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Acupuncture Professional License

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State Education, Department of

People and businesses that perform acupuncture must have a license from the New York State Department of Education (NYSDOE).



A full Acupuncture Professional License permits all practice. A Limited Permit allows a person to practice under the supervision of a licensed professional. Professionals can only supervise one person at a time.

Acupuncturists must meet both educational and experiential requirements to get a license.

NYS Education Department

Address
Office of the Professions


Registration Unit, State Education Building


2nd Floor



Albany NY 12234-1000
Phone (518) 474-3817
Fax (518) 402-2323

TDD/TTY: (518) 473-1426

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