Practitioners and Clinics

Acupressure - A Science of Life - http://www.dishant.com/acupressure/
Neural Correlates of Acupressure, University of Connecticut Scholar Thesis 1999 by Dishant Shah.
Acupressure Introduction - http://www.acupressure.s5.com
Explains the diseases for which it is effective, scientific views, benefits and types of acupressure therapies.
Acupressure Introduction and Acupoints - http://www.crystalinks.com/acupressure.html
Benefits and usefullness of acupressure as well as detailed acupoints and acuregions charts are given.
Acupressure Techniques for Use During Labour - http://home.clear.net.nz/pages/debra_betts/
Articles by Debra Betts, acupuncturist, Wellington, New Zealand.
Amatsu - http://www.amatsu.co.uk/
Classes offered in an ancient natural technique which increases healing potential by manipulation and gentle movement. Brought to the West by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi as part of Hi Chi Bu Ku Goshin Jutsu. Based in Hartlepool, England.
Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu - http://mysite.verizon.net/ron26/
Resources on the ancient art of harmonizing the body, mind and spirit with gentle touch. Maintained by Ron Hodges, Boston, Massachusetts.
BodyChannel.net - http://www.bodychannel.net
Portal for information on acupuncture, acupressure, tuina, beauty, fitness, herbal medicine, and Shiatsu.
BodyMind East - http://www.bodymindeast.com/
Links to authorized Jin Shin Do Bodymind Acupressure teachers, practitioners and classes in the Northeast. Maintained by Deborah Valentine Smith.
breathe balance - http://www.breathebalance.com
Heather Lounsbury, L.Ac. and her company 'Breathe' offer a variety of holistic healthcare services including tui na and Chinese medicine.
Introduction to Kiatsu - http://www.bodymindandmodem.com/Aikido/kiatsu.html
Article on healing art that uses the fingers by Aikido Kokikai of Rochester, New York.
Jin Shin Jyutsu, An Ancient Art Revisited - http://www.innerself.com/Magazine/Health/An_Ancient_Art_Revisited.htm
Article by Pia Weskott.
Shindo - http://www.jarilusua.com/
Introduction to Shindo, a Japanese bodywork method developed by Kazuko Kuratomi. Multilingual site maintained by Jari, Tarja ja Mari Lusua in Vantaa, Finland.

Professional Associations

American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA) - http://www.aobta.org/
National not-for-profit professional association of practitioners of Bodywork Therapies of Asia. Includes definitions of Oriental massage forms. Voorhees, New Jersey.
Australian Shiatsu Association - http://www.AustralianShiatsuAssociation.com.au/
Represents all facets of shiatsu in Australia. Based in Elsternwick, Victoria.
Jin Shin Do Foundation for Bodymind Acupressure - http://www.jinshindo.org/
Links to authorized teachers and practitioners. Articles, catalog, classes. Royal Oaks, California.
Shiatsu Society of the UK - http://www.shiatsu.org/
The professional organisation representing practitioners and teachers of shiatsu in the UK. Rugby, United Kingdom.
Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association (WABA) - http://aspen.forest.net/waba/
Non-profit organization dedicated to making the benefits of giving and receiving Watsu and Aquatic Bodywork available to everybody. Watsu, developed by Harold Dull, is the first form of aquatic bodywork. Also operates School of Shiatsu and Massage. Middletown, California.

Schools

Canadian Acupressure Institute - http://acupressureshiatsuschool.com/
[Victoria, BC, Canada] Fully accredited school graduating students in Jin Shin Do and Shiatsu Acupressure.
Cork School of Shiatsu - http://www.shiatsunowandzen.com/
[Cork, Ireland] Course details about training to both introductory and to practitioner level.
European Shiatsu School - http://www.shiatsu.co.uk/
[England, Eire, Greece, Spain and France] Courses to practitioner level and beyond. Full course details, multilingual site.
International School of Shiatsu - http://www.kientalerhof.ch/Iss.htm
[Kiental, Switzerland] Residential education center offers courses in a variety of contemplative studies. Multilingual site.
Mi Zai Shiatsu Institute - http://www.angelfire.com/il2/mizaishiatsu/
[Europe and USA] Curriculum emphasizes meditation, precise movement and a deeply connected, supportive touch by the practitioner.
Ohashi International - http://www.ohashi.com/
[Worldwide] International teaching schedule and background information on him. Books and videos for sale.
Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo - http://kensensaito.com/
[Toronto, Canada] Study at this academy and also learn English.
Shiatsu School of Canada Inc. and the SSC Acupuncture Institute - http://www.shiatsucanada.com/
[Toronto, Ontario, Canada] Career training available. Kaz Kamiya, director.
Sourcepoint - http://www.sourcepointshiatsu.com/
[Vancouver] Clinic offering treatments with shiatsu, acupuncture, and traditional Chinese medicine. Also, details of workshops and practitioner training courses in shiatsu.
Well Mother - http://www.wellmother.org/
[Worldwide] Training for health professionals in massage and shiatsu for holistic maternity care. Taught by Suzanne Yates.
Yo Sei Do Shiatsu School of Master Yuichi Kawada - http://home.tvd.be/cr25746/
[Brussels, Belgium] Courses are given in French and English.

