TCMO

Fall Update to the Profession
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | ZOOM
It’s that time again! Time to hold some space in your evening, gather your favourite cozy beverage and join your colleagues online to celebrate the Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture profession in Ontario.

Once again, TCMO has been busy this year! We’ve been active on national issues, provincial issues, and even some very local issues.

Join us for an informative update on our activities, as well as time for questions and discussion on relevant and timely topics.

TCMO is the most active association in Ontario, representing the needs of our members to government, policy makers, regulators and the public. We are volunteer-led and devote our time to moving the profession forward.

Third Annual TCMO Day
2025-10-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Queen’s Park, 110 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Ontario, M7A1A2, Canada
We’re headed back to Queen’s Park for our third annual TCMO Day!
Throughout the day, our team will meet with MPPs and stakeholders to continue advocating for the role of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in Ontario. The day will conclude with a reception from 5:00–7:00 PM in the Queen’s Park dining hall—a chance to connect with MPPs, colleagues, and friends of the profession while sharing ideas and experiences.
✨ Your TCMO membership includes a ticket for you and a guest ✨
Additional tickets will be available for purchase, and we encourage you to invite colleagues, patients, and supporters to join us.
A strong presence helps amplify our message—let’s show the impact and strength of our profession together. This is one of the most important days of the year for TCMO, and we hope to see you there!

Join us on May 30th!
2025-05-30 16:30 - 18:30 | Party Room (2nd Floor) at 170 Mill Street, 170 Mill Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
Join us on May 30th for our annual New Grad panel and networking event, especially designed for those who are new—or soon to be new—to the Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (TCMA) profession.
This welcoming and informal panel discussion, followed by networking, offers a chance to hear real-world insights from practitioners reflecting on their early years in practice. Topics will include transitioning into clinic life, understanding essentials like insurance and contractor agreements, growing a patient base, and nurturing your professional development.
Whether you’re nearing the end of your program or within your first five years of practice, this event is packed with practical tips, strategies, and connections to help you thrive as you start your career.
One lucky attendee will win an Introductory TCMO 2025 Membership for New Grads. Bonus swag for all in attendance thanks to great suppliers including Eastern Currents and Purepharma.
For colleagues who may be more in the “Not-So-New Grad” category, we encourage you to take this opportunity to warmly welcome and raise a toast to those who have recently entered the profession, enjoy some samples from our sponsors, and make new friends and connections!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Who: TCMO members and non-members including New Practitioners, Seasoned Practitioners, Soon to be Practitioners
Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Address: Party Room (2nd Floor) at 170 Mill Street, Toronto
Cost: Free for TCMO members, $15 for non-members

Annual General Meeting
2025-04-05 13:00 - 15:00 | ON
Attention everyone! Our AGM is now merely weeks away so be sure to RSVP! We’d love to see you! If you can’t attend in person, yes we will also be providing a Zoom link.
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Address: 170 Mill Street, Toronto, Ontario M5A 0J2
170 Mill Street is located at the North West corner of Mill Street and Rolling Mills Road, just a few blocks east of the historic Distillery District.
The meeting will be held in the Party Room space. Building access details will provided to registered attendees the day before the event.

TCMO Members Chat & Catch Up
2024-11-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual on Zoom
On Wednesday, November 27th, at 7:00 pm, grab a beverage and let’s chat and catch-up on all things affecting our profession at the comfort of your home!
This is a time that TCMO will update our members on what we’ve been doing this year and a time to share your thoughts on areas that are concerning you.
Truly, a time to “chat and catch-up” with your fellow members of the profession.
Registration available to current TCMO members only.
As we head towards the final month of 2024, we hope you are staying well and thriving in your practice. We understand it can be a busy time for many practitioners, so please consider this your friendly reminder to take some time for YOU, your business and your profession as you look after others. One of the best ways to feel supported is through community so we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on November 27th for the Virtual Members Chat…See you then!!

