Over 600 resources, from ADA to insurance coding and more!
Please note this list is for reference purposes only; it does not constitute endorsement by CSOMA.
Special thanks to CSOMA past president Dr. Greg Sperber for providing the bulk of this list!
(*) Indicates CSOMA Corporate Member.
A ADA ¦ B Biomedical Supplies, Services & Info ¦ Books ¦ Business (State & Federal Forms, Permits & Regulations) ¦ Business (Planning, Growing & Support) ¦ C Chinese Language ¦ Continuing Education ¦ E Education ¦ F Financing ¦ H Herbs – Suppliers & Info ¦ HIPAA ¦ I Insurance – Billing Products & Services ¦ Insurance – Coding ¦ Insurance (Malpractice, General Liability & Property) ¦ Insurance (Third-party, HMOs, Medi-Cal, Workers Comp) ¦ J Journals, Research & Publications ¦ L Laws & Regs ¦ Legal Services ¦ M Marketing ¦ Misc ¦ O Organizations (General) ¦ Organizations (State) ¦ R Reference ¦ S Skeptics ¦ Suppliers (General) ¦ Suppliers (AOM) ¦ T Tea ¦ Technology (General) ¦ Technology (AOM) ¦ Telecommunications
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Biomedical Supplies, Services & Info
Bibero Systems, Inc. Medical office supplies
BioHealth Diagnostics Lab services
Centre for Evidence Based Medicine (CEBM)
Dee Cee Laboratories, Inc.: Supplement manufacturer
Diagnos-Techs Inc.: Saliva testing laboratory: http://www.diagnostechs.com/main.htm
Doctor’s Data, Inc.: http://www.doctorsdata.com/home.asp
Express Scripts: Drug-drug interactions: https://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Interaction/ChooseDrugs/1,4109,,00.html
Food and Drug Administration safety information: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drugsafety.htm
Genova Diagnostics: http://www.genovadiagnostics.com/
Health Forms Systems: Medical forms: http://www.health-forms.com/
Health Gear® Inc.: Gown manufacturer: http://www.healthgearweb.com/
IDS/QIDS: A validated depression instrumen:t http://www.ids-qids.org/
ImmunoScience, Inc.: (CAM) laboratory: http://www.immunoscience.com/en/immunoscience.html
Intracellular Diagnostics Inc.: http://www.exatest.com/
JTech Medical: Advanced computer interfaced ortho-neuro testing equipment: http://www.jtechmedical.com/
Mail Back Sharps Disposal: Where to buy mail-back sharps containers: http://www.sharpsdisposal.com/
Medico Professional: A linen service dedicated to the medical profession: http://www.medicolinen.com/
Metametrix Clinical Laboratory: (CAM) Laboratory: http://www.metametrix.com
Moore Medical:Medical supplies: http://www1.mooremedical.com
Mission Linen Supply: http://www.missionlinen.com/
Performance Attainment Associates: ONE testing equipment: http://www.spineproducts.com/
Professional Co-op Services: A co-op for lab services: http://professionalco-op.com/
US BioTek Laboratories: (CAM) blood labs: http://www.usbiotek.com/
Vinco Inc.: A supplement producer: http://www.vincoinc.com/
Books
Acupuncture Desk Reference: A small book with lots of TCM summary info: http://www.acupuncturedeskreference.com
Blue Poppy Enterprises, Inc.: Chinese Medicine publisher: http://www.bluepoppy.com
Eastland press: Publisher of CAM books: http://www.eastlandpress.com/
Inner Traditions Bear Company: Book publisher for spiritual and healing traditions: http://www.innertraditions.com/
Jade Mountain: Publisher of Archetypal Acupuncture: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/01204.htm#order
Monkey Press: Publisher of Chinese medical books: http://www.monkeypress.net/
Redwing Books: Distributor of CAM books: http://www.redwingbooks.com/
Shang Han Lun: Complete English translation: http://www.shanghanlun.us/
Spirit Path Press: Lonny Jarrett’s publishing and seminar company: http://www.spiritpathpress.com/
Thieme Medical Publishers: Big Germany based publisher that publishers many books on Acupuncture: http://www.thieme.com/SID2319270574151/specialties/acu.html
White Dove Publishing: The Acupuncture Answer Book: http://whitedovepublishing.com/
Business – State & Federal Forms, Permits & Regulations
Business.gov: Official site of the U.S. Government that helps small businesses understand their legal requirements and locate government services: http://www.business.gov/start/
State forms: http://www.business.gov/finance/taxes/state.html
“Essential Government forms”: http://www.business.gov/business-law/forms/
Home based business: http://www.business.gov/start/business-location/home-based-zoning.html.
