OAA 2026 Annual Conference

Join the Oregon Association of Acupuncturists for our 2026 Annual Conference, October 10–11 in Salem and Portland!

This two-day conference offers 10.5 PDA credits with programming focused on Safety & Ethics, clinical documentation, evidence-informed treatment planning, healthcare advocacy, and the future of acupuncture in Oregon.

Attendees may register for Saturday, Sunday, or the full weekend.

Saturday, October 10 — Salem

Chemeketa Community College
4 PDA Credits

Safety & Ethics
Presented by Leslie Monarch, DAOM

Saturday features 4 PDA credits in Safety & Ethics, followed by an optional hybrid CPR certification course.

Optional Hybrid CPR Certification — $90

CPR includes required online coursework followed by an in-person skills session on Saturday. The online portion MUST be completed before attending the in-person session.

Sunday, October 11 — Portland

Crown Plaza Room #3
1500 SW First Ave Portland OR
6.5 PDA Credits

Sunday’s programming includes:

Clinical Documentation & Medical Necessity
Andrew Schlabach, MAcOM, LAc

Acupuncture in Menopause: What the AIM Study Can Teach Us About Treatment Planning
Rebecca “Bex” Groebner, DAc, LAc

Oregon Healthcare & Legislative Advocacy
Amber Reding-Gazzini, DACM, LAc

Sunday will also include sharps collection and conclude with the OAA Annual Membership Meeting and election results.

Sunday Group Dinner

Join us after the conference for an optional group dinner.

Dragon Palace
1255 NE Cleveland Ave
Gresham, OR 97030

Dinner: $35 per person

Registration

Saturday — 4 PDA Credits
OAA Member: $100
Non-Member: $135

Sunday — 6.5 PDA Credits
OAA Member: $165
Non-Member: $215

Full Weekend — 10.5 PDA Credits
OAA Member: $210
Non-Member: $280

Optional Hybrid CPR Certification: $90
Optional Sunday Group Dinner: $35