As an ASNY member, you can hardly turn around these days without saving money, thanks to the ever-expanding ASNY member discount program. Now, with a current membership in ASNY, you can save money on purchasing herbs, acupuncture supplies, massage tables, nutritional supplements, books, Chinese art work, practice management supplies, patient education literature, and nutritional training programs.

New faces in the discount program The most recent participants to join the program are the nutritional supplement company Designs For Health , Spanda Medical Company, and Chinese calligrapher and painter Xianwen Zeng, (also known as Simon).

Designs for Health not only carries a line of high quality nutritional supplements, but places a high value on education about nutrition, which is one of the reasons ASNY sought their participation in discount program. They offer training programs which are well-suited to acupuncturists and herbalists whose familiarity with nutrition may range from non-existent to moderate. On these programs, which typically might be 4 day intensives, they will offer ASNY members a 15% discount. In addition the same 15% discount will apply for the first 2 orders of supplements.

Xianwen Zeng is a Chinese calligrapher and painter whose work many ASNY members are already familiar with, as it has graced the covers of past issues of the Meridian Times and the program for Northeast Symposium ‘99. His calligraphy and brush painting look great on the walls of any acupuncture office. He also creates custom carved seals. All of his work is available to ASNY members at a 10% discount.

Spanda Medical Company represents more than 20 manufacturers of high quality Oriental medical products, including many herbal products you might not find available elsewhere, and other unusual products, like their magnetic herbal acupoints patch. They carry Seirin and Magi needles and also have a great website with interesting articles. Spanda offers a 5% discount to ASNY members, a discount which can be added to other applicable discounts.

While not a new member of the program, a notable (and positive!) change is that Stronglite, the manufacturer of high quality massage tables, has increased the discount ASNY members will receive from 10% to 25%!! This means that on a $400 table, you can save $100 just for being an ASNY member!

ANOTHER LOOK AT EXISTING MEMBERS OF THE PROGRAM

If you practice Chinese herbal medicine, you'll want to acquaint yourself with the seven herb companies granting ASNY a discount. Do you need a raw herbal formula, shipped directly to your patient? Call the China Herb Company. Interested in easy to use formulas in pill form, many of which combine Chinese herbs with western supplements? Look into Health Concerns. Frustrated with the limited options for getting kids to take herbs? Check out the liquid herbal extracts available from China Herb Company, Spanda, (both of which will also make custom liquid formulas), or Far East Summit. If gynecology is an area of great interest to you, the little known East West Herbs Company offers a big selection of Giovanni Maciocia's interesting GYN and general use formulas in tablet form, as well as terrific and informative manuals and a free telephone consultant. For economical Chinese patents guaranteed free of pharmaceutical additives, Mayway offers a great selection with its Plum Flower line. For just about every classical Chinese formula you could imagine, Brion Herbs offers an enormous selection of capsules, granules and tablets.

Whether you're a student or a veteran professional, there always seem to be a few books you've been hankering for. Now, all the major publishers of Chinese medical books offer discounts to ASNY members, including Blue Poppy Press, Eastland Press, and Redwing Books. ASNY members who are students at Pacific College or at The New College are eligible for a discount at their bookstore as well.

If you're just starting your practice, ASNY membership can really save you money. Save a whopping 25% off massage tables from Stronglite. Brochures or videos that explain Chinese medicine to your patients are available from Blue Poppy and from Tao to Earth. To decorate the walls of your office, authentic Chinese calligraphy or brush painting from Xianwen Zeng can add just the touch of quiet tranquil beauty you're after.

When the time comes to finally become more familiar with western supplements and begin to incorporate them into your practice, Designs for Health offers training programs and high quality supplements, as well as great technical support and guidance.

Most of us find that it's difficult to conduct an acupuncture practice without acupuncture needles. For this, Oriental Medical Supply Company and The Supply Center both offer a full range of needles, cups, e-stim machines, moxa and just about anything else you might need.

So as you see, it's a no-brainer. ASNY membership is not only an investment in the future of your profession, but it's a wise financial move for your practice. Just remember these simple steps:

First, cut out the handy list below and call the numbers below to request a catalog or information. Alternatively, you can visit the suppliers websites. Please mention that you heard of their company through ASNY. (We need to remind our participating vendors that their participation with ASNY's program is giving them more exposure.)

Second, consult the list to see what kind of discount you are entitled to with each particular company.

Third, when you call to place your order, identify yourself as an ASNY member and request the ASNY discount. If you fail to do this while placing the order, do not call back later to retroactively attempt to get a discount. This will make the vendors wish they'd never agreed to get involved with this program and soon we'd have no one participating!

Lastly, should you have any trouble getting the discount, do not hassle the supplier about this. Simply call ASNY to report the problem, leaving us your phone number, and let us take the matter up directly with the supplier. If these simple steps are taken, the suppliers are likely to stick with this, with enormous potential savings for our members over many years to come.

