Saturday, July 19, 2008

Alphabet Soup

Once you get into the world of alternative practitioners, past the conventional doctor of medicine, or MD, all the letters after people's names can start to get a tad confusing. Here's a guide to some of those you're most likely to consult with - just keep in mind that some specialties are more tightly controlled via certifying organizations than others.


BAMS = Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery
CCH = Certified in Classical Homeopathy
CNC = Certified Nutritional Consultant
DC = Doctor of Chiropractic
DO = Doctor of Osteopathy
LAc = Licensed Acupuncturist
LMT = Licensed Massage Therapist
NBCCH = National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
ND = Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
OMD = Doctor of Oriental Medicine
RA = Registered Aromatherapist
RH(AHG) = Registered Herbalist, American Herbalist Guild
RM = Reiki Master

No comments: