AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA), based in Arlington, VA, is the largest professional association in the world representing doctors of chiropractic. The ACA provides lobbying, public relations, professional and educational opportunities for doctors of chiropractic, funds research regarding chiropractic and health issues, and offers leadership for the advancement of the profession. With approximately 18,000 members, the ACA promotes the highest standards of ethics and patient care, contributing to the health and well-being of millions of chiropractic patients.

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The World Health Organization recently completed a study that ranked the U.S. # 29 among healthiest nations. This statistic is startling considering the U.S. is equipped with the best doctors, the best hospitals, the best universities, the most modern technology, and the list goes on. On July 26, 2000 The Journal of the American Medical Association reported that, according to Johns Hopkins, medication errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Traditional medicine should be reserved for treating fractures and serious injuries. Surgery should only be used as a last resort.

 

INTERNATIONAL CHIROPRACTORS ASSOCIATION

Maintain and promote chiropractic's unique identity as a non-therapeutic, drugless and surgical-free health science, based on its fundamental principles and philosophy.

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION FOR ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE

The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is a non-profit organization established in 1982. It currently operates under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue code. Its mission is to establish, assess, and promote recognized standards of competence and safety in acupuncture and Oriental medicine for the protection and benefit of the public.

It was in January 2002 that President George W. Bush signed into law legislation that mandates that chiropractic services be made available to all veterans through the VA health care system.

THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE INC.

The International Academy of Medical Acupuncture Inc. (IAMA) is an Institute of higher learning dedicated to teaching physicians of all disciplines both the ancient as well as contemporary principles of Acupuncture. How those principles and procedures can be incorporated into a mainstream Western based practice is paramount.