Yangsheng 养生 translating to ‘nourishing life’ is comprised of two words yang (养) meaning nurturing, supporting, aiding, and shēng (生) meaning life, existence, and nature. The role of yangsheng in traditional practice is to educate patients on various self-cultivation techniques supporting them wherever they are on their health journey. Yangsheng practices can have a profound […]
In June, the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and the Register of Chinese Medicine (RCHM) are coming together to celebrate the best in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine by jointly hosting the first ever UK Conference of Chinese Medicine. Acupuncture and herbal medicine meet at the point of the practitioner. We’ve decided to ask Pia Huber, […]
Position overview: The College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (CICM), dedicated to providing excellence in acupuncture education for over 30 years, is seeking a Programme Leader for the Chinese Medicine module, with responsibility for the design, delivery and evaluation of the Chinese Medicine programme at the college. Click here for full details of the job and […]
Chelsea Practice is a medically licensed single consulting room for sessional rent. The practice includes a garden view, waiting room, and lavatory, all on the lower ground level. www.chelseapractice.co.uk Contact: drsusan@chelseadoctor.com
New regulations on the licensing of acupuncture clinics and practitioners in Wales will shortly come in to force. On April 8 2024 the Welsh Government’s second consultation on the regulations and statutory guidance for mandatory licensing of special procedures, including acupuncture, closed. Licensing of Acupuncture in Wales: BAcC’s concerns In the BAcC response to this […]
The British Acupuncture Council is delighted to announce that its next Chief Executive will be Alex Jacobs MBAcC MRCHM. Alex is currently Chief Executive of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM). He will be stepping down from this role to take up his position in BAcC in June 2024. Alex is also a former […]
In March last year, I wrote an update on acupuncture and blood donations. Just before Easter, James Neuberger, Chair of Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood wrote to Hannah Bowie-Carlin (Safe Practice Manger) to let us know the following: SaBTO have met again with the Joint United Kingdom Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services […]
Calling all student members! We are excited to announce our brand new Student Vision Board Initiative! Make your voice heard, help shape the future of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in the UK and win a free day pass to The UK Conference of Chinese Medicine 2024. Members of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and […]
The Fountain Centre is an independent charity within St Luke’s Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey Hospital. The team are looking for qualified acupuncture volunteers to provide acupuncture services for their cancer patients. The voluntary roles are for a flexible three hours per week and travel costs will be covered. The centre also welcomes BAcC […]
Yi sits between thought and feeling, between consideration and action and between intellectual learning and the direction of energy. Hence, it is a perfect symbol of our medicine which is epitomised by its ability to capture the dynamic interplay between the rational and the intuitive. When it comes to balance there’s no better topic than […]
