Welcome to the July 2018 issue of CSOMA Updates. Here’s a recap of important news and information, including…Welcome New Directors; CSOMA Pride; Burning Questions? & More View the full update here
Welcome to the June 2018 issue of CSOMA Updates. Here’s a recap of important news and information, including… Conference Highlights; Lobbying; What’s Cookin’ at CSOMA View the full update here
Thank you to everyone who attended CSOMA’s 2018 Conference & Expo in Oakland! It’s a wrap! 120+ Attendees 20 Exhibitors 64 Raffle Prizes 11 CEUs 10 CSOMA Board Members 9 Student Volunteers 1 Seriously Good Time! Many of you requested PowerPoint presentations of Dr. Amy Matecki and...
The American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) held its annual meeting March 16-18, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. CSOMA representatives Tiffany Tuftee and Christy Vitiello attended the annual meeting. The meeting focused on national legislation, including federal insurance coverage for Medicare,...
On Monday, February 26, 2018, the California Acupuncture Board faced its Joint Sunset Review Hearing by the Senate Committee on Business, Professions & Economic Development and the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions. The public event was held at the State Capitol in Sacramento....
February 27th marked the third meeting of California Acupuncture Stakeholders, orchestrated by Assemblymember Evan Low at the State Capitol in Sacramento. This meeting was held the same day as the California Acupuncture Board Sunset Review Hearing. Assemblymember Low continued discussion on...
February 2nd and 4th marked a historical day for the acupuncture profession in California. CSOMA President, Tiffany Tuftee and Board of Director Representative, Bruce Gustafson were in attendance to discuss unification of the profession. Assemblymember Evan Low and his colleagues helped organize...
May 17 & 18, 2018 I Oakland, CA ‘The Acupuncture Solution to Pain Management & the Opioid Epidemic’ Conference Pricing Early Bird Registration Ends April 20 Fee Regular Registration Starts April 21 Fee Professional, CSOMA Member $100* Professional, CSOMA Member $120...
January 25, 2018 WHEREAS the California Acupuncture Board (CAB) requested that DCA’s Office of Professional Examination Services (OPES) complete a comprehensive review of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine’s (NCCAOM) examination program. The NCCAOM...
In preparation for the upcoming 2018 Sunset Review of the California Acupuncture Board (CAB), Assemblymember Evan Low will be holding three Acupuncture Association Stakeholder Meetings in both Southern and Northern California as well as in Sacramento over the next two months. Assemblymember Low...
CSOMA Committee updates for November 2017. Are you inspired about the acupuncture profession? Do you want to participate in CSOMA, but aren’t quite sure how to get involved? Have you considered joining a CSOMA Committee? CSOMA’s committees meet weekly for around 30 minutes....
Help celebrate CJOM’s 30th year by participating in the Spring/Summer 2018 issue! Deadline EXTENDED: Dec 15, 2017 What you need to know: This issue’s theme is “The Acupuncture Solution to Pain Management and the Opioid Epidemic.” We are seeking articles on the following: pain...