600 Members – A Milestone Worth Celebrating
We are proud to share that the Association of Acupuncture Clinicians has reached 600 members — a significant milestone in just five years. Building a
The AAC/ARA Conference at UCL was more than just a date in the calendar — it marked a real coming together of the acupuncture community.
With attendees joining us from across the UK, Europe and further afield, the day created a space where ideas, experience and clinical insight could be shared openly. There was a real sense throughout the event that something meaningful was happening — not just in the lecture theatre, but in the conversations in between.
Our speaker programme reflected the depth and diversity of the profession. We were proud to host Gerad Kite, Claire Hurst, Prof Tianjun Wang, Dr Liuzhong Ye, Katie O’Connell, Katie Ward, Jamie Hedger, John Millar, Dr Passang Thopchen, Jidong Wu, Chris Davies and Dr Martin Fitzgerald, each bringing their own perspective and expertise to the day.
The practical workshops added another dimension, giving delegates the opportunity to engage directly with techniques and approaches ranging from auriculotherapy and laser acupuncture to qigong, microbiome testing and more advanced clinical applications. These sessions were lively, interactive, and very well received.
Our exhibition space also played a key role in the day, and we are hugely grateful to all of our exhibitors and partners who contributed — including those who helped make the delegate goodie bags such a success. Packed with samples, products and information, they were a real highlight for many attendees.
As the formal programme came to a close, the wine reception provided the perfect setting to continue discussions, reconnect with colleagues, and build new professional relationships in a relaxed environment — something that felt particularly valuable after such a full and engaging day.
The feedback we’ve received since has been extremely positive, with many highlighting not just the quality of the content, but the overall feel of the event — collaborative, forward-thinking, and genuinely supportive.
Photos from the day are now available across our social media platforms, capturing just a snapshot of what was a memorable and important event.
Thank you to everyone who attended, contributed and supported the conference. Events like this are a reminder of what can be achieved when the profession comes together with a shared purpose.
We are proud to share that the Association of Acupuncture Clinicians has reached 600 members — a significant milestone in just five years. Building a
The AAC/ARA Conference at UCL was more than just a date in the calendar — it marked a real coming together of the acupuncture community.
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