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Find out why we are the most skilled at providing acupuncture and Chinese herbal prescriptions.

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Advertising and Sponsorship

Would you like to have your business, service, product, course, or TCM school be seen by ATCMA members? We offer many opportunities to do so.

Classified Ads

Looking to buy, sell, rent, or hire? This is the place to check.

Classified Ads

Looking to buy, sell, rent, or hire? This is the place to check.

ATCMA members can contact us to post classified ads to rent clinic space, hire practitioners, sell used TCM items, or sell a practice. This page will be publicly viewable, so come back often to see what's available!

  • Clinic space for rent: Post or find out about clinic space available for rent in BC.
  • Hiring or seeking practitioners: Post or find out about available TCM and acupuncture positions in BC.
  • Used TCM items for sale: Have TCM books you aren't using and want to sell? Looking for a used massage table? Note that this is for USED items, not a sales page for vendors (contact us to place a paid ad for that option).
  • Selling or buying a practice: Perhaps you're retiring and want to sell your practice. Wondering if someone is willing to sell their practice to you? You can post that here.

Contact us to post a classified ad.

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Advertisements are available to purchase by TCM product vendors, schools, and course and event organizers. Check out our page here for details about our ads and sponsorship!


Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Renewal™ Training | Vancouver | Sept 11–15, 2026

Join Julie Shillabeer, R.Ac., Canada’s Certified Educator for Mary Elizabeth Wakefield’s Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Renewal™ system, for live, hands-on training in Vancouver.

Take the full 5-day discounted bundle (40 CEUs), or register for the Foundations or Advanced courses separately. Practitioners will explore the 8 Extraordinary Meridians, 5 Element diagnosis, refined needling technique, physiognomy, TMJ pain, facial motor points, scar work, releasing stored trauma, and integrating herbal protocols and facial tools.

"This course goes far beyond cosmetic—it offers a deeper, more transformative understanding of facial acupuncture and how it can truly address aging and beauty." – Dr. Marzieh S.

Use code ATCMA10 for an additional 10% off any registration until August 15, 2026.

Open to Registered Acupuncturists, Naturopathic Doctors with acupuncture certification, and advanced students.

Website: https://acucarevancouver.ca/constitutional-facial-acupuncture-training-vancouver-2026/ Email: julie@acucarevancouver.ca




Study Dr. TCM program at TCICTCM – Starts August 17


Located in Vancouver, Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCICTCM) has over 40 years of excellence in Traditional Chinese Medicine education.

We are committed to preparing highly qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners through rigorous academic instruction and comprehensive clinical training.

Our Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Dr. TCM) Program integrates the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern clinical education, emphasizing patient safety, professional ethics, and compassionate, patient-centered care.

Next Semester Begins: August 17, 2026

If you're ready to pursue a meaningful career in holistic healthcare, now is the perfect time to apply.

Contact Us

Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCICTCM)

 200–1215 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6H 1G7, Canada

Phone: 604-731-2926
Fax: 604-731-2964
Email: info@tcmcollege.com / admission@tcmcollege.com
Website: www.tcmcollege.com

We look forward to welcoming you to TCICTCM and supporting your journey toward becoming a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Apply today and take the first step toward your future in Traditional Chinese Medicine!



Clinic Spaces For Rent


943 West Broadway 

Offering base:

  • Full day, full use of clinic space
  • Convenient, central location at Broadway and Oak, near VGH, lots of transit, many parking lots
  • Safe and secure space in a well-recognized medical building
  • 2 treatment rooms with hydraulic tables (and heating pads), TDP lamps
  • 1 consultation room
  • Staff room
  • Waiting room with access to outside balcony and mountain view
  • Air conditioning, heating
  • Internet

Optional or to discuss with extra fees:

Use of acupuncture needles, tools, accessories, cups, etc.

One clinic day per week: $200 per day

Two clinic days per week: $$150 per day

More: negotiable

You can see more images of the clinic space here: https://activetcm.com/contact/ 

Contact Dr. Melissa Carr, drcarrtcm@gmail.com

Hiring or Seeking Practitioners

Part time TCM/ acupuncturist wanted for Surrey clinic. 

 Looking for someone for Mondays and Fridays OR Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.


Large Room available with full reception staff, website, advertising, online booking, parking, busy clinic with multidisciplinary staff.  New clinic with a friendly and professional team.

Please email me if you are interested.

