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Our members are registered, regulated and approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health & Social Care (PSA).

19/11/2025

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16/11/2025

It’s our final Mind Body Moment of the week. We hope you’ve enjoyed taking a brief pause in your busy day to connect mind and body, and experience the holistic principles of Chinese Medicine in practice.

Today BAcC CEO Alex Jacobs talks us through a visualisation and meditation mudra that helps us tune into our Pericardium meridian.

Sometimes referred to as the ‘Heart Wrapper’, the Pericardium channel runs from the fingers, into the palm and up the inside of the arm – which is the same part of body that makes contact when we give someone a hug.

Try Alex’s quick and easy visualisation to help you feel calm, and heart-centred.

And next time you give someone a hug, notice how the gesture helps calm, comfort and connect.


16/11/2025

It’s our final Mind Body Moment of the week. We hope you’ve enjoyed taking a brief pause in your busy day to connect mind and body, and experience the holistic principles of Chinese Medicine in practice.

Today BAcC CEO Alex Jacobs talks us through a visualisation and meditation mudra that helps us tune into our Pericardium meridian.

Sometimes referred to as the ‘Heart Wrapper’, the Pericardium channel runs from the fingers, into the palm and up the inside of the arm – which is the same part of body that makes contact when we give someone a hug.

Try Alex’s quick and easy visualisation to help you feel calm, and heart-centred.

And next time you give someone a hug, notice how the gesture helps calm, comfort and connect.


In honour of World Acupuncture Day we are celebrating our friends and fellow acupuncturists around the world, not least ...
16/11/2025

In honour of World Acupuncture Day we are celebrating our friends and fellow acupuncturists around the world, not least the place where it all began – China.

A few weeks ago, representatives from the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) along with members of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM) and the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS) and delegates from the US, Canada, Brazil and Columbia, attended the inaugural assembly of the newly formed International Association of Holistic and Integrative Medicine (IAHIM) in Xi’an, China.

The IAHIM general assembly took place at the North-Western China Anti-Cancer Conference (C**A) under the leadership of Daiming Fan, with the key objective being the promotion of Holistic Integrative Management.

This concept positions TCM including acupuncture as an integral, core component of the patient journey; from prevention through diagnosis and post-treatment rehabilitation.

This acceptance into mainstream healthcare is a marked difference from many Western systems that still debate integration. The value of acupuncture and TCM is seen as innate and a vital part of the national strategy to treat cancer.

China has three primary kinds of hospitals: Chinese medicine hospitals, Western medicine hospitals and gynaecology, obstetrics and paediatric hospitals which combine the two systems. Beijing has around 200 Chinese medicine hospitals and large clinics.

The BAcC team met with colleagues from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM), one of the famous top 5 in China who are keen to foster relationships with other countries. They have 6 overseas TCM centres around the world including in the US, Germany and Australia, that integrate medical treatment, education, scientific research, and cultural communication.

They toured an affiliated hospital, which had a moxibustion unit, and discussed opportunities for joint UK – China research collaborations.

Throughout the week-long trip, the UK delegation built new relationships for potential collaboration aimed at supporting the advancement of acupuncture in the UK.

We hope that this will in turn lead to more opportunities for members, students and colleges in the future!

16/11/2025

In honour of World Acupuncture Day we are celebrating our friends and fellow acupuncturists around the world, not least the place where it all began – China.

A few weeks ago, representatives from the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) along with members of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM) and the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS) and delegates from the US, Canada, Brazil and Columbia, attended the inaugural assembly of the newly formed International Association of Holistic and Integrative Medicine (IAHIM) in Xi’an, China.

The IAHIM general assembly took place at the North-Western China Anti-Cancer Conference (C**A) under the leadership of Daiming Fan, with the key objective being the promotion of Holistic Integrative Management.

This concept positions TCM including acupuncture as an integral, core component of the patient journey; from prevention through diagnosis and post-treatment rehabilitation.

China has three primary kinds of hospitals: Chinese medicine hospitals, Western medicine hospitals and gynaecology, obstetrics and paediatric hospitals which combine the two systems. Beijing has around 200 Chinese medicine hospitals and large clinics.

The BAcC team met with colleagues from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM), one of the famous top 5 in China who are keen to foster relationships with other countries. They have 6 overseas TCM centres around the world including in the US, Germany and Australia, that integrate medical treatment, education, scientific research, and cultural communication.

They toured an affiliated hospital, which had a moxibustion unit, and discussed opportunities for joint UK – China research collaborations.

Throughout the week-long trip, the UK delegation built new relationships for potential collaboration aimed at supporting the advancement of acupuncture in the UK.

16/11/2025

It's the final day of this year's Acupuncture Awareness Week, and fittingly it is World Acupuncture Day! We want to take this opportunity to wish all of you, our friends and colleagues around the globe a very happy WAD2025.

There will be more content coming throughout the day, some with an international flavour and we hope you enjoy it.

Let us know how you're celebrating World Acupuncture Day in the comments below.

Have you tried Asian PIlates? No, neither have we but according to Marie Claire magazine, it's the latest fitness craze ...
15/11/2025

Have you tried Asian PIlates? No, neither have we but according to Marie Claire magazine, it's the latest fitness craze sweeping the nation!

