AAATCMD’s MVA Advocacy: A Timeline of Engagement, Evidence and Action In 2024, the AAATCMD was invited by the Alberta Government Treasury Branch to consult on changes to the treatment of MVA (motor vehicle patients). Alberta’s automobile insurance system is undergoing…
We hear the phrase “evidence-based” everywhere in healthcare. A treatment is described as evidence-based. A news story reports that a new study has “proven” something. A social media post cites research supporting—or dismissing—a particular therapy. But what does good evidence…
AAATCMD Position Paper (April 2026) Acupuncture as a First-Line Treatment for Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA)–Related Musculoskeletal Injury A Structured Synopsis with Clinical, Mechanistic, and Policy Argumentation Abstract Motor vehicle accidents result in high prevalence of acute soft-tissue injury and chronic…
Healthcare conversations often focus on reducing wait times, improving outcomes, and creating a more sustainable system. Yet one critical component of high-quality care is frequently overlooked: ensuring patients have timely access to a full range of qualified healthcare providers and…
Acupuncture has long been used for pain management in traditional medicines. The past few decades of research have helped us understand the mechanisms of how acupuncture works for pain. Not only does acupuncture work for pain, but due to the…
We appreciate the great work of Evidence-Based Acupuncture (www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org) - thank you for this summary on the use of acupuncture in osteoarthritis: WHO. Priority diseases and reasons for inclusion. (2017). Lawrence, R. C., Felson, D. T., Helmick, C. G., Arnold,…
- by Executive Director, Gayle Maguire Thank you to everyone who took time to join our AGM and contribute to voting leadership. Our association is extremely fortunate to have a large board with decades of experience in advocacy, regulatory work,…
Acupuncture does not cure cancer, but it is widely used as a complementary therapy to help manage symptoms and side effects associated with cancer and its treatment. Here's how acupuncture can help cancer patients: 1. Pain Management How it helps: Acupuncture stimulates nerves and releases endorphins (natural painkillers), which can…
If you are a new graduate of an acupuncture program and looking to set up practice in Alberta, we are happy to help any questions! As you likely know, acupuncture is regulated by the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta (CAA). …
We believe TCM Practitioners & Acupuncturists can play a meaningful role in supporting rural healthcare by expanding access to non-pharmaceutical, holistic treatment options in areas that often face provider shortages and limited healthcare infrastructure. Here’s how: 1. Filling Provider Gaps…