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Abbreviations
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A.B.T.
Asian Bodywork Therapist

Am.S.A.T
American Society of Teachers of Alexander Technique

A.T.R.
Art Therapist Registered

C.C.T.
Certified Colonic Therapist

C.Ht.
Certified Hypnotherapist

C.L.T.
Certified Lymphedema Therapist

C.M.T.
Certified Massage Therapist

C.N.M.
Certified Nurse Midwife

C.O.
Certified Orthotist

C.S.T.
Certified Structural Therapist

C.S.T.-D
Cranial Sacral Therapy Diplomate

C.V.A.
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

D.Ay.
Diplomate of Ayurveda

D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic

D.D.S.
Doctor of Dental Science

DICCP
Diplomate International Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics

Dipl. Ac.
Diplomate of Acupuncture

D.Ht.
Diplomate of Homeotherapeutics

D.V.M.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

En.K.
Energy Kinesiologist

L.P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor

M.A.
Master of Arts

M.D.
Medical Doctor

M.Phil.
Master of Philosophy

M.S.
Master of Science

M.S.N.
Master of Science in Nursing

M.S.P.T.
Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Ms.T.
Massage Therapist

M.S.W.
Master of Social Work

N.C.M.T.
Nationally Certified Massage Therapist         

N.C.T.M.B.
Nationally Certified Therapeutic Massage and Bodyworker

ND/NMD
Naturopathic Doctor

OTR/L
Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed

Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy

P.T.
Physical Therapist

R.D.
Registered Dietician          

R.N.
Registered Nurse

R.Y.T.
Registered Yoga Teacher

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