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Regional TCM federations and networks provide vital infrastructure for cross-national collaboration, harmonization of practice standards, and cultural exchange. They act as a bridge between national regulation and global integration, supporting the evolution of Chinese medicine across diverse healthcare systems.

Confucius Institutes

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Pacific Rim College (Canada-West Coast TCM network)

Brazilian Society of Chinese Medicine (SBMTC)

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Latin American Acupuncture Congresses

  • Located at the Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam

  • Serves as both a clinical and educational center.

  • While not a professional association per se, it plays a critical role in:

    • Training local acupuncturists and herbalists

    • Delivering public services using acupuncture and herbal formulas

    • Coordinating with Chinese medical team

Tanzania-China TCM and Acupuncture Center

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  • Operated within Nairobi hospitals and universities.

  • Aims to train Kenyan doctors and health workers in TCM principles.

  • Collaborates with local herbal medicine boards and traditional healers.

  • In development: Kenya TCM Association (pending formal registration

Kenya-China TCM Clinical Center

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The WFCMS African Division

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  • Leading TCM professional body in South Africa

  • Promotes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

  • Members include locally trained and Chinese-trained practitioners.

  • Involved in:

    • Public education and outreach

    • Integration of TCM into complementary medicine frameworks

    • Advocacy for herbal medicine regulation

  • Collaborates with WFCMS and Chinese medical institutions

South African Association of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (SAACMA)

European Traditional Chinese Medicine Association (ETCMA)

The largest pan-European TCM federation. Represents over 30 national professional TCM associations from 25+ European countries. Covers all branches of TCM: acupuncture, herbal medicine, tuina, dietetics, qi gong. Promotes:

  • Regulation and legal recognition of TCM in the EU

  • Education and accreditation standards

  • Research coordination and cross-border collaboration.

 

Works with EU institutions to influence public health policy and regulatory frameworks

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Coordinates regional education and policy dialogues

The WFCMS Asia-Pacific branch

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Regional TCM Federations and Networks

Regional Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) federations and networks play a crucial role in uniting national TCM organizations across geographic and cultural regions. These bodies support collaboration, standardization, education, research, and advocacy among TCM professionals and institutions within their respective areas. While global organizations like the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS) connect countries worldwide, regional federations focus on addressing local professional needs, regulation, training, and political contexts within continents or transnational areas.

New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine
(NZCCM)
(Auckland & Christchurch)

Offers training in acupuncture, tuina, and herbal medicine

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South Pacific College of Natural Medicine
(Auckland)

Primarily focused on naturopathy, but offers some TCM modules

New Zealand Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Society
(NZCMAS)

Represents Chinese-trained TCM practitioners and promotes classical Chinese medicine.

  • Strong focus on preserving Chinese herbal traditions, philosophy, and culture.

  • Offers professional development, networking, and public education.

  • Advocates for recognition of herbal medicine and integration of full-scope TCM

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New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (Wellington & Auckland)

Offers bachelor’s degrees and postgraduate diplomas

Acupuncture New Zealand
(AcNZ)

The largest and most prominent professional body for acupuncture and TCM in New Zealand

  • Formerly the New Zealand Register of Acupuncturists (NZRA)

  • Represents practitioners trained in TCM acupuncture, including herbalists and tuina therapists.

  • Members must complete a recognized qualification and meet continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.

  • Accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and recognized by Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)

  • Actively involved in promoting public awareness, safety standards, and professional integration

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New Zealand Acupuncture Standards Authority (NZASA)

A smaller regulatory body providing certification for acupuncture practitioners.

  • Offers registration for qualified acupuncturists, including those trained in New Zealand and overseas.

  • Recognized by private health insurers and ACC.

  • Emphasizes professional standards, public safety, and accessibility for migrant practitioners

Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)

Southern School of Natural Therapies (SSNT)

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Bachelor programs in acupuncture and herbal medicine

Endeavour College of Natural Health

Bachelor's and master’s in Chinese medicine

RMIT University (Melbourne)

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Australian-China Chinese Medicine Centre - Western Sydney University

Australian Traditional Medicine Society
(ATMS)

  • Multidisciplinary association for natural health practitioners (not just TCM)

  • Includes:

    • Acupuncture

    • Herbal medicine

    • Naturopathy and massage

  • Offers CPD and recognition for insurance and health fund rebates

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Chinese Medicine Accreditation Committee
(CMAC)

Works under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

  • Evaluates education providers and programs for compliance with national Chinese medicine standards.

