Advance your Acupuncture Practice with AAC Membership
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 represents 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. If you are interested in becoming part of our AAC Members.
- Be part of a community with mentoring, support and advice
- Have 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
Typical Price £59
includes our working board and a team of lawyers
Be part of a community of professional Acupuncture Clinicians
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
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Extensive resources for professional development.
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CPD maintenance, skill development, and clinic support.
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Legal assistance from expert lawyers.
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Mentoring and 1:1 support hub.
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Wide range of member benefits, including corporate memberships and research organisation discounts.
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Gold standard insurance and support for adverse events.
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Regular Zoom meetings and a Facebook members forum.
Our next AAC events
Please click on photo to see discounted prices for AAC & JAMA Members
Our AAC Community Hub
The AAC is hosting An Evening With Dr Lara McLure 24th April 2024 7pm
“Ancient Medicine. Modern Research. Revolutionary Thinking” What is Evidence Based Acupuncture? “Evidence Based Acupuncture was created to show the current state of knowledge about acupuncture,
Acupuncture Patients Rejoice! No More Waiting Period to Donate Blood in the UK
Great news for acupuncturists and blood donors alike! After a relentless five-year campaign, the Association of Acupuncture Clinicians (AAC) and the British Acupuncture Federation (BAF)
Association of Acupuncture Clinicians Partners with Skin Cancer Charity to Empower Members in Early Detection
The Association of Acupuncture Clinicians (AAC) is proud to announce a new partnership! This exciting collaboration brings vital skin cancer early detection training to our
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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
ExcellentBased on 29 reviewsPoint'z of Interest2023-11-23I'm a proud member of the AAC and couldn't recommend it enough. its a fantastic organisation that is moving the career of Acupuncture into the 21st century. they are extremely welcoming and helpful to their members and strive to make Acupuncture better known and recognised for the fantastic treatment that it is. they are thorough, supportive and informative. if you're a degree level (or equivalent) trained acupuncturist (or studying acupuncture) i couldn't recommend a better governing body to join. you wont be disappointed, this body is run by acupuncturists for acupuncturists to so Acupuncture as the medical profession that it deserves. thankyou Association of Acupuncture Clinicians for your superb work, professionalism and all the support you show your members.Gill Kelly2023-11-20LOVED IT. THANK YOU just found the speakers were either too loud or too quietGraham Steele2023-11-20Dear Chris, Claire and all the team I just wanted to email to say a huge thank you for organising the conference and for a great day. The venue was easy to find and close to mainline rail stations. The setting at the Mary Ward House was excellent. It was so good to see familiar faces and friends, as well as having the opportunity to meet and make new friends. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and came away re-energised and enthusiastic about starting my own practice now that I have finished my degree, paediatric diploma, phlebotomy training and level 5 Sports Massage Therapy Course. Lunch and refreshment breaks gave me chance to network and visit the stands. I thought the Master of Ceremonies was so upbeat, positive and enthusiastic; a great choice! Kind regards, Graham (Steele)Lisa Sayers2023-11-20Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the conference yesterday! Was extremely informative and lovely and social, it was great connecting with people. If I’m being honest I was a bit nervous and unsure how the day was going to be, as I am member of many associations for the different skill sets I have, and they do nothing for you other than a newsletter! However, I was blown away by how much the AAC are providing for us, the support system is amazing, the plan for the future is amazing, and I feel so excited and inspired to be part of this! I literally came away feeling inspired. I graduated from cicm in June, left feeling flat, exhausted, unsettled, even though I am lucky enough to be in an environment where I get set up, and do practice! I still felt insecure! After yesterday I came away feeling ready, feeling inspired, feeling ready to create the future especially with all the ideas that Chris Davies gave! I’m am so glad to be part of this association. The energy you provide is brilliant! So, Thankyou, I wanted to share this with you, as you have made it comfortable for me to do so! I feel like the light switched on. Looking forward to the future! And making use of the many resources you have provided.Jessica Calvert2023-05-09Incredibly proactive, great communication, reasonable fees and useful discounts included. Staff are all so friendly and helpful. Cant recommend enough, wish I'd joined sooner. What Chris did for the Acupuncture profession during cvid was invaluable *****Abbey Palmer2023-05-05I joined the AAC at the beginning of this year, after getting rather fed up at my last regulatory bodies lack of communication, competence and stagnancy within the field. From the get go, the AAC have been so much more reliable, forward thinking and responsive. They are doing a lot to help Acupuncturist's become more recognised and helping us grow our careers. I highly recommend them and the team.Tiziana Bertinotti2022-09-21I am so happy to have joined the AAC. It's definitely the best Association for Acupuncturists in the UK. It's excellent value for money and it provides great support to its members. One feels really heard when talking to Chris (the CEO) and his team. It's very easy to communicate with them and they are always there for you. They work hard both for their members, the general public and the profession as a whole. I fully recommend the AAC and I am so grateful for everything they are doing for us.At Home Holistic Therapies Walsall2022-09-14I have been with the AAC for nearly a year, and had amazing support, it's definitely the best association of Acupuncture in all UK. All the members are so helpful and are real trained acupuncturists.I you have any question or concern they will respond quickly and effectively is Amazing. Finally I would like to thank Chris and all the team for the fantastic work they done so far. You guys are amazing 😍😍🤩