Ohio Acupuncture Law on Herbal Medicine:

NCCAOM Deputy Director, Betsy Smith, addressed the Ohio Medical Board, Limited Branch and Alternative Medicine Committee on behalf of the NCCAOM at the request of the Ohio Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (OAAOM). The OAAOM is in
the process of initiating legislative action to add Chinese herbs to their scope of practice. Smith spoke on the national standards that exist in the profession for education and examination.

http://www.nccaom.org/news/pdfdocs/NCCAOM_Fall_2009.pdf

Acupuncture for Auto Accident Victims is Usually Covered by Auto Insurance (MedPay)

*Injuries sustained by Victims of Auto Accidents respond well to Acupuncture in most cases. Acupuncture as a sole therapy or in conjunction with Chiropractic is a smart choice for sufferers of Auto Accidents. Whiplash, Neck and Back Pain, Sciatica, and other Pain Related Injuries all are treatable with Acupuncture.

*Call Edwards Acupuncture Today at 614-546-7186 to Receive your FREE Auto Accident Evaluation! We will explain all of your options for therapy and describe how we can help.

*We currently work with the following insurance companies: AllState, State Farm, Progressive, Ohio BWC (Worker's Comp), and others.
Posted by Ahmed Edwards L.Ac., DOM at 7:33 PM 0 comments

Prescription Law Dropped in Ohio

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Governor Ted Strickland signed SB 245 on Friday May 23, 2008. The new acupuncture practice bill will be enacted 90 days from that date. The OAAOM will be holding an explanatory meeting Sunday June 22, 2008 for all Ohio acupuncturists.

What this law change basically means is that there will be no further requirement for an Acupuncture Prescription for most acupuncturists in Ohio. There will be a $500,000 malpractice insurance requirement associated with this law as well. Acupuncturists in Ohio will now be allowed to designate their title as L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist) as an added bonus.

Those acupuncturists who are being licensed for the first time will be required to fulfill a one year probationary period before being allowed to treat without a prescription. This period must be free from disciplinary action in order to begin practicing without the prescription requirement.

This is excellent news for Acupuncturists who have been unfairly controlled by the Medical Board in the state of Ohio. There is not even one acupuncturist on the board governing their activities. I for one am happy about this long overdue regulatory change of an unfair and outdated law. This allows acupuncturists in Ohio to begin practicing their profession properly and without the interference of a civil rights violating law. Let's fight the Ohio Acupuncture Herb Ban next!

Peace, Ahmed Edwards (614) 546-7186. CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO: www.acupuncturist.cc

EDWARDS ACUPUNCTURE PRICE LIST

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(Includes Ear Detox Therapy and Ear Beads. This Package
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Just a reminder, we are no longer at Gentle Wind in Gahanna. Call (614) 546-7186 for information on our new service policy.

We provide the option to use Seirin Needles (The Highest Quality Needles on the Market---"The Painless Ones") for an additional $5 fee per treatment session.