it is hope that within the next several years, acupuncture will break through the remaining political barriers and that the world will see practitioner of tcm as primary care provider with licensing in all states, much the way chiropractors are today.
much of friction arises from the western need to see hard scientific evidence of how acupuncture works, advocates of the practice are optimistic that western science will eventually catch up to the complexities of acupuncture and provide a logical explanation for its consistent success.
TCM offers a comprehensive, integrated and well-tested theory: its application in acupuncture, which is inexpensive, non-invasive, safe and effective, is surely a key form of treatment for future