AACP

17/11/2025

🌐✨ Join us for our 2026 Virtual Conference!✨🌐

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming conference ‘Beyond Boundaries: Innovation in Pain & Movement’

🗓 Saturday, 9th May 2026
🎓 7 Hours CPD (with downloadable certificate)
▶️ Recordings provided after the event so you can re-watch at your own pace.

Featuring an incredible speaker lineup:
🔹 Susan Kohut
🔹 Duncan Lawler
🔹 Caroline McGuire
🔹 Ashley James
🔹 Andrea Lulu Becker
🔹 Miltiades Karavis
🔹 Rebecca Avern
🔹 John Hughes

Topics include:
🔸The use of AI in acupuncture
🔸 Acupuncture for children with ADHD
🔸 Neuro-acupuncture: bridging neuroscience & pain
🔸 Shoulder pathology & post-operative pain
🔸 Olfactory sensitivity & the MCR1 gene
🔸 Pelvic pain: fast wins for MSK clinicians

🤝 Plus! We’ll be joined by our fantastic brand partners, who will be sharing exclusive on-the-day offers you won’t want to miss!

Don’t miss the chance to learn, connect, and push the boundaries of your practice - all from the comfort of your home or clinic

📞 Enquiries: 01733 390007
🔗 Register now: https://www.web-ondemand.com/aacp-home

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16/11/2025

🌐 AACP 2026 Courses Available to Book Now!
Join the professional network for acupuncture.

✨ Training & supporting members for over 40 years
✨ The gold standard for training clinicians to use acupuncture for pain conditions
✨ Taught by experienced clinicians who are in practice

💫 All Foundation Courses INCLUDE thoracic insurance cover - no need to seek additional, pricey cover!
📍 Courses available at various locations across the UK - or to host a course at your own venue, please contact our team to discuss options.

👥 Membership INCLUDED for your first year, with a generous renewal discount 💫
Gain access to:
✅ Unlimited clinical advice and support from our in-house Clinical Advisor
✅ Marketing materials (leaflets, posters & more)
✅ Discounts on events & annual conferences
✅ Bi-annual clinical journal

📅 Browse all courses 👉 AACP.org.uk/events
📞 Call 01733 390007 to discuss

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13/11/2025

🎥 Watch the Recording: Cross-Organisation Research Webinar

We are pleased to share the first-of-its-kind cross-organisation research webinar, held in collaboration with:
The AACP, ATCM UK, British Acupuncture Council, BMAS, ETCM, and Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine

🎓 The keynote presentation was delivered by John Hughes, PhD, who provided an overview of the recently published World Health Organization (WHO) 10-Year Strategy on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM)

🧠 Dr. Hughes also offered valuable updates on several high-level acupuncture research studies currently being conducted and overseen within the UK.

💬 The session additionally provided an excellent platform for attendees to share insights and updates on their own ongoing research projects, strengthening collaboration and advancing evidence-based acupuncture practice.

🎬 Watch the full webinar here: https://youtu.be/7Z-ChSLZeSo

This was the first of its kind, cross-organisation research webinar with the BAcC, RCHM, ATCM, AACP, BMAS and ETCMA. The main talk was given by John Hughes P...

11/11/2025

🌿 Acupuncture Awareness Week | 10–16 November 2025 🌿

This week, we’re highlighting the key benefits of acupuncture in physiotherapy; a powerful, evidence-based approach to help target pain, restore function, and empower recovery 🍃

Acupuncture can support patients with a range of pain conditions and rehabilitation, helping reduce discomfort, improve movement, and enhance overall wellbeing 🌱

👥 AACP Members:
You can log in to the Members Area of our website, where you will find a series of informative guides covering common conditions. These guides are perfect for in-clinic assistance or to refresh your knowledge of key points and treatment approaches.

Let’s continue raising awareness of how acupuncture complements physiotherapy, helping patients move better and live pain-free ✅

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02/11/2025

🎯 Master Thoracic Safety with Jon Hobbs, Clinical Anatomy Physio
Take your clinical skills to the next level - learn the safe and effective techniques for acupuncture and dry needling in the thoracic and scapular region.
A must for practitioners seeking to build precision and confidence! Ideal for clinicians who’ve already completed a recognised foundation course.

📅 Date: 20th December 2025
📍 Location: Spire Leeds Hospital - Physiotherapy Gym
Jackson Avenue, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 1NT

💡 Advance your confidence.
💡 Enhance your clinical safety.
💡 Expert Tuition.

📲 Book Here: https://www.aacp.org.uk/events/view/1809

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02/11/2025

🌐 AACP 2026 Courses Now Open!
Join the professional network for acupuncture.