  • Ensures degrees meet the entry-to-practice requirements for CMBA registration

Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)

  • Australia’s largest professional association for TCM practitioners. Offers:

    • Member registration

    • Continuing professional development (CPD) programs

    • Insurance, networking, and lobbying for policy inclusion.

  • Recognized by CMBA for professional standards

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Federation of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Societies of Australia
(FCMA)

  • One of Australia’s oldest TCM associations, founded by Chinese-trained practitioners.

  • Represents acupuncturists and herbalists.

  • Strongly connected to Chinese-language community and classical Chinese medicine education

Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA)

National regulatory authority for Chinese medicine practitioners

  • Operates under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Responsible for:

    • Registration and licensing of practitioners

    • Setting national standards for education, practice, safety, and ethics

    • Managing complaints, investigations, and professional conduct

  • Regulates three TCM divisions:

    • Acupuncture

    • Chinese Herbal Medicine

    • Chinese Herbal Dispensing

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Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

  • Umbrella organization for all sixteen health professions in Australia, including Chinese medicine.

  • Works with the CMBA to enforce professional standards and registration across all states and territories

Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Vancouver)

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Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
(Toronto and Markham)

  • National organization promoting TCM education, research, and professional unity.

  • Supports the integration of TCM into the Canadian healthcare system.

  • Hosts academic conferences, continuing education, and government advocacy

Canadian Society of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (CSCMA)

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British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)

  • Leading provincial association for BC

  • Represents practitioners to the public and government, promotes professional standards

College of Acupuncturists of Alberta (CAA)

  • Regulates acupuncture only (TCM is not yet fully recognized provincially)

  • Works toward expanding scope to include herbal medicine and full TCM practice

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  • TCM and acupuncture are regulated under Ordre des Acupuncteurs du Québec.

  • Chinese herbal medicine is not currently regulated.

  • Regulation emphasizes French-language standards and local integration

College pf Acupuncturists of Québec

College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA-BC)

  • Regulates acupuncture, herbal medicine, and full TCM scope.

  • Licenses Registered Acupuncturists (R. Ac), Registered TCM Practitioners (R.TCM.P), and Herbalists (R.TCM.H)

  • First province to regulate TCM (since 1996)

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College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario
(CTCMPAO)

  • Regulates TCM and acupuncture under Ontario’s Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)

  • Licenses Registered TCM Practitioners (R. TCMP) and Acupuncturists (R. Ac)

  • Responsible for complaints, standards, and public protection

Canadian Organisations

In Canada, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a regulated health profession in several provinces, with national and provincial organizations responsible for professional regulation, education, certification, advocacy, and public safety. The development of TCM in Canada reflects a growing demand for integrative healthcare, as well as the recognition of acupuncture and herbal medicine as evidence-supported and culturally significant therapies. The key TCM organizations in Canada are divided into:

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  • Regulatory colleges: These government-mandated colleges regulate the practice of TCM and acupuncture in specific provinces. They set entry-to-practice standards, license practitioners, and protect the public interest.

  • Professional associations: These are non-governmental membership organizations that support TCM practitioners through advocacy, education, professional development, and networking.

  • Educational/academic bodies: Several accredited institutions across Canada provide professional TCM training

College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (CICM) – Reading

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British Medical Acupuncture Society
(BMAS)

  • Represents conventionally trained medical professionals (doctors, nurses, physiotherapists) who practice Western-style medical acupuncture.

  • While not based in TCM, it plays an important role in integrating acupuncture into NHS and hospital settings

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Northern College of Acupuncture
(NCA) – York

Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture UK (ATCM)

  • Represents both acupuncture and herbal medicine practitioners, including many trained in China.

  • Emphasizes traditional diagnostic skills and classical practice.

  • One of the UK’s larger TCM professional associations

  • Supports member registration, CPD, and public education

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Federation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners (FTCMP)

  • Provides a voluntary register of qualified TCM practitioners.

  • Represents acupuncture, herbal medicine, and tuina therapists.

  • Involved in policy advocacy, public health integration, and promotion of self-regulation for TCM

British Acupuncture Council (BAcC)

  • The largest professional regulatory body for acupuncture in the UK

  • Represents over 2,500 members, all trained to a high standard in traditional acupuncture (3+ years minimum)

  • Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), which gives the public assurance of safe practice.

  • Promotes research, public awareness, and professional development

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Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM)

  • The main body for regulating Chinese herbal medicine practitioners in the UK.

