Suggestions on how to find a local Complementary Healing Therapies (CAM) Practitioner:
- Ask your physician for referrals
- Ask those you trust – family and friends – for referrals
- Most yellow pages include listings of complementary health practitioners, acupuncturists, massage therapists, and meditation instructors
- Call your local health club for classes or referral
- Call your local community college for classes or referrals
- Contact a nearby hospital or a medical school and ask if they maintain a list of area CAM practitioners or could make a recommendation. Some regional medical centers may have CAM centers or CAM practitioners on staff
- Contact a professional organization for the type of practitioner you are seeking
- Many states have regulatory agencies or licensing boards for certain types of practitioners. They may be able to provide information regarding practitioners in your area
- A Google search online can also be a great place to start!