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Make the Most of Your ATCMA MembershipDid you know ATCMA members can access exclusive savings through Perkopolis?As part...
05/30/2026

Make the Most of Your ATCMA Membership

Did you know ATCMA members can access exclusive savings through Perkopolis?

As part of your ATCMA membership, you can enjoy member-only discounts and offers on travel, shopping, groceries, entertainment, and lifestyle essentials.

Featured Member Benefits Include:

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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts: Receive up to 20% off the Best Available Rate
Qatar Airways: Get up to 10% off select Qatar Airways bookings

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PC Express: Get $15 in PC Optimum™ points on each of your first 6 orders of $75 or more

Shopping, Tickets & Lifestyle

Savings on events, attractions, and entertainment
Discounts on summer styles, travel essentials, and everyday shopping
Perks from popular brands such as Cineplex, Shell, Ray-Ban, Crocs, New Balance, Mountain Warehouse, Kiehl’s, iHerb, Express, and more

How to Register:

Visit perkopolis.com
Enter your personal email
Use your ATCMA Member ID Code when requested

ATCMA membership is more than professional representation — it also gives members access to practical savings that support your work, lifestyle, and everyday needs.

Not a member yet? Join ATCMA today and start accessing member-only benefits.

Membership registration:
https://atcma.org/membership/

Dear ATCMA Members,We are pleased to inform you that the upcoming Standard First Aid and CPR Recertification Course in M...
05/29/2026

Dear ATCMA Members,

We are pleased to inform you that the upcoming Standard First Aid and CPR Recertification Course in Mandarin has been confirmed. Please find the course details below:

Course: Standard First Aid and CPR Recertification Course
Language: Mandarin
Date: Sunday, July 5
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: #209, 3316 Kingsway, Vancouver
Fee: $105 total ($100 + GST)

Registration Link:
https://buy.stripe.com/3cIcN54VT8LF19l9CGeQM0g

Please note that this is a Standard First Aid and CPR Recertification Course. Participants must hold a valid Standard First Aid certificate in order to attend, and the instructor will check all certificates on the day of the course.

Space for this course is very limited. Registration will be confirmed on a first-paid, first-served basis.

Please also note that seats for the SFA course will only be confirmed once payment has been completed. Due to course arrangements, participant number confirmation, and the fixed fees that must be paid to the instructor in advance, registration fees are non-refundable once payment has been made.

If you are unable to attend after completing payment, you may find another person to take your seat. Please notify the ATCMA Office in advance so we can assist with updating the registration information.

If your certificate has already expired, or will expire before the training date, please contact the office at [email protected] in advance. An additional fee of $30 + GST will be required, and the office will arrange the necessary online training for you. This online training takes approximately 8 hours to complete. Once the online training has been completed, you will be eligible to attend the July 5 recertification course.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

Thank you.

ATCMA Office

Had you noticed? Did you know things have changed since the original CCHPBC Professional Standards were released?CCHPBC ...
05/29/2026

Had you noticed? Did you know things have changed since the original CCHPBC Professional Standards were released?
CCHPBC has revised its Professional Standards: Record-Keeping document regarding clinical charting language. Licensees are now once again permitted to chart in a language other than English, with the responsibility to pay for professional translation to English if records are required.
This update follows feedback from across the ATCMA and the TCM profession during the November 2025 consultation period, when concerns were raised about the practicality of an English-only charting requirement for many practitioners.
ATCMA will continue sharing updates to help members stay informed about important regulatory changes and what they mean in day-to-day practice.

您注意到了吗？您是否知道，自 CCHPBC 最初发布《专业标准》以来，相关要求已经有所调整？

CCHPBC 已修订其《专业标准：病历记录》（Professional Standards: Record-Keeping）文件中关于临床记录语言的要求。注册人员现在再次被允许使用英语以外的语言进行病历记录；但如相关记录被要求提供英文版本，则注册人员需负责支付专业翻译成英文的费用。

此次更新是在 2025 年 11 月咨询期间，ATCMA 及 TCM 行业内广泛反馈后作出的调整。当时，许多从业者对“仅限英文记录”的要求在实际操作中的可行性表达了担忧。

ATCMA 将继续分享相关更新，帮助会员及时了解重要的监管变化，以及这些变化对日常执业可能带来的影响。

Did you know that if a patient is injured in a motor vehicle crash while working, WorkSafeBC is generally considered the...
05/29/2026

Did you know that if a patient is injured in a motor vehicle crash while working, WorkSafeBC is generally considered the first payer—not ICBC?
ATCMA is sharing an important clarification for practitioners to help reduce billing issues, treatment delays, and confusion for patients. The blog also includes helpful intake questions clinics can add to better identify workplace-related crashes early in the process.
As part of our ongoing work with ICBC, ATCMA continues to provide members with updates, clarification, and support on insurance and coverage matters affecting TCM practitioners across BC.
Read the full blog on our website. https://atcma.org/blog/icbc-and-worksafebc-understanding-first-payer-responsibilities-after-a-workplace-motor-vehicle-crash

您知道吗？如果患者是在工作期间因机动车事故受伤，通常 WorkSafeBC 会被视为第一付款方，而不是 ICBC。

ATCMA 正在分享一项重要说明，帮助从业人员减少账单处理问题、治疗延误，以及患者方面的混淆。本文也提供了实用的接诊问题，供诊所加入 intake process，以便更早识别是否属于工作相关的机动车事故。