  • Ensures herbal safety, quality control, and ethical sourcing.

  • Works closely with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

  • Members must have formal training in Chinese herbal medicine and comply with strict standards on prescribing

Some medical schools (e.g., Harvard Osher Center, UCSF Osher Center, Georgetown) include TCM in integrative medicine fellowships and studies

Academic Health Centres

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  • National consortium of accredited TCM colleges

  • Promotes academic excellence, faculty development, and inter-college collaboration.

  • Administers the Clean Needle Technique (CNT) certification, a mandatory safety requirement for acupuncture licensure

Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM)

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National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

  • Part of the NIH (National Institutes of Health)

  • Supports research on acupuncture, herbs, and TCM therapies for conditions like pain, anxiety, and inflammation

  • A newer organization aiming to promote education, ethics, and classical Chinese medicine preservation.

  • Provides networking and educational events, supports practitioners of herbal medicine and classical TCM.

  • Smaller than NCCAOM or ACAHM, but growing in influence among traditionally trained herbalists

National Association for Chinese Medicine
(NACM)

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American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA)

  • National professional association representing state-level acupuncture associations.

  • Focuses on legislative advocacy, public policy, and professional unity.

  • Works with NCCAOM and state boards to advance licensure, insurance coverage, and education

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)

  • Primary national certifying body for TCM professionals in the U.S.

  • Offers board certification in:

    1. Acupuncture (Dipl. Ac)

    2. Chinese Herbology (Dipl. C.H.)

    3. Oriental Medicine (Dipl. O.M.)

    4. Asian Bodywork Therapy (Dipl. ABT) (inactive)

  • Certification is required for licensure in most U.S. states.

  • Administers national board exams (written and practical)

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Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM)

  • Official accrediting agency for TCM and acupuncture educational programs in the U.S.

  • Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

  • Accredits:

    1. Master’s degrees in acupuncture or oriental medicine

    2. Doctoral degrees (professional and clinical doctorates)

  • Ensures programs meet standards in curriculum, faculty, clinical training, and ethics

  • Host: Institute of Chinese Materia Medica

  • Focus: Toxicology, residue analysis, drug-herb interaction studies

  • Supports: Regulatory safety guidelines and global export quality

National Center for Safety Evaluation of Chinese Medicine

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  • Host: Hubei University of Chinese Medicine

  • Focus: Digitization of classical texts, TCM big data, AI-driven diagnosis

  • Role: Development of clinical decision-support systems for syndrome differentiation

National Innovation Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization (Hubei Province)

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  • Host: Various research institutes under NATCM

  • Focus: Unified standards for herb processing (炮制), diagnosis, formulas, and terminology

Goal: Enhance international acceptance and regulatory compliance

National Center for TCM Standardization

  • Host: China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences

  • Focus: Coordinating national-level innovation in diagnostics, evidence-based TCM, and AI integration

  • Role: Leads national research projects, supports international cooperation

National TCM Innovation Center (Beijing)

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  • Host: Guang’anmen Hospital (affiliated with CACMS)

  • Focus: Evidence-based evaluation of classical formulas, real-world trials

  • Specialties: Cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic syndromes

National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine

  • Host: Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

  • Focus: Geo-authentic herb research, ecological cultivation, and sustainability

  • Specialties: TCM sourcing, authenticity, terroir-related quality variation

State Key Laboratory of Dao-di Herbs
(道地药材重点实验室)

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  • Host: Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

  • Focus: Structural pharmacology, active compound extraction, biomedical applications

  • Specialties: Tumour suppression, immunomodulation, and neural regeneration

State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines

  • Host: Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

  • Focus: Drug delivery systems, formulation science, nanoparticle integration in TCM

  • Specialties: Herbal granules, patent medicine innovation

State Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Powder and Pharmaceutical Innovation

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State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine (Macau SAR)

  • Host: Macau University of Science and Technology

  • Focus: Herbal standardization, chemical fingerprinting, quality assurance in cross-border TCM trade

  • Specialties: Safety evaluation and pharmacovigilance

  • Host: Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

  • Focus: Disease-syndrome combination models, clinical efficacy evaluation, diagnostic standardization

  • Specialties: Liver, spleen, and cardiovascular disease models

State Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment

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  • Host: China Pharmaceutical University (Nanjing)

  • Focus: Pharmacognosy, active compound identification, herbal drug innovation

Specialties: Pharmacokinetics, quality control, molecular pharmacology of Chinese herbs

State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines

Chinese Materia Medica Association

  • Regulates and advances the field of herbal medicine and pharmacognosy in China.

