News and Information

2009-09-30T05:45:00.000-07:00

Dear TAAOM community:

Here is the AAAOM Qi Unity report on international concerns for acupuncture and Oriental medicine.

http://www.aaaomonline.info/qiunity/09/09/1a.html

2009-04-13T18:08:00.000-07:00

TAAOM 2009 Annual Meeting is coming

Please come to the

Annual Meeting and Election of new members for the Board of Directors
of TAAOM.

Time:
10:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
May 3, 2009

Location:
2700 W. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
Classroom C

You are eligible to vote if you are a current professional or first year member of TAAOM
You are eligible to run for the Board if you have been a professional member for at least one full year (2008) and are a current member – you must be present to be nominated.

Find out about what’s happening legislatively. Find out who is the acupuncturist of the year 2008. Find out what’s happening in TAAOM during the year of 2008.

Come and Support the Association that Supports YOUR Profession!

Get a local group together and carpool!

2008-10-15T14:42:00.001-07:00

TAAOM Survey Response Deadline Extended

We are reminding you to please complete and return the TAAOM survey sent out recently to all licensed acupuncturists.

We had hoped to receive all responses by October 15th, but due to disruptions caused by Hurricane Ike we are extending the deadline to November 1st.

A stamped, addressed envelope was included for your convenience.

If you somehow did not get the survey, please contact Wally Doggett at wallydoggett@earthlink.net for a copy.

2008-10-09T12:47:00.000-07:00

Fundraiser event for Hubert Vo’s state representative champion, sponsored by Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, was held on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at ACAOM campus. The fundraiser is very successful and more then 20 acupuncturists make donations. TAAOM raised total of $5,600.00 for Hubert Vo’s champion.
Following acupuncturists came and/or make donations.

Cathy Liu 刘青川 $200.00

Lin Jia贾林 $200.00

Guokai Lu陆国康 $200.00

Peter Lin林忠 $200.00

Shengping Liang 梁慎平$500.00

Bing You游冰 $300.00

Kathy Tang 汤秀珠 $200.00

Changjian Jin金长剑 $300.00

TamKhai Thai蔡开心 $500.00

Xinyan Zheng郑馨颜 $200.00

Cari Wang王玲舒 $200.00

Lin Lu卢林 $200.00

Meifun Liu Tsai $100.00

Paul Abadie $100.00

Yanfang liu $500.00

Kaixun Liu刘开勋 $500.00

Betsy Wang $100.00

Hasen Xue 薛哈生 $200.00

Greg Sparkman $200.00

Choiwai Luk陆才伟 $200.00

Hoangxiong Ho胡旺雄 $100.00

Sharon Weng翁颖平 $200.00

Ming Lu $200.00

2008-09-23T17:40:00.000-07:00

To all TAAOM members

We have finished update our website "find an acupuncturist" section recently, Please check your information and let us know if there is any mistake by e-mail to yliu@acaom.edu.
We are apologizing for some delay upadate due to technical difficulties.

2008-06-25T15:25:00.000-07:00

New TAAOM Board Members

2008 TAAOM annual meeting was held in Houston at the ACAOM campus on April 2008.
Continue to service as members are as follows: Yanfang Liu, Will Morris, Paul Abadie and David Weinthal.
Newly elected board members are as follows: Tam Khai Thai, Kaixun Liu, Cathy Liu, Wally Doggett. Leslie Graham (alternate), (alternate).

The appointment of officers was done at first board director meeting following the annual meeting.
Yanfang Liu: President
Will Morris: newly elected as Vice President
Paul Abadie: Secretary
Cathy Liu: newly elected as Treasurer
Kaixun Liu, David Weinthal, Tam Khai Thai, Chris Butler and Wally Doggett: Board Members
Bing You and Leslie Graham: Alternate Board Members

