rim College (Canada)
- Pusan National University (Korea)
- Quebec Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Canada)
- RMIT University Chinese Medicine Unit (Australia)
- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China)
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China)
- Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Australia)
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China)
- Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Canada)
- University of Western Sydney (Australia)
- Vancouver Career College (Canada)
- Victorian University of Technology (Australia)
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (China)
Acupuncture Courses and CEUs
The following is a list of acupuncture courses and providers of acupuncture CEUs. Some providers of CEUs offer online acupuncture courses as well as online courses in Chinese medicine. States vary in what they require for acupuncture CEU courses, so check with the acupuncture licensing board in your state.
- Classical Chinese Medicine
- Teaching from the Roots
- ASE: Acupuncture Specialty Education
- CEUs at Daoist Traditions
- Institute of Classics In East Asian Medicine (Canonical Chinese Medicine)
- Association for Traditional Studies
- Healthy Seminars
- HealthCMI
- Lotus Institute of Integrative Medicine
- TCM Zone
- World Chinese Medicine Forum
- Worsley Institute
- ACE: Acupuncture Continuing Education
Asian Herbology and Plant Preservation Resources
- Flora of China at Harvard University
- Herbarium Academia Sinica, Taipei
- Herbarium Institute of Botany, Beijing
- Herbarium, Jiangsu Institute of Botany, Nanjing
- Kunming Institute of Botany
- South China Botanical Garden, Guanzhou
- Chinese Society of Plant Protection
- International Association for the Plant Protection Science: Comprehensive list of international societies involved in plant protection
Acupuncture Supplies and Books
- Acu-Market Medical Supplies
- Austin Medical
- Blue Poppy
- C.A.I. Corporation
- China Moxa
- Crane Herb Company
- Eastland Press
- Elsevier
- Emerson Ecologics
- East West TCM Supply
- Go Acupuncture
- Golden Needle Acupuncture, Herbal and Medical Supply
- Happy Goat Productions
- Harmony Medical (UK)
- Helio Medical Supplies
- K.S. Choi Corp
- Lhasa OMS
- List of Pediatric Acupuncture Books
- Monkey Press
- Paradigm Publications
- Redwing Book Company
- San Acupuncture Supplies & Equipment (Australia)
- Scarboroughs Acupuncture Supply (UK)
- Scrip Hessco
- Seirin America
- Shambhala Publications
- World Scientific
- Yan Jing Supply
Chinese Herbal Medicine Companies
- Blue Poppy Herbs
- Classical Pearls Herbal Formulas
- Crane Herb Company
- Emily’s Skin Soothers
- Evergreen Herbs
- Far East Summit
- Golden Flower
- Kamwo Herbal Pharmacy
- Kan Herbs
- Legendary Herbs
- Mayway
- nuherbs co.
- Pacific Herbs
- Seven Forests
- Solstice Medicine Co. (List of Asian brands)
- Spring Wind
- Su Wen Herbs
- TCM Nutra
- TCM Zone
- CMD Skin Solutions
Chinese Herbal Medicine Companies – Chinese Brands
- Sun Ten (Taiwan)
- Beijing Tong Ren Tang (China)
- Tianjiang: Treasure of the East (China)
- Yunnan Baiyao (China)
Chinese Herb Growers
- High Falls Garden (USA)
- Mountain Gardens (USA)
Acupuncture Podcasts
- Comprehensive List of Acupuncture Podcasts
- Acupuncturist on Fire
- A Healthy Curiosity
- Blog by Philip Nino Tan-Gatue
- Botanical Biohacking
- Deepest Health (Archive)
- Heavenly Qi
- Podcast by Acupuncturist Adam White
- Qiological
- The Balancing Point
- True Nature Radio
- Yin Yang Podcast
Online Libraries, Discussion Groups and Resources
- Chinese Herb Academy
- Chinese Medicine Database
- International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements
- National Library of Medicine
- Acupuncturists on Facebook
- Scholars of Chinese Medicine
Miscellaneous Acupuncture Resources
- Acupuncture.com
- AcuPro Academy
- Acupuncture Photo Project
- Acupuncture Today
- Alternative Medicine Foundation
- Artisan Aromatics
- Free Medical Journals
- Gancao.net – Chinese Medicine for a Restless World
- Glucosamine Information Center
- Herb Dispenser (Canada)
- Herbal-Supplements-Guide.com
- ITM online
- Massage Warehouse
- Medigogy.com – Online CEUs
- Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation
- Pulse of Chinese Medicine
- Qigong Institute
- The Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Sacred Lotus Chinese Medicine
- SleepDisordersGuide.com
- Spine-Health
- TCM Student
- TCM Tests
- Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation
- Yin Yang House