Office Holders
Chairperson – Yaniv Ptaya
The Chairperson leads Board meetings and is actively involved in the day-to-day operations alongside all office holders. They hold equal voting rights as other Board members on all matters. The Chairperson represents the Board of the Association in all dealings with external bodies in Israel and abroad. In some cases, another Board member may be chosen to represent the Association as needed.
Committees
Regulation Committee – Chair: Yaniv Ptaya, Avi Peled
This committee is responsible for promoting regulatory recognition of Chinese medicine in Israel, both through acupuncture legislation and governmental regulations.
As of 2025, the committee is pursuing various paths of self-regulation with the relevant authorities.
Ethics Committee – Shiri Lapid
The role of the Ethics Committee is to uphold the standards set by the Association regarding educational programmes in Chinese medicine in Israel, as well as the ethical and professional conduct of practitioners. To support this, a complaint form is available on the Association’s website for the public to report alleged misconduct by practitioners. Complaints can be submitted anonymously or with a name, and are reviewed and addressed to the extent permitted by law.
International Relations – Dvir Kuperli
Fostering relationships with professional bodies worldwide, including the ETCMA (European organisation) and NCCAOM (American association), to promote mutual recognition, collaborations, international conferences, and more.
Recognition Committee
This committee is responsible for formulating the criteria for recognising academic programmes in Chinese medicine, including total training hours and the required hours in specific subjects.
Subcommittee for the National Certification Exam – Guy Caro-Segal
Since 2008, the Association has held an annual certification exam, which is a prerequisite for membership for anyone who completed their Chinese medicine studies from that year onward. The exam is based on the NCCAOM model in the US, adapted to the Israeli curriculum. Over the years, the exam has led to a rise in educational standards, increased training hours, and alignment across colleges. As a result, the quality of Chinese medicine practice in Israel has significantly improved.
The Association collaborates with medical and therapeutic institutions to establish the exam as a preferred condition for employment. These institutions support the initiative, recognising that the exam naturally filters out inadequately trained practitioners and helps guide future regulation of the field. The long-term vision is for the Association to serve as the recognised professional body that sets and enforces national standards in Chinese medicine in Israel. More details and enrollment for the test
Subcommittee for Oversight and Accreditation of Colleges – Shiri Lapid
This committee supervises the practical implementation of the Recognition Committee’s criteria. It conducts on-site visits to schools to evaluate training hours, learning conditions, teacher qualifications, accuracy in advertising, and more. Its conclusions determine whether institutions are granted or maintain Association recognition. Full list of recognized schools
Subcommittee for Continuing Education (C.E.U) – Guy Caro-Segal
This committee oversees the “Mentorship Programme,” designed to train an initial cohort of ten mentors who will provide professional and business development support to Chinese medicine graduates during their first two years of clinical practice.
Exceptions Committee – Guy Caro-Segal, Yaniv Ptaya, Shahar moskovich- davidman
This committee reviews applications from practitioners seeking full membership in the Association who do not meet the standard criteria (including graduates of foreign institutions).
Treasurer – Guy Caro-Segal
The Finance Committee oversees the Association’s budget, including annual planning, fixed expenses, and the funding required to maintain committee activities.
Communications and Public Relations – Avi Peled
Responsible for communicating the Association’s activities to practitioners and the public via media and digital platforms.
Media and Website – Avi Peled, Dvir Kuperli, Yaniv Ptaya, and Barak Gombosh
Oversees all media-related activity, including the Association’s website, Facebook, Instagram, and other digital platforms
Research Subcommittee
Leads the Association’s research initiative. This emerging area is aimed at developing the professional field, increasing awareness among practitioners of new studies, and strengthening the public image of Chinese medicine. Research is regularly shared via the Association’s Facebook page under the “Scientific Wednesdays” project.
Conferences – Avi Peled, Yaniv Ptaya, and Board Members
The Association aims to host at least one professional conference annually, covering all aspects of Chinese medicine. Conferences include lectures and workshops by members and guest speakers.
Efforts are ongoing to expand attendance, diversify topics, and include international lecturers. Conferences will also offer workshops in hands-on therapies and small group sessions. The Association also collaborates with other professional bodies to organise seminars and training days — all at affordable prices.
Practitioner Welfare – Avi Peled
This role includes providing benefits such as discounted courses, continuing education opportunities, and various business-related perks for Association members.
Shahar moskovich davidman- Member Recruitment and Retention
Responsible for recruiting new practitioners to join the Association and maintaining ongoing communication with existing members, with the aim of strengthening and expanding the Association’s influence.
Student Liaison – Miriam Ben Hamo
Association internal reviewers (Audit Committee) – Dr. Dan Livon and Naama Ben-Avri
Association Administration and Secretariat – Olga Kogan
The Administrative Director of the Association is responsible for handling applications, proposals, and committee referrals; responding to inquiries; managing direct mail communication, renewing memberships and issuing various updates, as well as overseeing payment and registration options.
To improve communication and strengthen the Association as a representative body for all Chinese medicine professionals in Israel, a human-operated support line is available.