Dr. Ash Goddard, DACM, L.Ac.

National certification in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine requires a four-year masters program of study culminating in a Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree. While the study of Chinese herbology is not required for practice in Washington state, I have completed that training and am appropriately certified. Dr. Goddard received her Master's degree in 2000 and completed her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in 2018.  

The modern study and practice of acupuncture includes ancient Chinese medical theory along with​ modern scientific study of the musculoskeletal and nervous system. The four-year program includes 3000+ hours of study in Chinese medical theory and diagnosis, acupuncture technique and safety, and also western science (Chemistry & Biochemistry, Physics, Psychology, Microbiology & Immunology, Nutrition, Anatomy & Physiology, Western Pathology, Western Medical Terminology, Western Pharmacology, Clean Needle Technique & Safety Codes, Survey of Clinical Medicine, First-Aid/CPR, etc).   

Acupuncture, when performed by a qualified, licensed practitioner, is very safe, which is reflected in our exceptionally low injury and claim rates, according to the Department of Health.

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