ACUPUNCTURE MEDIA WORKS: Colorful, affordable marketing and educational tools including brochures, education cards, posters, postcards, and desktop education easels.
www.acupuncturemediaworks.com
5% discount on all products and seminars

BAMBOO SOFTWARE LTD. Acupuncture software for students and therapists. The only software with built in editor. Awarded the "Best Acupuncture Reference Software Award" by the European Journal of Oriental Medicine.
bamboo@acupuncture.com
www.acupartner.com
Discount: 10%

BLUE LIGHT, INC. Carriers of Treasure of the East ® Brand Chinese Herbal Extracts (GMP standard, 5:1 ratio) more than 300 single herbs, more than 300 traditional and modern formulas and custom formulas to your own design. Both granules and capsules are available.
888-258-3548
www.treasureofeast.com
Discount: Preferred Customer Status 10% discount on all herbal orders

BLUE POPPY PRESS Clinical reference texts, patient education books and pamphlets, acupuncture office products, and a line of herbal products for professional practitioners.
800- 487-9296
www.bluepoppy.com
Discount: 5%

BRION HERBS Product lines: Sun Ten, ProBotanixx, Healthy & Natural.
800-333-4372
service@brionherbs.com
10% discount on first order ($100 minimum) and a complimentary copy of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Formulas (Companion Handbook) 19.95 value

CHINA BOOKS Books, music, videos, and Chinese art supplies.
415-282-2994
www.chinabooks.com/
Discount: 10% on all purchases, additional discounts available on large orders and on exam copies of books for teachers and professionals.

CHINA HERB CO. custom herbal prescriptions in raw or liquid form.
800-221-4372
chinaherb@sprynet.com
Discount: 10% on standard formulas only, does not include custom formulas. Discount can not be combined with any other special offers.

DESIGNS FOR HEALTH High quality nutritional supplements and nutrition training courses.
800-847-8302
www.DesignsForHealth.com
Discount: 10% off initial order.

EASY BILLING SOFTWARE
800-618-6136
www.easybillingsoftware.com
Discount: 10%

FROM TAO TO EARTH publications for practice management, slides, videos and brochures for patient education.
800-800-3139
www.taotoearthpmpubs.com
Discount: 5%-40% depending on the item

GAETA COMMUNICATIONS, LLC: Seminars, audio programs, and publications for acupuncturists
718-847-7278
www.gaetaseminars.com
Discount: 10%

HEALTH CONCERNS modern & classical herbal formulas in tablet form, some inliquid extracts.
800 233- 9355
www.healthconcerns.com
Discount: 10% in month of June

HEALTHPOINT PRODUCTS distributor of medical supplies for practitioners, hospitals, and schools.
888-684-5575
www.1hpi.com
healthpoint.mail@verizon.net
Discount: needles 10%, diagnostic equpiment 20-40%, Clinical supplies 15% (not to be combined with any other offer)

INTEGRATED MEDICINE SEMINARS, LLC
www.IntegratedMedicineSeminars.com
972-489-4286
10% discount on all products and seminars

INTEGRATIVE HEALING ARTS: Distributor of classic Shang Han Lun formulas
www.integrativehealingarts.com
917-294-3805
5% discount on Honso formula herbs (pharmaceutical grade)

KALA The BEST bodywork showroom next to grand central station, and the BEST hourly office rentals next to times square and grand central
646-294-7646 (NYC) 800-476-7979 (outside NYC)
www.kala.us
5% discount on any purchase of $500 or more

KAMWO HERB & TEA Provider of TCM pharmacy services including an extensive collection of specially prepared herbs
212-966-6370
www.kamwo.com
Discount: 20% discount for first order of granules and first order of raw herbs.

LHASA OMS Since 1980, Lhasa OMS has been providing the highest quality acupuncture supplies at the lowest possible prices. We carry everything a practitioner would need to stock his/her practice, from Acupuncture needles to Zeel ointment. Visit our new and improved website, www.LhasaOMS.com, where online ordering is available 24 hours a day! Order your supplies from the comfort of your own home! Call or e-mail us for our brand-new 2005 catalog today!
Phone: 1-800-722-8775
        1-781-340-1071
Fax:  1-781-335-5779
Email: CustomerService@LhasaOMS.com
www.lhasaoms.com
Discount: 5%

MAYWAY Large selection of Chinese patent medicines, including Plum Flower Brand.
800-262-9929
www.mayway.com
Discount: 15% on 1st order

OPEN MIND JOURNALS: Evidence-based, peer reviewed, credible scientific literature in the field of integrative medicine
www.openmindjournals.com
Discount: 25% discount on subscriptions to Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine Journal.

QUALIHERB EAST, LLC: Chinese herbs for health professionals
877-PRO HERB (776-4372)
www.qualiherb.com
Discount: 5%

REDWING books on acupuncture, herbal medicine, as well as allied fields within complementary medicine and healing.
888-873-3947
www.redwingbooks.com
Discount: 5%

SPANDA represents more than 20 manufacturers of herbal and acupuncture supplies.
800-772-6320
www.spanda.com
Discount: 5%

STRONGLITE CORP. Massage tables and accessories.
800-289-5487
www.stronglite.com
Discount: 25% phone orders only - not valid through web site

SUN ROSE AROMATICS, LLC Purveyor of highest quality essential oils at reasonable prices, GC/MS tested for adulteration.
718-792-9451
www.sunrosearomatics.com
Discount: 30% on essential oils and all carrier oils.

TCM WORLD FOUNDATION Books and Qigong videos for breast cancer, menopause and weight loss designed for both patients and practitioners.
212-274-1079
www.tcmworld.org
Discount: 10% (please ask for discount at time of order)