On Saturday, July 13, 2025, Dr. Namin was one of only 13 practitioners in California to receive a Certificate of Congressional Recognition in honor of the 50th anniversary of the legalization of acupuncture in the state of California.
The certificate, issued by the U.S. Congress, acknowledges Dr. Namin’s contributions to advocate the Acupuncture Profession and impact the health and communities. Dr. Farshid Namin is a distinguished medical doctor and integrative medicine leader who has spent decades serving communities around the world. With a background in emergency medicine and disaster response, Dr. Namin worked extensively with the United Nations and the Red Cross in global crisis zones. After relocating to the United States, he earned his Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and later his Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from Yo San University, where he went on to serve as Dean for several years. Dr. Namin has held teaching appointments at various institutions across the U.S., and is currently a faculty member at The Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine located in Bloomfield, NJ where he lectures in acupuncture, Oriental medicine, integrative health, and Western medicine. His lifelong dedication to bridging Eastern and Western healing systems has earned him multiple awards and honors.