2008-04-05T20:07:00.000-07:00

HOUSTON ACUPUNCTURISTS SUPPORTING GROUP ACTIVITY In order to have our acupuncturists in Huston can contact each other as a united group, as we can help each other and progress ourselves knowledgement of skill, as well as improving our contact information of health insurance and other conducting information, having fun friendship ourselves, we formed this activity as some of us required.The goal for the activity is:
KNOWLEDGEMENT, CXCHANGEMENT OF INMORMATION, FRIENDSHIP

W are supporting by Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, has start this group activity on Feb. /2008 first. And now we want to have second activity on: Time: 04/20 Sunday afternoon 4:30pm Place: DU YI CHU chinese restaurant. 8332sw freeway between 59 & Gessner &Beechnut Phone: 713-988-5838Activity and Discussing Topic:

Chinese Medicine Bian-Zhe-Lun-Zhi & Combining with Right Diagnosis of PracticeGuide Speaker:Dr. Lu, Guo-Kan 4:30 pm Dr. LuguoKan¡¯s speech. His speech will contain excellent examples of hospital patients and analysis the detailed informations with his famous professor's experiences 5:30 pm Discuss. Group discussing opinions and our individual experience. 6:00 pm Entertainment and dinner 7:15: DismissThis group is designed for every one devoted and sharing his experience of knowledgement and improve ourselves as a whole. So every one will have his speech in interior activities.
(Please call or email back to: janice7760@yahoo.com if you'll come. Or call 713-293-9998)
PLEASE COME ON TIME, we will not wait.

Houston Acupuncturists Supporting Group

2008-02-19T15:26:00.000-08:00

The Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act

David Kailin, Ph.D., M.P.H., L.Ac. February 19, 2008

The Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 109-462) was signed into law on 12/22/06 and became effective on 12/22/07. The law applies to dietary supplements, defined as a vitamin, herb or other botanical, amino acid, supplement, concentrate, metabolite, constituent, extract, or any combination of the above intended for ingestion.

The law requires the manufacturer, packer, or distributor (as the “responsible person” listed on the product label) to provide to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports of serious adverse events for dietary supplements marketed within the U.S. If a retailer’s name is on the label, they are a distributor responsible for filing such reports. However, if the retailer also has an agreement with the manufacturer or packer to transfer that responsibility, then the retailer need only alert the responsible person when the retailer receives a report of a serious adverse event. If the retailer’s name is not on the label, the retailer should forward reports of serious adverse events to the responsible person.

A serious adverse event is defined as resulting in death, life-threatening experience, inpatient hospitalization, persistent or significant disability, congenital anomaly or birth defect, or one which requires medical intervention to prevent such outcomes.

A serious adverse event report must have five data elements: an identifiable injured person; an identifiable initial reporter; identity and contact information for the responsible person; identity of the suspect dietary supplement; and identity of the serious adverse event. A report of a serious adverse event technically has not been received by a responsible person until all the data elements have been gathered.

The responsible person then has 15 business days to submit a report by mail to the FDA, using MedWatch Form 3500A. Do not use MedWatch Form 3500, which is reserved for voluntary reports. A copy of the label must be included with Form 3500A. The injured person should not be identified by name on Form 3500A. New medical information subsequently received by the responsible person must be forwarded to FDA within 15 business days, with a copy of the previously submitted Form 3500A.

Submission of Form3500A does not constitute admission of causal or contributory connection between the product and the adverse event. It would be prudent for the responsible person to include a statement to that effect on Form 3500A.

Records of serious adverse events - and also non-serious adverse events - must be maintained for at least 6 years. They may be inspected by the FDA. Maintain records of Form 3500A submissions, new medical information and reports of same to FDA, and communications with the initial reporter and other persons who provided information.

The act also has a labeling directive, mandating inclusion of the phone number or full street address of the responsible person. Optionally, one may state that it is for serious adverse event reports.