  • Develops standards for herbal safety, quality control, and Chinese Pharmacopoeia (ChP) entries.

  • Works with pharmaceutical industries on the development of TCM formulas and extracts.

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These are national research platforms funded by the government for high-level innovation in TCM pharmacology, Herbal drug development, Genomics and systems biology integration and Clinical trial models for Chinese medicine:

  • State Key Laboratories (SKLs) Related to TCM: These labs represent the highest level of research infrastructure in China, focusing on basic science, clinical integration, pharmacology, and modernization of TCM.

  • National TCM Innovation Centres (中医药创新中心): Established in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), these are strategic research hubs supporting clinical translation, digital innovation, and international leadership in TCM modernization.

State Key Laboratories and TCM Innovation Centres

China Association of Chinese Medicine (CACM)

  • A national academic and professional society affiliated with the Chinese Ministry of Health.

  • Organizes national conferences, publishes journals, and sets clinical and research guidelines.

  • Provides certification and continuing education for TCM professionals.

  • Supports scientific research, classical knowledge preservation, and international academic exchange.

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China Association of Acupuncture-Moxibustion
(CAAM)

  • Focuses specifically on acupuncture and moxibustion as both traditional and modern clinical tools.

  • Publishes the Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion Journal, supports research, and develops clinical standards.

  • Works closely with WFAS (World Federation of Acupuncture Societies) and WHO.

  • Organizes conferences, trainings, and certifications in acupuncture techniques and safety.

National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine
(NATCM)

The central government body responsible for the oversight, regulation, and promotion of TCM in China.

  • Administers national TCM policy, legislation, education standards, hospital development, and integration with biomedicine.

  • Oversees international cooperation, including WHO collaboration and “Belt and Road” TCM initiatives.

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China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
(CACMS)

China’s top national research institution for TCM.

  • Founded in 1955, it conducts basic and clinical research, formulates TCM standards, and develops herbal pharmaceuticals.

  • Manages WHO Collaborating Centres and international training programs in acupuncture and TCM.

  • Houses many leading research institutes and hospitals (e.g. Guanganmen Hospital, Institute of Basic Theory of Chinese Medicine).

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Chinese Organisations

In China, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is both a national heritage and a strategic healthcare system, fully integrated into the public medical infrastructure. The country has established a network of national TCM organizations that oversee everything from regulation, research, and education to clinical practice and international cooperation. These organizations ensure that TCM remains both scientifically evolving and culturally preserved, while maintaining China's leadership in the global development of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Global TCM organizations serve to facilitate international collaboration in research and clinical practice, promote the standardization and regulation of TCM worldwide, support integration of TCM into national health systems, organize academic exchange, congresses, and training and develop ethics and best practices.

Belt and Road TCM Cooperation Initiative

China’s international development strategy includes promoting TCM in participating countries through research, hospitals, and training

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World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies
(WFCMS)
世界中医药学会联合会

  • Largest international TCM umbrella organization

  • Promotes global standardization, professional education, and international academic exchanges.

  • Organizes the World Congress of Chinese Medicine annually.

  • Develops international TCM diagnosis and treatment standards

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World Health Organization (WHO) – Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program

  • Supports global development of traditional medicine systems, including TCM.

  • Incorporated TCM disease classification into the ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases)

  • Promotes research, safety, efficacy, and integration into national health systems.

Supports member countries in developing regulatory frameworks for TCM

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Global TCM Organisations

Global Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) organizations play a central role in connecting TCM practitioners, researchers, and institutions across borders. They are responsible for standardization, professional collaboration, research development, education, ethics, regulation, and the global promotion of TCM as part of integrative healthcare systems.

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TCM Organisations

There are many Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) organisations around the world that support the development, regulation, education, clinical practice, and research of TCM. These organisations may operate at the global, national, or regional level, and they play important roles in:

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  • Promoting TCM standards and ethics

  • Facilitating research and education

  • Accrediting TCM programs and practitioners

  • Integrating TCM with global healthcare systems

  • Supporting legislation and public policy

  • Building international networks and cooperation

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TCM Organisations

World Acupuncture-Moxibustion Society (WAMSM / WFAS)

  • Promotes acupuncture and moxibustion globally.

  • Works with WHO to develop international acupuncture guidelines.

