The Mission of the American Society of Acupuncturists is to promote the highest standards of professional practice for Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine in the United States, thereby to benefit the public health.  Through strengthening the profession at the state level while promoting collaboration nationally and internationally, the ASA provides its members, the public, legislators, and regulators resources for ensuring the best expression of this ancient and modern medicine.

Vision Statement

We envision a world where all Americans have widespread awareness of and access to the best of Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine.

• Widespread consumer awareness and acceptance of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine in the U.S.
• Application for a wide range of both preventative and restorative health care needs with substantiated patient benefits and improved outcomes
• Integration into healthcare delivery and funding models, creating parity with traditional Western medicine approaches