AACP

11/12/2025

✨ Holiday Closure Notice ✨
Our office will be closed for the Christmas holidays from December 22nd to January 5th, 2026. Clinical advisor emails will continue to be monitored during this period.

Wishing everyone a joyful Christmas season and a prosperous New Year! 🎄✨

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08/12/2025

We returned to Edinburgh for the final Foundation Course weekend, guided by experienced tutor Caroline McGuire ✨

It was a true pleasure working with such a fantastic, knowledgeable group. Your dedication, curiosity, and passion made the weekends incredibly rewarding. We wish you all the very best with your continued practice of acupuncture!

Thank you for the energy, learning, and shared commitment to excellence 💫

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07/12/2025

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

✨ Training & supporting members for over 40 years
✨ The gold standard for training clinicians to use acupuncture for pain related conditions
✨ Taught by experienced tutors and practising clinicians

💫 All Foundation Courses INCLUDE thoracic insurance cover as standard - no need to seek additional 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 multiple benefit, including:
✅ 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
📞 or call (01733) 390007

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02/12/2025

🌟 Course Feedback 🌟

The AACP course led by Jon Hobbs offers so much more than acupuncture alone. It truly helped me grow as a clinician — not just as an acupuncturist. My understanding of anatomy feels stronger than ever, and I’m incredibly grateful to Jon for that 🙌

I’d highly recommend this course to any clinician looking to elevate their practice and take their game to the next level 🚀

Muhammad M - Sports & MSK Physiotherapist

💡 Ready to elevate your game and train the smart way?
👉 Browse all our upcoming courses at: aacp.org.uk/events

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21/11/2025

Lesley and Suzanne are proudly representing the AACP at the CSP Conference 🙌
They’re looking forward to meeting and chatting with our wonderful existing members and welcoming some new faces too!
Come by the stand and say hello 💙✨

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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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