Shiatsu

Bill's Watsu Page - http://www.parrottproductions.ca/sarah/watsu/
Watsu is applying in water the principles and stretches of Zen Shiatsu which has its roots in Japan. Maintained by Bill Hamilton, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Discovering Shiatsu - http://www.articleindex.com/Health/discovering_shiatsu.htm
Article by Catherine Sutton.
Kimura Shiatsu Institute - http://www.shiatsu-k.com
Offers treatment and courses to make one's body healthy physically, mentally and spiritually.
Kwan Yin's Embrace - http://www.anza-embrace.com/
[Nr. Temecula, Southern California] Watsu retreat center.
Mike Flanagan's Shiatsu Information Pages - http://shiatsu.8m.com/
Information, international practitioner directory, pictures, links and book reviews.
Self Healing Australia - http://www.self-healing.com.au/
[Newtown, NSW, Australia] Natural therapies site offering information, newsletter, treatments, classes, courses and workshops in zen shiatsu.
Shiatsu - http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/8538/shiatsuing.html
Definitions and charts. Multilingual site maintained by Jos?Manuel Afreixo Nunes da Cruz.
Shiatsu, Japanese Massage - http://www.rianvisser.nl/shiatsu/e_index.htm
Includes Do-in exercises and list of worldwide practitioners. Multilingual site maintained by Rian Visser, Haarlem, Netherlands.

Associations

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine National Coalition - http://www.aomnc.com
AOMNC was formed to support the passage of Federal Acupuncture Bill and to advocate for the elimination of discriminatory reimbursement practices.
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance - http://www.aomalliance.org
AOMAlliance is an umbrella organization comprised of practitioners, teachers, schools, venders and users of energetic medicine. Established in 1994, Olalla, WA.
Acupuncture Association of Colorado - http://www.angelfire.com/co/AcuAssoc/
AAC is a licensed acupuncturist organization providing practitioner listings, regulations, legislation, and general information on acupuncture in Colorado.
Acupuncture Association of Washington - http://www.acupuncturewashington.org/home.htm
AAW is a licensed acupuncturist organization providing information for patients, practitioners, and members alike.
Alberta Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine - http://www.atcm-alberta.org/
AATCM is a Canadian provincial association of professional acupuncturists.
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture - http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/
AAMA is a physician organization promoting the integration of acupuncture with Western medical training and a comprehensive approach to health care.
American Association of Oriental Medicine - http://www.aaom.org/
AAOM is a professional membership organization of licensed Oriental medicine practitioners who are committed to high ethical, educational, and regulatory standards, to ensure the competent provision of Oriental medicine to the public. Since 1981. Maryland.
Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association, Ltd. - http://www.acupuncture.org.au/
AACMA is a national professional association of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. West End, Queensland, Australia.
British Acupuncture Council - http://www.acupuncture.org.uk/
BAcC represents acupuncturists trained in traditional acupuncture in the United Kingdom. Based in London.
British Medical Acupuncture Society - http://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/
BMAS is an organization of medical practitioners who use acupuncture in hospital or general practice. Includes dentists and vets. Links to training courses for doctors and acupuncture practitioners. Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom.
California State Oriental Medical Association - http://www.csomaonline.org
CSOMA is a community of practitioners and all who are interested in using Oriental medicine to maintain health.
Canadian Academy of Chinese Traditional Health Sciences - http://www.tcmcanada.org/
CACTHS is a Canadian national association of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners. Multilingual site.
Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada - http://www.cmaac.ca/
CMAAC was Established to unite practitioners and to lobby the government for regulation of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. Office in London, Ontario, Canada.
Council of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Associations - http://www.acucouncil.org
CAOMA is an coalition of professional organizations which develops and advocates for standards of excellence in the education and practice of oriental medicine in the United States.
European Federation for Oriental Medicine - http://www.eufom.com/
EUFOM is a professional organization for oriental medicine practitioners in Europe.
European Registrar of Organizations of Traditional Chinese Medicine - http://www.eurotcm.org/
EUROTCM is a listing of organizations of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Europe.
Florida Association of Oriental Medicine - http://www.faom.net
FAOM is a professional association serving its membership to promote and protect the interests of Florida acupuncture physicians and the practice of Oriental Medicine.
Florida State Oriental Medical Association - http://www.fsoma.com
FSOMA is a Florida organization promoting acupuncture and Oriental medicine, and providing continuing education and other benefits to its members.
International Council of Medical Acupuncture and Related Techniques - http://www.icmart.org/
ICMART is a non-profit international organization of national associations of medical doctors practising acupuncture and related techniques. Brussels, Belgium.
International Podiatric Acupuncture Forum - http://ipaf.podiatric-acupuncture.org.uk
IPAF is a discussion forum providing opportunity for professional involvement and contact with those with similar interests in podiatric acupuncture around the globe.
Michigan Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - http://michiganacupuncture.org/
MAAOM provides a directory of practitioners and educational information on acupuncture and Oriental medicine.
Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association - http://www.mcmia.org/index.asp?Lang=EN
MCMIA promotes the modernization and globalization of Chinese medicine. Multilingual site. Hong Kong.
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - http://www.nccaom.org/
NCCAOM is a private non-profit organization which develops, promotes, and administers examinations and certifications for acupuncture, chinese herbology, and asian bodywork. Established 1982. Alexandria, VA.
National Oriental Medicine Accreditation Agency - http://www.nomaa.org
NOMAA is a private agency providing educational standards for institutions wishing to offer first professional doctorate degrees in Oriental Medicine (OMD).
New Hampshire Association for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - http://nhaaom.org/
NHAAOM is a licensed acupuncturist organization expanding public awareness, promoting access, and improving integration of Oriental Medicine into the American health care system.
North Carolina Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - http://www.ncaaom.org/
NCAAOM is a licensed acupuncturist organization promoting and fostering qualifications, regulations, education, practice, and research in Oriental Medicine since 1987.
Oklahoma Acupuncture Association - http://www.okacupuncture.org
OAA is an academic non-profit alliance of Acupuncturist and healthcare professionals with interests in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Founded in 1987.
Oriental Medicine Association of New Mexico - http://www.omanm.org
OMANM is an organization of Doctors of Oriental Medicine promoting professional and ethical standards of practice of Oriental medicine as a valuable contribution to the health care system.
Society for Acupuncture Research - http://www.acupunctureresearch.org/
SAR is a charitable research organization promoting scientific inquiries into clinical efficacy, physiological mechanisms, patterns of use, and theoretical foundations. Washington, DC.
The Acupuncture Society - http://www.tai-chi-chuan.demon.co.uk/societyinfo.html
TAS is a professional body of acupuncture practitioners promoting the development of Chinese acupuncture, herbal medicine and diagnosis as an effective medical practice. United Kingdom.

