2023 Membership Survey Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.EducationDid you attend TCM Acupuncture school: *In OntarioOther province in CanadaUSAChinaOther CountryOther CountryWhat year did you graduate? *Did you pursue R.TCMP? *YesNoIf you have recently graduated, would you be interested in training in what to expect as a new grad, how to establish a clinic, etc? *YesNoAbout your practiceAre you *R.AcR.TCMPHow many years have you been in practice? *Less than 22-56-10More than 10Have you practiced outside of Ontario? *YesNoWhere did you practice?For how long did you practice there?Do you use any of the following in patient treatments:MoxaEvery PatientAlmost AlwaysSometimesNeverGuashaEvery PatientAlmost AlwaysSometimesNeverAcupunctureEvery PatientAlmost AlwaysSometimesNeverCosmetic AcupunctureEvery PatientAlmost AlwaysSometimesNeverChinese Herbal PrescriptionEvery PatientAlmost AlwaysSometimesNeverLifestyle RecommendationsEvery PatientAlmost AlwaysSometimesNeverTuinaEvery PatientAlmost AlwaysSometimesNeverQi GongEvery PatientAlmost AlwaysSometimesNeverElectro-stimulation of acupuncture pointsEvery PatientAlmost AlwaysSometimesNeverCosmetic AcupunctureEvery PatientAlmost AlwaysSometimesNeverChinese Dietary RecommendationsEvery PatientAlmost AlwaysSometimesNeverDo you identify your acupuncture practiced as primarily: *TCM styleKoreanJapanese5-elementMuscle point release/medicalOther:Acupuncture practicedWhat is your stance on the Doctor of TCM title in Ontario? *I would like to pursue it personallyI support it, I currently have no interest in pursuing itI am against itI have no opinionAbout your practice location/clinic spaceDo you practice in: *One locationTwo locationsMore than two locationsDo you *Practice in a clinic with other healthcare professionsPractice in a clinic with only other R.Ac’s and R.TCMP’sOwn a clinic where yourself and others practicePractice on your own, outside your homePractice on your own, from your homePractice from your home, with other practitioners?How do you pay for your space? *Monthly fixed rentPercentage splitPercentage split with a fixed monthly capOtherHow do you pay for your space – otherIf you are on a percentage split, is it: *80% for practitioner, 20% for clinic owner70% / 30%60% / 40%OtherIf you are on Percentage split – otherDo you consider yourself: *Full timePart timeAbout your financial position:As a practitioner (not as a clinic), is your gross annual income (before deductions like rent, needles, etc.)Less than $10,000$10,000 – $25,000$25,001 – $50,000$50,000- – $70,000More than $70,000Of your gross annual income, what percentage is represented by the following:Patient visits0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Other products that you sell to patients0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Chinese herbal prescriptions0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Other0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Other income sourceOf your annual expenses, what percentage is represented by the following:Rent0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Herbs0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Clinic fees (payment processing, front desk support, etc)0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Consumables (needles, cotton balls, alcohol)0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Other0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Other expenseAbout your patient loadDo you have available patient treatment hours:Less than 15 hours per week16 – 25 hours per week26 – 40 hours per weekMore than 40 hours per weekDuring those available treatment hours, are you:Fully booked (more than 90% booked)60-90% booked40-59%Less than 40%Would you like to be:Busier?More consistent patient load?About the same?Less busy?About your social media presence:Do you have an account to promote your practice (not your personal account) on: *a websiteLinkedIn profileFacebook PageInstagram accountTiktok accountOthersocial media account- otherHow do you new patients find you?Paid advertising (google ad words, boosting posts/adverts on facebook, Instagram)Social media posts, not paid, i.e. blog, your managed pages, etc.Word of mouthIn-clinic referralsOther:Patients find you – otherIf you pay for advertising, what platforms do you use?Google ad wordsInstagramFacebookTikTokOther:Advertising platform – otherAbout TCMO's Role:What aspect(s) are important to you in terms of TCMO’s work? (allowed to select multiple) Advocate for the professionProvide training and workshopProvide networking opportunitiesProvide job opportunitiesOthers: please specifyOther AspectsIn which of the following areas of interest do you wish to see seminars/workshops/CEUs/events?: (allowed to select multiple)CEUs: clinical skills trainingCEUs: health justice & DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) trainingCEUs: business & practice managementCEUs: grand rounds trainingNetworking opportunitiesAMAs (Ask Me Anything) with seasoned & successful practitionersPublic speaking trainingCommunity outreach: NADA eventYang sheng practices for practitioner health & wellnessOtherOther AreasIn what areas do you feel that you need more support as a practitioner?(select multiple):Professional development: clinical skillsProfessional development: business acumenI am a student and looking for clinical skills supportI am a student and looking for business acumen trainingI am a student looking for internship opportunitiesOtherOther SupportSubmit