ATCMA TCM
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.
ATCMA Seminar | Jan 18 – The Predictable Profit Framework for TCM Practitioners
The Predictable Profit Framework: Building a Sustainable TCM Practice
Jan 18, 2026 | 2:00–3:30 PM | 1.5 CEU-ZOOM | English
Learn practical strategies to grow a profitable, sustainable TCM practice, attract and retain patients, and make decisions that support long-term success
ATCMA Members: Free | Non-Members: $30
What is Dampness in Chinese Medicine
by Dr. Chun-Kai Jason Wang, Dr.TCM, B.A., ATCMA member
If you've ever been to an acupuncturist or TCM practitioner, you may have been told 'you have too much dampness'. And you may be wondering what that even means. Well, today I'm here to explain to you in a nutshell what they actually mean.
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.
Traditional Chinese Medicine for Gynecological Issues
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a very long history of treating women's health issues. Gynecology has been an important pillar of Chinese Medicine because TCM theory emphasizes yin-yang harmony and expands this concept into clinical practice.
How can acupuncture help with pain?
If you are struggling with pain, chances are you have searched high and low for a solution to help provide you with relief – especially if the pain is chronic and has been present for quite some time. Acupuncture is an ancient treatment with roots in Eastern medicine and culture that has proven to be effective in the treatment and management of pain (Zhang & Wang, 2020).
Enhance Your Clinical Practice with CSSA – August 14–16, 2025 | Limited Seats Available
We are pleased to invite you to a three-day in-person workshop on Chuang’s Style Scalp Acupuncture (CSSA), an advanced acupuncture technique developed to treat neurological disorders, pain, and rehabilitation. Learn directly from Dr. Yi Xing Chuang and gain hands-on skills to enhance your clinical practice.
ATCMA President Dr. Chris Vallee Message- Honouring a TCM Pioneer: Dr. Bill Hardman Retires After 30+ Years of Healing and Advocacy
Dr. William (Bill) Hardman, Dr. TCM, is retiring after over 34 years of dedicated service in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Throughout his career, he has been a compassionate healer, teacher, and strong advocate for the profession—playing a key role in unifying associations and helping establish the ATCMA. His contributions have left a lasting impact on both patients and the TCM community in BC. We thank Dr. Hardman for his legacy of leadership, advocacy, and care.
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.