Acupuncturists near 37131
Karman Gossett
Acupuncturist, DAc, LAc
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Murfreesboro, TN 37131
Board certified acupuncturist with over 15 years total experience in health care. Dr. Gossett earned a Doctor of Acupuncture Medicine degree, magna cum laude, from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA, a Master's diploma in Classical Chinese Medicine from Jung Tao in Sugar Grove, NC, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of TN, Knoxville. Her cumulative education and experience provides an outstanding service to the people of Murfreesboro and surrounding areas.
Board certified acupuncturist with over 15 years total experience in health care. Dr. Gossett earned a Doctor of Acupuncture Medicine degree, magna cum laude, from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA, a Master's diploma in Classical Chinese Medicine from Jung Tao in Sugar Grove, NC, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of TN, Knoxville. Her cumulative education and experience provides an outstanding service to the people of Murfreesboro and surrounding areas.
Acupuncture in 37131 - is it right for me?
Acupuncture is based on the concepts of oriental medicine or traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and is one of the oldest healing practices in the world. 37131 acupuncturists are health care professionals who evaluate and treat the many conditions, aches and pains that respond to acupuncture.
Acupuncturists insert very fine acupuncture needles into the body. The purpose of the needles is to stimulate acupuncture points or meridians. The needles do not inject any substance into your body and are so fine as to be virtually impossible to feel. In some cases, acupuncture may be accompanied by electrical stimulation or the burning of moxa, a form of heat therapy. Or use acupressure, where physical pressure is applied by hand or elbow to trigger points with the aim of clearing blockages in these meridians.
'Accupuncture' and 'Accupuncturist' are common mis-spellings.
Acupuncturists insert very fine acupuncture needles into the body. The purpose of the needles is to stimulate acupuncture points or meridians. The needles do not inject any substance into your body and are so fine as to be virtually impossible to feel. In some cases, acupuncture may be accompanied by electrical stimulation or the burning of moxa, a form of heat therapy. Or use acupressure, where physical pressure is applied by hand or elbow to trigger points with the aim of clearing blockages in these meridians.
'Accupuncture' and 'Accupuncturist' are common mis-spellings.
Credentials for 37131 licensed acupuncturists?
A licensed acupuncturist in 37131 needs a minimum of two years college education and must complete three years of professional training and pass the State's approved licensing examination. The three year program includes both theory and hands-on clinical practice. Most States' professional training programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) and by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).