Gretchen Porter, LAc, RN

Diplomate of Acupuncture

NCCAOM Certified

A Diplomate of Acupuncture is an acupuncturist who is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM®). It is a considerable professional achievement to earn the designation Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM). NCCAOM certification indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one has met national standards for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture as defined by the acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) profession. For additional information, about the Diplomate of Acupuncture, please visit the NCCAOM Website.

Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)

Licensed in Minnesota since 2004

Licensed Registered Nurse (R.N.)

Registered in Minnesota since 1972

Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-retired )

Past Board Certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner from the American Nurses Credentialing Center

Education

MASTER OF ACUPUNCTURE (M.Ac). Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Northwestern Health Sciences University, BLoomington, MN

MASTER OF SCIENCE, PUBLIC HEALTH (M.S.) University of Minnesota, Minneapolis,MN