Tiffany Tuftee Acupuncture Corp.

11/14/2025

Thank you Peak Evals for recognizing the acupuncture profession in Workers Compensation, QME status. Time for a law change to allow acupuncturists to complete the entire medical-legal report! Stay Tuned

06/02/2025

Hello Santa Cruz,
Please call or write your representatives ! ! ! To SAY NO TO THE proposed 2025–26 California budget revisions that would eliminate acupuncture services from Medi-Cal.

This is an urgent issue that will have a significant impact on our profession, our patients, and the broader Santa Cruz community.
With our city being home to a high concentration of acupuncturists, Five Branches University, and countless patients who depend on these services, it’s time to mobilize. DEADLINE June 15th


Who to contact now in our district
Assemblymember Dawn Addis https://a30.asmdc.org/
Senator John Laird https://sd17.senate.ca.gov/
US Representative Jimmy Panetta https://panetta.house.gov/
Governor Gavin Newsom https://www.gov.ca.gov/
(Here are a few resources that can be used to start your advocacy now)

Patient Letter
https://docs.google.com/.../1L2qORTrXGYb.../edit...

Provider Letter
https://docs.google.com/.../1KyCJf6iCLc6ewduf9DMx.../edit...

Gavin Newsom Template
https://docs.google.com/.../1POlXRNiS4bjxWHLiVmO.../edit...

Petition Sign Here (From the Ca Acup Coalition: professional acupuncture associations CSOMA, AKAMAC, AACMA)
https://chng.it/Q2KpV7FCQD

Sharing these resources on behalf of the 2024 state association advocacy efforts, as this was also an issue last year. Please refer to state association communications for further guidance. My focus is solely on Santa Cruz County and building district rep programs for our district.

Stop CA Medi-Cal Cuts to Acupuncture Benefits

05/31/2025

Hi CALIFORNIA Acupuncture QME'S ! ! !

I’ve started a FB group to organize efforts to expand our scope and allow us to complete full Medical-Legal reports. I’ve already done a lot of the groundwork, please join if you want to help push this forward!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1141796627753116/

Send a message to learn more

05/27/2025

Join us in Santa Cruz, CA Via Zoom 🌊

We’re coming together to discuss the future of Medi-Cal acupuncture access and take a stand against proposed budget cuts. Learn what to do, who to call and write to make your voice heard. Come learn how to meet with legislative Staffers to make a positive change for your profession and patients

Your voice matters in this grassroots advocacy effort! Seeking 25+ people to build a grassroots acupuncture community to help advocate for the profession in Santa Cruz.

📅 Date: Wednesday May 28th, 2025 6:00pm-7:00pm PST
📍 Location: Santa Cruz, CA via Zoom
🔗https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grassroots-advocacy-against-medi-cal-acupuncture-budget-cuts-tickets-1376310574979?aff=oddtdtcreator

Send a message to learn more

05/22/2025

Hello Santa Cruz Acupuncturists,
I’m organizing a platform for Santa Cruz acupuncturists to come together and learn about the proposed 2025–26 California budget revisions that would eliminate acupuncture services from Medi-Cal.

This is an urgent issue that will have a significant impact on our profession, our patients, and the broader Santa Cruz community.
With our city being home to a high concentration of acupuncturists, Five Branches University, and countless patients who depend on these services, it’s time to mobilize. I’m launching a grassroots initiative to organize, advocate, and make our voices heard, but we only have until June 15, 2025 to act.

