British Acupuncture Council - Practitioner Search

Welcome to the British Acupuncture Council's web site. This web site provides information about the British Acupuncture Council, which is the main association representing and regulating professional acupuncturists in Great Britain. This web site provides information about the work of the British Acupuncture Council in promoting research and safe and ethical practice, what to expect during an acupuncture treatment, and an online practitioner search engine.

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British Acupuncture Council, 63 Jeddo Road, London, W12 9HQ, UK. Tel: 020 8735 0400

How can I find a qualified acupuncturist?

Members of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) have completed a thorough training of at least three years in traditional acupuncture and biomedical sciences appropriate to the practice of acupuncture. They carry the letters MBAcC after their name. The BAcC maintains common standards of education, ethics, discipline and practice to ensure the health and safety of the public at all times. Members are covered by Medical Malpractice and Public/ Products Liability insurance.

The BAcC currently has more than 2,800 members whose details are published in an annual Register of Practitioner Members. A copy of the full Register can be obtained by sending a cheque for £5.00 to the office, or the BAcC office can post or fax to you a list of your local practitioner members free of charge. Simply telephone, write or e-mail giving your name and address (including full postcode).

A searchable online database of BAcC members is available here