Obtain Licenses & Permits: http://www.business.gov/register/licenses-and-permits/
Calbizcentral: Many products for remaining compliant with California and Federal labor laws: http://www.calchamber.com/
Calgold.ca: Business Permits and Licenses: http://www.calgold.ca.gov/
Calgold.ca: Zoning Regulations: http://www.calgold.ca.gov/
California Acupuncture Board: Title 16, Article 7. Acupuncture Corporations: http://www.acupuncture.ca.gov/pubs_forms/laws_regs/art7.shtml
California Corporations Code, Section 13400-13410: http://tinyurl.com/1uco (source: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html )
IRS: tax forms: http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html?cm_sp=ExternalLink-_-Federal-_-Treasury
Business – Planning, Growing & Support (see also: Marketing; Financing)
The Acupreneur: A website to help acupuncturists to be successful in practice: http://www.theacupreneur.com/
Acupuncture Business School: A website dedicated to running an acupuncture business: http://www.acupuncturebusinessschool.com
ADA Home Page: The government’s Americans with disabilities act website: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
AlternativeHealthPractice.comBuild: A blog for building CAM practices: http://www.alternativehealthpractice.com/
Appointment.com: Online appointment booking: http://www.bookingcalendar.com
Authors and Experts: A website that lists authors and experts for others to call: http://www.authorsandexperts.com/register.html
BizStats: Statistics and financial ratios: http://bizstats.com/
Bplans.com: A good resource for business planning http://www.bplans.com/, free sample business plans: http://www.bplans.com/sample_business_plans.cfm
Build your dream practice: A business coach: http://www.buildyourdreampractice.net/
Bulletproof Business Plans: Business planning advice from a investment company: http://www.bulletproofbizplans.com/
Calbizcentral: Many products for remaining compliant with California and Federal labor laws: http://www.calchamber.com/
California Business Portal: This website provides a portal to a number of resources for starting, growing, financing, expanding or relocating a business in California: http://www.calbusiness.ca.gov/cedpeybcblr.asp
Center for Business Planning: A good resource for business planning: http://www.businessplans.org/
ChiroEco: Website for the free Chiropractic Economics Magazine having useful business information for acupuncturists: http://www.chiroeco.com/
CityRating: A site with minimal demographic information on many cities: http://www.cityrating.com/cityguides.asp
Craigslist: www.craigslist.org
David Singer Enterprises: A business consulting company for Chiropractors and Acupuncturists: http://www.dse-inc.com/
EBay: http://www.ebay.com/
Entrepreneur: The website for the magazine geared to small business owners : http://www.entrepreneur.com/
Epodunk: Demographics website: http://www.epodunk.com/
Fed Stats: Demographcs: http://www.fedstats.gov/
GeoLytics Demographics: http://www.censuscd.com/
Go It Alone: Free business book—has good reviews: http://www.brucejudson.com/
Greenlight Office: Business supplies: http://www.greenlightoffice.com/
Health World Online: Referral service for finding a practitioner: http://www.healthy.net/scr/center.asp?centerid=53
Inc: Website for business magazine : http://www.inc.com/home/
Insights-for acupuncturists: Practice management info: http://www.insights-for-acupuncturists.com/
Lawyer Charles Witham: Business lawyer who works with acupuncturists and healthcare providers: http://www.scmv.com/people/bio/charles-witham
Microsoft Office Live: http://officelive.microsoft.com/
Mimeo business solutions (brochures, manuals, newsletters): http://www.mimeo.com
My Own Business: Information about starting and running a business: http://www.myownbusiness.org/
My Receptionist: http://www.myreceptionist.com
National Federation of Independent Business: http://www.nfib.com/page/home
NIH Small Business Funding: http://nccam.nih.gov/research/sbirsttr/index.htm
Paper Tiger filing system: http://www.thepapertiger.com/
Patient Call appointment reminder service: http://www.patientcall.com/
Physicians Practice: An online magazine for physicians: http://www.physicianspractice.com/
Professional Practice Specialists, Inc: Appraisals and sales of acupuncture businesses: http://www.practicesales.com/
Rejuvenate Training: Holistic practitioner coaching and consulting: http://www.rejuvenateyourpractice.com/
SCORE: Service Corps of Retired Executives: http://www.score.org/
Small Business Association (SBA): http://www.sba.gov/
SBA business plan tutorial: http://web.sba.gov/busplantemplate/BizPlanStart.cfm
Small Business Bookkeeping Services: http://www.sbbookkeeping.com/
SBA Loans: http://www.business.gov/financing/loans/sba-loans/
Startup Nation: http://wwww.startupnation.com
Survey Monkey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/
3 Statements that can change the world: Mission, Vision, Values: http://www.help4nonprofits.com/NP_Bd_MissionVisionValues_Art.htm#
Ultimate Office supplies: http://www.ultoffice.com/
Voice receptionist: www.evoice.com
Withers Mann LaManna Certified Public Accounts: http://www.wmlcpa.com/
Zip Skinny: Shows demographic data for a particular zip code: http://zipskinny.com/
Chinese Language
Chinese Pod: http://www.chinesepod.com/
FSI Language Courses: Chinese language resources: http://www.fsi-language-courses.org/
NJSTAR Resources: http://www.njstar.com
Wenlin Software for Learning Chinese: http://www.wenlin.com
Continuing Education (see also Education)
California Acupuncture Board’s current CE approved list: http://www.acupuncture.ca.gov/licensees/ce_course_list.pdf
Please confirm that these courses provide CEUs for your state:
Academic Services International: “Acupuncture for Spiritual Insight” CEUs: http://www.angelfire.com/dragon/ceu/
Acufinder’s list of Events & Classes: http://www.acufinder.com/list_events.php
Acufree.com: http://www.acu-free.com/
Blue Poppy Enterprises, Inc.: http://www.bluepoppy.com
CEU Online: http://www.ceuonline.org/
Chinatown Wellness Center: Continuing education classes: http://cwcherbs.com/
Continuing education: CEU courses for Acupuncturists and other medical professions: https://www.healthcmi.com/
East-West Seminars: http://www.east-westseminars.com/
HealthCMI: CEU provider: https://www.healthcmi.com/
Integrated Medical Solutions: http://www.integratedmedicalsolutions.com
Integrative and Sports Medicine Center: http://hecares.net/
Life Circles, Inc.: Distance CEUs: http://www.lifecircles-inc.com
Master Tung’s Magic Points: http://www.tungspoints.com/
Neonpinktiger: CEUs and networking: http://neonpinktiger.com/
Options for Wellness, Inc: Correspondence CEUs: http://myacupunctureceus.com/
Peter H Fairfield L.Ac: CEUs in “Transformational Energetics”: http://peterfairfield.com/
Rootdown.us: A TCM community website with lots of TCM information and social features: http://www.rootdown.us/
Shang Han Lun Seminars: Various aspects of the Shan Han Lun are explored: http://www.shanghanlunseminars.com/
Spirit Path Press: Lonny Jarrett’s publishing and seminar company: http://www.spiritpathpress.com/
Technical Learning College: http://www.abctlc.com/
The Whole Circle: http://www.thewholecircle.com/siteclosed.php?d=2007-03-03&t=19:00:00
Yellow Emperor: http://www.yellowemperor.org/
Education (see also Continuing Education)
Many of these also offer Continuing Education classes.
Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences: http://www.acchs.edu/
Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin: http://www.aoma.edu/
Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College: http://www.aimc.edu
Advanced BioStructural Correction: A program to help spinal problems: http://advbiostructuralcorr.com/
Alternative Medicine Seminars: http://www.alternativemedicineseminars.com/
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine *
Arizona School of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine: http://www.asaom.edu/
Auriculotherapy: Seminars and certifications: http://www.auriculotherapy.com/
Ayurvedic Institute: http://ayurveda.com/
Bastyr University: www.bastyr.edu
Center for Integrative Psychology: http://www.integrativepsychology.net/
Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine: Formal academic group dealing with integrative medicine: http://www.ahc.umn.edu/cahcim
CranioBiotic Technique: http://www.allertouch.com/
Dave Winton’s Center for Herbal Studies: conducts a 2 year herbal studies course: http://www.herbalstudies.org/
Dong-guk Royal University of America: www.dru.edu
Dr. Wei-Chieh Young’s Main Page: Conducts education on Master Tung’s acupuncture: http://www.drweichiehyoung.com/
High Falls Gardens: http://highfallsgardens.net/
Integrative Healing Society: Educational tours to Asia: http://ihsociety.com/
International BodyTalk Association: http://www.bodytalksystem.com
Intitute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Inc.: http://www.5elements.com/
Korean Hand Therapy: http://www.khtsystems.com/
Lerner Education: http://www.lernereducation.com/
Nambudripad’s allergy elimination techniques: http://www.naet.com/
National College of Naturopathic Medicine:http://www.ncnm.edu/
NCCAM Training: The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine training page: http://nccam.nih.gov/training/
New England School of Acupuncture: www.nesa.edu
New York College of Health Professions: http://www.nycollege.edu/
NMT: The Feinberg Technique: http://www.nmt.md/
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine: www.ocom.edu
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine *
Rocky Mountain Herb Institute: http://www.rmhiherbal.org
Samra University of Oriental Medicine: http://www.samra.edu/
Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine:http://www.siom.edu
South Baylo University: www.southbaylo.edu
Southern California University of Health Sciences: http://www.scuhs.edu/
Southern California University School of OM & Acupuncture: http://www.scalu.com/
Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: A well respected school offering herbal education: http://www.swsbm.com
Tai Sophia Institute: www.tai.edu
SIT Study Abroad: http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/sss_chh.cfm
The Ultimate Facial Rejuvenation Program: http://www.luminousbeauty.com/
University of East-West Medicine: http://uewm.edu/
Yo San University : http://www.yosan.edu
Zheng Gu Tui Na: http://www.zhenggutuina.com/
Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture: http://www.scalpacupuncture.org/
Financing (see also: Business – Planning, Growing & Support)
21st Century Leasing: equipment financing: http://www.21stcenturyleasing.com
Accion San Diego: small business loans: http://www.accionsandiego.org
Capital4HealthCare: http://www.capital4healthcare.com/
CareCredit: http://www.carecredit.com/
CIT Small Business Lending: SBA (Small Business Association) lender: https://www.smallbizlending.com
Direct Capital Corporation: Loans and commercial leases: http://www.directcapital.com/
Henry Schein: http://www.henryschein.com/medical-financing.asp
Prosper (Money!): http://www.prosper.com/
Studebaker-Worthington Leasing Corp: http://www.studebaker.com/
Virgin Money USA: Loans of all types: http://www.virginmoneyus.com/
Herbs – Suppliers & Info
1st Chinese Herbs: http://www.1stchineseherbs.com/
ActiveHerb Wholesale: Chinese herb company: http://www.activeherbwholesale.com/
Ageless Herbal Products and encyclopedia: http://www.ageless.co.za
American Healing Technologies, Inc: http://www.ahtherbs.com/
Anfala: Herbal manufacturer: http://anfala.com
Annie Appleseed Project: http://www.annieappleseedproject.org/
Ashi Research: http://www.ashi-research.com/
Bio Essence Corporation: http://www.bioessence.net/
Blue Chinese Herbs: http://www.bluechineseherbs.com/
Blue Dragon Chinese Herbs: http://www.bluedragonchineseherbs.com
Brion Herbs: http://www.brionherbs.com/
Cap-M-Quick machines: http://www.cap-m-quik.com/
Capsule Connection: http://www.capsuleconnection.com
Capsuline Capsule Machines: http://www.capsuline.com/
Chinese Herb Cards: http://www.herbcards.com/
Chinese Herb Company: http://www.chinaherbco.com
Chinese Herb Photos: http://www.nature.sdu.edu.cn/artemisia/picture.htm
Chinese Herb Photos: http://shibatong.com/zy/index.asp.htm
Chinese Herb Seed: http://www.chineseherbseed.com/
ChineseHerbs.com: http://www.chineseherbs.com/
Chinese Medicine Herb Farm: http://www.chinesemedicinalherbfarm.com/
Crane Herb Company: http://www.craneherb.com
Dragon Herbs: http://www.dragonherbs.com/
East Tao Corp: Chinese herbal manufacturer and distributor: http://easttao.com/
Eclectic Institute: http://www.eclecticherb.com
Eden Labs: Herb manufacturing equipment: http://www.edenlabs.org/
Elim-An-Ache: Pain relieving herbal spray made by PCOM alum: https://www.elimanache.com
Elixir Farm: http://www.elixirfarm.com/
