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We are focused on advancing acupuncture as a medicine, increasing access for patients, educating the public, advising policy makers, and promoting standards to ensure safety and promote best practices.
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Learn about accreditation, residency, board exams, and processes involved to become a licensed acupuncturist.  See more...

Each state establishes laws and regulations governing the practice and activities that a licensed practitioner is permitted to perform. See more...

As the emerging standard, acupuncture doctoral programs and advanced continuing education are expanding.  See more…

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WATCH: What Medicare and Medicaid Can Do for the Acupuncture Profession – October 30th, 2024

Learn how Medicaid and Medicare are being integrated into the Acupuncture Profession right now and future possibilities from these dynamic speakers. Town Hall held Wednesday, October 30, 20248pmE/ 7pmC/ 6pmM/ 5pmPAll attendees will earn 1PDA Point Speakers:John Burns DPT, MSOM, Lac, Manager of...

AHM Coalition’s Statement Regarding The Dr. Odyssey Episode’s Portrayal Of Acupuncture

October 24, 2024 Re: Dr. Odyssey, Episode 4 “Wellness Week” Dear Producers and Writers of Dr. Odyssey, We are writing to you on behalf of the Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Coalition, representing the acupuncture profession. We are composed of the American Society of Acupuncturists...

VIDEO: AHM Coalition’s Plan For Integration Through Collaboration

Town Hall held Thursday, October 24th at 7:00pm ESTMichael Taromina leads a frank discussion on securing the future of Acupuncture in the U.S. with the national leaders of the AHM Coalition: John Yoo, ACAHM, Board ChairThomas Kouo, CCAHM, Vice PresidentMolly Ford, NCCAOM, Director of Government...

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WATCH: What Medicare and Medicaid Can Do for the Acupuncture Profession – October 30th, 2024

Learn how Medicaid and Medicare are being integrated into the Acupuncture Profession right now and future possibilities from these dynamic speakers. Town Hall held Wednesday, October 30, 20248pmE/ 7pmC/ 6pmM/ 5pmPAll attendees will earn 1PDA Point Speakers:John Burns DPT, MSOM, Lac, Manager of...

AHM Coalition’s Statement Regarding The Dr. Odyssey Episode’s Portrayal Of Acupuncture

October 24, 2024 Re: Dr. Odyssey, Episode 4 “Wellness Week” Dear Producers and Writers of Dr. Odyssey, We are writing to you on behalf of the Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Coalition, representing the acupuncture profession. We are composed of the American Society of Acupuncturists...

VIDEO: AHM Coalition’s Plan For Integration Through Collaboration

Town Hall held Thursday, October 24th at 7:00pm ESTMichael Taromina leads a frank discussion on securing the future of Acupuncture in the U.S. with the national leaders of the AHM Coalition: John Yoo, ACAHM, Board ChairThomas Kouo, CCAHM, Vice PresidentMolly Ford, NCCAOM, Director of Government...

AHM Coalition’s Plan For Integration Through Collaboration (past)

This Event Has Past Thursday, October 24th at 7:00pm ESTJoin Michael Taromina as he leads a frank discussion on securing the future of Acupuncture in the U.S. with the national leaders of the AHM Coalition: John Yoo, ACAHM, Board ChairThomas Kouo, CCAHM, Vice PresidentMolly Ford, NCCAOM, Director...

Research Committee Quarterly Newsletter: Acupuncture Study

Re: News from the ASA Research Committee Dear ASA members, We are writing our newsletter this quarter to share an opportunity and a gift. First the opportunity is to share your knowledge and experience as part of an ongoing study on the clinicians’ motivations for training and practice. Just...

President’s Blog – Winter 2022

Happy Chinese New Year! This year we celebrate the year of the Water Tiger, the fluidity and ability to morph of Water combined with the strength, power and precision of the Tiger. The symbolism the Tiger evokes is very fitting for where we find ourselves as acupuncturists in 2022; stalking,...

President’s Blog – Spring 2022

Welcome long awaited spring! Hope you are all taking (or planning) a vacation and enjoying much needed time away and respite from the daily grind. Soon enough we can enjoy the bounty of the season and the fresh food mother nature gifts us. WISCA has been busy finalizing our first in-person Annual...

President’s Blog – Summer 2022

Greetings fellow colleagues! I hope you are all enjoying your summers and getting outside to smell the flowers. Be mindful of living with the seasons and soaking in the yang while you can! The Membership committee is excited to announce a new ‘member benefit’ in the form of an promotion campaign...

President’s Blog – Fall 2022

It has been an honor to serve as your WISCA President this past year, and I’m excited and looking forward to exciting things to come in 2023! The Annual Meeting on October 9th in Oshkosh was very successful; Dr. Park’s cupping class was excellent and very inspirational and attendance at our first...

President’s Blog – Winter 2023

Happy New Year to you all! I hope you enjoyed a restful and restorative holiday season with your nearest and dearest. Flipping the calendar to a new year always brings me a sense of renewed hope. Hope for new beginnings and hope that life post-covid is starting to feel more normal again. This...

“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

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, WISCA aims to enhance the quality of health care for people in Wisconsin. Your WISCA membership fees help 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 that WISCA serves Wisconsin 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 WISCA, 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 as 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.

Donate to Our Political Action Committee

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.

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Important updates to your account and the website platform

 

Hello Wisconsin Acupuncturists! 

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new website platform for our valued members and the public! Your patience throughout this transition period has been greatly appreciated.

After diligent effort with our tech team, we’re proud to announce that we are launching a more stable and robust platform, designed to enhance your user experience and offer an array of new features and resources. Whether you’re accessing information or engaging with our community, we’re confident you’ll find the new website to be much more user-friendly. As we embark on this exciting journey together, we extend our gratitude for your ongoing support, which fuels our mission to serve and empower professional acupuncturists in Wisconsin. 

Please take a moment to read through the important updates regarding membership renewal and payment processes outlined below. Your involvement is integral to our collective success, and we’re excited to grow and innovate together through this new platform. Thank you for being a vital part of the WIsconsin Society of Acupuncturists community!

If this is the first time you are renewing your membership since September 20th 2024, because of the changes to our system all memberships that were due to automatically renew will instead expire on their next renewal date. 

Once the new platform is live, to keep your account active you must log in with your username and password here and update your credit card information by manually re-registering your membership through our new gateway when it is time for your renewal. This is only a one time process.

Once logged in, just navigate to the Become a Member page and select your membership level and follow the checkout process.

For payment to process smoothly, please make sure that your payment method is active, and you have sufficient funds. And if you need to automate your payments in our new platform for the future, simply go to your Account Profile while logged in and under the ‘My Subscriptions’ tab select your active subscription and make sure auto-renew is toggled on.

As your renewal date gets close you will receive email reminders about this process and the steps to take. You will also receive reminders if your membership has lapsed as a helpful nudge in case you missed the initial reminder emails, so stay on the lookout through this process to help us help you keep your account active. 

Your ongoing support is what drives us to continue working to secure YOUR future as a professional acupuncturist in the state of Wisconsin and to provide the best possible services to our members. The more we grow the more we can do and the new website will help take us there!

Please keep an eye out for future communications and updates as we move forward.

Best regards,

Your WISCA Board of Directors