Name: Dr. Lana Gasparin

Email: drlanagasparin@gmail.com

Used TCM Items for Sale

TCM Books and Office Furniture

Name: William Hardman

Phone Number: +16045246855

Message: I have a considerable library of TCM and acupuncture books, and office furniture that I have finished with since I have retired. The books are available by donation. If you're interested, give me a call to set up an appointment to view the available items at my office in Burnaby. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you. William Hardman 604-524-6855



Selling or Buying a Practice



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Becoming an ATCMA member gives you exclusive access to premium TCM and acupuncture courses, personalized support, and valuable practitioner resources. Enjoy member-only discounts and get listed in our practitioner directory to connect with more clients.

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ATCMA Privacy Policy

Type of website: Ecommerce
Effective date: 26th day of June, 2024

www.atcma.org (the "Site") is owned and operated by the ATCMA. The ATCMA can be contacted at:

info@atcma.org
604.428.6226
#402 - 1755 W Broadway
Vancouver BC Canada
V6J 4S5

Purpose
The purpose of this privacy policy (this "Privacy Policy") is to inform users of our Site of the following:

  1. The personal data we will collect;
  2. Use of collected data;
  3. Who has access to the data collected;
  4. The rights of Site users; and
  5. The Site's cookie policy.

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

Consent
By using our Site users agree that they consent to:

  1. The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy; and
  2. The collection, use, and retention of the data listed in this Privacy Policy.

Personal Data We Collect
We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect any additional data beyond the data listed below without notifying you first.

Data Collected Automatically
When you visit and use our Site, we may automatically collect and store the following information:

  1. Location.

Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way
We may also collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our Site:

  1. First and last name;
  2. Date of birth;
  3. Email address;
  4. Address;
  5. Payment information; and
  6. Auto fill data.

This data may be collected using the following methods:

  • Creating an account
  • Purchasing a course

How We Use Personal Data
Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our Site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose in this Privacy Policy.

The data we collect automatically is used for the following purposes:

  1. Location information

The data we collect when the user performs certain functions may be used for the following purposes:

  1. Membership accounts

Who We Share Personal Data With:
Employees and our agents (administrators of The Site)
We may disclose user data to any member of our organization who reasonably needs access to user data to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

Other Disclosures
We will not sell or share your data with other third parties, except in the following cases:

  1. If the law requires it;
  2. If it is required for any legal proceeding;
  3. To prove or protect our legal rights; and
  4. To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company.

If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to another site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

How Long We Store Personal Data
User data will be stored for duration of your membership.

You will be notified if your data is kept for longer than this period.

How We Protect Your Personal Data
In order to protect your security, we use the strongest available browser encryption and store all of our data on servers in secure facilities. All data is only accessible to our employees. Our employees are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and a breach of this agreement would result in the employee's termination.

While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure that user data is secure and that users are protected, there always remains the risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can be insecure at times and therefore we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.

International Data Transfers
We transfer user personal data to the following countries:

  • Your country of location
  • Our web server (Mexico)

When we transfer user personal data we will protect that data as described in this Privacy Policy and comply with applicable legal requirements for transferring personal data internationally.

Children
We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 13 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 years of age, the personal data will be deleted as soon as possible. If a child under 13 years of age has provided us with personal data their parent or guardian may contact our privacy officer.

How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected
If you would like to know if we have collected your personal data, how we have used your personal data, if we have disclosed your personal data and to who we disclosed your personal data, or if you would like your data to be deleted or modified in any way, please contact our privacy officer here:

info@atcma.org
604.428.6226
#402 - 1755 W Broadway
Vancouver BC Canada
V6J 4S5

How to Opt-Out of Data Collection, Use or Disclosure
In addition to the method(s) described in the How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected section, we provide the following specific opt-out methods for the forms of collection, use, or disclosure of your personal data:

  1. You can opt-out of the use of your personal data for marketing emails. You can opt-out by clicking "unsubscribe" on the bottom of any marketing email or updating your email preferences under "Your Account"

Cookie Policy
A cookie is a small file, stored on a user's hard drive by a website. Its purpose is to collect data relating to the user's browsing habits. You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is transmitted. You can also choose to disable cookies entirely in your internet browser, but this may decrease the quality of your user experience.

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:

  1. Functional cookies
    Functional cookies are used to remember the selections you make on our Site so that your selections are saved for your next visits.

Modifications
This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to our data collection process. When we amend this Privacy Policy we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. We recommend that our users periodically review our Privacy Policy to ensure that they are notified of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users by email of changes to this Privacy Policy.

Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns or complaints, you can contact our privacy officer at:

info@atcma.org
604.428.6226
#402 - 1755 W Broadway
Vancouver BC Canada
V6J 4S5

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These terms and conditions (the "Terms and Conditions") govern the use of atma.org (the "Site"). This Site is owned and operated by ATCMA. This Site is an ecommerce website.

By using this Site, you indicate that you have read and understand these Terms and Conditions and agree to abide by them at all times.

