Leading the Profession and Future of Acupuncture while Improving Healthcare
We are focused on advancing acupuncture as a medicine, increasing access for patients, educating the public, advising policy makers, and promoting standards to ensure safety and promote best practices.Learn about accreditation, residency, board exams, and processes involved to become a licensed acupuncturist. See more…
Each state establishes laws and regulations governing the practice and activities that a licensed practitioner is permitted to perform. See more…
As the emerging standard, acupuncture doctoral programs and advanced continuing education are expanding. See more…
Find resources and information pertaining to the practice of acupuncture for practitioners and patients. See more…
Neurobiological Mechanisms of Acupuncture for Some Common Illnesses: A Clinician’s Perspective
The Effects of Wet Cupping Therapy on the Blood Levels of Some Heavy Metals: A Pilot Study
Acupuncture into the Future
Defining Meridians: A Modern Basis of Understanding
Cupping Therapy: An Overview from a Modern Medicine Perspective
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Joining your state association supports local, state, and national efforts to present the profession as subject matter experts of acupuncture while improving standards of education, practice, doctorate programs, continuing education, credentialing, and privileging.
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“If you thoroughly investigate the pathomechanism there will be no illness for which you will fail to give the appropriate treatment.”
– Huangdi Neijing Suwen
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Help shape the future of acupuncture and the delivery of medicine within private practice, Health Maintenance Organizations, Preferred Provider Organizations, and public healthcare (Medicare, Military, VA, and Tribal care).
Join the Community
By joining the Michigan Society of Acupuncturists, you also become a member of the ASA. Collectively, you become an essential part of a statewide and national powerhouse that serves to elevate licensed acupuncturists and advance the profession as a medicine.
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Reach a wide audience since we are the leaders in acupuncture information for practitioners, patients, the public, and policy makers. We hold educational events, send out regular newsletters, and engage in social media.
Make a Donation
We depend upon the generosity of our members, sponsors, and others to help us fund our work. It takes time and money to manage a membership association. If you have been positively impacted by authentic acupuncture practices, please consider contributing to our efforts to educate patients, the public, and policy makers. Visit our Make a Donation page for more information.
Become a Sponsor
Our profession needs partners. Your support will help our endeavor to be seen and heard as a dynamic presence in the delivery of medicine. There are a variety of ways to be a sponsor with Michigan Society of Acupuncturists. In return, your logo can be added to newsletters, marketing materials, and our website that has been crafted to provide education to patients, the public, and policy makers. Visit our Become a Sponsor page for more information.