Moving the Field of Traditional Chinese Medicine Forward

Supporting R.Ac's and R.TCMP's since 2012

We Work for You

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

More from TCMO

Dr. TCM Title Consultation

November 26, 2025

The CTCMPAO is reviewing requirements for the Doctor Title in TCM, and TCMO is submitting formal feedback on behalf of the profession. We Support Removing the University Requirement An earlier idea to require a university TCM degree has been removed from this round of consultation. TCMO supports this change. Ontario does not have a university… Read more »

Fall Update to the Profession

News

November 20, 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined TCMO’s public meeting last night. We appreciate the participation and support from the roughly 45 members who attended, as well as the engagement shown through your questions and comments. We are sharing the recording here so that all members and interested stakeholders can review TCMO’s statements on the profession… Read more »

Briefing Notes 2025

Announcements

November 18, 2025

The TCMO developed these briefing notes to support informed, evidence-based advocacy on behalf of Ontario’s Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture professionals. Throughout this past year, the Board identified several priority mandates affecting the safe, effective, and integrated delivery of TCM/Acupuncture within Ontario’s healthcare system. Each briefing note below summarizes key issues, regulatory considerations, and recommendations… Read more »