  • Hosts international conferences, academic training, and certification programs

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International Society for Chinese Medicine
(ISCM)

  • Academic organization supporting clinical research, professional training, and ethical practice in Chinese Medicine

  • Hosts international symposia and scholarly publications

Sometimes referred to interchangeably with WFAS; focuses on uniting national acupuncture associations and supporting acupuncture development under WHO guidance.

World Federation of Acupuncture Societies
(WFA)

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The International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Training Centres are educational and clinical institutions established with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of China, aimed at promoting standardized training in acupuncture and moxibustion worldwide.

International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Training Centres

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United States Organisations

In the United States, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is regulated, practiced, and promoted through a network of national organizations that oversee education, certification, licensure, professional advocacy, and public policy. While TCM is not regulated federally, it is widely recognized and licensed state-by-state, with national bodies providing standards and certification to unify the profession. Key Areas of Focus in the U.S. TCM Field include:

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  • Licensure and certification: NCCAOM + state boards

  • Education and academic quality: ACAHM + CCAHM

  • Professional advocacy: ASA + state organizations

  • Integration with healthcare: NCCIH research, hospital partnerships

  • Public and policy awareness: Insurance inclusion, Medicaid pilot programs, VA access to acupuncture

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United Kingdom Organisations

In the United Kingdom, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is practiced under a framework of voluntary regulation, with several key professional organizations playing central roles in registration, education, safety, advocacy, and clinical standards. These organizations represent acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and tuina, and aim to ensure high-quality, safe, and ethical TCM practice across the country. Role of These Organizations:

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  • Ensure high standards of training and ethical practice.

  • Promote public trust and clinical safety.

  • Facilitate CPD, networking, and research.

  • Support the integration of TCM into UK health policy.

Provide a platform for TCM advocacy, recognition, and development

Ontario Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (OATCM)

  • Works closely with the provincial regulator (CTCMPAO)

  • Provides continuing education and insurance support

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Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada
(CMAAC)

  • One of the oldest national TCM associations, with members across provinces

  • Promotes TCM legislation, safety, and public awareness.

  • Offers national certification and networking for Chinese-speaking practitioners

Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine
(Toronto)

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International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver
(ICTCMV)

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Australian TCM Organisations

In Australia, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a nationally regulated health profession, overseen by both government authorities and professional associations. Australia is one of the few Western countries where acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are formally recognized and regulated at the national level, under the same framework as doctors and nurses. TCM organizations in Australia include regulatory bodies, professional associations, and educational councils. Australia’s Strengths in TCM Development

  • Full national regulation of TCM

  • Strong professional organizations with CPD frameworks

  • University-based education that integrates biomedical and classical theory.

  • Legal protection for patients and public

  • Growing inclusion of acupuncture in evidence-based healthcare and insurance coverage

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New Zealand TCM Organisations

In New Zealand, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) — particularly acupuncture — is a well-established and increasingly regulated profession. While acupuncture is formally recognized and practiced widely, Chinese herbal medicine is not yet statutorily regulated at the government level but is supported by professional associations that maintain high standards of education, ethics, and clinical practice. Key TCM organizations in New Zealand include registration bodies, associations, and educational institutions. New Zealand's Strengths in TCM Development include:

  • National recognition of acupuncture through ACC

  • Strong professional bodies ensuring safety, ethics, and training.

  • Growing integration into public and private health systems

  • Diverse practitioner base: Chinese-trained, locally educated, integrative practitioners.

  • Emerging advocacy for Chinese herbal medicine regulation and recognition

  • Ghana has welcomed TCM clinics and educational programs under BRI.

  • The establishment of formal national associations is underway.

  • TCM is offered in pain clinics and integrative medical centres

Ghana Association of Chinese Medicine Practitioners

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Pan-American Federation of Acupuncture

  • Functions as both a professional body and a training institution

  • Offers courses in acupuncture and TCM under partnerships with Chinese universities.

  • Promotes:

    • Professional practice standards

    • Integration of acupuncture into pain management and hospital care

    • Herbal medicine awareness

  • Nigeria has increasing interest in formal regulation of TCM, and NCACM plays a key role.

Nigerian College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (NCACM)

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  • Egypt has hosted multiple China-Egypt TCM cooperation projects, including:

    • TCM research exchanges

    • Acupuncture training in hospitals.

    • State visits for TCM agreements.

  • Practitioners are represented through training centres and medical delegations, some under supervision of Egypt’s Ministry of Health

Egyptian Society of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

North American Council of TCM Colleges

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California Acupuncture & TCM Association

Ontario TCM Associations

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