ATCMA News
ATCMA Update: Community Healing Support in Tumbler Ridge Continues to Grow
ATCMA is pleased to share an encouraging update on the Community Healing Space initiative in Tumbler Ridge. Thanks to strong partnerships, generous donations, and dedicated volunteers, meaningful support continues to reach community members. More help is still needed to sustain and expand this important work.
Supporting Healing in Tumbler Ridge: A Call for Volunteers and Donations
ATCMA is supporting a five-week community acupuncture initiative in Tumbler Ridge following the recent tragedy. We are urgently seeking BC registered TCMs (R.Ac., R.TCM.P., Dr.TCM) to volunteer. Donations are also appreciated to help cover travel and clinic costs. Join us in bringing healing support to this community.
Ministry of Health Statement on Traditional Chinese Medicine Regulation
Following sustained advocacy from the TCM community, the Ministry of Health has indicated it will clarify restrictions around prescribing Chinese herbal formulas. Final assessment will depend on the specific language adopted in the amended Regulations and Bylaws.
Potential Loss of Federal Student Grants to Most TCM Schools
Earlier today, we received new information from the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada (CMAAC) regarding an upcoming town hall discussion in Richmond, hosted by MP Garnett Genuis, Shadow Minister for Employment. This meeting will address a proposal in the 2025 federal budget that would limit access to Canada Student Grants to students attending public institutions or not-for-profit private institutions. If implemented, this change would remove grant eligibility for students enrolled in private career colleges—including all Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture programs in BC.
Advocate for TCM in BC Today -A Quick Letter-Writing Guide
BC’s TCM profession is facing urgent regulatory issues that threaten patient safety, professional integrity, and access to care. The Ministry of Health and key leaders need to hear from as many practitioners as possible — in your own words.
Cross-country TCM Association Collaboration
As a result of the recent omission of acupuncture and TCM from the Compendium of Roles In Team-Based Primary Care (read about that here), ATCMA put out a call for a meeting between TCM associations across Canada. On Sunday June 29th, four associations of the five regulated provinces met to coordinate actions and make plans for our futures.
Celebration of TCM and Acupuncture Week Discount!
In honour of the 5th World Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Week and the 3rd British Columbia TCM Practitioners and Acupuncturists Week that runs June 21-27 plus July 1, 2025, ATCMA is providing even more incentive to become a member--a join now $20 discount using the code ATCMA25!
ATCMA Response to Omission of TCM and Acupuncture in Important Canadian Health Workforce Document
Take action! ATCMA has been working behind the scenes, and communicating with other TCM and Acupuncture associations across Canada about the egregious omission of our profession in the recently (March 2025) released document, A Compendium of Roles In Team-Based Primary Care.