State of Arizona Board of Acupuncture Examiners
Welcome
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Board Meetings Notices for all Board meetings are posted on the first and second floors of 1400 W. Washington Phoenix, AZ 85007. Notices can also be obtained by clicking on the "Meeting Notices and Agendas, and Minutes" link on any page. Imposter Alert: For a list of individuals representing themselves as Licensed Acupuncturists click here.
Some Statistics: As of May 2013, there are 545 active licensed acupuncturists and 42 active certificated auricular acupuncturists in the State of Arizona. |
Message From the
Director
Welcome to the State of Arizona Acupuncture Board of Examiners website.
The site was designed with consumers and licensees in
mind. The website contains a variety of information
including a directory of licensees, applications, and
newsletters under the publications link. Feel free to
send me your comments on ways you would like to see this
website improved.
Pete Gonzalez
Executive Director
Mission Statement
The mission of the Acupuncture Board of
Examiners
is to protect the health, safety and welfare, of
the citizens of Arizona by regulating and maintaining standards of practice for
acupuncture.
What We Do
The Board licenses and regulates acupuncturists, certifies auricular
acupuncturists for detoxification or substance abuse programs, acupuncture
training and preceptorship training programs, continuing education programs and
visiting professors. The Board evaluates professional competency,
investigates complaints, and enforces the standards of practice for the
acupuncture profession. The Board regulates the educational, clinical and
clean needle technique programs approved to teach the practice of acupuncture in
this state.