To access FDA Form 3500A: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/how.htm
To access FDA Draft Guidance: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/dsaergui.html
To access Labeling Draft Guidance: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/dsaergu2.html

About The Author:
Dr. Kailin, senior consultant for Convergent Medical Systems, Inc., is widely regarded as the leading authority on CAM-related federal regulations. He is the author of Quality In Complementary & Alternative Medicine (2006, CMS Press). Dr. Kailin consults on quality improvement and regulatory issues, and for integrative medicine programs.
Website: http://www.convergentmedical.com
Copyright 2008

2008-01-22T18:13:00.000-08:00

ACUPUNCTURE POSITIONS FOR DALLAS, TEXAS

Intentional Health and Wellness is currently accepting resumes for 2 acupuncture positions in an upscale mind body spa focused on healing, yoga and core fitness. My company provides treatment space, marketing and promotion, and all logistical support needed to develop a thriving client base in a beautiful new facility with a staff and management team dedicated to the promotion of the healing piece of our brand. Acupuncturist will work directly with the spa’s director of healing to develop and promote acupuncture at this facility.

Acupuncturists will have free access to all classes. They will have an opportunity to present workshops which will be promoted by the spa, write articles in the monthly news letter and perform weekly demonstrations designed to promote the growth of a large patient base.

The ideal candidate will be fully licensed, carry full malpractice insurance and have gentle needling technique and exceptional communication skills. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong desire to build a thriving practice using the tools and opportunities provided.

Acupuncturists engaged at this facility must be enthusiastic, engaging, highly motivated and a team player.

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Robert MacDonald MS LAc LMT

ihw4u@aol.com

2007-12-18T15:15:00.000-08:00

Work Opportunity

I am Dr. Paul Meyer. I have been in Arlington Texas since 1985. We have a 3700 square foot clinic and an area of that is used for acupuncture. After 7 years, the OMD in my Chiropractic office is leaving. I would like to fill his spot with TAAOM members.
You can contact me at any of the following:
Email: Dr.paulmeyer@sbcglobal.net
Fax: 817-467-4878
Phone: 817-468-7246
Mail: Dr. Paul Meyer
5520 S. Cooper, 111
Arlington, TX 76017

2007-12-06T18:50:00.000-08:00

New York Chiropractic College is looking for A Dean of the School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Dean is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and overall management of the School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and the faculty and staff associated with this department in direct and supporting roles. The position is a full time appointment requiring service to the College divided among administrative duties, scholarship, service and teaching. Requires a master’s degree or its equivalent in acupuncture or acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or a doctorate degree in a relevant subject, a minimum of three years teaching or clinical experience, and previous administrative experience.

For more information, please log on to www.nycc.edu, click on the tab for “About NYCC,” and then click on the tab for “Employment Opportunities.”

Interested individuals please submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of reference to: the Office of Human Resources, 2360 State Route 89, Seneca Falls, NY 13148, or e-mail your response to: cmcdermott@nycc.edu.

2007-10-13T20:43:00.000-07:00

Immediate office space available in expanding Uptown Dallas Chiropractic office. Ideal for licensed, established acupuncturist or other "wellness oriented" healthcare provider. Fully furnished office sits directly on busy McKinney Avenue. Ample parking. Bright and sunny space features hardwood floors and exposed beams. Use of office receptionist. Excellent networking/internal referral possibilities.

Please call for more details 214-720-2225.

2007-10-09T19:22:00.000-07:00

Employment opportunity!

Steiner’s innovative program, placing acupuncturists on board luxury cruise ships, is currently hiring licensed acupuncturists with a passion for TCM, who can successfully publicly speak about Chinese medicine. If you are interested in the program, please call Stephanie Kimber L.Ac—manager at 305 284 1463 or send your resume to : Steiner Management services LLC, 770 South Dixie Highway 2nd Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33146

2007-06-26T13:17:00.000-07:00

Employment Opportunities!

