Wyoming Laws & Details
Formal Education Requirements: Graduation from an education program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) or substantively equivalent program.
Written Exam: Successful completion of the NCCAOM Biomedicine, Point Location, and Foundations of Oriental Medicine examinations; or provide evidence of continuous practice of acupuncture in Wyoming ten (10) years prior to January 1, 2018; or successfully completed the California Acupuncture Licensing Examination.
Reciprocity/Endorsement: Yes
Other licensed health care providers may practice acupuncture within their scope of practice however they are not permitted to present themselves as Licensed Acupuncturists (L.Ac.)
NOTE: Look for a physician with formal training in the practice of acupuncture. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine is an art and a science that takes years to master. While any licensed physician can stick needles into you, for a positive experience and results, find an acupuncturist with experience treating a similar condition (with acupuncture) to what you have.
The Wyoming Board of Acupuncture
2001 Capitol Avenue, Room 105
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Acupuncture Practice Act W.S. 33-49-101 - W.S. 33-49-112.
NOTE: Look for a physician with formal training in the practice of acupuncture. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine is an art and a science that takes years to master. While any licensed physician can stick needles into you, for a positive experience and results, find an acupuncturist with experience treating a similar condition (with acupuncture) to what you have.
Wyoming Acupuncture Society (WAS)
150 Chase Drive
Lander, WY 82520
307-349-6120
[email protected]
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