April 2026 Newsletter

April 1, 2026

President’s Message

Hello, and I’m so happy you’re here!

The spring transition is underway, in southern Ontario the rains have begun and in northern Ontario our practitioners are still managing snow – but we know that spring follows winter, and there will be spring in the North soon!

This time of year always brings thoughts of growth and development, new beginnings and warmer days. Of course, in our profession, it also is a time of renewal – of insurance policies and registrations.

Business Tip

The energy of the wood element is in fully in motion, but if your practice is feeling more stagnate this spring, the issues might not be clinical skills.

Learn how to overcome common patterns of inconsistency and avoidance to gain forward momentum.

Shareable Clinic Resource

This month’s infographic is a practical spring inspired resource to support lung function and protect against seasonal allergies.

Take advantage of membership benefits by downloading a copy to add practice details and turn this teaching tool into a promotional material.

Member Spotlight

Andrea Empey, R.Ac ~

Dancing Willow Wellness

With seven years of practice, Andrea has a special interest in fertility, women’s health, and neurological conditions like peripheral neuropathy.

She exemplifies a compassionate approach, with a less is more philosophy that honours rest.

If you are in Kemptville are and this resonates, her multidisciplinary team is hiring!

Member Benefit

Take your clinical skills to the next level with iDissect’s summer programming at University of Toronto; designed for deepening anatomical understanding through hands-on exploration.

Choose from 5 or 10 day cadaver dissection courses or anatomy review sessions offered in July. TCMO members receive 10% off

From the TCMO Blog

We Share Your Concern: Defending the scope of TCM

Recently, a course including TCM theory and all 361 acupuncture points was marketed to other regulated professionals.

Sharing concern, read TCMO’s stance on this scope creep.

TCM in the News

  • Have your say! The CTCMPAO is proposing By-Law Amendments, and consultation is your chance to share feedback and suggestions. Learn more.
  • Did you know the Continuing Professional Development is now 45 hours every 3 years? Check out the updated guide to see the changes and plan your education.