1. A position opening for an acupuncturist in clear lake, a little south of Houston on I-45.

Contatc:
Natural Health Centers of Texas
Dr. James or dr. Kincaid

17313 El Camino Real
Houston, TX 77058
281-461-3333 phone
281-486-9370 Fax rsume

2. Looking for an acupuncturist who has NCCAOm certification to work in Colorado.
Contact:
Nawei's Acupuncture Clinic
559 East Pikes Peak Ave. Sutie #212
Colorado Spring, CO 80903
Phone: 719-632-7103
Fax: 719-632-9003
Email: acupuncture@nawei.us

3. One or two licensed acupuncturists in Texas to work in the Rockwall/Dallas area.
Contact:
Rockwall Oriental Medicine Clinic
Ms. Edeith Miller
214-729-7344, or
rockwallorientalmedicineclinic.com

2007-06-08T11:51:00.000-07:00

Dear new TAAOM members:

We can not update our membership informtion right now because we are working on upgrading our system. We will update all the information as soon as our system is upgraded.

Thanks for your patience,

Management of TAAOM website

2007-05-29T15:06:00.000-07:00

TAAOM New Board Directors

The annual association meeting was held in Austin at the AOMA on April 15, 2007.
Newly elected board members are as follows: Will Morris, Yanfang Liu, Paul Abadie, Chris Butler, Leslie Graham (alternate), Tam Khai Thai (alternate).

The appointment of officers was done at the board meeting following the annual meeting.
Yanfang Liu: re-elected as President
Shenping Liang: Vice President
Paul Abadie: newly elected as secretary
Donna Guthery: Treasurer
Kaixun Liu, Bing You, Will Morris, David Weinthal: Board Members
Tam Khai Thai, Leslie Graham: alternate

Please review Events Page for more detail information related with the annual meeting.

2007-02-27T12:42:00.000-08:00

NCCAOM is relocating.

The offices for NCCAOM have relocated from Virginia to Jacksonville Florida. The new address and phone numbers are listed on www.nccaom.org. They have also recently updated the Exam Administration Frequently Asked Questions which can be found on their website as well.

2007-02-27T12:39:00.001-08:00

Fax number is wrong.

The fax number on the applications that were mailed out is wrong. The correct number is
281 537 6699.

2007-02-27T12:39:00.000-08:00

Fax number is wrong.

The fax number on the applications that were mailed out is wrong. The correct number is
281 537 6699.

2006-06-25T18:27:00.000-07:00

Acupuncture and Fibromyalgia. The following study regarding Acupuncture and fibromyalgia was posted on www.mayoclinicproceedings.com. The abstract of the article is shown below.

Improvement in Fibromyalgia Symptoms With Acupuncture: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial
DAVID P. MARTIN, MD, PHD; CHRISTOPHER D. SLETTEN , PHD; BRENT A. WILLIAMS, MS; INES H. BERGER , MD

Address reprint requests and correspondence to David P. Martin, MD, PhD, Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 (e-mail: martin.david@mayo.edu).

OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that acupuncture improves symptoms of fibromyalgia.

PATIENTS AND METHODS: We conducted a prospective, partially blinded, controlled, randomized clinical trial of patients receiving true acupuncture compared with a control group of patients who received simulated acupuncture. All patients met American College of Rheumatology criteria for fibromyalgia and had tried conservative symptomatic treatments other than acupuncture. We measured symptoms with the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) and the Multidimensional Pain Inventory at baseline, immediately after treatment, and at 1 month and 7 months after treatment. The trial was conducted from May 28, 2002, to August 18, 2003.

RESULTS: Fifty patients participated in the study: 25 in the acupuncture group and 25 in the control group. Total fibromyalgia symptoms, as measured by the FIQ, were significantly improved in the acupuncture group compared with the control group during the study period (P=.01). The largest difference in mean FIQ total scores was observed at 1 month (42.2 vs 34.8 in the control and acupuncture groups, respectively; P=.007). Fatigue and anxiety were the most significantly improved symptoms during the followup period. However, activity and physical function levels did not change. Acupuncture was well tolerated, with minimal adverse effects.

CONCLUSION: This study paradigm allows for controlled and blinded clinical trials of acupuncture. We found that acupuncture significantly improved symptoms of fibromyalgia. Symptomatic improvement was not restricted to pain relief and was most significant for fatigue and anxiety.

Mayo Clin Proc. 2006;81(6):749-757

FIQ=Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire; MPI=Multidimensional Pain Inventory