POCA’s 2022 Annual Report & Other Ramblings From The President’s Desk
It goes without saying (but I’m going to say it anyway): lots of things (everything?) had to change and adapt starting in early 2020. Whether…
As California Goes, So Goes The Nation!
Today is my first clinic’s 15th birthday. Happy Birthday OAP! I’ve been an acupuncturist, running an acupuncture business, and hiring acupuncturists in California since 2008.…
Mutual Aid in Wisconsin
Responding to Traumatic Events During the Pandemic I remember the shock and disbelief of hearing the news rolling in on Sunday, November 21st about adriver…
Internship at POCA
Through my university (University of Oregon), I am required as a global health minor to intern at an organization of my choice, as long as…
I asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the NCCAOM
My fellow acu-punks, In July, I attended a Zoom meeting held by our Federal Trade Commissioners. I had one minute to tell them why I…
POCA Coop Transition Summary
It's been a year since the start of the COVID-19 global pandemic, and community acupuncture clinics have been deeply affected. Many clinics have close…
POCA’s Statement of Solidarity and Support with AAPI Communities
In solidarity, People’s Organization of Community Acupuncture (POCA) grieves with our neighbors, colleagues, and loved ones within the Asian America…
POCA’s statement on Systemic Racism
POCA stands with all those impacted by white supremacy, anti-Blackness, and police brutality. Today and every day, Black lives matter. We recognize systemic racism and…
Corona is the virus, capitalism is the crisis.
As so many have said before us, we are living in unprecedented times. COVID-19 is ravaging so many communities, disproportionately impacting the most marginalized among…