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
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