ATCMA
May 2025 Updates from ATCMA, BCCA, RMTBC and BCND
On behalf of the British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners & Acupuncturists (ATCMA), the BC Chiropractic Association (BCCA), the Registered Massage Therapists Association of BC (RMTBC), and BC Naturopathic Doctors (BCND), we are pleased to share our latest update that highlights our joint work over the last few months.
Announcing Our Survey Draw Winner!
Thank you to the TCM professionals across BC who completed the ATCMA survey about your practices and what issues are important to you! In this video, Dr. Chris Vallee, president of the ATCMA, gives a peek preview into some of the survey results and why joining the ATCMA is important before announcing the winner of our draw!
ATCMA Spring 2025 Survey of TCM Professionals in BC
ATCMA is thrilled to say that we received 352 responses to our survey of TCM professionals across BC. We present here the results of the survey. Our plan is to use this information to help us determine our priorities when it comes to representing our members and advocating for TCM across the province. We also hope that it encourages not-yet-members to join the ATCMA to help us do the work that benefits us all. If you are not an ATCMA member, then now is the time to join. In addition to helping us do the work for the profession, you also get many perks and discounts for yourself. https://atcma.org/blog/benefits-of-atcma-membership
Take Action: Contact Your Member of Parliament to Support Traditional Chinese Medicine in Canada
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a time-tested, evidence-informed, and culturally significant part of Canada's health landscape. As a TCM practitioner, patient, or supporter, you can help strengthen the future of this vital healthcare system by contacting your federal Member of Parliament (MP). Your voice is essential in ensuring that TCM continues to be recognized, respected, and supported across Canada.
Charging GST on Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture in BC: What Practitioners Need to Know
While acupuncture services are GST-exempt when provided for medical purposes, treatments like facial rejuvenation acupuncture—which are cosmetic in nature—must include GST under federal tax law. Learn how to make sure you are compliant.
Federal Election Toolkit
An issue that our profession is currently dealing with is what Health Canada calls "cost recovery" with the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate.
Use our nonpartisan election toolkit to bring attention to this issue and remind candidates that TCM practitioners and the public that are our patients are voters too!
Ethics Courses: Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-Racism
One of the most common questions that arises as our annual licensing date of March 31 approaches is what courses to take for the minimum of 4 hours of ethics courses. This is something you, as a TCM registrant, should be considering well before the deadline approaches. So, here we've assembled some links to courses specific to the very important topics of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility, Anti-Racism, and Anti-Harassment.