Emily Baby & Adult Skin Soother: A Chinese herbal crème for many skin conditions especially in babies http://www.emilyskinsoothers.com/
Evergreen Herbs & Medical Supplies *
Express Scripts: Drug-drug interactions: https://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Interaction/ChooseDrugs/1,4109,,00.html
FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide: http://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/default.htm
Federal Register: June 25, 2007: FDA GMP rules: http://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/RegulationsLaws/ucm079496.htm
Golden Flower Chinese Herbs: http://www.gfcherbs.com
Golden Lotus Botanicals: Chinese herbs and private labeling: http://www.goldenlotusherbs.com/
Golden Sunshine: http://www.golden-sunshine.com/
Guangdong Yifang Pharmaceutical Co.: http://www.e-fong.com
Henriette’s herbal homepage: Medicinal herb information http://www.henriettesherbal.com/
Herbalmax: Chinese herb products: http://www.herbal-max.com/
Herbmed: An excellent herbal databas:e http://www.herbmed.org/
Herbs and Helpers: http://herbalmedicineuk.com/
High Falls Gardens: US Chinese herb farm: http://www.highfallsgardens.net/
Honso USA: http://honso.com/
Horizon Herbs: http://www.horizonherbs.com/
Kamwo Herbal Pharmacy: http://www.kamwo.com/
KW Botanicals: Herb formulas combining western and Chinese herbs: http://www.kwbotanicals.com/
Legendary Herbs: Herb company: http://legendaryherbs.com/
LifeCycle Herbal Products: http://www.lifecycleherb.com/supplement.htm
Life Rising: distributor if herbal products: http://www.tonshen.com/shop/
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Herb Info: http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/58481.cfm
Merry Clinic (Skin herbals): http://www.merryclinic.com/
Mountain Rose Herbs: Organic herbs and spices, teas, essential oils, etc.: http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/
Natlink Lifestyle: Herbs, granules, and other TCM products: http://natlinklifestyle.com/
Nefeli: Herbs and herbal cosmetics: http://www.nefeli.com/
Nuherbs co.: http://www.nuherbs.com/
Nutritional and Herbal Solutions: http://www.nutraherbalsolutions.com/
One Garden: http://www.one-garden.org
Pacific Biologic: http://www.pacificbiologic.com/
People’s Herbs: http://www.peoplesherbs.com/
Plant It Herbs: http://www.plantitherbs.com/index.htm
Po Chai Pills: http://www.pochaipills.com
Po Sum On: http://www.posumon.com.hk
Prince of Peace Enterprises: http://www.popus.com
Richters herb Specialists: http://www.richters.com/
Rosenthal Center Botanical Medicine Information Resources: http://www.rosenthal.hs.columbia.edu
Schumacher’s Wisconsin Ginseng: http://www.schumacherginseng.com
Spring Wind: http://www.springwind.com
Sun Ten Laboratories: http://www.sunten.com/
TCM Formula Finder: Online TCM herbal formula database http://www.tcmformulafinder.com
Treasure of the East: http://www.treasureofeast.com
VitaSpring Health: http://www.vitaspringhealth.com/
Wise Woman Herbals: http://www.wisewomanherbals.com/
HIPAA
General information: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/
Fact sheet: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2002pres/hipaa.html
Insurance – Billing Products & Services
Acu-Care: A company that helps set up acupuncturists to bill within managed care: http://www.acucare.com/
Acuclaims: An insurance biller who specializes in acupuncture: http://www.acuclaims.com/
California Professional Insurance Services: http://www.calproinsurance.com
Consumer Directed Health Care: http://www.cdhcinc.com/
H.J. Ross Company: Insurance billing educators: http://www.hjrosscompany.com
Little guy software: CMS 1500 form filler: http://www.littleguysoftware.com
National Plan and Provider Enumeration System: https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/Welcome.do
Office Ally: Free online insurance billing: http://www.officeally.com
Insurance – Coding
AMA CPT Schedule: the American Medical Association’s CPT page: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/solutions-managing-your-practice/coding-billing-insurance/cpt.shtml
CDC Classifications of Disease: ICD (International Classification of Diseases) resource: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/icd.htm
Flash Code (Online ICD-9): http://www.flashcode.com/
ICD9Data.com: ICD-9 database: http://www.icd9data.com
Mays Systems: ICD-9 database: http://www.mays-systems.com/icd9cm/index.php
Insurance – Malpractice, General Liability & Property
American Acupuncture Council *
American Health Source: Sells many types of insurance including malpractice, health, and disability: http://americanhealthsource.org/
Eastern Special Risk : www.easternspecialrisk.com
Healthcare Providers Service Organization : Liability and malpractice insurance: http://www.hpso.com/
Medical Insurance Exchange of California (MIEC) *
OUM Healthcare: Acupuncturist malpractice company: https://www.oumhealthcare.com/
Scott Danahy Naylon Insurance Brokers: http://www.sdnins.com/acupuncture.html
Schlitt Services: Full line insurance including business and malpractice: http://schlittservices.com/index.htm
The Wood Insurance Group: http://www.woodinsurancegroup.com/
Insurance – Third-party, HMOs, Medi-Cal, Workers Comp
Acu-Care *
American Specialty Health (ASH): Third-party medical benefits provider: http://www.ashcompanies.com/
California Workers Comp, Medical Provider: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/MedicalProvider.htm
California Workers Comp fee schedule (do a “search” for the codes in Acrobat.)
