Benefits of Membership
The Maine Acupuncture Society supports members by:
Creating a referral network of acupuncturists in Maine
Highlighting member practices on social media
Creating opportunities for acupuncturists to meet each other and engage with the greater community
Advocating for acupuncture in Augusta
Communicating important information from the ASA to members
Offering discounts on CEU events
As a member of the MAS, you receive:
A public listing in our practitioner directory
A practice highlight on our social media channels
Discounts on CEU events
Free Tier 1 advertising benefits and a discount on Tier 2 advertising for events
Voting rights in board elections
You can also receive member benefits and discounts from the ASA directly. Click here to learn more about Current ASA member benefits including:
Group Insurance available through ISI for Term Life Insurance and Dental Insurance
5% discount from Golden Needle and Transformational Herb Pharmacy
Practitioner referral through the ASA website
Legislative Updates through BillTrack50
ASA e-Newsletter Publications
Welcome to the Maine Acupuncture Society! Joining your state association is one way of supporting and actively engaging in your professional community. Please consider becoming a member of the MAS if you have not already done so.
The Maine Acupuncture Society is a volunteer-run organization that works hard to:
Advocate for maintaining high standards of acupuncture practice and safety
Track legislation that affects the acupuncture profession
Promote acupuncture legislatively in Maine
Provide a network of support for Maine’s acupuncturist community
Connect you with a nationwide network of acupuncture associations
Offer CEU and educational opportunities
Educate the general public about acupuncture and East Asian medicine
Help more Mainers find an acupuncturist in their area
Support research in acupuncture and East Asian medicine
Your decision to become a member of your state association shows your commitment to the profession by supporting its activities. By joining the MAS, you have chosen to get involved and be heard!
MAS membership also includes membership in the nation’s foremost associated group of acupuncturists—the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA). This national organization is dedicated to working with all state associations as a powerful advocate for our profession. Through its quarterly newsletter, you can keep current on professional developments nationwide.
✅ Alerting members when legislative action is needed
✅ Providing discounts on association-sponsored CEU events
✅ Maintaining a searchable database of members around the state
✅ Highlighting member practices and sharing member posts on social media
As a member of the ASA, you can also receive member benefits and discounts from the ASA directly. Click here to learn more about ASA member discounts and benefits, including:
Discounts from Golden Needle and Transformational Herbal Pharmacy
Practitioner referral through the ASA website.
Discounts to select state association CEU courses.