College of Integrated Chinese Medicine

College of Integrated Chinese Medicine The College of Integrated Chinese Medicine teaches Five Element and TCM styles of acupuncture

The College was created in 1993 and is one of the largest in the UK. Our reputation is founded on the quality and unique nature of our acupuncture course, which is validated as BSc honours degree by University College of Osteopathy. This course brings together the strengths of Five Element acupuncture and TCM theory in a style known as integration.

23/12/2025

πŸ’™ Each element within the five element cycle has its own key resonances…

❄️ We are now entering the Water Element season of Winter, the season of slowing down, rest and hibernation, where we replenish and store up our reserves of energy…

⛄️ The Water Element is evident everywhere in nature right now - in the frost, the mist, the fog, the rain and snow - even our breath is visible as water droplets as we go out into the cold…

πŸ₯Ά The cold climate of the Water Element is obvious in Winter and this Element’s link to the bones has made it’s way into our phraseology - we can often feel β€œcold to the bone”…

πŸ’§ The putrid smell of the Water Element can be found everywhere in nature at this time of year - as the waters stop flowing as freely, as they freeze, as they become still, or as fields flood and become boggy, that β€œstagnant pond” smell is dominant…

🌊 It is the most yin time of year, a time for stillness, for inward reflection - just as the water in a calm lake reflects images back to us…

πŸŒ€ These various element associations are often used diagnostically in the clinic room too - we can see the blue-black hue on a patient's face, or the groan or compression in the voice, or an increase in fear, which may become more obvious during the Winter…

πŸ”Ή This can help acupuncturists determine the state of balance within a person’s internal five element cycle.

πŸ™‹πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Want to know more about the fascinating world of acupuncture? Would you like to become an acupuncturist? Or do you know a patient, friend or loved one who would be a great practitioner?

πŸŽ“ We are now enrolling for our April 2026 intake, which has weekend classes.

🍁 If weekday classes would suit your schedule better, then our Autumn 2026 intake is for you - attend one of our events to find out more…

πŸ“† Saturday 10th January - 11:30 - 13:30 | at the college
πŸ“† Thursday 12th February - 19:00 - 20:30 | online

➑️ Book your place at either open day here via messenger - https://m.me/cicmcollege?ref=Open

☎️ Or get in touch with our lovely registrar Jo Brown on 01189 508 889 or email her at registrar@cicm.org.uk

πŸŽ“ See more info about our degree here - https://www.acupuncturecollege.org.uk/bsc-hons-acupuncture-degree

πŸ“£ And if you are already an acupuncturist, we would love for you to share this post with your patients too!

πŸ‘ Every like, comment, save and share helps us spread this amazing ancient wisdom with the wider world!


πŸ–οΈ This popular post-graduate course now runs as a 6 month program at the college, starting on Friday 9th January 2026.T...
22/12/2025

πŸ–οΈ This popular post-graduate course now runs as a 6 month program at the college, starting on Friday 9th January 2026.

The course is continuing to be presented by principal teacher Alex Evans, alongside Kevin Young with his 20+ years experience, plus a special addition of internationally renowned tuina author and teacher Sarah Pritchard, who is focusing on tuina and moxa for menstrual and fertility issues.

Given that tuina is one of the four main pillars of Chinese Medicine, this course will equip you to use tuina as a stand-alone therapy or as an effective therapeutic addition to your acupuncture practice.

Tuina is a complete medical system, with a comprehensive set of diagnostics and techniques. As such, it can increase the effectiveness of your treatments by:

βœ… adding a thorough hands-on palpation-based approach to your existing skill set, diagnosing and treating a wide range of issues, from muscular-skeletal injuries to internal organs disharmonies, to Shen based issues

βœ… enhancing your palpation abilities to be able to diagnose a wide range of pathologies by feeling the body’s qi and blood imbalances.

