Become a Member
We offer a variety of different membership options for every stage of your career. Whether you’re still in school, just getting started, or a seasoned professional we’re here every step of the way to provide you with the support you need.
Select an option below to become a member today!
Student Memberships
A Student Member is actively studying acupuncture in an ACAOM-accredited school or apprenticing with an acupuncturist with at least ten years of experience. A Student Member possesses the right to attend all general meetings and serve on committees. Student Members possess rights and privileges as non-voting members. The annual dues for this category are $25.00 per year. Expires after 4 years and cannot be renewed.
One Year (non-recurring after 4 years) – $25
1st Year Professional Memberships
A 1st year Professional Member shall meet the same qualifications and possess full rights and privileges as a Professional Member except the dues are one half the amount of dues paid by a Professional Member. Yearly renewal is $100.00. This category is the same as Professional Member. If the Tennessee license is issued on or after July 1st, it will be assumed that the 2-year period will begin the January after the issuance of the license.
One Year (non-recurring) – $100
2nd Year Professional Memberships
A 2nd Year Professional Member shall meet the same qualifications and possess full rights and privileges as a Professional Member except the dues are one half the amount of dues paid by a Professional Member.  Yearly renewal is $150.00. This category is the same as Professional Member. If the Tennessee license is issued on or after July 1st, it will be assumed that the 2-year period will begin the January after the issuance of the license.
One Year (non-recurring) – $150
Professional Memberships
A Professional member must be an acupuncturist licensed to practice Acupuncture in the State of Tennessee under the Acupuncture Practice Act. Professional Members possess full rights and privileges as voting members of the association. The dues for this category is a Yearly renewal of $300.00.
Monthly Renewal – $30/month
Yearly Renewal – $300/year
Quarterly Renewal – $85 / every 3 months
Annual (Non-Recurring) – $300
expires after year
Allied Health Professional Membership
An Allied Health Professional is a health care practitioner who supports the goals and ideals of the TAC. An Allied Health Professional will receive any newsletters, announcements, and information published by the Association and possesses non-voting membership privileges for such services provided by the Association to its membership. A member may serve on committees, but may not serve as a Director or Committee Chairperson. The dues for this category are $50.00 per Year.
Yearly Renewal – $50/year
Friend of Acupuncture Membership
A Friend of Acupuncture is an individual who is not actively engaged in the study or practice of acupuncture, but who supports the aims of this Association. Any person or organization wishing to support the Association may subscribe to membership and will receive any newsletters, announcements, and information published by the Association, and possesses non-voting membership privileges for such services provided by the Association to its membership. A Friend of Acupuncture may serve on committees, but may not serve as a Director or Committee Chairperson. The dues for this category are $10.00 per year.
One Year (non-recurring) – $10
By joining our association, you also become a member of the American Society of Acupuncture (ASA). Collectively, you become an essential part of a statewide and national powerhouse that serves to elevate licensed acupuncturists and the profession as a medicine with quality continuing education, emerging research, and discounts on products and services.
We keep you connected to other providers, progress in the field, advocacy issues, and industry information within our state, other states, and national news via state level websites that connect to national content.
In addition, our website content provides information on licensure standards for the public and policy makers. We are networking stronger, and our unifying voice is gaining positive national attention. Help our association grow. Join us as a member. Assist our board locally. Get involved nationally.
Help us advance the profession of acupuncture as a medicine, protect our practice act, and advocate at the national level. As a member, you influence and shape agenda through surveys and votes.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
* Discounts for TAC members to upcoming acupuncture conferences and CEU opportunities (posted when available).Â
* Discounts with the following vendors when you mention your TAC membership:Â Red Wing Books, Blue Poppy, Golden Needle.
* A ONE TIME 15% discount with Lhasa OMS. Please contact us for the discount code.
* 20% discount on all Earthlite products. Please contact us for the discount code.
* 10% discount on live webinars with Health CMI (for CEUS/PDAs).  Please contact us for the discount code.
*25% discount on web design, print, marketing and logo services at 42nd Street DesignsÂ
* Ability to vote on our agenda and hold office in TAC to help advance the profile and practice of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Tennessee.
* Listed on Tennessee Acupuncture Council’s practitioners in the state and be informed of any legislation and issues that impact our profession.Â
* Network and learn from other practitioners in your state (for example a monthly breakfast meet-up in Knoxville and other events).
* Knowing that you are helping to create a stronger acupuncture community, helping Tennessee to progress in healthcare, build momentum on issues, and connect to one another on a state level.
WHAT IS THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ACUPUNCTURE (ASA)?
The ASA exists through state level acupuncture associations to unite licensed acupuncturists nationally, and to champion acupuncture as a medicine at state and federal level while protecting professional interests, increasing access for patients, and informing the public. Their mission is advancing the professional practice of acupuncture as a whole system of medicine through advocacy, education, and research with the vision of being partners in the American healthcare system.Â
HOW CAN I BECOME A MEMBER?
Joining our association is simple! We offer 3 different membership options; Student, Graduate First Year Professional, and Professional. Professional Membership can be paid monthly, annually, or quarterly. Visit the Become a Member section above to select the appropriate membership option and pay online, or you can pay by check by contacting . If you would like other assistance, please email .
CAN I PAY QUARTERLY?
Yes, this option can be selected when opting for a professional annual membership. Payments are set up to be automatic.Â