John A. Amaro DC, FACC, FIAMA, Dipl.Ac. (IAMA)(NCCAOM), LAc, is an internationally known author, lecturer and practitioner beginning his practice of Acupuncture and Chiropractic in 1971. He has led 13 diplomatic Acupuncture study tours of The People's Republic of China escorting more than 500 doctors and practitioners. He has personally studied Acupuncture in nine separate Asian nations.
He has received Certification in Acupuncture through the Columbia Institute of Chiropractic in 1973. This was one of the first Acupuncture postgraduate education programs for physicians in North America commencing in 1972.
He has been certified by the Waseda Acupuncture College in Tokyo, Japan in 1974 and graduated from the Chinese Medical Institute, Kowloon, China in 1976. He had previously taken postgraduate studies at the Tai Chung Medical School Taipei, China 1973.
He received Diplomate status from the Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture in 1980. Received Diplomate (Dipl.Ac.) of the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture (NCCA) 1985, which has since added the designation "Oriental Medicine" making it the NCCAOM.
Dr. Amaro was awarded the prestigious Fellow of the American College of Chiropractic (FACC) in 1997. He has served on the editorial board of The American Chiropractor magazine since 1980. He has been a columnist for the international publication, "Dynamic Chiropractic" since 1988 as well as a columnist for "Acupuncture Today". He has had over 200 articles published internationally.
As president and head professor of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture, he has presented over 1,200 educational symposiums in over 25 years of teaching globally.
He was appointed by the Governor of Arizona to serve on the development and creation of the Arizona State Board of Acupuncture serving as its first Chairman.
Dr. Amaro has served on the Graduate School faculty of seven colleges and universities and has lectured at Los Angeles University of Health Sciences, Shanghai Medical University, Beijing Medical University and the Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the People's Republic of China.
He has appeared in over 100 television and radio interviews and more than100 magazine and newspaper interviews in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia since 1973.
He is the developer of the Electro Meridian Imaging Diagnostic computer software for acupuncture electronic diagnosis which has taken medical scientific acupuncture into a new level of development. He was the innovator and developer of the acupuncture jet lag treatment approach which has been accepted internationally in affecting the ill effects of trans-continental and oceanic jet aircraft flight.
Dr. Amaro is the Founder of the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture and The International Academy of Medical Acupuncture which more than 20,000 physicians have achieved "Fellowship" (FIAMA) or have taken specific postgraduate work in Euro/Asian acupuncture. In addition, over 5,000 Clinical Assistants have received the status of "Clinical Technician".
He has served as a consultant to the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners which has established the first national certification examination specific for the Chiropractic profession. In addition, he is a founding director and executive officer of the American College of Acupuncture of the American Chiropractic Association.
He brings to the podium a level of expertise which few have attained. He has been described as one of the nations most dynamic speakers. In addition, patients from four continents have visited his personal clinic for treatment in Carefree, Arizona.
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When Patients Discontinue Care
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Focused Healing and Personal Success
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Who Owns Acupuncture? Can It Be Owned?
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When Acupuncture Becomes "Dry Needling"
June 3, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 12)
Answering the Question: "Now What Do I Do?"
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A Simple, Easy-to-Understand Explanation of Acupuncture
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An Acupuncture Reflex System Used in Classical Chiropractic
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The Spinal Subluxation and Its Treatment by Acupuncture
February 13, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 04)
Ear Acupuncture: "Which Ear Do I Treat?"
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How to Be Extremely Successful in the Practice of Acupuncture
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The Treatment of Chronic Pain
June 4, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 12)
Acupuncture in Veterinary Medicine
March 12, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 06)
The Low Back Thru Asian Eyes
January 1, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 01)
What Conditions Does Acupuncture Treat (According to the World Health Organization)?
October 21, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 22)
Why Every Full-Scope DC Should Practice Acupuncture/Meridian Therapy
September 1, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 18)
"Acupuncture vs. Meridian Therapy: Is There a Difference?" 16 Years Later!
July 29, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 16)
The WHO Guidelines on Acupuncture Education: A Must-Read Report! Part 2 of 2
June 17, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 13)
The WHO Guidelines on Acupuncture Education: A Must-Read Report! Part 1 of 2
April 22, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 09)
An Extremely Effective, Simple Cold and Flu Treatment
February 26, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 05)
The Bottom Line
January 29, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 03)
"The Most Important Notes of Acupuncture"
October 24, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 22)
The Most Important Notes of Acupuncture -- Part III
December 19, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 26)
"The Most Important Notes of Acupuncture", Part I
September 12, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 19)
So What If --
July 18, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 15)
"Now Hear This" -- Part 3
June 20, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 13)
"Now Hear This" -- Part II
May 23, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 11)
Seven Years and Seven Months Ahead of Schedule
February 28, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 05)
Korean Hand Acupuncture -- Part V
January 31, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 03)
Korean Hand Acupuncture -- Part 2
January 3, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 01)
For Your Eyes Only
December 20, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 26)
The Eclectic Frontal Headache Clinic
November 22, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 24)
Ayurveda, Part I
September 1, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 18)
Sharing Chiropractic and Acupuncture in China
August 2, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 16)
Out of Africa
July 5, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 14)
Lasers -- Have We Been Duped?
June 7, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 12)
"What Do I Do Now?"
May 10, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 10)
The Modalities of Acupuncture
May 10, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 10)
Phoenix and Dragons and Tigers and Turtles or How to Save a Life
March 15, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 06)
1991 -- The Year of the "Goat"
February 15, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 04)
The Most Important Notes of Acupuncture -- Part IV
January 18, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 02)
The Best of Feeble Excuses
November 20, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 24)
Tricks of the Trade
October 23, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 22)
Acupuncture and Scope of Practice
September 25, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 20)
The Ease of Treating Addictions with Acupuncture
September 1, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 18)
Take It from "Old Dad Chiro"
June 19, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 13)
Acupuncture and Emotions
May 8, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 10)
Why Should I Learn "Meridian Therapy"?
