Friends of Acupuncture

Incorporated in 1982, The American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) is the sole national professional association that represents and advocates on behalf of the licensed acupuncture community to ensure that the well being of the public is protected by educating legislators, regulators, health care interests and the public regarding Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (AOM). Friends of Acupuncture (FOA) refers consumers to the AAAOM for all matters that impact the professional practice of AOM in the United States.

AAAOM Mission Statement: To promote excellence and integrity in the professional practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, in order to enhance public health and well-being.

AAAOM Purposes:

To establish, maintain and advance the professional field of Oriental medicine, with acupuncture and other modalities, as a distinct, primary care (ability to exercise professional judgment within the scope of practice) field of medicine.
To integrate acupuncture and Oriental medicine in to mainstream health care in the United States.
To advance the science, art and philosophy of acupuncture and Oriental medicine.
To protect the body of knowledge acupuncture and Oriental medicine.
To advance the professional welfare of our members.
To educate legislators, regulators, healthcare interests and the public regarding acupuncture and Oriental medicine.
To develop and maintain standards of ethics, education and professional competence, and to promote research and inter-professional relationships, nationally and internationally.
To insure that the public receives high quality AOM services.
To educate the public.
To serve the public effectively through improving access to our services.

American Association of
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
PO Box 162340
Sacramento, CA 95816
Toll-Free 866-455-7999•916-443-4770•Fax 916-443-4766
Website: www.aaaomonline.org