Acupuncturist and Oriental Medicine Practitioner Business Cards for LAc and DACM Professionals

Acupuncturists and Oriental medicine practitioners (also called East Asian medicine practitioners or traditional Chinese medicine practitioners) provide the full range of Traditional Chinese Medicine and East Asian medicine modalities — needle acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, electroacupuncture, and integrative wellness care for pain, chronic conditions, mental health, fertility, and preventive care. Acupuncture is among the most widely utilized complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies in the United States.

What Acupuncturist Cards Include

Your Credentials and Certifications

• LAc (Licensed Acupuncturist) — state acupuncture license; the required credential for legal practice; "LAc" or "L.Ac." after your name
• DACM (Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine) — the doctoral-level degree in acupuncture and Chinese medicine; a growing credential as acupuncture programs transition to doctoral-level entry; "DACM" significantly elevates perceived authority
• DiplAc (Diplomate of Acupuncture) — NCCAOM national diplomate in acupuncture
• DiplOM (Diplomate of Oriental Medicine) — NCCAOM national diplomate in Oriental medicine (broader scope including Chinese herbology)
• DiplCH (Diplomate of Chinese Herbology) — NCCAOM national diplomate in Chinese herbal medicine
• NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) — the primary national certifying body for acupuncturists in the US; many states require NCCAOM certification for licensure; "NCCAOM certified" or "Dipl.Ac."
• MAcOM / MSOM / MSAC — Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine / Master of Science in Oriental Medicine / Master of Science in Acupuncture — the most common entry-level degree
• RAc (Registered Acupuncturist) — credential used in some states / Canada
• Dipl.ABT (Diplomate of Asian Bodywork Therapy) — NCCAOM credential for Tui Na and Asian bodywork therapy
• APC (Acupuncture Physical Medicine Certification) — for physical therapists who practice acupuncture (PT-Ac) — different from licensed acupuncturists
• AOBTA member (American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia) — professional organization
• ASA member (American Society of Acupuncturists) — professional organization

Specialty training credentials:

• FABORM (Fellow, American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine) — specialized fertility and reproductive medicine acupuncture credential
• AAMA member (American Academy of Medical Acupuncture) — for physicians (MDs) who practice acupuncture

Your Modalities and Clinical Specialties

Core acupuncture modalities:

• Traditional acupuncture (body acupuncture)
• Electroacupuncture (EA) — electrical stimulation through needles
• Auricular acupuncture (ear acupuncture)
• Scalp acupuncture — neurological conditions
• Japanese-style acupuncture — gentler needle technique
• Korean hand acupuncture (KHT)
• Motor point / dry needling technique — musculoskeletal
• Acupressure (tui na point pressure)

Chinese herbal medicine:

• Chinese herbal formula consultation
• Custom herbal formulas (granules, raw herbs, tinctures, capsules)
• Patent herbal formulas

Additional TCM/East Asian modalities:

• Cupping (fire cupping, silicone cupping)
• Gua sha (scraping therapy)
• Moxibustion (moxa — warming treatment)
• Tui Na massage (Chinese therapeutic massage)
• Qi Gong instruction

Clinical specialty areas:

• Pain management: Chronic back pain, neck pain, knee pain, headache/migraine, fibromyalgia, arthritis, neuropathic pain
• Women's health and fertility: Menstrual irregularities, PCOS, endometriosis, IVF/IUI support, prenatal care, postpartum recovery, menopausal symptoms
• Mental health: Anxiety, depression, PTSD support, insomnia, stress
• Digestive health: IBS, Crohn's, constipation, acid reflux, nausea
• Oncology support: Chemotherapy-related nausea, fatigue, neuropathy, immune support during cancer treatment
• Neurological: Post-stroke rehabilitation, Bell's palsy, dizziness, tinnitus
• Respiratory: Allergies, asthma, sinusitis, chronic bronchitis
• Addiction recovery: Smoking cessation (NADA protocol), substance recovery support
• Integrative care: Co-treatment with MD/ND/PA, hospital-based integrative medicine
• Sports and performance: Athletic recovery, sports injury, performance optimization

Design for Acupuncturists

Holistic, Calming, Integrative Medicine

Color palette:

• Forest green + white: healing, nature, wellness
• Warm teal + white: calming integrative medicine
• Warm gold + white: traditional medicine warmth
• Deep burgundy + white: traditional Chinese medicine aesthetic

Back of Card

1. "Licensed Acupuncturist | LAc | DACM (if) | Dipl.Ac. | NCCAOM | [State Lic #]"
2. "[Specialty: Pain | Fertility/women's health | Mental health | Oncology support | Digestive]"
3. "Acupuncture | Chinese herbs | Cupping | Moxibustion | Gua sha | Electroacupuncture"
4. "Pain management | Fertility | Women's health | Anxiety | Insomnia | Digestive | Allergies"
5. "Intake: [QR / booking link] | [email] | [phone] | [Clinic name + city]"

Checklist

• [ ] LAc (state license number)
• [ ] DACM (if doctoral degree)
• [ ] Dipl.Ac or Dipl.OM (NCCAOM)
• [ ] Dipl.CH (if Chinese herbal medicine specialty)
• [ ] FABORM (if fertility specialty)
• [ ] NCCAOM certification
• [ ] ASA or AOBTA membership
• [ ] Modalities (acupuncture, herbs, cupping, moxibustion, gua sha)
• [ ] Clinical specialty (pain, fertility, mental health, oncology, digestive)
• [ ] Chinese herbal medicine (if practiced)
• [ ] Free initial consultation (if offered)
• [ ] Telehealth (herbal consultations — if offered)
• [ ] Integrative care / hospital program affiliation (if applicable)