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/dwcpropregs/OMFS_Regulations/OMFS_TableA_January2005.pdf
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/dwcpropregs/OMFS_Regulations/OMFS_tableAMay.pdf
Medi-Cal: Medi-Cal exclusions and reductions : http://files.medi-cal.ca.gov/pubsdoco/hber/hber_home.asp
Journals, Research & Publications
Acupuncture in Medicine Journal: http://aim.bmj.com/
Acupuncture Today: http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/
Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine:A peer reviewed journal: http://www.alternative-therapies.com
Chinese Medicine Journal: http://www.cmjournal.org
Chinese Medicine Times: http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com
Journal of Chinese Medicine: http://www.jcm.co.uk/
The Lantern: a Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine: http://www.thelantern.com.au/index.php
Medscape: http://www.medscape.com
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: http://nccam.nih.gov/
NIH Consensus Development Program (NIH Consensus Statement): http://consensus.nih.gov/1997/1997Acupuncture107html.htm
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/
Pharmacognosy Journal: An online journal dedicated to pharmacognosy: http://phcogmag.com/?q=about-pharmacognosy-journal-phcog-j
PubMed Central: The US National Institutes of Health free journal database: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/
QI: The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health & Fitness: http://qi-journal.com
Society for Acupuncture Research: An organization dedicated to researching acupuncture: http://www.acupunctureresearch.org/
Laws & Regs
California Acupuncture Board: http://www.acupuncture.ca.gov/pubs_forms/laws_regs/index.shtml
CamLaw: Complementary & Alternative Medicine law blog: http://www.camlawblog.com/
State Laws: http://www.acupuncture.com/statelaws/statelaw.htm
State Licensure information: http://www.nccaom.org/applicants/State_Contacts/State%20Licensure%20Information%2001-13-2010.htm
Legal Services
Charles Witham: Business lawyer who works with acupuncturists and healthcare providers: http://www.scmv.com/people/bio/charles-witham
Shawn Steel & Associates: A leading personal injury (PI) attorney helps chiropractors and acupuncturists: http://www.shawnsteel.com/main.asp
Marketing (see also: Business – Planning, Growing & Support)
99 designs: Logo design bidding service: www.99designs.com
Acufinder.com: http://www.acufinder.com/
Acupuncture MediaWorks: http://www.acupuncturemediaworks.com/
Acupuncture website design: http://www.acupuncturewebsites.com/
AcuWebsites.com: http://www.acuwebsites.com/
Alternative Health Marketing: http://www.alternativehealthmarketing.com/#
AOL Advertising: http://advertising.aol.com/
Constant Contact: A well known email marketing and online survey website: http://www.constantcontact.com
ContextWeb (Web advertising): http://www.contextweb.com/
Fast Pitch Networking: http://www.fastpitchnetworking.com/
Greener Printer: eco-friendly printer: www.greenerprinter.com
iContact: An email marketing service: http://www.icontact.com/
Logotournament: A website that posts graphics jobs and gets multiple solicitations, a great resource for graphics professionals: http://logotournament.com/
MelissaData: Mailing lists: http://www.melissadata.com/
Modern postcard: http://modernpostcard.com/
SendOutCards: An easy and quick way to send personalized cards (use for thank yous, birthday greetings, etc.): https://www.sendoutcards.com
Misc
Best Book Deal: http://www.bestbookdeal.com/
Best Deal Magazines: http://www.bestdealmagazines.com
Cafepress: T-shirts, mugs, and other with an acupuncture theme: http://www.cafepress.com/buy/acupuncture/-/cfpt2_/x_11/cfpt_/source_searchBox/copt_/y_18
Cartoon Stock (Acupuncture Cartoons): http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/A/Acupuncture.asp
The Cartoonist Group: http://www.cartoonistgroup.com
Chinese Astrology: http://www.astrology.com/chinese-astrology
DealTaker: A bargain hunting website: http://www.dealtaker.com/
Herbal Accents: supplier of soap making supplies: http://www.herbalaccents.com
iStockphoto: Where to find photos of any sort: http://www.istockphoto.com
Off the mark online store (Acupuncture cartoons): http://www.cafepress.com/offthemark/322184
Steal Deals: http://www.stealdeals.net/
Steven Foster Group Inc., Herb and Plant Photography: http://www.stevenfoster.com/
Yi Jing, the Book of Changes: An online Yi Ching resource that includes an electronic oracle: http://www.afpc.asso.fr/wengu/wg/wengu.php?l=Yijing
Organizations – General
Accreditation Commission for AOM: http://www.acaom.org/
Acupuncture and Integrated Medicine Specialists: http://www.aimsaction.org/
Acutone: http://www.acutone.com/main.html
American Association of Integrative Medicine: http://www.aaimedicine.com
American Association of OM: http://www.aaaomonline.org/
American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM): A specialty board for reproductive medicine: http://www.aborm.org
American Herbalists Guild: Organizations for herbalists: http://www.americanherbalistsguild.com/
American Medical Association: http://www.ama-assn.org/
AOM Alliance (in Chinese): http://www.aomalliance.org/
AOM National Coalition: http://www.aomnc.com/
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture: http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/
Association for Professional Acupuncture in Pennsylvania: http://www.acupuncturepa.org/
Auriculotherapy Certification Institute: http://www.auriculotherapy.org/
British Medical Acupuncture Society: http://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/index.shtml
California Acupuncture Board: http://www.acupuncture.ca.gov/
Chinese Herb Academy: http://www.chineseherbacademy.org/
Community Acupuncture Network: http://www.communityacupuncturenetwork.org/
Council of Acupuncture & OM Assoc.: http://www.acucouncil.org
Council of Colleges of AOM: http://www.ccaom.org/
Herb Research Foundation: http://www.herbs.org
Institute for Traditional Medicine: http://www.itmonline.org/
Integrated Medical Solutions: Training for and by the National Board of Internal Medicine for Acupuncturists: http://www.integratedmedicalsolutions.com
International Association For the Study of TAM: http://www.iastam.org/home.htm
International Institute of Holistic Medicine: An organization promoting the integration of biomedicine with TCM: http://www.iihmed.org/
Localherbs.org: An organization for local growers of Chinese herbs: http://localherbs.org/
National Acupuncture Detoxification Assoc: http://www.acudetox.com/
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and OM: http://www.nccaom.org/
North American Association for Laser Therapy: http://www.naalt.org/
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine: http://www.scripps.org/services.asp?id=6
Society for Acupuncture Research: An organization dedicated to researching acupuncture: http://www.acupunctureresearch.org/
Society for Integrative Oncology: http://www.integrativeonc.org
TCM World Foundation: http://www.tcmworld.org/
Toyohari Home Page: International Toyohari Association (Japanese style acupuncture): http://www.toyohari.com/
Traditional Chinese Medicine Association and Alumni: http://tcmaa.org/
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Health Information Organization: http://tcm.health-info.org
Upledger Institute: Craniosacral and other therapies: http://www.upledger.com/
Organizations – State
Alaska: The Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association of Alaska: http://www.acupuncturealaska.com/
Arizona Society of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture: http://www.azsoma.org/
California State Oriental Medical Association: https://csomaonline.org/
Colorado: Acupuncture Association of Colorado: http://www.acucol.com/
Florida State Oriental Medical Association: http://www.fsoma.com/
Idaho Acupuncture Association: http://www.idahoacupuncture.org/
Illinois Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine: http://www.ilaaom.org
Indiana Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: http://www.iaaom.org/
Maryland Acupuncture Society: http://www.maryland-acupuncture.org/
Michigan Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: http://michiganacupuncture.org/
New Hampshire Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: http://www.nhaaom.org
New Jersey Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: http://www.njaaom.net/
New Mexico: The Oriental Medicine Association of New Mexico: http://www.aomanm.org/
New York: Acupuncture Society of New York: http://www.asny.org/
North Carolina Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: http://www.ncaaom.org/
Ohio Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: http://www.oaaom.org
Oklahoma Acupuncture Association: http://okacupunctureassociation.org/
Oregon Acupuncture Association: http://www.oaaom.com/
Pennsylvania: Association for Professional Acupuncture in Pennsylvania: http://www.acupuncturepa.org/
Rhode Island Society of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: http://www.risaom.org/
Vermont Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: http://www.vaaom.org/
Virginia: Acupuncture Society of Virginia: http://www.acusova.com
Washington Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association: http://www.waoma.org/
Reference
AcuBaby: Website for fertility acupuncture: http://acubaby.com/
AcuBriefs.com: http://www.acubriefs.com/
Acupuncture Bookstore: http://www.acupuncturebookstore.com/
Acupoint Codes, Names, Translations & Locations: http://homepage.eircom.net/~progers/adtop.htm
Acupuncture.com: http://www.acupuncture.com/
Bodies The Exhibition: http://www.bodiestheexhibition.com/bodies.html
Calflora: A web site on native California plants including pictures : http://www.calflora.org/
The CAM Report : A blog about Complementary and Alternative Medicine: http://www.thecamreport.com/
Chinese Herb Academy: http://www.chineseherbacademy.org/
Chinese Herb Cards: http://www.herbcards.com/
Chinese Medicine Doc: http://www.chinesemedicinedoc.com/
Chinese Medicine Sampler: http://www.chinesemedicinesampler.com
Comprehensive Services of TCM: http://www.tcmtreatment.com/
CranioBiotic Technique: http://www.craniobiotic.com/cbt/
Current Bibliographies in Acupuncture: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/archive/20040823/pubs/cbm/acupuncture.html
Dictionary of Chinese Herbs: http://thedao.com/chinese_herbs_dictionary.htm
Doc Misha’s Chicken Soup Chinese Medicine: http://www.docmisha.com/
EAV: http://www.periodensystem.ch/index_english.htm
Essential Guide to Acupuncture in Pregnancy and Childbirth: http://acupuncture.rhizome.net.nz/default.aspx
Evidence-based CAM: http://ecam.oxfordjournals.org/
Express Scripts: Drug-drug interactions: https://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Interaction/ChooseDrugs/1,4109,,00.html
FedStats: http://www.fedstats.gov/
Global Smile: Traditional Chinese Medicine Knowledge Base: http://www.global-smile.com/news.asp?ID=3
