American Society of Acupuncturists - ASA

09/11/2025

Congratulations to the New England School of Acupuncture at MCPHS for its 50th Anniversary, and its new Clinic location on the MCPHS Boston Campus. This 2nd clinic location brings NESA back to an area near the major Boston hospitals.

02/11/2025

Congratulations to the Society for Integrative Oncology for a successful 2025 Conference, co-hosted by Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

The SIO 2025 Gala was held at the Boston Fine Arts Museum: pictured are Dr. Liming Tseng of ASA, Dr. Eleanor Walker, of Henry Ford Health, host of SIO 2026 in September 2026 and Dr. Helene Langevin, congratulations on Dr. Langevin's retirement from role of NCCIH Director for the past 7 years!

28/10/2025

TAAOM --Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is hosting a Texas Acupuncture Awareness Day (TAAD) at the Capitol of Texas, Austin, this Thursday, Oct 30. If you're in that vicinity, please contact the organizer advocacy@taaom.org to inquire about volunteering, or alternatively, you can promote the event ticket (https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1849761278779 free for public) to friends, family and patients.

Experience the Benefits of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture on Oct 30, 2025, at the Legislative Conference Center, E2.002. Austin Capitol. Free Registration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/texas-acupuncture-awareness-day-tickets-1849761278779

24/10/2025

23/10/2025

The ASA Conference Committee invites you to apply for a speaker slot for our ASA 2026 pre-Conference Webinar series and/or our in-person Conference in Minneapolis, MN on April 25 - 26, 2026.

Our conference theme is SPRING: Supporting our Practitioners through Research, Integration, Networking & Growth.

If your interested, please complete the application form at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnrUD16REIozr0hbARb8KPeCpmZ5AbZkVniz7X_V7ZlnABzQ/viewform by November 30, 2025.
There are limited spots available; selected speakers will be notified by Jan 31, 2026.

Thank you for your interest in submitting a course proposal for the ASA 2026 SPRING Conference: Supporting Practitioners through Research, Integration, Networking & Growth. Your submission can apply for the ASA PreConference recorded Webinar Series and/or the ASA Live In Person Conference in Minneap...

19/09/2025

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18/09/2025

https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2025/09/18/Susacupuncture-effective-against-chronic-low-back-pain-seniors/9821757952856/

A new study demonstrating the effectiveness of acupuncture in relieving chronic lower back pain among seniors is fueling calls to expand its Medicare coverage.

17/09/2025

📢 Final call!
Join ASA & NCCAOM for Greater Access, Greater Impact: The VA’s EPS Program and Opportunities for Acupuncturists

🗓️ Wednesday, Sept 17, 2025 ⏰ 8 PM EDT
🎓 Earn 1 FREE PDA point (AOM-BIO)

Discover how the VA’s Electronic Provider Scheduling (EPS) system improves credentialing, streamlines access, and creates opportunities for acupuncturists. Includes a live demo + practical guidance.

✨ Open to all Licensed Acupuncturists – don’t miss it!
👉 Register now here - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VA_EPS_2025

15/09/2025

Study links acupuncture to back-pain relief
Acupuncture may ease chronic lower back pain in older adults more effectively than standard care, a new JAMA Network Open study finds.

Acupuncture may ease chronic lower back pain in older adults more effectively than standard care, a new JAMA Network Open study finds.

04/09/2025

Please SAVE THE DATE for
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

8:00 PM EDT ¦ 7:00 PM CDT ¦ 6:00 PM MDT ¦ 5:00 PM PDT

And join the ASA and the NCCAOM
for a Webinar on Greater Access, Greater Impact:
The VA’s New EPS Program and Opportunities for Acupuncturists

1 Free PDA point (AOM-BIO)

All Licensed Acupuncturists are Invited to Attend!

Join us for an informative session on the Veterans Affairs Health Care (VA)’s Electronic Provider Scheduling (EPS) system. This webinar will cover an overview of EPS and its impact, a live demonstration of the EPS tool, and guidance on how to join and use the system effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how EPS streamlines the credentialing process and supports acupuncturists working within the VA.

Looking forward to seeing you!

The ASA and The NCCAOM

One (1) PDA/CEU point is available only for attending live session(s) of webinar*.

*Please take great care to complete registration form properly.

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02/09/2025

https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/6871/99193549471

14/08/2025

Are you a current member of your state association?
In order to enjoy the full benefits of ASA membership, Licensed Acupuncturists and students must join an ASA member state association. If you are not sure, you can check at https://asacu.org/about-us/state-organizations/ to see if your state association is a member of ASA, remember, as long as your a member of that said state association--then you automatically gain membership with the ASA!

What if my state is not a member of the ASA yet? If you practice or study in a state that is not an affiliate of the ASA, please encourage your state association to become one. In the meantime, consider joining another member state association to become a member of the ASA.

Students are very welcome and encouraged to ask their schools about becoming members. If they are not members, please reach out to the state association you are thinking about practicing in after graduation.

Visit our website to see a full map of member state associations and connect with them! https://www.asacu.org/

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Join Become a Member In order to enjoy the full benefits of ASA membership, Licensed Acupuncturists and students must join a member state association. By joining a qualifying association (see map below), you automatically become an ASA member at no additional charge. If you practice or study in a st...