Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine:  Several thousand years old, Chinese Medicine is an ancient Asian  system of healing and medicine, focusing on achieving internal balance. Practitioners use methods such as acupuncture, heat application (moxibustion), herbal preparations, food therapy, massage, exercise or bodily movements to restore the flow of Qi or Chi (vital life force) and the balance of Yin and Yang ito restore & maintain well being. Chinese Medicine has been the standard of care in Asia since at least the third century BC and various styles have developed over the centuries based on differing opinions as to theory and technique. What Do the Initials After the Acupuncturists Name Stand For?  Generally, the abbreviation after an acupuncturist's name is L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist), but there are other certifications and degrees, such as:   Dipl.Ac.- Diplomat of Acupuncture----M.Ac- Masters of Acupuncture---NCCAOM- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.