Join to:
--->Learn about the budget changes and how they affect us
--->Share the real impact these cuts will have on your clinic and patients in a safe, supportive space
--->Engage with the right district representatives let’s identify who to call, meet, and write to

Your experience and input are so important. Let’s come together and make sure acupuncture remains accessible for all Californians. If you are not from Santa Cruz you are welcome to join, lets combat this together.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grassroots-advocacy-against-medi-cal-acupuncture-budget-cuts-tickets-1376310574979?aff=oddtdtcreator

Who to contact now in our district
Assemblymember Dawn Addis https://a30.asmdc.org/
Senator John Laird https://sd17.senate.ca.gov/
US Representative Jimmy Panetta https://panetta.house.gov/
Governor Gavin Newsom https://www.gov.ca.gov/
(Here are a few resources that can be used to start your advocacy now)

Patient Letter
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L2qORTrXGYb-XcmaVJllijf9mtjkUdMb/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101118986627666463980&rtpof=true&sd=true
Provider Letter
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KyCJf6iCLc6ewduf9DMxPO7rLTGN7Ged/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101118986627666463980&rtpof=true&sd=true
Gavin Newsom Template
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1POlXRNiS4bjxWHLiVmO-m3gVaUB2IftY/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101118986627666463980&rtpof=true&sd=true

Petition Sign Here (From the Ca Acup Coalition: professional acupuncture associations CSOMA, AKAMAC, AACMA)
https://chng.it/Q2KpV7FCQD

Sharing these resources on behalf of the 2024 state association advocacy efforts, as this was also an issue last year. Please refer to state association communications for further guidance. My focus is solely on Santa Cruz County and building district rep programs for our district.

The official website of California Governor Gavin Newsom. Read how the Governor, his administration, and the First Partner are working toward a California for All.

01/29/2025

State of Ca Acupuncturists, please take a moment to share your thoughts on the profession! The responses will be shared openly March 2.2025 with all professional associations and participants.
Thank you!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc82Axbmd_0G78WKIsj_iLExV2ZxWBXHf6GfgmJMpC0F6GVEQ/viewform?usp=sharing

NCCAOM Board Exam Study GroupNational Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental MedicineAcupuncturists Taking InsuranceAcupuncturists for VeteransAcupuncture Lunch RoomAcupuncture Business AcademyCSOMACalifornia Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine Association

This survey was created for Californian acupuncturists. Your input is essential in shaping efforts to educate the California Professional Associations on what the acupuncture community wants. This survey will be distributed to California Acupuncture Associations for internal review and collaboration...

01/28/2025

Hello Ca acupuncturists! Do you have a minute to provide feedback on what you want to see from acupuncture associations in CA? Please take a minute to take this survey! I will be sharing your responses with ALL the CA Acup Associations in CA March 2nd, 2025

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc82Axbmd_0G78WKIsj_iLExV2ZxWBXHf6GfgmJMpC0F6GVEQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawIF3lZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWz0qikvPnDti_N9eF5EwFjJ0uciisUFoeZp9_aY-TNLhV7IXSviJBpCSA_aem_1DmoswJwzf1yy1FA7mHwFw

This survey was created for Californian acupuncturists. Your input is essential in shaping efforts to educate the California Professional Associations on what the acupuncture community wants. This survey will be distributed to California Acupuncture Associations for internal review and collaboration...

10/02/2024

! Thank you to all who participated in calling your legislators.

Governor Gavin Newsom has retracted the proposed budget cuts to the Medi-Cal acupuncture program for low-income Californians for the 2024-2025 budget year. This decision marks a significant victory for health care providers and advocates who have long championed acupuncture as a vital component of c...

09/18/2024

Don’t miss this awesome event next week! https://fb.watch/uG1kcmR-7m/?mibextid=cr9u03

04/29/2024

Outrigger Santa Cruz you don't disappoint. 17 miles in open waters, almost 3 hours later of paddling was so much fun with this club. Pig Run Race checked off my bucket list.

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04/27/2024

I wish I had these resources when I was a teenager. For anyone who has a teenager, or knows of a teen who is struggling with self esteem, or how to have happy, healthy relationships please check this meeting out.

JOIN OUR GROUP MEETING, New Life Every Friday from 6pm PST, 9pm EST VIA ZOOM. Come, Connect, Share and Discover a New Way of Life Open to teenagers ages 14 to 23 years old.