βœ… providing you with a deeply calming and relaxing treatment which yields powerful results

βœ… allowing you to apply pressure and stimulation to acupuncture points for needle phobic patients

βœ… combining tuina with acupuncture to strengthen your treatments, speeding up the healing process and outcomes

βœ… allowing you to stimulate parts of the body with appropriate tuina techniques, to address disharmony and nourish patients


πŸ“š Tuina Diploma - 6 months
πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Alex Evans, Kevin Young & Sarah Pritchard
πŸ“† Starts Friday 9th January 2026
🏫 In-person at CICM
πŸ’° Β£1850
πŸ’³ Payment plans by monthly direct debit also available
🀲 Open to those with a recognised 3 year qualification in acupuncture


As a highly practical course, there is a focus on developing the physical skills and techniques needed to become a competent tuina practitioner.


πŸ–οΈ Phase 1 - Techniques

Introduces you to the 20 most common techniques used in clinical practice, and the most common sinew stretches. This module will teach you to be able to use structural analysis and channel palpation skills, be able to diagnose and differentiate various pathologies by practicing on each other, match techniques with diagnosis, and protect yourself using qigong.

πŸ–οΈ Phase 2 - Diagnostics

You will be taught how to increase your palpation skills to diagnose and differentiate a wide range of pathologies - Qi Stagnation versus Blood stagnation for example. You will be able to use structural analysis and channel palpation skills by practicing on each other to match techniques with diagnosis.
οΏ½
πŸ–οΈ Phase 3 – Applications and Specialist Combined Techniques

Building on the techniques already taught and assessed, students will learn how to apply these techniques to a wide range of symptoms, including an in-depth focus on using tuina and moxa for menstrual and fertility issues. Compound tuina techniques will be demonstrated, as well as how to effectively combine acupuncture and tuina, such as using Master Tung points in tuina.

πŸ–οΈ Phase 4 - Pre Clinic Preparation

Prior to clinic, students will understand optimum patient positioning, and identify red flags or blocks to treatment. You will devise a treatment plan and be able to demonstrate this on a classmate.

πŸ–οΈ Phase 5 - Clinic

This takes place in the college clinic under supervision and will be assessed on an ongoing basis. In addition to clinic, there will be class discussions on patients, and lectures on various topics including standard treatments for common ailments, treating chronic conditions and the use of balms and oils.


For more information, course dates and to book your place, click here - https://www.acupuncturecollege.org.uk/info/courses/post-graduate-courses/tuina-2026/


Or get in touch with our registrar Jo Brown, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this course - registrar@cicm.org.uk or on 01189 508 889


21/12/2025

❄️ Today we mark the Winter Solstice for this year - the return of the light after the shortest day and longest night…

⛄️ Winter Solstice is the most yin time of the year, which means it is the darkest, most still, most cold, most inward moment of our seasons…

πŸ’§ Winter is the season associated with the Water Element and yin - that quiet, inward, cooling, calming, moisturising energy…

πŸ’™ It’s now all about hibernation, getting cosy, resting, having time alone to reflect on the year gone by, honouring, replenishing and consolidating our energy in a really gentle and mindful way…

πŸ”₯ This is the direct opposite energy to yang - that busy, moving, upwards and outwards energy of fun, connection and joy - all the Fire Element and Summer themes!

πŸŽ…πŸ» And yet, there is something rather aligned with those Fire Element themes arising around Christmas and the festive period too, at the time of the Winter Solstice and the Water Element - we just need to make sure we keep a balance! The optimal example of yin and yang in harmony!

πŸŽ„ That said, we hope you enjoy a restful break over the holidays, and we look forward to seeing you in the 2026 New Year. The college will be having a break too, and will close from Tuesday 23rd December, until just after the New Year bank holiday.

πŸ™ Our warmest winter wishes to you all on behalf of the college teaching team and admin staff.


πŸ“£ We're enrolling now for our next BSc Acupuncture degree cohort!✨ Did you know that we are unlike any other acupuncture...
20/12/2025

πŸ“£ We're enrolling now for our next BSc Acupuncture degree cohort!

✨ Did you know that we are unlike any other acupuncture college in the UK?

