About Us

     The Auriculotherapy Certification Institute (ACI) was incorporated as an international, non-profit, educational organization in August of 1999, in Los Angeles, California.  ACI is North America’s only organization to offer certification specifically in auriculotherapy, auricular acupuncture, and auricular medicine.  In addition, ACI recognizes the contributions to this field both by ear acupuncture practitioners in China and by doctors of auricular medicine in Europe.

     With the primary mission of certification of qualified practitioners of auriculotherapy, as well as establishing and enforcing a high standard of Ethics, ACI  provides both professional and public recognition of individuals who have obtained advanced training in this specialized skill.

     Individuals who are granted the ACI certificate are required to demonstrate high excellence in their academic knowledge and clinical skills in the treatment of various health conditions through the utilization of ear reflex points.  This certificate does not replace the need for state licensure in a specific health care field, but it does acknowledge specialty of training in this particular health care modality