Join the Community!

Join CAN

As a member of the Community Acupuncture Network (CAN), one will enjoy participating in the online community discussions of practitioners and supporters around this style of treatment. Learn about resources, people, businesses and communities to support accessible acupuncture.

The membership categories are as follows:

  • Acupuncturists - Membership for licensed acupuncturists. All will be listed on Membership Directory page with contact information provided. Access to all forums within CAN website.

  • Acupuncture Student - Membership for any students at acupuncture school. Access to all forums within CAN website.

For those interested in listing their clinic on the Locate A Clinic page, please note that there are requirements that your clinic must meet. This requirements are listed on the FAQ section.

To become a member, Join CAN!. Once you are a member, you can see information about your membership from your user page. Please also check out the user guide in the Intro to Can member forum.

Your membership will be activated upon receipt of payment.


CAN members also enjoy the benefit of a 5% discount when placing orders with Golden Needle! 

"Golden Needle Acupuncture, Herbal and Medical Supply Company began in 2001 as Thorne Sales and Distributing. In 2003, the company became Golden Needle. Over the years we have strived to provide practitioners and physicians with the highest quality products available. Today we are still dedicated to this goal and continue to seek out and provide new lines to our acupuncture supplies, Chinese Herb and Physician Supply offerings. Our staff is dedicated to providing a personal touch to your experience with Golden Needle. Please feel free to Call (866.222.2999), email (info@goldenneedleonline.com), or fax (828.670.8610 ) any questions you might have about our extensive variety of products."