Advance your Acupuncture Practice with AAC Membership

Association of Acupuncture Clinicians (AAC) are the leading acupuncture association committed to helping professional acupuncturists with both the larger strategy as well as the smaller daily clinical issues making their lives a little easier

Benefits of AAC membership

The AAC is a community of dedicated acupuncturists, just like you, committed to advancing our profession and supporting one another. Our key differentiator is that we are run by acupuncturists, for acupuncturists. We understand the unique needs and challenges that you face in your practice, and we are here to address them promptly.

We represent Traditional acupuncture practitioners who have either a degree level qualification in Acupuncture and/or a Licentiate in Acupuncture (Lic.Ac). These superior standards of qualifications combined with our robust Codes of Professional Conduct and Safe Clinical Practice transfer to high quality innovative patient care. Acupuncturists within AAC benefit from:

  • Being part of a community with mentoring, support and advice
  • Having access to a contract-free sharps disposal service
  • We make change happen – during the pandemic, we enabled formal recognition as healthcare practitioners for our members
  • We offer speed, agility and commitment to our members
  • We aim to empower our members with the knowledge to be confident in their Acupuncture  business

The AAC aims:

  • Respect from the Healthcare Industry for our Practitioners
  • Recognition for our skills sets
  • Providing opportunities to deepen and expand our skills
  • Supporting our Members proactively and when they need it
  • Driving change where it benefits our industry
Gold Standard Insurance

Typical Price £66.13

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AAC Support & Legal assistance

includes our working board and a team of lawyers

 

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Join Our Active Community

Be part of a community of professional Acupuncture Clinicians

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Partners Benefits Programme
Access huge discounts and an impressive benefits programme
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Why Choose AAC?

We pioneer
  • Pioneering Support: Personalised assistance including legal advice, practice management, and educational resources.
  • Swift Responses: Quick and efficient support, crucial in healthcare.
  • Engagement: Network with peers, share knowledge, and gain support.
  • Advocacy: AAC champions acupuncture, enhancing our collective strength and interests.
  • Exclusive Member Benefits: Access to unique resources, educational opportunities, and discounts.
We Collaborate
  • Accepted by 17 private health insurers.
    Included in the Private Practice Register.
  • Partnerships that offer savings and additional services.
  • Part of the British Acupuncture Federation, a 2000-strong acupuncture community.
  • Comprehensive codes of conduct and safe practice standards.
  • Recognition of diverse styles and skills.
  • Collective bargaining for high-value services at lower costs.
We Support
  • Extensive resources for professional development.
  • CPD maintenance, skill development, and clinic support.
  • Legal assistance from expert lawyers.
  • Mentoring and 1:1 support hub.
  • Wide range of member benefits, including corporate memberships and research organisation discounts.
  • Gold standard insurance and support for adverse events.
  • Regular Zoom meetings and a Facebook members forum.

Inclusivity

AAC is dedicated to supporting every practitioner regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, body size, ability, or religion. We will address you using the names and pronouns you prefer.  We are committed to providing compassionate and non-judgemental support to all our members and encourage the same openness and inclusiveness to our patients.

AAC believes that diversity strengthens our membership, and we are dedicated to being a welcoming and supportive professional body where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our next AAC events

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Our AAC Community Hub

Find an Acupuncturist

The AAC is a professional membership body representing highly qualified practitioners in the UK. Our members are located throughout the UK and Ireland. Discover the best practitioners in your local area.

Contact AAC

Tel: 0843 507 0123​

Email: admin@aac-org.uk​

Suite 197, 60 Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AJ​

Acupuncture is a well-researched holistic medicine with low risks

  • In the UK, acupuncture practice is not statutorily regulated due to its safety profile.
  • Management of acupuncturists is done voluntarily through organizations like the AAC.
  • The AAC works under the Acupuncture Regulatory Authority to ensure high professional standards and safe practice for acupuncturists.
  • The AAC maintains a register of practitioners who meet the Authority’s standards.
  • The AAC welcomes qualified degree-level acupuncturists and offers them support through:
    • Refresher training to deepen clinical knowledge and skills
    • Training for clinical specializations
    • Up-to-date guidance on working with specific patient groups
  •  Whilst our professional body meets all the criteria of a voluntary accredited register such as the Public Standards Authority, this is purely voluntary and it is AAC’s belief that our high standards of practitioner support and protection of the public strategies provide a more robust and industry appropriate model. 

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