作为 ATCMA 与 ICBC 持续沟通工作的一部分，我们将继续为会员提供有关保险、保障范围及相关行政问题的更新、说明与支持，协助 BC 省 TCM 从业人员更好地应对实际执业中的问题。

阅读全文请访问 ATCMA 网站：
https://atcma.org/blog/icbc-and-worksafebc-understanding-first-payer-responsibilities-after-a-workplace-motor-vehicle-crash

What does “heat” really mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? 🔥In this insightful article, ATCMA member, Dr. Chun-...
05/25/2026

What does “heat” really mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? 🔥
In this insightful article, ATCMA member, Dr. Chun-Kai Jason Wang, Dr.TCM, BA, explores one of the core concepts in Chinese Medicine and how “heat” may relate to inflammation, autoimmune conditions, infections, and chronic disease from a TCM perspective.
The article explains the important distinction between “deficiency heat” and “excess heat,” and how TCM’s individualized approach to diagnosis and treatment differs from conventional models of care.
Read the full article and deepen your understanding of TCM theory and clinical practice. https://atcma.org/blog/what-is-heat-and-fire-in-chi

中医所说的“热”到底是什么意思？🔥

在这篇深入浅出的文章中，ATCMA 会员 Dr. Chun-Kai Jason Wang, Dr.TCM, BA 探讨了中医理论中的一个核心概念——“热”，并从中医角度说明“热”如何与炎症、自身免疫性疾病、感染以及慢性疾病相关。

文章解释了“虚热”与“实热”之间的重要区别，并介绍了中医个体化辨证与治疗方式，如何不同于常规医学模式。

欢迎阅读完整文章，进一步了解中医理论与临床实践。

阅读全文：
https://atcma.org/blog/what-is-heat-and-fire-in-chinese-medicine

#中医 #传统中医 #针灸 #中医学 #炎症 #整体健康 #卑诗中医 #卑诗针灸

📢 Share Your Voice: TCM Regulatory Changes in BCATCMA invites TCM professionals in British Columbia to share their persp...
05/23/2026

📢 Share Your Voice: TCM Regulatory Changes in BC

ATCMA invites TCM professionals in British Columbia to share their perspectives on recent regulatory changes, including the implementation of the new Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) as of April 1.

Your feedback will help us better understand how these changes are impacting your practice, costs, and day-to-day work. It will also help ATCMA gauge member support for future advocacy priorities, especially around scope of practice.

This is an important opportunity to ensure your voice informs our ongoing discussions with government and stakeholders.

Survey Link:
https://forms.gle/ybWBnPsq9LvfnfbH8

ATCMA Advocacy & Profession UpdateTraditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture in BC continue to face important regulato...
05/19/2026

ATCMA Advocacy & Profession Update

Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture in BC continue to face important regulatory, professional, and healthcare system changes.

ATCMA remains actively engaged in advocacy and collaboration to support the future of the profession — including work related to scope modernization, Chinese herbal prescribing, HPOA changes, Health Canada discussions, ICBC engagement, continuing education, and community support.

We encourage all TCM professionals, students, and members to stay informed and involved. Your voice matters as we continue working together to strengthen the profession in BC.

Read the full update here:
https://atcma.org/blog/atcma-advocacy-and-profession-update?lang=en

Thank you to for your ongoing support of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).We had a warm and positive meeting to discu...
05/16/2026

Thank you to for your ongoing support of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

We had a warm and positive meeting to discuss the work the ATCMA is doing to advocate for better coverage of TCM services under MSP Supplemental Benefits, the return of our restricted activity of prescribing Chinese herbal formulas, and the modernization and expansion of our scope of practice.

The ATCMA appreciates that we are not alone in these efforts, and we remain committed to building a stronger future for TCM across BC. A stronger TCM profession benefits not only practitioners, but also the public. TCM professionals help patients manage pain, injuries, chronic health conditions, and overall wellness — reducing pressure on our healthcare system and improving access to care for British Columbians.

We look forward to continuing these important conversations and advocacy efforts for the future of TCM in BC.

Become an ATCMA member and join us in advancing TCM!

ATCMA members: Join us for two informative lunchtime sessions with Teresa Ciolfitto from ICBC, focused on helping TCM pr...
05/15/2026

ATCMA members: Join us for two informative lunchtime sessions with Teresa Ciolfitto from ICBC, focused on helping TCM professionals better navigate working with ICBC customers.
📅 June 12, 12-1 PM
Intro to ICBC Recovery Network
• What is it?
• Why join?
• How to join?
📅 June 15, 12-1 PM
Working with ICBC Customers
• Service expectations
• Treatment plans & invoicing
• Practitioner resources
Save your spot to attend these free informative online courses here:https://atcma.org/courses/icbc-lunch-seminar-series-with-teresa-ciolfitto--june-12--15

Have questions about ICBC, insurance, and TCM pr Ahead of our 2026 Qi Conference, we collected questions from TCM profe...
05/13/2026

Have questions about ICBC, insurance, and TCM pr

Ahead of our 2026 Qi Conference, we collected questions from TCM professionals across the province. While many were answered live during the conference, we’ve now worked with ICBC to provide additional clarification in a new Q&A blog.
Read the blog and catch up on the discussion here: https://atcma.org/blog/your-icbc-questions-answered

Watch the full Qi Conference ICBC session here: https://atcma.org/courses/qi-conference-2026--Friday-evening-sessions-icbc-insurance-and-practice-growth

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