Claim your early bird discount now! Join Professor Gu Zhishan, a leading expert in the “Wu Yun Liu Qi” (Five Movements and Six Qi) theory, for an exclusive 3-day workshop in Greater Vancouver.   Workshop Details: Dates: September 27, 28, 29, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Language: Chinese Location: To be announced in mid-September Organizer: ATCMA Course details and schedule:  please scroll down to click the button below. Tuition: Standard: $1,200 Discounted: $1,000 (for ATCMA members, students, previous attendees, or Prof. Gu’s students) Early Bird: $900 (before September 15) Zoom Class:

Exciting News for Greater Vancouver TCM Acupuncturists!     We are delighted to announce that the esteemed Professor Jishun Jason Hao will be visiting the Greater Vancouver area to conduct an exclusive scalp acupuncture training course with ATCMA. This course will focus on the treatment of complex neurological disorders using advanced scalp acupuncture techniques.     Special Offer:   In response to the many requests from our members, we are delighted to offer an additional language option: Chinese. If we receive 30 or more registrations from participants who

Dear Members,   We invite you to join our upcoming seminars for July 20. Below are the details:   Seminar 2- Shen-Hammer Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis    Title: Shen Hammer pulse diagnosis  Date: July 20 (Saturday) Time: 12:00pm -1:00pm PST Time Speaker: Dr. Tracy Soltesz Language: English Method: Zoom Abstract:   “In this hour long live presentation, viewers will join in the classroom with students of a weekend long class.   Tracy will introduce the viewer to the comprehensive Shen-Hammer Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis system and give a live demonstration of a full pulse intake including the large segments of the

  **Please scroll down for Chinese; 请往下移动观看中文版** Congratulations to Jason Tutt, R.Ac. and Jocelyn Stanton (public board member) for their appointment to our new college board!   We feel it’s important to clarify some questions that have come up regarding this next step toward the amalgamation of our regulatory college.   As you know, our new college—College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (C4)—will be officially replacing the CTCMA and colleges of the naturopaths, massage therapists, and chiropractors in our amalgamation that occurs on June 28,

June 28 is quickly approaching! On that day, the new College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) will officially be in effect. In preparation for this amalgamated, multi-profession college (including TCM and Acupuncture, Chiropractors, Naturopathic Doctors and Registered Massage Therapists) a new set of bylaws was drafted, with the latest update on May 31, 2024. The bylaws are based on the bylaws of the existing four regulatory colleges that will amalgamate.     To update you on what the ATCMA has been

Dear Members,   We are excited to invite you to join our exclusive seminars scheduled for June. Please find the updated details below:   Seminar 1: Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Title: Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Date: June 09 (Sunday) Time: 10:00am-11:30am PST Time Speaker: Angie Travlos Language: English Method: Zoom Abstract:   Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy plays a key role in supporting perinatal patients. It helps to prepare the pelvic floor for labour and delivery, to treat pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain,and to support postpartum recovery.   Topics discussed will include: treatments goals at each trimester, bladder incontinence, prolapse,

Dear Members,   This is a reminder for our upcoming exclusive seminar scheduled for May. Please find the details below:     Seminar : ONTAKE MOXIBUSTION 101 Title: ONTAKE MOXIBUSTION 101 Date: May 26th (Sunday) Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm PST Time Speaker: Oran Kivity Language: English Method: Zoom Abstract:   Is moxibustion too difficult to apply, too risky, or too smoky? Discover the effective new moxa method from Japan that will give you rapid results – safely.     Ontake is a contemporary moxibustion tool from Japan.  A piece of bamboo is filled with burning moxa wool which is then rolled, tapped, and pressed on

Dear Members,   We are delighted to announce our upcoming exclusive seminars scheduled for May.   Please find the details below:   Seminar 1: Using Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as an Example to Discuss Clinical Thinking in Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques Speaker: Duan Ran Language: Chinese Date: May 12 (Sunday) Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Abstract: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Basic Concepts Clinical Examination Common Treatment Methods Clinical Thinking in Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques Thinking in Accordance with Physiology and Pathology Analysis of Wrist, Forearm, and Elbow Joint Structures Spatial and Temporal Analysis Clinical Thinking Guiding Treatment Plans Demonstration Videos of Techniques Treatment of Postoperative Patients Acupuncture

Big changes are in the works as we head toward the amalgamation of our regulatory college, the CTMCA, with the regulatory colleges of the naturopaths, chiropractors, and massage therapists. Currently called C4, as of June 28th, 2024, our new joined regulatory college will be called the College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia.     The word “Complementary” is another example of why we need to have the voices of our profession heard, as all four colleges stated that we

Dear ATCMA Members,   We are pleased to announce our upcoming seminars scheduled for March. Details are as follows:   March 16 Seminar Replay: Date: March 16,2024 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm (2 CEUs) Title: Experience in Treating Infertility with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Language: Chinese Speaker: Dr. Flora Fang Abstract:   Concept of Infertility Concept of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) International consensus on the treatments of PCOS infertility Chinese medicine’s understanding of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Dialectical classification of PCOS infertility The rule of dialectical treatment of PCOS infertility Tonifying the kidney and improvement of pregnancy Recurring adjustment Combination of disease and syndrome PCOS infertility-acupuncture treatment • Regulate heart,