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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(96). 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 well known "American College of Traditional Oriental Medicine" in
San Francisco.
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. His current office is a quiet oasis within a former house now zoned professional
on Federal Highway near the intercoastal. 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'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 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.
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. 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.
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 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 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.
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. 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.
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