Editor’s Note: Article submitted by the NCCAOM.
The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is excited to share a major milestone in our ongoing evolution. As part of our commitment to excellence, service, and alignment with the profession, we are in the process of updating our name from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) to the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM) – and we invite your feedback.
The new name more fully reflects the scope of medicine practiced by our NCCAOM board-certified acupuncturists. Including “Herbal Medicine” acknowledges the essential role of Eastern herbal traditions in whole-system care, while “Board” emphasizes our authority as a national certifying body and reinforces our mission to uphold professional standards and protect the public.
This name change aligns with our partnership with key leadership organizations such as the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM) and the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM). It also strengthens our identity within the broader integrative health care landscape.
In addition to our name change, we are pleased to announce that we are relocating NCCAOM offices to a new location in the Washington, D.C. area beginning June 2, 2025:
1199 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 220
Alexandria, VA 22314
This move marks a fresh chapter for our organization – relocating allows us to streamline operations and evolving organizational needs to better serve our board-certified diplomates, partners and the public.
As we consider changing the name to National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM), our Mission, Vision and Core Values remain unchanged and continue to guide our efforts.
We extend our deepest gratitude to all our board-certified diplomates, partners and supporters for your continued trust and collaboration. Your voice in advancing the field of acupuncture and herbal medicine inspires our daily work as we move forward together.
We welcome your feedback on the proposed name change from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) to the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM). The public comment period is open from May 15, 2025, to June 5, 2025. Please complete the survey to share your feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Name_Change_2025.
