California State Oriental Medical Association (CSOMA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine
Member Type(s): Acupuncturists, Herbalists, Oriental medical practitioners
Scope: Regional - California
Formed: 1988
Address: 703 Market Street, Suite 250, San Francisco, CA, 94103, USA
Phone: (800) 477-4564
Fax: (415) 357-1940
Website: www.csomaonline.org

Description:

Professional association representing licensed acupuncturists and Oriental medical practitioners in California.

Mission/Aims:

The California State Oriental Medical Association is a professional organization of licensed acupuncturists and supporters of Oriental medicine dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the art, science, and practice of Oriental medicine in a caring and ethical manner, thereby enhancing the health and well-being of the general public.

Principal Activities:

Practice management support
Legislative and regulatory advocacy
Advancement and promotion of the profession
Public education

Member Benefits:

Expert answers to insurance billing and coding questions.
Peer-to-peer networking.
Updates on the latest information in the field.
Subscriptions and online access to publications including the Calfornia Journal of Oriental Medicine.
Access to a growing library of practice management tools.
Discounts on all CSOMA events, continuing education, publications, products, and services as well as special offers from affiliated merchants and suppliers.
Online and toll free practice listings.
Outreach campaigns to educate the public.
Promotion of Oriental medicine.
Leading-edge advocacy protecting professional rights and scope.
Insurance advocacy.

Verification Criteria:

Acupuncture License issued by the California Acupuncture Board.