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!