Just as Kinesiology has moved from a narrow focus of movement pedagogy to an interdisciplinary, scientific and philosophic examination of the human body and human movement, Americans are broadening their horizons in terms of the health care decisions.  As increasing numbers of people turn to herbs and natural methods of healing, the field of acupuncture and oriental medicine is emerging as one of the most accepted and popular alternatives to western medicine.  With their focus of study on the human body as a whole, kinesiologists have a great background with which to enter the field of Oriental medicine.

This page provides links to six schools located here in the United States that offer degrees and licensure in the area of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Acupressure-Acupuncture Institute(http://acupuncture.pair.com)
Students complete an extensive four-year program in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or Massage therapy.

American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine  (http://www.acaom.edu)
Students at the ACAOM study acupuncture, herbology, and homeopathy, as well as traditional Western medical techniques to obtain a Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Minnesota Institute of Acupuncture and Herbal Studies (http://www.millcomm.com/~miahs/miahs.html)
MIAHS offers students a multinational approach which exposes them to a variety of traditions and helps students to develop their own style of healing.

New Center College for Wholistic Health Education and Research (http://www.newcenter.edu)
New Center College in Long Island integrates the East and West with programs in acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage and wholistic healing.

New England School of Acupuncture(http://www.nesa.edu/index.html)
The country's oldest college of Oriental Medicine offers training in herbology, Chinese nutrition, Qi Gong, Tai Qi, massage, and acupuncture.

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine(http://www.ormed.edu)
A unique approach focuses on integration of Oriental and Western Medical practices and views on disease, health, and healing.
 

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