Licensed Acupuncturists are required to have obtained a Masters of Science degree in Acupuncture, a 3.5 year program offering over 3,000 hours of training. Our acupuncture providers, Kerry Boyle, Jennifer Etheridge, Jonathan Fleming, Jessica (Zizi) Zolten-Chandler, and Maria Leon attended acupuncture programs with requirements focusing on western sciences. Kerry Boyle is currently completing a Doctorate of Acupuncture, the highest level training available for acupuncture providers.
Degree programs require internships at local clinics where practitioners acquire clinical skills. After graduation, acupuncturists complete national examinations provided by the N.C.C.A.O.M. and apply for a state license. Vermont requires licensed acupuncturists to maintain their licenses via continuing education units each year. Kerry, Maria, Jonathan, Zizi and Jennifer are also nationally board certified in acupuncture and qualified Diplomates in Acupuncture, this is not a requirement but an additional certification the providers chose to maintain.