HDP9: A TCM perspective on marijuana: http://getbackyourdream.com/
Healthy Child: http://www.healthychild.com/
High-Tech Acupuncture: http://litscher.info/English%20version/index_e.html
Integrativepharm: Dr. Greg Sperber’s drug-herb interaction website: http://www.integrativepharm.com/
Medboo TCM Training: http://www.ontcm.com
Medical Acupuncture Facts: A website explaining the difference between medical acupuncturists and acupuncturists: http://www.medicalacupuncturefacts.com/
NCCAM Use of CAM in the US: Excellent resource on numbers and demographics of integrative medicine usage: http://nccam.nih.gov/news/camstats/2007/camsurvey_fs1.htm
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Library Page: A fantastic source of research for the profession: http://www.pacificcollege.edu/acupuncture-massage-college-library.html
Points of 14 Channels: Graphical web resource of points in both Chinese and English:
http://www.zjtcm.net/wljx/Acupuncture/zhenjiu-yy/ch2/14jinxue.htm
Sacred Lotus Arts Traditional Chinese Medicine: http://www.sacredlotus.com/
Shang-han Lun: http://www.shanghanlun.us
Shen Nong: http://www.shen-nong.com
Skin Health Info: A blog about Chinese medical dermatology: http://skin.health-info.org/
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Chinese ethics: http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-chinese/#DaoEth
TCM Central: http://www.tcmcentral.com/
TCM Info: http://tcm.health-info.org/
TCM Student: http://www.tcmstudent.com
TCM Tests: http://www.tcmtests.com/
Townsend Letter: “The Examiner of Alternative Medicine”: http://www.townsendletter.com/
US FDA/CSFAN – Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide: http://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/default.htm
Yahoo email lists: http://groups.yahoo.com/
Yin Yang House: http://www.yinyanghouse.com/
Skeptics
Center for Inquiry: http://www.centerforinquiry.net/
The Committee forSkeptical Inquiry: http://www.csicop.org/
National Council Against Health Fraud: http://www.ncahf.org/
Quackwatch: Website for skeptics of all sorts: http://www.quackwatch.org
Acupuncture specific: http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/acu.html
Suppliers – General (see also Suppliers – OM; Technology – OM)
Backplus: http://www.backplusonline.com
Bodyworkmall.com: http://www.bodyworkmall.com/
Boiance (face cradles): http://massage-table.com/
Capsugel supplement formulator: http://www.capsugel.com
The Chemistry Store: http://www.chemistrystore.com/
Chi Evolution (Salt lamps): http://www.chievolution.com
Colorpuncture: http://www.colorpuncture.com
DaoItYourself: http://www.daoityourself.com
E. D. Luce Packaging: http://www.essentialsupplies.com/
Emerson Ecologics: http://www.emersonecologics.com
Enhanced Living: Ionic footbaths and other products: http://enhancedlivingusa.com/
Enzymes, Inc.: http://www.enzymesinc.com/
Feng Shui Emporium: http://www.luckycat.com/
L.A. Lighter: http://www.wholesalecentral.com/lalighter/store.cfm
Loomis Institute: Plant enzyme therapy: http://www.loomisinstitute.com/
Lotus Bodycare: http://www.lotusbodycare.com/
Mingzhou Oriental Imports: http://www.moriental.com/
Natren probiotics: http://www.natren.com
O. Berk Company: A bottle company: http://www.oberk.com/
Pacific Biologic: CAM therapies: http://www.pacificbiologic.com/
Serenity Health: http://www.serenityhealth.com
Specialty Bottle: http://www.specialtybottle.com/index.asp
Sunburst Bottle Company: http://www.sunburstbottle.com/site/index.html
3Lac candida remedy: http://www.43lac.com/
Top Ten Wholesale: Search engine for wholesale suppliers: http://www.toptenwholesale.com/
U.S. Jaclean, Inc.: Massage tools: http://www.usjaclean.com/
US Plastic: Bottle company: http://www.usplastic.com
Vibrational Beauty: http://www.vibrationalbeauty.com
Yankee Containers: Sells bottles: http://www.yankeecontainers.com/
Suppliers – OM (see also Suppliers – General;Technology – OM)
A & A Medical Supplies: Distributor of herbs and OM supplies: http://youthherb.com/
ACP Medical Supplies Inc.: http://www.acpmedical.com/
Acu-International Supplies, Inc: https://www.acuinternational.com
AcuKorea: http://www.acukorea.com/
Acu-Market: http://www.acu-market.com/
Bodywork Emporium: http://www.bodywork-emporium.com/
Buyamag: http://www.buyamag.com
EarthLite: Massage table manufacturer: http://www.earthlite.com/
East Earth Trade Winds: http://www.eastearthtrade.com/
Go Acupuncture: http://www.goacupuncture.com
GoAcuZone: http://www.goacuzone.com/
Golden Needle: TCM supplier: http://www.goldenneedleonline.com/
Grand Stone Corporation: TCM supplier: http://www.grandstone.com/
Helio Medical Supplies: http://www.heliomed.com/
Institute for Traditional Medicine: http://www.itmonline.org/
Japan Trend Shop: Scented moxa: http://www.kilian-nakamura.com/catalog/moxa-destress-and-relaxation-4pack-200-pieces-p-171.html
Jaspro Instruments, Safety Warmer: http://www.safetywarmer.com/
Kenshin Trading Corp: http://www.kenshin.com/
Kiiko Matsumoto Style of Acupuncture: http://web.mac.com/davideuler1/Site/Shop.html
KM Supplies: http://www.kmsupplies.com
Mail Back Sharps Disposal: Where to buy mail back sharps containers http://www.sharpsdisposal.com/
Massage Warehouse: http://www.massagewarehouse.com
Medico Professional: A linen service dedicated to the medical profession http://www.medicolinen.com/
Meyer Distributing: http://www.meyerdist.com/
Miki Shima: http://www.jaaf.org
Mission Linen Supply: http://www.missionlinen.com/