We offer:

☯️ Integrated teaching of Five Element acupuncture & TCM
πŸŽ“ Degree awarded by the Health Sciences University
βœ… Fully accredited by British Acupuncture Accreditation Board
πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ“ Student loans for eligible students
πŸ’° Monthly payment options
πŸ—“ Weekend & weekday cohorts, every spring & autumn
πŸ”„ 50% theory & 50% practical
πŸ–₯ A blend of online & in-person teaching
πŸ“ Central location in Reading, 25 minutes from London


🏫 We hold regular online and in-person open days, which are the perfect opportunity to ask all your questions and get a feel for the course and college.


Our next open day events are on:

πŸ“† Saturday 10th January - 11:30 - 13:30 | at the college
πŸ“† Thursday 12th February - 19:00 - 20:30 | online


➑️ Book your place by commenting OPEN DAY below, and we will send you the details via messenger!

☎️ Or get in touch with our lovely registrar Jo on 01189 508 889 or email her at registrar@cicm.org.uk

πŸŽ“ See more info about our degree here - https://www.acupuncturecollege.org.uk/bsc-hons-acupuncture-degree

🏫 She can also arrange for you to have a tour around the college any time, at your convenience, so please don’t hesitate to ask!

πŸ“£ And if you are already an acupuncturist, we would love for you to share this post with your patients too - we know that so many of us have trained at CICM because of our own acupuncturists!


19/12/2025

πŸ–οΈοΈ Listen to Alex Evans, the course director, talk about our newly revamped and refreshed post-graduate Tuina course.

It now runs as a 6 month program at the college, starting on Friday 9th January 2026.

The course is continuing to be presented by principal teacher Alex Evans, alongside Kevin Young with his 20+ years experience, plus a special addition of internationally renowned tuina author and teacher Sarah Pritchard, who is focusing on tuina and moxa for menstrual and fertility issues.

Given that tuina is one of the four main pillars of Chinese Medicine, this course will equip you to use tuina as a stand-alone therapy or as an effective therapeutic addition to your acupuncture practice.

Tuina is a complete medical system, with a comprehensive set of diagnostics and techniques. As such, it can increase the effectiveness of your treatments by:

βœ… adding a thorough hands-on palpation-based approach to your existing skill set, diagnosing and treating a wide range of issues, from muscular-skeletal injuries to internal organs disharmonies, to Shen based issues

βœ… enhancing your palpation abilities to be able to diagnose a wide range of pathologies by feeling the body’s qi and blood imbalances.

βœ… providing you with a deeply calming and relaxing treatment which yields powerful results

βœ… allowing you to apply pressure and stimulation to acupuncture points for needle phobic patients

βœ… combining tuina with acupuncture to strengthen your treatments, speeding up the healing process and outcomes

βœ… allowing you to stimulate parts of the body with appropriate tuina techniques, to address disharmony and nourish patients


πŸ“š Tuina Diploma - 6 months
πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Alex Evans, Kevin Young & Sarah Pritchard
πŸ“† Starts Friday 9th January 2026
🏫 In-person at CICM
πŸ’° Β£1850
πŸ’³ Payment plans by monthly direct debit also available
🀲 Open to those with a recognised 3 year qualification in acupuncture


As a highly practical course, there is a focus on developing the physical skills and techniques needed to become a competent tuina practitioner.


πŸ–οΈ Phase 1 - Techniques

Introduces you to the 20 most common techniques used in clinical practice, and the most common sinew stretches. This module will teach you to be able to use structural analysis and channel palpation skills, be able to diagnose and differentiate various pathologies by practicing on each other, match techniques with diagnosis, and protect yourself using qigong.

πŸ–οΈ Phase 2 - Diagnostics

You will be taught how to increase your palpation skills to diagnose and differentiate a wide range of pathologies - Qi Stagnation versus Blood stagnation for example. You will be able to use structural analysis and channel palpation skills by practicing on each other to match techniques with diagnosis.
οΏ½
πŸ–οΈ Phase 3 – Applications and Specialist Combined Techniques

Building on the techniques already taught and assessed, students will learn how to apply these techniques to a wide range of symptoms, including an in-depth focus on using tuina and moxa for menstrual and fertility issues. Compound tuina techniques will be demonstrated, as well as how to effectively combine acupuncture and tuina, such as using Master Tung points in tuina.

