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I am so grateful that CSOMA exists. You're all doing such amazing work for our industry.
Dear CSOMA Community,
A big shoutout to Jessica De Leon, who just joined CSOMA and shared these kind words. If you joined recently (or even not so recently) and don't mind us thanking you publicly, please hit reply and let us know!
And please join us in welcoming Fat Turtle Herbs! Our new Bronze partner is also a beloved CSOMA exhibitor who offers compound-to-order herbal fulfillment services, and so much more. See details below.
CAB Meeting 3/26
The next CAB meeting is scheduled for 3/26 – please find the agenda and instructions on how to participate here.
Coming up on 4/14: Reverse-Engineering Digestive & Metabolic Disorders with engineering physician, Dr. Wai To.
And please join us in welcoming Fat Turtle Herbs! Our new Bronze partner is also a beloved CSOMA exhibitor who offers compound-to-order herbal fulfillment services, and so much more. See details below.
CSOMA Spring Conference Los Angeles, May 1-2
Conference Spotlight: Marc Ryan
Marc Ryan, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. & Ch., brings more than 20 years of clinical experience integrating classical Chinese medicine with functional laboratory assessment. As the creator of the IRB approved Living Patterns Readings methodology, validated in over 200 cases, Marc teaches practitioners how to connect TCM pattern differentiation with objective biomarker data. Participants will learn practical tools for interpreting labs through a TCM lens, refining diagnosis, and tracking outcomes. His approach is clear, practical, and focused on improving diagnosis in everyday acupuncture practice.
Learn more about Marc and this course.
Webinar: Reverse-Engineering Digestive & Metabolic Disorders
When: Tuesday, April 14 | 7-9PM PST
Where: Online --> Register here
CEUs: 2 CAB(Category 1)
Registration: $32 for CSOMA Members, $80 for non-members, $0/FREE! No-credit option
Many thanks to our Gold Partner sponsor, Health Concerns!
Meet the speaker: Wai To, D.O. is an engineering physician with extensive knowledge and experience in treating complex medical problems (often from untreatable patients dismissed by specialty clinics). His work has revolutionized the application of integrative medicine (Eastern and Western medicine) on both simple and complex medical problems.
What you'll learn: This course rethinks how the digestive and metabolic systems work together, guiding practitioners from complex clinical problems toward clear, practical solutions. We explore how anatomy and physiology—combined with engineering concepts—can be used to design, test, and implement effective medical treatments. Through real-world case studies, the course demonstrates how patients with multiple, seemingly untreatable diagnoses can be reframed into a smaller set of targeted, treatable conditions.
CSOMA 2026 Events
Community Bulletin
Welcome new Bronze Partner, Fat Turtle Herbs!
Come meet Fat Turtle Herbs at CSOMA's two in-person events in LA (May 1-2) and Oakland (Sept 24-25)!
Fat Turtle is a Los Angeles-based Chinese herbal pharmacy serving TCM practitioners across the US. Their streamlined system makes it easy to prescribe customized herbal formulas while ensuring quality sourcing and reliable fulfillment.
Create custom formulas through an easy online builder using premium granules or raw herbs, with hundreds of single herbs and classic formulas available.
Ship orders to your clinic or directly to patients, with fast fulfillment and flat rate shipping.
Order vacuum-sealed raw liquid decoctions, a service offered by only a small number of herbal pharmacies.
“I have been using Fat Turtle since 2020… they only source the best herbs and deliver every time.” – Bart Beckermann, L.Ac.
Sign up for an account today!
Early bird ends in 2 weeks – Register today!
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