Moving Tradition Forward

Founded by practitioners, in 2017

TCM and acupuncture practitioners in Ontario had no unified association of their own to speak for them. A small group of practitioners founded TCMO on a simple conviction: this profession needed a voice that belonged to practitioners. From a handful of early meetings to drum up support, that grassroots effort grew into the association behind every win on our record.

What TCMO is

TCMO is a properly incorporated professional association, governed by an elected board of volunteer practitioners, with transparent bylaws and regular annual general meetings. That foundation is what lets regulators, government, and insurers treat TCMO as a serious, reliable partner rather than one more voice in the crowd — and it is why we can credibly say we speak for the profession.

Our Goals

• To achieve widespread acceptance and understanding of the scope of practice of R.Acs and R.TCMPs
• To provide support and benefits to our colleagues
• To be regarded as professionals and experts in our field
• To establish TCMO as a viable organization
• To achieve equal regard in the practice of needling below the dermis on the provincial healthcare