πŸ–οΈ Phase 4 - Pre Clinic Preparation

Prior to clinic, students will understand optimum patient positioning, and identify red flags or blocks to treatment. You will devise a treatment plan and be able to demonstrate this on a classmate.

πŸ–οΈ Phase 5 - Clinic

This takes place in the college clinic under supervision and will be assessed on an ongoing basis. In addition to clinic, there will be class discussions on patients, and lectures on various topics including standard treatments for common ailments, treating chronic conditions and the use of balms and oils.


For more information, course dates and to book your place, click here - https://www.acupuncturecollege.org.uk/info/courses/post-graduate-courses/tuina-2026/


Or get in touch with our registrar Jo Brown, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this course - registrar@cicm.org.uk or on 01189 508 889


πŸ’ͺ This two-day CPD presents Kevin's original treatment protocols, encompassing all his knowledge on treating MSK and spo...
18/12/2025

πŸ’ͺ This two-day CPD presents Kevin's original treatment protocols, encompassing all his knowledge on treating MSK and sports injuries over the last 25+ years using TCM, acupuncture, balms and plasters.

Kevin has a special interest in lower limb injuries using TCM and acupuncture for treating tendinopathies with great success.

On this two-day course he will talk extensively on his system and protocols of treatment.

He will demonstrate the various advanced needling needling techniques and adjacent therapies he uses day to day in the clinic and sports environment.

The following subjects will be included:

- TCM sports medicine diagnosis & sports-acupuncture principles
- Channel testing
- Treatment of specific injuries
- Advanced needle techniques
- Needle points & prescriptions
- Plasters & balms for injury
- Electro therapy
- TCM techniques used in the sports clinic
- Red flags of MSK/sports medicine
- Tuina techniques for sports injuries
- Research in sports acupuncture


πŸ“š Sports Acupuncture: the treatment of musculoskeletal & sports medicine with TCM, acupuncture, balms & plasters
πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Kevin Young
πŸ“† Wed 6th & Thurs 7th May 2026
🏫 at CICM
πŸ’° Β£235
🐦 Earlybird rate - £225, if booked no later than 6 weeks before
βœ… For acupuncture graduates & 3rd year clinic students


Kevin Young graduated from the University of Westminster with a BSc (Hons) TCM: Acupuncture, Diploma in Tuina and Patent Herbal medicine. He is a HCPC Chartered Physiotherapist, qualified in sports therapy and sports massage. Additionally, he has a MSc in Lower Limb Musculoskeletal Studies from Cardiff Met University.

Kevin has worked extensively with sports teams, starting in American Football to national team level and European champions. This led him to 23 years as head Physiotherapist to National division and county rugby, and more recently with professional boxers, Thai boxing and mix martial artist (MMA).


To book your place, go to our website - https://www.acupuncturecollege.org.uk/cpd-courses/sports-acupuncture-the-treatment-of-msk-sports-injuries-with-tcm-acupuncture-balms-plasters/


Please note - to attend this practical course, you must have current and valid insurance for practising acupuncture in the UK. You will be asked to show photo proof of this insurance when booking your place.


17/12/2025

πŸ–οΈ Learn this technique and so much more in our popular 6 month post-graduate course, starting on Friday 9th January 2026.

The tuina course is continuing to be presented by principal teacher Alex Evans, alongside Kevin Young with his 20+ years experience, plus a special addition of internationally renowned tuina author and teacher Sarah Pritchard, who is focusing on tuina and moxa for menstrual and fertility issues.

Given that tuina is one of the four main pillars of Chinese Medicine, this course will equip you to use tuina as a stand-alone therapy or as an effective therapeutic addition to your acupuncture practice.

