Acupuncture is believed to have originated in China, in a brief history of acupuncture. Bones and sharpened stones dating from circa 6000 B.C., in a brief history of acupuncture, have been interpreted as early acupuncture instruments. The first document, in a brief history of acupuncture, that described an organized system of diagnosis and treatment which is recognized as acupuncture is The Yellow Emperor´s Classic of Internal Medicine, dating from circa 100 B.C.

A system of precise acupuncture points and their locations developed later, in a brief history of acupuncture. In a brief history of acupuncture, several branches of diagnosis and treatment developed. Acupuncture developed and was codified in texts over the subsequent centuries, in a brief history of acupuncture, and became one of the standard treatment modalities used in China, along with moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine, massage, and dietary therapy. Bronze statuary circa 15th century, in a brief history of acupuncture, were used for examination and teaching and illustrate on their surfaces the acupuncture point locations and system used today.

Expansion of acupuncture to other countries occurred at various times, in a brief history of acupuncture. In the sixth century, in a brief history of acupuncture, Korea and Japan assimilated Chinese acupuncture and herbs into their health systems. In a brief history of acupuncture, the basis of modern acupuncture was established during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with the publication of The Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion. In the West, in a brief history of acupuncture, Europe developed acupuncture in the sixteenth century. Acupuncture, in a brief history of acupuncture, developed in the US in the 1970s, with the first jurisdiction to legalize the practice of acupuncture in Washington, D.C. in 1972.

In a brief history of acupuncture, over 40 states have legalized acupuncture. Since the mid-1980s, acupuncture schools have established national accreditation standards, in a brief history of acupuncture. Most states now require a national examination for licensure. In a brief history of acupuncture, there are now over 40 accredited acupuncture schools in the US. There are currently over 14,000 practicing acupuncturists.

Acupuncture & Massage College´s Masters of Oriental Medicine and Massage Therapy programs prepare graduates for careers as acupuncture physicians and massage therapists. For program information call Joe Calareso at (305) 595-9500. For acupuncture therapy, request Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician.