Theresa Hoang Acupuncture

Certifications

Diplomate of Herbal Medicine

NCBAHM Certified

A Diplomate of Herbal Medicine is a practitioner who is certified by the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM®) and has met the certification requirements for both acupuncture and Chinese herbology. It is a considerable professional achievement to earn the designation Diplomate of Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM). NCBAHM 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 herbal medicine (AHM) profession. For additional information, about the Diplomate of Herbal Medicine, please visit the NCBAHM Website.

Diplomate of Chinese Herbology

NCBAHM Certified

A Diplomate of Chinese Herbology is a practitioner who is certified by the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM®). It is a considerable professional achievement to earn the designation Diplomate of Chinese Herbology (NCBAHM). NCBAHM 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 herbal medicine (AHM) profession. For additional information, about the Diplomate of Chinese Herbology, please visit the NCBAHM Website.

Diplomate of the American Occupational Therapy Association

Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants help people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations). Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes. Occupational therapy services typically include: 
  • an individualized evaluation, during which the client/family and occupational therapist determine the person’s goals, 
  • customized intervention to improve the person’s ability to perform daily activities and reach the goals, and
  • an outcomes evaluation to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan.

Occupational therapy services may include comprehensive evaluations of the client’s home and other environments (e.g., workplace, school), recommendations for adaptive equipment and training in its use, and guidance and education for family members and caregivers. Occupational therapy practitioners have a holistic perspective, in which the focus is on adapting the environment to fit the person, and the person is an integral part of the therapy team. 

From The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)