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Lawrence Howard, DAc, LAc

Dr. Lawrence Howard is a New York State-licensed acupuncturist in practice since 1998. He has worked as an instructor and clinic supervisor at New York College of Health Professions and volunteered as a subject-matter expert (SME) for the NCCAOM.  He is currently developing continuing-education courses in ethics, practice management and acupuncture treatment for the betterment of the acupuncture profession. Learn more at www.acupuncturescholar.com.

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