✨ Training & supporting members for over 40 years
✨ The gold standard for training clinicians to use acupuncture for pain conditions
✨ Taught by experienced clinicians who are in practice

💫 All Foundation Courses INCLUDE thoracic insurance cover - no need to seek additional, pricey cover!
📍 Courses available at various locations across the UK - or to host a course at your own venue, please contact our team to discuss options.

👥 Membership INCLUDED for your first year, with a generous renewal discount 💫
Gain access to:
✅ Unlimited clinical advice and support from our in-house Clinical Advisor
✅ Marketing materials (leaflets, posters & more)
✅ Discounts on events & annual conferences
✅ Bi-annual clinical journal

📅 Browse all courses 👉 AACP.org.uk/events
📞 Call 01733 390007 to discuss

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02/11/2025

✨ 2nd Foundation Weekend – Edinburgh ✨
An incredible weekend taught by Caroline McGuire, with an amazing group full of enthusiasm, curiosity, and teamwork!
Lots of hands-on practice, great discussions, and plenty of learning throughout the sessions.
A real pleasure to work with such a motivated group 🙌

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27/10/2025

🌀 Upcoming Webinar: Cross-Organisation Research Collaborative

📆 28 Oct 2025 | 7–9 PM | Online via Zoom
🔗 Register: https://acupuncture.org.uk/event/inaugural-cross-organisation-research-collaborative-webinar-and-discussion/

This inaugural collaborative webinar brings together researchers and practitioners from acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and TCM. Hosted in partnership with the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and ATCM, it aims to strengthen research networks and explore the future of evidence-based acupuncture.

Highlights include:
✨ Keynote by Dr John Hughes on the new WHO TCIM strategy
✨ Community updates and sharing of ongoing research
✨ Breakout discussions on “What research do we need going forward?”

👥 Open to researchers, practitioners, students - anyone interested in advancing acupuncture research.

The BAcC is delighted to announce a new cross-organisation research initiative designed to bring the UK and global academic community together to advance the cause of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and Chinese medicine therapies.

26/10/2025

🌟 2026 COURSES – NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING! 🌟
📍www.aacp.org.uk/events

Since 1984, the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists has been the leading professional network for acupuncture in physiotherapy — setting the highest standards in training and clinical practice.

Why Train with us?
✅ Established and trusted training provider since 1984
✅ Hands-on, practical foundation & refresher/short courses taught by experienced clinical tutors who are actively in practice
✅ Join a nationwide network of professional physiotherapists using acupuncture for pain
✅ 12 months AACP membership included with all Foundation Courses
✅ Thoracic insurance included – no need for expensive additional policies 🙌

📅 Courses available across the UK in 2026, including:
📍 London, Manchester, Stafford, Cheltenham, Leamington Spa, and Stoke-on-Trent

💬 Find full course details and dates via our website, or contact our friendly team to learn more:
📞 (01733) 390007
📧 sec@aacp.uk.com

Don’t miss your chance to advance your skills and join the UK’s leading acupuncture network dedicated to physiotherapists!

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23/10/2025

✨ A fantastic day of learning at Body Mechanics, Hersham, where the clinic’s team took part in an Acupuncture Refresher Course, expertly led by AACP tutor, Amanda Hall.

✨ In addition to our extensive range of courses across the UK, we also offer privately hosted in-clinic training, providing your team with the flexibility, convenience, and choice to upskill within your own practice environment.

📍Interested in hosting your own private course? Get in touch to find out more!

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20/10/2025

✨ A fantastic start to our Foundation Course in Edinburgh✨

An incredible group to work alongside! Filled with enthusiasm, collaboration, and shared knowledge; coupled with expert guidance from AACP tutor Caroline McGuire, the weekend was packed with practical sessions and insightful learning ✨

Looking forward to seeing everyone again for the next weekend of skill-building and hands-on learning 🙌

Interested in training with us?
➡️ Browse & book upcoming courses https://www.aacp.org.uk/events/category/1

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17/10/2025

🌐 Acupuncture Recognised in New NICE Neurorehabilitation Guideline (NG252)

The latest NICE Guideline NG252: Rehabilitation for Chronic Neurological Disorders (2025) recognises the importance of multimodal, non-pharmacological rehabilitation - creating new opportunities for physiotherapists using acupuncture.

The guideline highlights how effective rehabilitation depends on managing pain, fatigue, and emotional wellbeing; all areas where acupuncture has robust clinical relevance.
By helping to modulate pain, improve energy regulation, and support emotional balance, acupuncture enhances engagement and progress in rehabilitation programmes.

Key sections on:
🩹 Pain (1.13)
⚡ Fatigue (1.14)
💙 Emotional wellbeing (1.17)
🚻 Bladder & bowel function (1.8.16)

All recognise areas where acupuncture offers evidence-informed, cognition-safe support.

The AACP continues to champion acupuncture as a key modality within NICE-aligned neurorehabilitation, promoting:
✅ Better pain control
✅ Greater participation
✅ Improved quality of life

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