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Kory Ward-Cook, PhD

Dr. Kory Ward-Cook has over 35 years of experience as a medical laboratory professional, educator, and executive in association management. She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and currently serves as the CEO Emeritus of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). she served as NCCAOM CEO from 2004-2019.

Previous Articles

Enhance Your Patients' Healing Through the Practice of Qigong
August 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 08)
Understanding Professional Credentials: Certifications vs. Certificates of Qualification
February 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 02)
Official NCCAOM Practice Tests
July 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 07)
NCCAOM Call to Action: Shape the Future of Certification
July 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 07)
Gaining an Independent Occupational Code with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
March 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 03)
NCCAOM Helping Promote Your Practice
May 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 05)
NCCAOM Seeks Federal Recognition of the Profession
August 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 08)
Why Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Should Be Recognized as a Stand-Alone Profession by the U.S. Department of Labor
AOM Day: Organizations Look to the Past and Forge Toward the Future
November 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 11)
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Regulating the Gut-Lung Axis for Post-Viral Syndromes
Regulating the Gut-Lung Axis for Post-Viral Syndromes

Another approach to regulate the Yang Ming / Tai Yin circuit is to use an extraordinary vessel (EOV) approach. EOV treatments can be essential in a long-haul post-viral state, as they can help restore integrity to the body’s energetic system on the deepest level. Various combinations can be helpful; however, combining Chong Mai with Ren Mai is a good place to start, as it can help to regulate the gut (Chong Mai) and the lungs (Ren Mai).

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Shaping the Future of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Shaping the Future of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

The NCCAOM is excited to announce the completion of its 2023-2024 Job Analysis (JA) Executive Summary report. The JA is a pivotal initiative aimed at defining the core knowledge, skills, and abilities required for competent practice in the acupuncture and herbal medicine profession. The data collected from this survey is essential for updating the NCCAOM exam content outlines at the entry-to-practice level, ensuring the certification exams are relevant, fair, and legally defensible.

Mina Larson, MS, MBA, CAE
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Our 2025 Goal: Advocacy Through Education
Our 2025 Goal: Advocacy Through Education

As we move into the Year of the Snake, let’s embrace the snake’s deep-thinking nature and ask ourselves four important questions, all of which relate to a single journey: advocating for our medicine by educating others about its value. Now is the time for all acupuncturists to come together to strengthen the profession, share knowledge, advocate for advancement – and help more patients access you as a vital element of their whole-health care.

Marilyn Allen, Editor at Large