Mission
The mission of the Arkansas Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques is to benefit, educate and protect the public through regulation of licensure; development of education standards; provision of consumer information and enforcement of the Arkansas Acupuncture Practice Act, A.C.A. 17-102-101 and, when applicable, A.C.A. §§25-15-208 to 213.
Vision
ASBART is committed to the health and safety of the people of Arkansas by ensuring:
- Excellence in training and education.
- Fair and ethical standards of professional conduct.
Board Members
- Zach Beavers, L.Ac, Professional Member, Chairman
- Nicholas Ortiz, Public Member, Secretary
- Michael Sims, Public Member
- Dr. Michael Buffington, Ex-Officio Member
Board Meetings: Upcoming meetings are posted here.
Board Minutes
All board meetings are open to the public.
- August 8, 2025
- May 15, 2025
- December 19, 2024
- September 17, 2024
- June 10, 2024
- May 14, 2024
- February 6, 2024
- December 14, 2023
Roster
Rules
*Select: Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses; Chapter XXXII. Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques, Department of Health, State Board of Health.
Reciprocation
The Arkansas Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques does not currently have reciprocity agreements with any other states.
Resources
- ASBART Application
- ASBART License Renewal Application
- ASBART Complaint Form
- Arkansas Society of Licensed Acupuncturists
- Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance
- American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia
- Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Military Member Licensure
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine