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What is Cameron
Bishop's history?
After graduating Seattle Pacific University with a degree in Psychology and Anthropology(1988),
Cameron lived, worked and studied in Japan for four years learning both healing and martial arts. Upon his return, he furthered
his studies at NIAOM graduating with an accredited Masters in Acupuncture(1996). He also received a Japanese Acupuncture Certificate
and a three year Daoist Qi Gong certificate from NIAOM(1996). He has studied intensively with Japanese Masters in Japan.
Cameron is a board certified Diplomate of the NCCAOM (#7152) and Licensed in the State of the Florida (AP762). He is
currently a doctoral candidate (DAOM) at the one of the oldest and well known Acupuncture schools "American
College of Traditional Oriental Medicine" in San Francisco specializing in "Women's Health" and "Pain
Management". He has also studied and worked in Yue Yang and Yang Pu hospitals in Shanghai, China.
He has
been in practice since 1996 and spent over five years working in a Western Medical Family Practice Office before venturing
on his own. He has worked in hospitals, medical offices, and chiropractic offices. His current office is a quiet oasis within
a former house now zoned professional on Federal Highway near the intercoastal. Cameron's
style of acupuncture combines the experience, intuitions, and grounded education in American, Korean, Chinese and Japanese
traditions of acupuncture. He has trained in the US and Japan in Five Phase (Element) Acupuncture, meditation and Qi Gong
(kiko).
Cameron is the "Professor of Japanese Acupuncture" at Atlantic College of Oriental Medicine and is
an authorized Instructor in Toyohari Acupuncture for the Toyohari Association of Japan. He is a President of the Florida
Branch of the Toyohari Association and former Vice President of both the Toyohari Association of North America and Florida
State Oriental Medical Association. He is a founding member of both the Florida and Seattle Branches of the Toyohari Association.
He has graduated and taught in many of the Toyohari Training Programs across the country. Cameron graduated from the European
Advanced Toyohari Training program. He is an authorized Instructor for Toyohari Japanese AcupunctureTraining.
Cameron currently teaches Miyamoto Musashi's sword style that he learned in Kumamoto, Japan at the Musashi Dojo. He also
earned a second degree black belt in Seidoryu Shobukan Aikido and is licensed to teach (Menkyo- Shidoin). He returns
frequently to study both healing and meditative arts.
Do you take Insurance?
We take insurance but it
does not always take us. Some out of state plans; some PPO plans may cover Acupuncture services. Florida is notorius for poor
insurance reimbursement with alternative medicine. However, Auto Insurance (PIP) usually covers Acupuncture. Medicare and
Medicaid do not cover Acupuncture (some secondary insurance might). Call us and we will explain the ins and outs.
We are happy to check your insurance. Please note that payment is usually expected at the time of the visit. We are not
part of any insurance discount networks. We believe they are not good for the profession and our prices generally are competitive
to the market. We are happy to provide you with a receipt suitable to your insurance company. To save time for all of us it is easiest to check your insurance book to see if Acupuncture is "excluded".
YOU GET ONE BODY IN LIFE. INVEST IN IT.
HAVING QUALITY ACUPUNCTURE WORK DONE EXTENDS YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE.
Does Acupuncture hurt?
Cameron Bishop trained in Japan and has studied a gentle process of inserting needles. His treatments are
remarkably gentle. Acupuncture Needles are hair thin and not hollow; in the hands of skilled Acupuncturist any discomfort
should be minimal to none. Most of his patients never realize they are being put in. Acupuncture is a relaxing process. For
the truly phobic cold acupuncture laser treatments are available.
What
can I expect during a treatment?
Upon intake many questions will be asked and your story heard.
An Oriental Medical diagnosis, prognosis and other recommendations will be discussed. Many of the cases we see are of the
difficult nature. In those instances prognosis is difficult. Usually a good idea of how long it will take to get results can
be given.
Diagnosis is based on observation of pulse, abdomen and tongue, questioning, and palpation. Patients
generally wear loose pants or shorts, remove their shoes and socks, and are kept warm and comfortable.
What should I expect after the treatment?
Generally, one feels improvement after the
first treatment. Sometimes chronic conditions, medications and age slow down the body’s process of healing and a therapeutic
result is seen in 3-4 treatments. In severe cases the process could be slow. However, in most cases people are much improved
within 8-10 treatments. Cameron will gladly discuss your prognosis.
Most studies done on Acupuncture are two or
more treatments a week for fourteen or more weeks. In the case of chronic pain in an elderly patient, it may be realistic
to expect appreciable results after ten or more treatments. To get the most from your treatment it is better to not to do anything extreme afterwards, such as, too much
drinking, eating, playing, or exercising.