Journalist Ashleigh Spiliopoulou investigated the trend, is it a real thing, or just a fad?

You'll have to read the full article to find out, https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/health-fitness/asian-pilates but here's a little preview. You might also spot a quote from British Acupuncture Council CEO, Alex Jacobs weighing in on what to bear in mind if using tools such as acupressure in fitness routines.

So will you be trying Asian PIlates? Or perhaps just sticking with Qigong and Tai Chi?

Let us know in the comments!

15/11/2025

Have you tried Asian PIlates? No, neither have we but according to Marie Claire magazine, it’s the latest fitness craze sweeping the nation!

Journalist Ashleigh Spiliopoulou investigated the trend, is it a real thing, or just a fad?

You’ll have to read the full article to find out, https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/health-fitness/asian-pilates but here’s a little preview. You might also spot a quote from British Acupuncture Council CEO, Alex Jacobs weighing in on what to bear in mind if using tools such as acupressure in fitness routines.

So will you be trying Asian PIlates? Or perhaps just sticking with Qigong and Tai Chi?

Let us know in the comments!

15/11/2025

Today’s Mind Body moment features a powerful acu-point for hormonal balance which is particularly useful for women and girls experiencing problems with menstruation, or as today’s expert practitioner Sahar Hooti from explains; the perfect point for women experiencing symptoms of perimenopause.

This point is called Spleen 6, and it's a useful multitasker for women's wellbeing, especially for cervical and immune health. *Although please avoid this point if pregnant.

Follow Sahar’s instructions closely to accurately locate the point on your legs, and press for up to one minute. Then pulsate on the spot or massage for another minute or so, then release. This is Sahar’s unique Press-Pulsate-Pause Method™.

Sahar Hooti is a member of the British Acupuncture Council, and founder of AcuCare Clinic . She is one of the UK's leading anti-ageing and hormonal balance acupuncture practitioners and you can find out more about her here https://www.acucareclinic.co.uk/book and follow her on Instagram for more tips and practical advice.

If you or a loved one is going through perimenopause, you can message to receive a link to Sahar’s new book “The Pocket Guide to PeriMenopause”.

15/11/2025

Today’s Mind Body moment features a powerful acu-point for hormonal balance which is particularly useful for women and girls experiencing problems with menstruation, or as today’s expert practitioner Sahar Hooti from explains; the perfect point for women experiencing symptoms of perimenopause. 
 
This point is called Spleen 6, and it’s a useful multitasker for women’s wellbeing, especially for cervical and immune health.  *Although please avoid this point if pregnant.


Follow Sahar’s instructions closely to accurately locate the point on your legs, and press for up to one minute. Then pulsate on the spot or massage for another minute or so, then release. This is Sahar’s unique Press-Pulsate-Pause Method™.


Sahar Hooti is a member of the British Acupuncture Council, and founder of AcuCare Clinic . She is one of the UK’s leading anti-ageing and hormonal balance acupuncture practitioners and you can find out more about her here https://www.acucareclinic.co.uk/book and follow her on Instagram for more tips and practical advice.

And, if you or a loved one is going through perimenopause, you can message to receive a link to Sahar’s new book “The Pocket Guide to PeriMenopause”.




Today we are excited to announce another amazing NHS integrated project launching soon in Derbyshire, led by BAcC member...
15/11/2025

Today we are excited to announce another amazing NHS integrated project launching soon in Derbyshire, led by BAcC member Kat Love.

The 5 month pilot will be held in a GP setting within Derbyshire Dales PCN and treats patients for chronic pain, headache and migraine. These are all conditions for which acupuncture is currently recommended in the NICE guidelines.

Kat and her colleagues facilitated their ICB (Integrated Care Board) to add the title 'acupuncturist' to the list of roles permitted under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).

This was a crucial factor in securing funding from the Primary Care Network, and it now means that the GP practice's patients can benefit from traditional acupuncture, delivered by BAcC degree-level trained and PSA regulated acupuncturists.

Well done to Kat and the team! We are very proud of our members bringing the best quality acupuncture services to their communities.

14/11/2025

Acupuncture Awareness Week is dedicated to celebrating the many remarkable aspects of acupuncture. We want to highlight the high educational standards upheld by our members of the British Acupuncture Council and what this means for our practitioners and the work they do.

In this special episode of the Cultivating Traditions podcast, Alex Jacobs BAcC CEO, sits down with Colette Assor, a Fellow of the British Acupuncture Council who has spent over 25 years promoting acupuncture as a trusted, evidence-based profession. Colette shares her journey from her early training in traditional Chinese medicine to becoming a passionate advocate for integrated healthcare, where acupuncture complements conventional medicine to enhance patients’ physical and emotional well-being.

Together, we discuss how acupuncture is making a significant impact in areas such as mental health, fertility care, and menopause management. We also emphasize the importance of regulation, education, and professional standards for the future of this ancient yet evolving practice. This conversation revolves around trust, collaboration, and the power of holistic care, where tradition and modern healthcare converge for the benefit of every patient.


(first recorded in February 2025),

The podcast is available on all the usually podcast players and you can watch the video on YouTube as well. Just search for our Cultivating Traditions podcast.

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