Common Abbreviations for Credentials

Alternative medical practices have developed a set of credentials that can be confusing. The following are some of the most commonly used abbreviations:

ACT - Acupuncture Therapist
AHP - Advanced Heller Practice
AP - Acupuncture Physician
CA - Certified Acupuncturist
CAMT - Certified Acupressure Massage Therapist
CAC - Certified Acupuncturist
CACCP - Certified in Chiropractic Pediatrics
CAT - Certified Alexander Teacher
CBT- Certified Biofeedback Therapy
CBPM - Certified Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy
CHOM - Certified Homeopathic
CLMP - Certified Licensed Massage Practitioner
CHT - Certified Hypnotherapist
CLMT - Certified Licensed Massage Therapist
CMP - Certified Massage Practitioner
CMT- Certified Massage Therapist
CNS - Certified Nurse Specialist
CNP - Certified Nurse Practitioner
CR - Certified Rolfer
CST - Certified Structural Therapist
CTP - Certified Trager Practitioner
CVA - Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
DAC - Doctor of Acupuncture
DACCP - Diplomate in Chiropractic Pediatrics
DCH - Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy
DC - Doctor of Chiropractic
DHOM - Diplomate of Homeopathic Medicine
DDS - Doctor of Dentistry
DHANP - Diplomate of the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians
DHMS - Diplomate of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery
DIPLAC - Diplomate of Licensed Acupuncturist
DO - Doctor of Osteopathy
DHT- Diplomate of Homeotherapeutics
DOM - Doctor of Oriental Medicine
DIPAC - Diplomate American Board of Medical Acupuncture
HHP - Holistic Health Practitioner
HMP - Homeopathic Medical Doctor
LAC - Licensed Acupuncturist
LN - Licensed Nutritionist
MDH - Medical Doctor of Homeopathy
MT - Massage Therapist
NCTMB - Nationally Certified Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
NT - Nutritional Counselor
ND - Doctor of Naturopathy
OBT - Oriental Bodywork Therapist
NMD - Doctor of Naturopathy
OMD - Oriental Medical Doctor
PP - Polarity Practitioner
RCT - Registered Craniosacral Therapist
RAC - Registered Acupuncturist
RPP - Registered Polarity Practitioner
ST - Somatic Therapist
RSHOM - Registered with the Society of Homeopaths