What Professional Organizations does
he belong? Cameron is a former Vice President and current member of the "Florida
State Oriental Medical Association", and former Vice President and current board member of "Toyohari Association
of North America". He is President of the "Toyohari Association of Florida" and member of Toyohari Association
in Japan. He is also a member of the "American Association of Oriental Medicine"and "Acupuncturists without
Borders". He is a Diplomate of the "NCCAOM" (#7152) in Acupuncture. What other body work has he studied? Along the way Cameron has taken
classes in Active Release Technique, Body Talk, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Lymph Drainage, Mechanical Link, Visceral Manipulation,
and Zero Balancing. Core classes were required and taken in Shiatsu, Tui Na and massage. Is Cameron a "DOM"? Any
Acupuncturist licensed under Florida State law can use various titles,such as, DOM, AP, and others. Cameron is state
licensed (AP762) and board Certified (NCCAOM). His Masters degree(M.Ac.) in Acupuncture is from an accredited school (NIAOM
now Bastyr University). He is currently taking the DAOM (Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) program at famous "American
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine" in San Francisco. He is hoping to be one of the first DAOM's in Palm Beach
County. He is specializing in Pain Management and also Womens Health. There is no degree called "DOM"
or "Doctor of Oriental Medicine" currently. What Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient method of healing, having been used effectively
to treat people world-wide for 5,000 years. It works to achieve balance throughout the whole body. It encourages the body
to regulate its own systems and promotes it own mechanisms of healing. Acupuncture can help the body relieve many symptoms,
but also can help bring the body into a healthier state of emotional and physical being. However, it is up to the individual
to change factors like diet, work and sleep patterns which have contributed to the illness. Long -term health can only be
achieved through a team effort involving the Acupuncturist and the patient. Both must be committed to bringing about a healthful
change.
Oriental Medicine is a non-mechanical model. Rather than seeing the person as "car that needs to be
fixed", it views the body as holistic natural environment that needs cultivation toward optimal health and well being.
More and more western medicine is catching on to this idea. The idea of Acupuncture being "alternative medicine"
is losing ground to the wisdom that medicine is integrative. It is not an either/or approach but rather what combination works
best for the whole being.
Who can practice Acupuncture?
In the State of Florida a License Acupuncturist is designated with the initials "AP". Generally,
to be granted this designation one must graduate both college and then graduate school in Acupuncture sciences. However, some
health professions in the State of Florida are allowed to practice a form of "Acupuncture Therapy" under their licenses
with little or no training (200-600 hours). Always ask for their amount of training. Some health providers unfairly advertise
themselves as "Licensed Acupuncturists", but have minimal to no training.
You can check the discipline
record and license qualifications of a health provider's license in Florida by cutting and pasting the following:
http://ww2.doh.state.fl.us/irm00praes/praslist.asp
What is the difference between Chinese and Japanese Acupuncture?
Japanese and Chinese Acupuncture have the same roots and theories. Over the centuries some Japanese styles have developed
to emphasize pragmatic application over theory.
Some Japanese styles are considered more the art of Acupuncture.
Overall, they seek better treatments, point location and painless insertion rather than the idea of "No pain, no
gain" Chinese practice. The Japanese school of acupuncture also focuses on the regulation of ki and pulse feedback, rather
than Chinese shotgun prescription acupuncture.
Japanese Acupunctue in its purest form
treats the root cause of a condition through the Five Phase Principle, strengthening the body to the point till it can heal
itself. Symtomatic relief too can be acomplished using various Japanese treatments, such as, Extraordinary Vessel treatments,
pressure point release needling, moxibustion and other unique techniques.
Although a few acupuncturists may take
a weekend class in Japanese Acupuncture, Cameron has trained for many years not only in the styles of Japan, but also in the
styles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Cameron has studied in Japan and China.Thus, when seeing a client, Cameron can ascertain
and combine the best applicable and gentle points from both “schools”. What is Injection Therapy? Injection therapy is the use of FDA regulated homeopathic
or bio-therapeutic fluid in acupuncture points or trigger points. Each sterile injection compound is indicated for certain
location, symptom or constitution and when combined with a point indicated for the symptom greater efficacy is achieved. Commonly
used throughout Asia and Europe this kind of therapy is rapidly becoming popular in the USA due to its efficacy. Cameron studied under several
European medical doctors and received his certification in injection therapy from Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine.
He has successfully used it on many pain conditions, neuropathy, facial rejuvenation and migraines. Florida State law allows
Florida State Licensed Acupuncturists to inject after obtaining certification per their guidelines. Cameron is certified to
do injection therapy in the State of Florida.
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