Acupuncture organizations play a critical role in the profession by ensuring high standards as well as supporting practitioners and their patients. Several acupuncture organizations exist, including:
- American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
- Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance
- British Acupuncture Council
- British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS)
- California Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Florida State Oriental Medicine Association (FSOMA)
- International Council of Medical Acupuncture and Related Techniques (ICMART)
- International Veterinary Acupuncture Society