TCMO Day at Queen's Park
2024-10-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Queen’s Park, 110 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Ontario, M7A1A2, Canada
Advocating for the Future of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture in Ontario
Mark your calendars for October 28, 2024! The Traditional Chinese Medicine Ontario (TCMO) is thrilled to announce our second annual TCMO Day at Queen’s Park. This event is not just a gathering; it’s a crucial opportunity for us to engage directly with Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) to discuss the future of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (TCMA) in Ontario.
Last year, we made significant strides by introducing our association to key decision-makers and highlighting the powerful impact of TCMA. This year, our focus is on building on that momentum, ensuring that TCMA remains at the forefront of health policy discussions, and advocating for greater inclusion of TCMA in Ontario’s healthcare system.
The Importance of TCMA in Ontario
During the attempted deregulation of TCMA in March 2022, it became evident just how vital our services are to the community. Over 600,000 Ontarians rely on TCMA as part of their healthcare, with many viewing TCMA practitioners as their primary healthcare providers. Despite this, TCMA are still not included in government-funded community healthcare initiatives. This is a gap that must be addressed.
Our mandate at the TCMO is to support TCM Practitioners and Acupuncturists and to advance our profession. It’s essential that the public, and more importantly, our government, understands the distinct qualifications and expertise of TCM-trained practitioners compared to other professionals who have limited training in TCMA.
Why Your Attendance Matters
This year’s event is more critical than ever. The feedback we received from last year’s event was clear: to move forward with integrating TCMA into Ontario’s healthcare framework, we need to provide a comprehensive understanding of what TCMA can do for Ontarians. As practitioners, we see the profound impact of our medicine every day. Now, we need to showcase this to the government.
We need a strong turnout at Queen’s Park. Your presence will help ensure that our message is heard loud and clear: TCMA is not just complementary medicine; it is essential for the well-being of Ontarians and can play a significant role in alleviating the pressures on our over-burdened healthcare system.
Again, the board will meet with MPP’s directly and attend the legislature. The day will culminate in a special evening reception from 5-7 pm in the Queen’s Park dining hall, featuring hors d’oeuvres and an open bar. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your MPP, colleagues, share your experiences, and advocate for our profession.
Please ensure you bring a piece of government issued photo identification with you for security check in at Queen’s Park.
Click here if you need to determine your current MPP and riding name.

Annual General Meeting 2024
2024-06-15 15:00 - 17:00 | ON
The AGM is one of the events that you must be a current member of TCMO to participate in. If you haven’t yet renewed your membership for 2024, please take a moment to do so.
While we strongly encourage all members to attend in person, we understand that some may be unable to join us physically. A virtual participation option for the AGM will be available via Zoom.
Together, let’s shape the future of the TCM & Acupuncture profession!

New Grad Networking Event
2024-05-27 16:00 - 18:00 | 10th floor Party Room at 60 Bathurst St, 60 Bathurst St, Toronto
We’re excited to invite all TCMO members and guests to join us on May 27th for a special event especially tailored for those new (or soon to be new) to the profession.
In this informal, approachable panel discussion and opportunity for networking, you will gain valuable insights and learnings gleaned from other practitioners’ learnings during their initial years of practice. Topics such as navigating the transition into working at a clinic, figuring out the essentials like insurance and contractor agreements, building a successful patient base, and fostering professional growth. Whether you’re almost finished your program, or are up to 5 years post-graduating, this event aims to equip you with practical tools, strategies and connections to thrive in your professional journey.
Upon Arrival: Buzz 465 to get into the building.
The meeting will take place on the 10th floor, turn right when you get out of the elevator. The meeting room is located at the end of the hallway.

Microneedling Info-Sharing Session
2024-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 | ZOOM
The TCMO is pleased to offer the opportunity for our members to have virtual and in person conversations on topics relevant to the profession. With this in mind, we are pleased to co-host a peer-shared information session to focus on investing in training and a device as well as how to address coverage with their insurance company. Please note that Practitioners need to do their own due diligence when adding microneedling to their practice.
Peer-shared Information Session on Micro-needling
Host: Bahareh Hosseini, R.TCMP, R.Ac
Co-Hosted by: TCMO
Date: Sunday April 28
Time: 4pm
Cost: Free for all interested in attending. The recording will be available afterwards to TCMO members.
This session is an information session based on TCMO member Bahareh Hosseini’s experience incorporating microneedling into her practice over the past 2 years. Please note this is a peer exchange session rather than a “training” session. Suggestions for further training resources will be shared.
Agenda:

What is Microneedling used for
How can Microneedling potentially fit in an Acupuncture practice and scope: Pros and Cons
Acupuncturist Microneedling vs esthetician microneedling
Difference between US and Canada
Devices and consumables used in microneedling treatments
Combining microneedling and acupuncture in practice
Training resources for microneedling
