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Cameron Bishop, MAc, AP

Dr. Cameron Bishop DAOM, L.Ac lived in Japan for four years studying healing and martial arts. He has an accredited Masters in Acupuncture from NIAOM and an accredited Doctorate from ACTCM. He has been in practice for sixteen years. He is professor of Japanese Acupuncture at ATOM and an authorized Toyohari instructor. His web site is www.AskWithin.com.

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