NCCAOM Certified
"Experience the Power of Proven Ancient Medicine"
"Over the years I have continued my studies to bring
the most current developments into my practice. I also
remain very active in the leadership, education and research of
Oriental Medicine to help it find its place as a part of our healthcare
system. I strive to provide the best holistic medicine care
possible and look forward to helping you."
Elif Kuzu, L.Ac., Dipl OM, MSOM
Elif Kuzu's practice integrates traditional Chinese
medicine and Japanese Kotatoma world views.
She earned her B.S. in Biology and Chemistry at the
University of Texas Tech, Lubbock, Texas. Her education
also includes a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine at
Southwest Acupuncture College, Boulder, Colorado.
Where she was trained in Acupuncture, Chinese herbal
medicine as well as Qi gong, Tai Qi,
Shaitu (Japanese style massage), Tui Na
Chinese style massage), Chinese nutrition and much
more.
Southwest Acupuncture College is nationally accredited
school and board certified.
~The ancient sages believed that health and peace came from being
in harmony with the deeper currents of nature.
Certification Information:
A Diplomate of Oriental Medicine is a practitioner
who is certified by the National Certification
Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
(NCCAOM®) and has met the certification requirements
for both acupuncture and Chinese herbology. It is a
considerable professional achievement to earn the
designation Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
NCCAOM certification indicates to employers, patients,
and peers that one has met national standards for the
safe and competent practice of acupuncture and Chinese
herbology as defined by the acupuncture and Oriental
medicine (AOM) profession. For additional information,
about the Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, please visit
the NCCAOM Website.
A Diplomate of Acupuncture is an acupuncturist who is
certified by the National Certification Commission for
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM®). It is a
considerable professional achievement to earn the
designation Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM).
NCCAOM certification indicates to employers, patients,
and peers that one has met national standards for the
safe and competent practice of acupuncture as defined
by the acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM)
profession. For additional information, about the
Diplomate of Acupuncture, please visit the NCCAOM
Website.
A Diplomate of Chinese Herbology is a practitioner
who is certified by the National Certification
Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
(NCCAOM®). It is a considerable professional
achievement to earn the designation Diplomate of
Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM). NCCAOM certification
indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one
has met national standards for the safe and competent
practice of Chinese herbology as defined by the
acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) profession.
For additional information, about the Diplomate of
Chinese Herbology, please visit the NCCAOM Website.