Tuina is a complete medical system, with a comprehensive set of diagnostics and techniques. As such, it can increase the effectiveness of your treatments by:

βœ… adding a thorough hands-on palpation-based approach to your existing skill set, diagnosing and treating a wide range of issues, from muscular-skeletal injuries to internal organs disharmonies, to Shen based issues

βœ… enhancing your palpation abilities to be able to diagnose a wide range of pathologies by feeling the body’s qi and blood imbalances.

βœ… providing you with a deeply calming and relaxing treatment which yields powerful results

βœ… allowing you to apply pressure and stimulation to acupuncture points for needle phobic patients

βœ… combining tuina with acupuncture to strengthen your treatments, speeding up the healing process and outcomes

βœ… allowing you to stimulate parts of the body with appropriate tuina techniques, to address disharmony and nourish patients


πŸ“š Tuina Diploma - 6 months
πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Alex Evans, Kevin Young & Sarah Pritchard
πŸ“† Starts Friday 9th January 2026
🏫 In-person at CICM
πŸ’° Β£1850
πŸ’³ Payment plans by monthly direct debit also available
🀲 Open to those with a recognised 3 year qualification in acupuncture


As a highly practical course, there is a focus on developing the physical skills and techniques needed to become a competent tuina practitioner.


πŸ–οΈ Phase 1 - Techniques

Introduces you to the 20 most common techniques used in clinical practice, and the most common sinew stretches. This module will teach you to be able to use structural analysis and channel palpation skills, be able to diagnose and differentiate various pathologies by practicing on each other, match techniques with diagnosis, and protect yourself using qigong.

πŸ–οΈ Phase 2 - Diagnostics

You will be taught how to increase your palpation skills to diagnose and differentiate a wide range of pathologies - Qi Stagnation versus Blood stagnation for example. You will be able to use structural analysis and channel palpation skills by practicing on each other to match techniques with diagnosis.
οΏ½
πŸ–οΈ Phase 3 – Applications and Specialist Combined Techniques

Building on the techniques already taught and assessed, students will learn how to apply these techniques to a wide range of symptoms, including an in-depth focus on using tuina and moxa for menstrual and fertility issues. Compound tuina techniques will be demonstrated, as well as how to effectively combine acupuncture and tuina, such as using Master Tung points in tuina.

πŸ–οΈ Phase 4 - Pre Clinic Preparation

Prior to clinic, students will understand optimum patient positioning, and identify red flags or blocks to treatment. You will devise a treatment plan and be able to demonstrate this on a classmate.

πŸ–οΈ Phase 5 - Clinic

This takes place in the college clinic under supervision and will be assessed on an ongoing basis. In addition to clinic, there will be class discussions on patients, and lectures on various topics including standard treatments for common ailments, treating chronic conditions and the use of balms and oils.


For more information, course dates and to book your place, click here - https://www.acupuncturecollege.org.uk/info/courses/post-graduate-courses/tuina-2026/


Or get in touch with our registrar Jo Brown, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this course - registrar@cicm.org.uk or on 01189 508 889


Clive Witham is coming back to the college in April 2026, to teach his highly popular level 1 practical Gua Sha workshop...
16/12/2025

Clive Witham is coming back to the college in April 2026, to teach his highly popular level 1 practical Gua Sha workshop for Health and Wellness once again.

This 2-day practical Gua sha course, which has been specifically adapted for acupuncturists at CICM, introduces you to using Ecology In Motionβ„’ (EIM) Gua sha safely and efficiently in a clinical context.

Clive has dedicated over 20 years in the use and understanding of Gua sha, and in this level 1 course, gives you the foundation and knowledge to give consistent results to your patients.

The course includes:

- theoretical nature-based background of Gua sha & how it works
- history, research & Western/Chinese explanations of Gua sha
- tools, equipment, safety, posture & techniques
- treatment of the back, neck & shoulders
- treatment of the chest, arms & hands
- treatment of the hips, legs & feet
- practical clinical tips, marketing ideas & Q&A

You will leave with a confident understanding of the background, techniques and application of Gua sha and the drive to use it on your patients on a daily basis.

