I am writing in support of the petitioner who wishes to have her transcript evaluated as would be required of an applicant from a foreign school.  It is not due to any failing on her part that the school that she graduated from in good standing had not yet been granted accreditation by the NCCAOM.  In addition, she passed the acupuncture boards and remains an NCCAOM practitioner in good standing over many years.

She wishes to relocate from Florida to Virginia (Buckingham County) to be closer to her grandchildren and to render acupuncture services to residents of that area.  I am currently serving mostof the people of Buckingham that Leslie Stone would be seeing.  I can tell you that it is a hardship for them to drive to Charlottesville for their appointments.  I would be better for them to have someone local.

Please give Ms. Stone's petition every positive consideration.

Sincerely,

Jody Forman, MSW, L.Ac., PLLC