Leading the Profession and Future of Acupuncture while Improving Healthcare
To advance the profession and honor the tradition of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in Oregon. Become a member todayWhy Join The AssociationLearn about accreditation, residency, board exams, and processes involved to become a licensed acupuncturist. See more...
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September 2024 Newsletter
From the Chair | The Latest | ASA Joint Developments | ASA Sponsors | Ads | State Associations...
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July 2024 Newsletter
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Upcoming Webinar: New Legal Developments Affecting Acupuncture Practices
Presented on Behalf of theAmerican Society of Acupuncturists (“ASA”)September 18, 2024 ...
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Thank you for your support to amend 2SHB 1039 – Concerning physical therapists performing intramuscular needling!
Your calls to state legislators made a huge difference at the public hearing in the Senate Health...
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WAEMA Legislative Alert for 2SHB 1039 Concerning physical therapists performing intramuscular needling has a public hearing on Senate Health Care Committee on March 14th at 8 am. We need your help!
Hi All, The “Physical Therapists Dry Needle” bill passed out of the House of Representatives and...
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UPDATED!! WAEMA Legislative Alert! RE: 2SHB 1039 Concerning physical therapists performing intramuscular needling! Bill passed House of Representatives 93/1 and is moving to Senate Health Care Committee. We need your help!
Hi All, The PT intramuscular or dry needling bill, 2SHB 1039 passed out of the House of...
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Joining your state association supports local, state, and national efforts to present the profession as subject matter experts of acupuncture while improving standards of education, practice, doctorate programs, continuing education, credentialing, and privileging.
“If you thoroughly investigate the pathomechanism there will be no illness for which you will fail to give the appropriate treatment.”
– Huangdi Neijing Suwen
Advocacy
Oregon Association of Acupuncturists acknowledges and respects all traditions of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. We believe that cooperation and strength among practitioners and supporters will ensure that this ancient and modern medical profession will retain its integrity. Anyone can advocate for safe and effective acupuncture. As licensed acupuncturists, we advocate our practices. As leaders in the field, we step up, learn, and contribute to the local, state, and national efforts to maintain standards while improving the profession.
Legislation
By protecting the legal status to practice acupuncture in Oregon, OAA aims to enhance the quality of health care for people in Oregon. The OAA membership fees support our dynamic lobbyist team that has already thwarted an attempt for secondary oversight and limitation on practice. Understanding the legislative process and taking action is one way the OAA serves Oregon acupuncturists and strengthens the practice of acupuncture as a medicine.
Get Involved
Help shape the future of acupuncture and the delivery of medicine within private practice, Health Maintenance Organizations, Preferred Provider Organizations, and public healthcare (Medicare, Military, VA, and Tribal care).
Become a Member
By joining the OAA, you also become a member of the ASA. Collectively, you become an essential part of a statewide and national powerhouse that serves to elevate licensed acupuncturists and advance the profession as a medicine.
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Reach a wide audience since we are the leaders in acupuncture information for practitioners, patients, the public, and policy makers. We hold educational events, send out regular newsletters, and engage in social media.
Donate to Our Association
We depend upon the generosity of our members, sponsors, and others to help us fund our work. It takes time and money to manage a membership association. If you have been positively impacted by authentic acupuncture practices, please consider contributing to our efforts to educate patients, the public, and policy makers. Visit our Make a Donation page for more information.
Become a Sponsor
Our profession needs partners. Your support will help our endeavor to be seen and heard as a dynamic presence in the delivery of medicine. There are a variety of ways to be a sponsor with OAA. In return, your logo can be added to newsletters, marketing materials, and our website that has been crafted to provide education to patients, the public, and policy makers. Visit our Become a Sponsor page for more information.