Glossary of Abbreviations Used in This Guide
A.F.N.O.R./I.S.O.—Association French Normalization Organization Regulation / International Standards Organization
A.H.G.—American Herbalists Guild
C.A.D.C.—Certified Alcohol and other Drugs of Addiction Counselor
C.H.T.—Certified Hypnotherapist
C.H.T.P.—Certified Healing Touch Practitioner
C.R.—Certified Reflexologist
C.S.A.—Community Supported Agriculture
Dipl. Ac.—Diplomate in Acupuncture
Dipl. C.H.—Diplomate in Chinese Herbalism
D.N.F.T.—Directional Non-Force Technique
E.F.T.—Emotional Freedom Technique
G.M.O.—Genetically Modified Organism
L. Ac.—Licensed Acupuncturist
L.C.M.T.—Licensed Certified Massage Therapist
L.M.T.—Licensed Massage Therapist
N.A.H.A.—National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy
N.C.C.A.O.M.—National Certification Commission forAcupuncture and Oriental Medicine
N.C.T.M.B.—Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
N.D.—Naturopathic Doctor
N.S.T.—Neuro-Structural Therapy (also called Bowen Technique)
R.A.—Registered Aromatherapist
R.H.—Registered Herbalist
R.M.—Reiki Master
R.N.—Registered Nurse
R.Y.T.—Registered Yoga Teacher