Successful participants are certified at level 1 at the completion of this course, and will receive certification.


πŸ“š Practical Gua Sha for Health & Wellness
πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Clive Witham
πŸ“† Wed 15th & Thurs 16th April 2026
🏫 at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine
πŸ’° Β£410
🐦 earlybird £310 (if booked no later than 6 weeks in advance)
βœ… For acupuncture grads & 3rd year PQP students


Clive Witham is director of the Komorebi Institute and co-runs a Research clinic in Barcelona, Spain. He is an acupuncturist and health promotion specialist and has been using and researching Gua sha for over 20 years, ten of these in his chronic illness clinic in North Africa.

He teaches classes all over the world, runs international projects with the use of Gua sha in low-income communities and his five books which feature Gua sha have been published in six languages.




To secure your place, go to our website - https://www.acupuncturecollege.org.uk/cpd-courses/practical-gua-sha-for-acupuncturists-level-1/


πŸ“ Are you local to our college in Reading? Or have friends / family who are? Then we’d like to spread the word of our lo...
15/12/2025

πŸ“ Are you local to our college in Reading? Or have friends / family who are? Then we’d like to spread the word of our low-cost teaching clinic!

πŸ₯Ό Our teaching clinic is an opportunity to experience traditional Chinese medicine and five element acupuncture under the care of an excellent team of practitioners for a lower investment.

πŸ€“ In the teaching clinic patients are treated by college students in their third and final year of training. They work under the close supervision of senior staff.

☯️ So if you want to help shape the next generation of acupuncturists and receive excellent care whilst doing so, see how to book your appointment below…


πŸ“… Held on Tuesdays and Saturdays
πŸ’°οΈ Treatments are only Β£20 per session
πŸ‘€ Students are under close supervision
πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Sessions are supervised by highly experienced practitioners
🏫 At the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine
πŸ“ 19-21 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7SB
πŸ“ž Call 0118 950 8889 or
βœ‰οΈ Email admin@cicm.org.uk to book
πŸ’» Or go to our website for more info and to book online - https://www.acupuncturecollege.org.uk/clinics


Come to this practical workshop with Juliet Bromby-Phillips and learn more about the cyclic nature of women through a va...
14/12/2025

Come to this practical workshop with Juliet Bromby-Phillips and learn more about the cyclic nature of women through a variety of different lenses.

Delve deep into what happens when we place the energy of heart and womb as a central pivotal lens.

Explore the inner cycles and inner β€˜micro’ elemental phases of a woman’s cyclic life, and learn Somatic Practices for the Womb.

This 1 day CPD workshop will weave together the wisdom of the womb through:

πŸ”» Somatic Womb Practice
πŸ”» 5 Element micro cycles
πŸ”» Inner Seasons Model of the Menstrual Cycle
πŸ”» Yang Sheng for Women
πŸ”» Review of TCM & traditional medical lens of the menstrual cycle

Learn a variety of practical womb-based self-care tools to offer women to nourish them at their very core.

Leave the course feeling confident to guide and support women in attuning to their unique cyclic imprint and how that affects and influences their entire life. This can have profound effects on all aspects of a woman’s health.

The day will feel very nourishing for yourself too – a deeply yin day where you will experience the benefits of attuning inwardly to the wisdom of womb.

Suitable for all – those without or without a physical womb (we are always working with the energetic womb)

This is a practical course which involves personal body work, gentle movement and breath work, with some floor based practises.


πŸ“š Womb Wisdom for Female Health
πŸŽ“οΈ 1 day CPD event
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Juliet Bromby-Phillips
πŸ“† Wed 11th March 2026
🏫 In-person at CICM
πŸ’° Β£130
🐦 Early bird rate £115 - if booked more than 6 weeks before
🀲 Open to qualified or studying acupuncturists


Juliet Bromby-Phillips is a deeply passionate, embodied Somatic Womb Practitioner, and has been in practice as an acupuncturist for 20yrs. She is a CICM graduate and founder of β€˜Womanhood’, which is anchored in the deep well of wisdom of East Asian Medicine, but also incorporating practices and wisdom from other traditions as well as from within.


