Our Mission and Goals
The Mission of the Acupuncturists of Hawaii is to protect, promote, and advance the acupuncture profession within the state. We are committed to safeguarding the scope of practice for our members, providing continuing education, and advocating for policies that support the integrity and growth of the acupuncture integrative medicine field. Through collaboration and transparency, we strive to enhance the professional by ensuring that our services remain accessible and beneficial to the community.
In furtherance of our mission, the Acupuncturists of Hawaii is committed to the following goals:
a) Elevating and Protecting the Profession
We aim to review and update our scope of practice to ensure that it aligns with the evolving needs of both practitioners and patients, safeguarding the integrity of our profession.
b) Unifying the Profession
We strive to foster a stronger sense of community within our field by encouraging networking opportunities and representing the interests of acupuncturists at both the state and national levels.
c) Promoting and Advancing the Profession
Through active community outreach, continuing education units (CEUs), and research projects, we seek to raise awareness and advance the standing of the acupuncturist profession.
d) Providing Support to Members
Our goal is to enhance the perceived and market value of acupuncturists, improve insurance and billing processes, and increase patient access to acupuncture services, ensuring the success and growth of our members.
e) Commitment to Transparency
We are dedicated to achieving these goals with the utmost transparency, keeping our members informed and involved in every step of our journey.