April 10, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 08)
"Shotgun Acupuncture" -- Is It Okay?
February 14, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 04)
So When Are You Going to Have a Baby?
January 17, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 02)
Asian Etiquette
December 17, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 26)
Pearls of Wisdom
September 24, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 20)
My Favorite Procedure
August 13, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 17)
K.I.S.S. (Keep it Simply Simple)
July 2, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 14)
The Chakras and the Flying Seven
May 21, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 11)
When the Student Is Ready -- The Teacher Shall Appear
April 9, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 08)
Pain Management Points -- Illustrated
February 26, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 05)
Meridian Therapy -- Pain Management
January 15, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 02)
Asian Healing Techniques
December 16, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 26)
The First 50 Words
November 4, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 23)
Edema and Swelling -- What Can Be Done?
September 23, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 20)
The Most Notable Secret
August 12, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 17)
Relieving Motion and Morning Sickness
July 1, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 14)
WARNING! This Article Is Not for the Weak of Heart
May 20, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 11)
Controlling Allergies
April 8, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 08)
"Supercharging" the Immune System
February 25, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 05)
Joyful Sleep
January 14, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 02)
Asian Healing Techniques
November 20, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 24)
Acupuncture or Meridian Therapy: Are They the Same?
September 1, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 18)
How I Almost Blew It
July 17, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 15)
Why Acupuncture Now?
June 5, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 12)
The Mysteries of Chinese Qigong
April 24, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 09)
My Encounter with the "Wolfboy"
March 13, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 06)
The Importance of Intent
January 30, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 03)
"Don't Get Your Feet Wet, You'll Get a Cold" -- the Environmental Factors of Acupuncture
December 2, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 25)
Inflammation and Acupuncture
October 21, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 22)
"Now That We Have It, What Are You Going to Do About It"?
September 12, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 19)
Hua Tuo, Mei Hua, and Palmer -- Chiropractic's Asian Connection?
July 29, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 16)
Cerebral Acupuncture (for Neurological Syndromes)
May 6, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 10)
Welcome to 1996: "The Year of the Rat"
February 12, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 04)
Acupuncture Statistics ... Very Interesting!
December 1, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 25)
The Most Important Terms Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine
October 20, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 22)
An Historical Perspective of Acupuncture
July 28, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 16)
Chinese Medicine: The Most Significant Substances and Their Indications
June 16, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 13)
Happy Birthday
May 5, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 10)
Drinking from the Jade Fountain
March 24, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 07)
"Reflections" of Eight Years (87 Articles) in Dynamic Chiropractic
February 10, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 04)
Confucius Says
January 14, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 02)
The "Zen" of Referrals
December 14, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 26)
So, You Think You Know Acupuncture?
November 2, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 23)
"I Can Pass This Test" ... True or False?
September 21, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 20)
Contemporary Asian Healing
June 29, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 14)
Is This a Conspiracy?
May 18, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 11)
The Luban Observation
January 12, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 02)
The Korean Four Point System
November 15, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 24)
Acupuncture Diagnosis in a Chiropractic/Medical Practice
October 18, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 22)
Legal Precedent
August 23, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 18)
Do Chiropractors Have the Right to Practice Acupuncture?
July 12, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 15)
"What Points Do You Use For ________?"
May 31, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 12)
Spectacular Acupuncture Points in Diffuse Musculoskeletal Pain -- with or without Needles!
April 19, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 09)
Spectacular Acupuncture Points in Diffuse Musculoskeletal Pain - with or without Needles!
April 19, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 09)
Spectacular Acupuncture Points in Diffuse Musculoskeletal Pain -- with or without Needles!
April 19, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 09)
War, What Is It Good For?
March 8, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 06)
Ear Acupuncture (for Any Practitioner)
January 26, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 03)
Taking Back Chiropractic
September 4, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 19)
The Pulse Points from the Second Century A.D.
June 12, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 13)
The "Forbidden Points" of Acupuncture!
May 1, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 10)
The Eight (Hui) Influential Points
March 20, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 07)
Use Some of the Most Powerful Acupuncture Points as an Adjunct to Your Practice!
January 1, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 01)
Acupuncture Orthopedics
November 5, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 23)
Lumbar Spine When All Else Fails
September 1, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 18)
DCs Who Perform Acupuncture -Turf War, or Question of Training?
May 21, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 11)
Who Are Your Heroes?
January 15, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 02)
Electro-Meridian Imaging (EMI): Case Histories
December 16, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 26)
Thank You, ACA!
November 4, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 23)
Contemporary Acupuncture Diagnosis: Electro-Meridian Imaging
September 24, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 20)
52 Cents on the Dollar
July 1, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 14)
Breath of the Dragon: How to Create a Successful Life
May 20, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 11)
Damp, Wind and Cold: Treating Winter and Spring Musculoskeletal Conditions
February 25, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 05)
Acupuncture Orthopedics: The Lumbar Spine and Lower Extremity
January 14, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 02)
The Frog in the Well Knows Not of the Great Ocean!
December 15, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 26)
So, When Are You Going to Have a Baby?
September 13, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 19)
Shark Attack!
July 14, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 15)
The Caduceus, Chakras, Acupuncture and Healing, Part II
June 2, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 12)
The Caduceus, Chakras, Acupuncture and Healing, Part I
April 21, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 09)
The Power of Innate Acupuncture Point Selection
March 10, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 06)
