Singapore Acupuncture Association

Name: Singapore Acupuncture Association
Registration Country: Singapore
Time for Foundation: 1977
Current President: Ong Sian Ping
Website http://www.acupuncture.org.sg/
Introduction:

Establishment of Singapore Acupuncture Association

The Singapore Acupuncture Association was established and registered on 3rd August 1977 with the Registry of Societies. The founders were five western doctors and five acupuncturists. Its first President was Mr.Chang Yok Wah. Our members include Chinese, Malay and Indian acupuncturists.

Our Objective

To promote, encourage the study and knowledge of Acupuncture. This includes the promotion, encouragement of scientific investigation and research into the philosophy, technique and practice of acupuncture, and to all such things likely to lead to the integration of knowledge growth, dissemination and the improvement of the science

Establishment of School of Acupuncture

On 1st April 1986, the Association established School of Acupuncture with Mr. Ong Sian Ping as its first Principal. The School conducted two-year part time acupuncture course in both Chinese and English languages. In addition, the School has also organized various related courses and has also invited well known TCM doctors and acupuncturists from overseas to give talks and conduct courses to our members on regular basis.

Member of WFAS since 9th November 1999

The Association was unanimously accepted as a World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies member at the second session of the Fourth Executive Committee of WFAS, on November 9th 1999.

Licensed Acupuncturists

The Association assisted our members to register as licensed acupuncturist and TCM physician as required by the law of Ministry of Health, Singapore which was enforced on 1st January 2002

Board of Committee Members (2008 - 2010)