Publications

Acupuncture in Medicine - http://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/aimintro.htm
Published by the British Medical Acupuncture Society, an association of medical practitioners interested in acupuncture. Cheshire, United Kingdom.
American Botanical Council Publications - http://www.herbalgram.org/publications/
Based in Austin, Texas.
Calm Spirit Magazine Online - http://www.calmspirit.com/
Articles and FAQs on Tibetan and Chinese medicine. Maintained by Steven C. Hollifield, Jupiter, Florida.
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine - http://www.relaxingnaturalhealth.com/journal.html
English language edition can be ordered from Relaxing Natural Health, Watertown, Massachusetts.
European Journal of Oriental Medicine (EJOM) - http://www.ejom.co.uk/
Published by the British Acupuncture Council. Articles reflect current issues of clinical practice and include the wider contextual frameworks provided by education, philosophy, politics and medical anthropology. Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom.
Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies - http://www.ex.ac.uk/FACT/
Aims to present the evidence on complementary medicine in an analytical and impartial manner. Published by the Department of Complementary Medicine, University of Exeter, United Kingdom.
From Tao to Earth - http://taotoearthpmpubs.com/
Books and educational materials about acupuncture and alternative health care business practices. Focus Practice Management Publications, Inc., Boulder, Colorado.
Journal of Shiatsu and Oriental Body Therapy (JSOBT) - http://www.seed.org/jsobt.html
Articles on shiatsu, acupressure, chi gong, Chinese medicine. Affiliated with the School for Experiential Education. Published in Europe, Australia and America.
Kampo Today - http://www.tsumura.co.jp/english/kampo/today/index.htm
English-language periodical devoted to Japan's traditional herbal medicine. Published by Tsumura Co. in New York, New York.
Paradigm Publications - http://www.paradigm-pubs.com/
Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine books. Distributed by Redwing Book Company, Brookline, Massachusetts.
Plum Flower Press - http://www.plumflower.com/
Specializes in Chinese internal styles. Ba gua zhang (pa kua chang), xing yi quan, tai ji quan, internal strength development, taoism, acupuncture, tui na, meridian theory. Arcata, California.
Qi - The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health & Fitness - http://www.qi-journal.com/
All aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture, qigong, herbs, taijiquan. Free online practitioner listings. Calendar of events. Product catalog.
Redwing Book Company - http://www.redwingbooks.com/
Distributes books, audios, videos and CD-ROM titles on health, wellbeing and complementary medicine. Online catalog. Brookline, Massachusetts.
The American Journal of Chinese Medicine - http://www.ajcm.org/
Created to link scientific research and alternative medicine by publishing review articles, research reports, and essays related to traditional- or ethnomedicine of all cultures. Published by the Institute for Advanced Research in Asian Science and Medicine (IARASM). Garden City, New York.
The Journal of Chinese Medicine - http://www.jcm.co.uk/
English language journal dedicated to professional and student level information on the entire field of Chinese medicine. Hove, United Kingdom.
World Health Organization Publications: Traditional Medicine - http://www.who.int/dsa/cat98/trad8.htm
Catalog includes monographs on research and East Asian medicinals.
World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion - http://www.medboo.com/eng/wjam/
Publication of World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS).

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