For more information and to secure your place, head to our website - https://www.acupuncturecollege.org.uk/cpd-courses/womb-wisdom-for-female-health/





We have a new exciting job opportunity at the college:πŸ’Ό Qi Gong Teacher⏰ Teaching sessions are 2 hours, delivered 1–2 ti...
13/12/2025

We have a new exciting job opportunity at the college:

πŸ’Ό Qi Gong Teacher
⏰ Teaching sessions are 2 hours, delivered 1–2 times per month
🏫 At CICM, with occasional online sessions
πŸ’° Β£39.50 per hour (taught hours)
βœ… Ready to apply? See below for details
πŸ“ Application deadline - Friday 2nd January 2026
πŸ’» Online Interviews - Thursday 15th January 2026

For the full job spec click here -https://www.acupuncturecollege.org.uk/media/880402/v3-qigong-job-description-with-interview.pdf

To apply, please send your CV & a covering letter, explaining why you think you would be suitable for this role. Please direct any questions & return all applications to the Academic Director, Lynda French, at LFrench@cicm.org.uk

To see more info you can visit - https://www.acupuncturecollege.org.uk/info/the-college/current-vacancies/

Could this role be perfect for you? Send in your application today!


Whether you graduated in the last month, or in the last decade, you can join our fabulous programme leaders for Point Lo...
12/12/2025

Whether you graduated in the last month, or in the last decade, you can join our fabulous programme leaders for Point Location and Practical Skills - Nicola Gibbs & Kasia Orzechowska - to spend the day going over points, pulses, cupping, moxa and more...

The day is aimed at alumni and is an opportunity to practice and refresh skills where there may be a lack of confidence or knowledge.

You will cover points, needling, cupping, moxa, gua sha, tongue and pulse, starting with a brief Q and A to assess the areas/skills those attending wish to be covered. Our programme leaders will then work the day around what best suits the requirements of the attendees on that day.

There will not be a strict agenda, but our programme leaders will focus on what is requested. They will email everyone beforehand, to get the techniques, points and niggles that you want to focus on…

Therefore it is the perfect time to locate and needle points which cause YOU concern, get any pulse and tongue queries answered, and practise any skills that you may not be as confident with - all in a safe and supportive environment, with the fabulous teachers many of you had whilst at the college!


πŸ“š Alumni Points & Practical Skills Refresher
πŸŽ“οΈ 1 day CPD event
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Nicola Gibbs & Kasia Orzechowska
πŸ“† Sunday 8th February 2026
🏫 In-person at CICM
πŸ’° Β£70
🐦 Early bird rate £60 - if booked more than 6 weeks before
🀲 Open to CICM graduates only


Nicola Gibbs is the Programme Leader for Point Location at the college. She has a BSc (Hons) in Financial Services and 20 years' experience in corporate and personal banking. Her interest in oriental medicine led to her studying at CICM where she graduated in 2009 with a BSc (Hons). She has undertaken post graduate study in tuina, musculoskeletal treatment and auricular acupuncture. She runs a clinic in South Oxfordshire.

Kasia Orzechowska is the Programme Leader for our Practical Skills module at CICM. She graduated from the college in 2016. She lives in St Albans where she runs her practice. She came across Chinese medicine, and five elements based nutrition guidelines in Poland through her interest in eastern philosophy, and meditation. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge, with a particular focus on supporting others to develop their practical skills.


For more information and to book your place before it sells out, click here - https://www.acupuncturecollege.org.uk/cpd-courses/alumni-only-points-practical-skills-refresher-day/


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The College was created in 1993 and is the largest acupuncture college in the UK. Our reputation is founded on the quality and unique nature of our acupuncture course, which is validated as BSc honours degree by the University College of Osteopathy. This course brings together the strengths of Five Element acupuncture and TCM theory in a style known as integration.