Nefeli: Herbs and skin care products with a TCM spin http://www.nefeli.com
Pain-free Acupuncture: http://www.laserneedle.at/eng/laserneedle.php?flash=true
Prime Herbs: http://www.primeherbs.com
KM Supplies: http://www.kmsupplies.com
Sinic Avenue: http://www.sinicave.com/
Siumarket: http://www.siumarket.com/
The Supply Center: http://www.thesupplycenter.com/
Treasure fo the East: http://www.treasureofeast.com
Value Acupunture: http://www.valueacupuncture.com/
Vital-core Biosystem: http://www.vital-core.com/
Yan Jing Supply: http://www.yanjingsupply.com/
Tea
Adagio Teas Wholesale: http://www.adagioxl.com/
Dragonwater Tea Company: http://www.dragonwater.com/
Generation Tea: http://www.generationtea.com/
Imperial Tea Court: http://www.imperialtea.com/
Mark T. Wendell Tea Company: http://www.marktwendell.com
Mighty Leaf Tea: http://www.mightyleaf.com
Monin Gourmet Flavorings: Flavored tea concentrates: http://www.monin.com/us/en/tea.php
Rishi Tea: http://www.rishi-tea.com
Silk Road Teas: http://www.silkroadteas.com/
Tao of Tea: http://www.taooftea.com/
Tavalon: http://www.tavalon.com
Tea Fountain: http://www.teafountain.com
Teaguys: http://www.teaguys.com/
Upton Tea Imports: http://www.uptontea.com/
Technology – General (see also Technology – OM)
AirSet (organizational software): http://www.airset.com/AirSet.jsp#app.Home
Apple Computers: http://www.apple.com/
ATRAR: http://www.atrar.co.uk/
Basecamp: Online project management: http://www.basecamphq.com/
Business Plan Software: Free and low cost business planning software: http://www.planware.org/
ChoiceTrust: http://www.choicetrust.com
CNET: http://www.cnet.com/
Deal News: http://dealnews.com/
EAV: http://www.periodensystem.ch/index_english.htm
Eclise: Advanced practice management software: http://ineedeclipse.com/
Elephantdrive: An online storage service: http://www.elephantdrive.com/
FreeCRM: Free (or cheap) customer relationship management software: http://www.freecrm.com/
FormLogix: Form building for websites: http://formlogix.com/
iContact: Email newsletter publishing: http://www.icontact.com/
ieLinks: http://www.ieinstitute.net
Isynergy: IT, Web, Consulting: http://www.insynergy.com/
Jeffer Software: http://www.creativelogichome.com/
Lexi-Comp: http://www.lexi.com
LogoMaker: An online logo program: http://www.logomaker.com/
Motion Computing: http://www.motioncomputing.com/
Network Magic: Makes setting up a network easy: http://www.networkmagic.com/
PC Magazine: http://www.pcmag.com/
PC World: http://www.pcworld.com/
QuickBooks: http://quickbooks.intuit.com/
Reputation defender: http://www.reputationdefender.com
Salesforce.com: http://www.salesforce.com/
Tech Bargains: http://www.techbargains.com/
Thinkfree (Online Office software): http://www.thinkfree.com
37 Signals: A website with several organizational websites/software: http://www.37signals.com/
Veetro (Online business management software): http://www.veetro.com/
WordPress: http://wordpress.org/
Zimbra (collaboration software): http://www.zimbra.com
Zoho Show(presentation software): http://show.zoho.com
Zyto: http://www.zyto.com/
Technology – OM (see also Technology – General)
A Chrono Acupuncture software: http://www.delemme.com/chronos.htm
Acugraph: http://www.miridiatech.com/
AcuNotes: http://www.acunotescom
Acupartner Clinic Management software: http://www.acupartner.com/index.htm
Acutempo: http://www.acutempo.com
AcuXO: http://www.acuxo.com/
Avicenna Laser Centers of Excellence: http://www.avicennalaser.com/
EastWestMed: http://www.eastwestmed.com/
Electro Meridian Analysis System: An OM computerized system for assessing patient: http://www.emasweb.com/
Electro Meridian Imaging: An OM computerized system for assessing patients: http://www.emi4.com/
Gingko Software: http://ginkgosoftware.com/
Healing Light Seminars: http://www.healinglightseminars.com/
Herbs and Helpers: http://herbalmedicineuk.com/
iOpenAcu: iPhone acupuncture software http://iphone.mindbodycures.com/
Little guy software: Inexpensive insurance oriented programs: http://www.littleguysoftware.com
Medical Pocket PC: http://www.medicalpocketpc.com/
Medical Quant USA (Lasers): http://www.medicalquant.com
Medical TabletPC: http://www.medicaltabletpc.com/
MicroStim Technologies Inc.: http://www.microstim.com
Miridia Technology (AcuGraph II): http://www.miridiatech.com
Powered Templates: Acupuncture PowerPoint templates: http://www.poweredtemplates.com/01599/734/index.html
Pulse Analysis System: http://pas.pulse-academy.com
QiSource: Palm TCM software & study charts: http://www.qisource.com/
QPuncture: http://www.qpuncture.com/
Safety Warmer: http://www.safetywarmer.com
ShenProfessional 2.0: http://www.shenprofessional.com/
SofTCM: Chinese medical software: http://www.softtcm.com
SugarCRM: http://www.sugarcrm.com
TCM Formula Finder: Desktop software for herbal formulas: http://www.jallie.com/tcm/ff.asp
TCM Organizer: Practice Management and Medical Record software: http://tcmsoftware.ca/english/default_frame.htm
Taomedic: http://www.taomedic.com
Trigram Software: http://www.trigram.com
Zhangmen Acupuncture: http://www.factsoft.nl/zhangmen/us_index.htm
Telecommunication
Avaya: http://www.avaya.com
Free Conference Call: http://www.freeconferencecall.com
Freedom Voice Systems: http://www.freedomvoice.com
Linksys Networking: http://home.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/linksys/
Net2Phone: http://web.net2phone.com
Packet8: http://www.8×8.com/
Toll Free Live: http://www.tollfreelive.com/
Used Phones: http://www.usedphones.com/
Vonage: http://www.vonage.com/