Become a Member
We offer a variety of different membership options for every stage of your career. Whether you're still in school, just getting started, or a seasoned professional we're here every step of the way to provide you with the support you need.
Select an option below to become a member today!
Student Memberships
Students actively studying acupuncture in an ACAOM-accredited school or apprenticing with an acupuncturist with at least ten years of experience are eligible for student membership. Student Members have the right to attend all general meetings and serve on committees. Student Members possess rights and privileges as non-voting members. This is a free membership, which expires after 1 year. Students may re-enroll at this membership level each year until they start professional practice.
Professional Memberships
Acupuncturists practicing in Michigan, who hold an appropriate NCCAOM license and are registered with the State of Michigan, are eligible for professional membership. Professional members are listed on the Find an Acupuncturist page of the MiSA website, and possess full rights and privileges as voting members of the association. The fee for this membership level is $200/year, or $17/month.
Monthly Renewal - $17/year
Yearly Renewal - $200/year
Non-Recurring for One Year - $200
Allied Health Professional Memberships
An Allied Health Professional is a health care practitioner who supports the goals and ideals of the MISA. An Allied Health Professional will receive any newsletters, announcements, and information published by the Association and possesses non-voting membership privileges for such services provided by the Association to its membership. A member may serve on committees, but may not serve as a Director or Committee Chairperson. The fee for this membership level is $100/year.
Yearly Renewal - $100/year
By joining our association, you also become a member of the American Society of Acupuncture (ASA). Collectively, you become an essential part of a statewide and national powerhouse that serves to elevate licensed acupuncturists and the profession as a medicine with quality continuing education, emerging research, and discounts on products and services.
We keep you connected to other providers, progress in the field, advocacy issues, and industry information within our state, other states, and national news via state level websites that connect to national content.
In addition, our website content provides information on licensure standards for the public and policy makers. We are networking stronger, and our unifying voice is gaining positive national attention. Help our association grow. Join us as a member. Assist our board locally. Get involved nationally.
Help us advance the profession of acupuncture as a medicine, protect our practice act, and advocate at the national level. As a member, you influence and shape agenda through surveys and votes.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
5% discount off every order at Golden Needle – This benefit alone gave an average savings of $365 per year on Golden Needle clinic supply orders (based on data from 2021) to STATE members who ordered from Golden Needle!
10% discount off CM&F Liability Insurance, which provides competitive rate coverage for licensed acupuncturists
Automatic membership to the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA), which provides additional benefits and discounts on CEU/PDA opportunities provided in all ASA states.
Find an Acupuncturist service on our website that advertises your practice, along with your specialties
50% off classified ads, vendor tables, and marketing
High quality webinars and CEU events
WHAT IS THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ACUPUNCTURE (ASA)?
The ASA exists through state level acupuncture associations to unite licensed acupuncturists nationally, and to champion acupuncture as a medicine at state and federal level while protecting professional interests, increasing access for patients, and informing the public. Their mission is advancing the professional practice of acupuncture as a whole system of medicine through advocacy, education, and research with the vision of being partners in the American healthcare system.
HOW CAN I BECOME A MEMBER?
Joining our association is simple! We offer 3 different membership options; Student, Professional, and Allied Health Professional. Professional Membership can be paid annually or or monthly. Just select the appropriate membership option and pay online, or you can pay by check by contacting treasurer@michiganacupuncture.org. You may also contact webmaster@michiganacupuncture.org for complete assistance with the process. If you would like other assistance, please email president@michiganacupuncture.org.
HOW CAN I BECOME A BOARD MEMBER OR JOIN A COMMITTEE?
Our board and committee positions are held by volunteers who care about promoting and protecting the acupuncture profession. We need your involvement to take our profession to the next level. Get involved by emailing webmaster@michiganacupuncture.org.