ASM is a non-profit professional organization that promotes and protects the practice of acupuncture in Massachusetts.
5 REASONS TO JOIN the ASM:
#1. HAVE A VOICE: Acupuncture is regulated by the states. Joining your state association is grassroots involvement in your profession. It is the only way to stay in touch with crucial conversations and developments that directly impact you and your practice.
#2. WE NEED YOU: In the recent past, ASM membership and board involvement dwindled to a seriously low level. With new board members and a renewed commitment, ASM is rebuilding and there is revitalized energy for the sake of our profession. And the board can't do it alone - we need member involvement.
#3. PROTECT YOUR PROFESSION: ASM is the only legislative watchdog for the practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Without ASM and your support, threatening legislation that directly affects your livelihood could be slipped through without anyone knowing. This legislation could seriously limit your scope of practice. Or other health care professionals with minimal training could too easily become licensed acupuncture professionals and practice alongside you.
#4. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: It is "the Right Thing" to do
#5. BUILD THE FUTURE: We need your creative input to ensure that acupuncture is to play an even more vital role in the health care communities of tomorrow.
visit www.aomsm.org/join to join online
The Acupuncture Society of Massachusetts aims to:
- Build community among Massachusetts acupuncturists
- Protect the acupuncture scope of practice in Massachusetts
- Monitor legislation effecting the practice of Acupuncture
- Communicate latest developments in the our profession
- Support the success of practitioners
- Expand public understanding of acupuncture and herbal medicine
ASM members receive the following discounts:
- group rates on health, dental and life insurance
- discount on membership in AAAOM, the national acupuncture association
- 20% discount on registration for yearly TCMWorld Foundation "Building Bridges" conference
- 20% discount on the membership to the TCM Directory
- 10% discount on practice building tools and CEU classes
- 5% discount on supplies from Lhasa OMS
- 5% discount on marketing materials from Acupuncture Media Works
- 5% discount on practice building techniques and coaching
- $15 off Burton Kent's literature
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:
- free listings in "ASM Classifieds"- publicize office space for rent, classes, items for sale,, etc
- receive bimonthly e-newsletter ASM UPDATE-- your source for local and national news and information relevant to acupuncture professionals
- your practice included on ASM website www.aomsm.org "find a practitioner" section
- opportunity to participate in OMSMS mentorship program- be a mentor to a NESA student or a new practitioner or sign up to learn from a colleague
