License Information

Acupuncture and massage therapy are both license protected practices in New York State. Any use of the title acupuncturist or massage therapist within New York State requires licensure by the Office of the Professions. The practice of any profession which is under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Professions is a criminal act punishable as a Class E Felony.

Graduates of the Acupuncture Program and the Massage Therapy Program at the Swedish Institute are eligible for New York State licensure, provided they meet all other requirements.

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Acupuncture

For New York State licensing requirements for acupuncture see License Information.

For acupuncture scope of practice see Guidelines for Practice.

To check if an acupuncturist is licensed with N.Y. State go to Verify License.

Information about credentialing of acupuncture in other states is available at the web site of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance, www.AOMalliance.org.

Massage Therapy

For New York State licensing requirements for massage therapy see License Information.

For massage therapy scope of practice see Guidelines for Practice.

To check if a massage therapist is licensed with N.Y. State go to Verify License.

Information about massage therapy regulation in other states can be found at the following sites:

The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork www.ncbtmb.com.

Associated Bodywork Massage Professionals www.massagetherapy.com/careers/stateboards.php.

American Massage Therapy Foundation massagetherapyfoundation.org.

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