Subscriptions and Renewal Policy

Membership with the British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA) is offered on an annual subscription basis. Practitioner, Supporting, and Student memberships are set to automatically renew each year to ensure uninterrupted access to member benefits, professional resources, advocacy support, and insurance discounts.

By enrolling in a membership subscription, members authorize automatic annual renewal using the payment method on file. Prior to the renewal date, our secure external payment provider will issue an automated email reminder notifying members of the upcoming charge. This advance notice provides the opportunity to review, update, or cancel the subscription before the renewal is processed.

Members who wish to cancel their subscription may do so by emailing info@atcma.org before the renewal date. Once a renewal payment has been processed, membership fees are non-refundable except where required by applicable law.

Intellectual Property

All content published and made available on our Site is the property of ATMA and the Site's creators. This includes, but is not limited to images, text, logos, documents, downloadable files and anything that contributes to the composition of our Site.

Acceptable Use

As a user of our Site, you agree to use our Site legally, not to use our Site for illegal purposes, and not to:

  • Harass or mistreat other users of our Site;
  • Violate the rights of other users of our Site;
  • Violate the intellectual property rights of the Site owners or any third party to the Site;
  • Hack into the account of another user of the Site;
  • Act in any way that could be considered fraudulent; or
  • Post any material that may be deemed inappropriate or offensive.

If we believe you are using our Site illegally or in a manner that violates these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to limit, suspend or terminate your access to our Site. We also reserve the right to take any legal steps necessary to prevent you from accessing our Site.

User Contributions

Users may post the following information on our Site:

  • Public comments.

By posting publicly on our Site, you agree not to act illegally or violate these Terms and Conditions.

Accounts

When you create an account on our Site, you agree to the following:

  • You are solely responsible for your account and the security and privacy of your account, including passwords or sensitive information attached to that account; and
  • All personal information you provide to us through your account is up to date, accurate, and truthful and that you will update your personal information if it changes.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you are using our Site illegally or if you violate these Terms and Conditions.

Sale of Goods

These Terms and Conditions govern the sale of goods available on our Site.
The following goods are available on our Site:

  • Courses; and
  • Memberships.

These Terms and Conditions apply to all the goods that are displayed on our Site at the time you access it. This includes all products listed as being out of stock. All information, descriptions, or images that we provide about our goods are as accurate as possible. However, we are not legally bound by such information, descriptions, or images as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all goods we provide. You agree to purchase goods from our Site at your own risk.

We reserve the right to modify, reject or cancel your order whenever it becomes necessary. If we cancel your order and have already processed your payment, we will give you a refund equal to the amount you paid. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor your payment instrument to verify receipt of any refund.

Payments

We accept the following payment methods on our Site:

  • Credit Card

When you provide us with your payment information, you authorize our use of and access to the payment instrument you have chosen to use. By providing us with your payment information, you authorize us to charge the amount due to this payment instrument.

If we believe your payment has violated any law or these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to cancel or reverse your transaction.

Consumer Protection Law

Where the Business Practice and Consumer Protection Act, or any other consumer protection legislation in your jurisdiction applies and cannot be excluded, these Terms and Conditions will not limit your legal rights and remedies under that legislation. These Terms and Conditions will be read subject to the mandatory provisions of that legislation. If there is a conflict between these Terms and Conditions and that legislation, the mandatory provisions of the legislation will apply.

Links to Other Websites

Our Site contains links to third party websites or services that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third party website or service linked to on our Site. It is your responsibility to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of these third party websites before using these sites.

Limitation of Liability

ATCMA and our directors, officers, agents, employees, volunteers, subsidiaries, and affiliates will not be liable for any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses including legal fees from your use of the Site.

Indemnity

Except where prohibited by law, by using this Site you indemnify and hold harmless ATCMA and our directors, officers, agents, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates from any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses including legal fees arising out of your use of our Site or your violation of these Terms and Conditions.

Applicable Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia.

Severability

If at any time any of the provisions set forth in these Terms and Conditions are found to be inconsistent or invalid under applicable laws, those provisions will be deemed void and will be removed from these Terms and Conditions. All other provisions will not be affected by the removal and the rest of these Terms and Conditions will still be considered valid.

Changes

These Terms and Conditions may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to the way we operate our Site and the way we expect users to behave on our Site. We will notify users by email of changes to these Terms and Conditions or post a notice on our Site.

Contact Details

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Our contact details are as follows:

604.428.6226
info@atcma.org
#402 - 1755 W Broadway Vancouver BC Canada V6J 4S5

You can also contact us through the feedback form available on our site

Effective Date: 31st day of October, 2024