Mi Via Waiver recipients may not be aware that Acupuncture and Asian Medicine is an allowable service that can be paid through the program. In New Mexico acupuncture is performed by licensed Doctors of Oriental Medicine (DOM).
“doctor of oriental medicine” means a person licensed as a physician to practice acupuncture and oriental medicine with the ability to practice independently, serve as a primary care provider and as necessary collaborate with other health care providers;
From the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act.
How can acupuncture help?
- Cerebral Palsy and Acupuncture
- The therapeutic effect of scalp acupuncture on natal autism and regressive autism
- Acupuncture for Non-Verbal Autistic Children: A Small Case Series
- Protocol for Alberta Innovative Disabilities Program (AIDP): Community-based Acupuncture Services Model to Meet the Recovery-oriented Needs of Persons with Disabilities
Participating Providers
The following providers are all licensed DOM and members of NMSAAM. In addition each has been briefed on the Mi Via program and confirmed they are accepting new patients.
Dr. Yvette Arellano DOM, LMT
- Call or text (505) 269-0925
- Website: iamdryve.com
Dr. Yvonne Walston DOM, CMI
Choice Healing Arts, LLC
- Call or text (505) 604-5593
- Website: choicehealingarts.com
Dr. Steven Malins, DOM
Red Root Acupuncture and Herbs
- Call or text (505) 242-2032
- Website: redrootacupuncture.com
Patients are also encouraged to look for licensed DOMs in their communities, or use NMSAAM’s Find a DOM page.
NMSAAM members that are interested in being added to this list should contact NMSAAM Webmaster Dr. Steven Malins, DOM at steve@acupuncturists.us