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organisations
Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP)
Parks Therapy Centre
86 Cambridge Street
St Neots PE19 1PJ
Tel: 01747 861 151 (Mondays to Fridays 8.30am-7pm)
E-mail: physio@longbo.demon.co.uk
Website: www.aacp.uk.com
Aims to promote the value of acupuncture when used by chartered physiotherapists in a variety of conditions.
British Acupuncture Council (BAcC)
63 Jeddo Road
London W12 9HQ
Tel: 020 8735 0400 (Mondays to Fridays 9.30am-5.30pm), answerphone available out of hours.
E-mail: info@acupuncture.org.uk
Website: www.acupuncture.org.uk
Represents professional acupuncturists with an extensive training in acupuncture and the biomedical sciences appropriate to the practice of this therapy. Maintains standards of education, ethics, practice and discipline to ensure the health and safety of the public at all times.
British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS)
12 Marbury House
Higher Whitley
Warrington
Cheshire WA4 4QW
Tel: 01925 730727 (Mondays to Fridays 9am-5pm)
E-mail: admin@medical-acupuncture.org.uk
Website: www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk
Formed in 1980 as an association of medical practitioners interested in acupuncture. Promotes the use of acupuncture as a therapy following orthodox medical diagnosis by suitably trained practitioners. Website contains details of accredited UK acupuncturists.
London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
60 Ballards Lane
Finchley
London N3 2BU
Tel: 020 8371 0329
E-mail: bonnyw@lcta.com
Website: www.lcta.com
Offers degree-level accredited courses in acupuncture, herbalism and tui na massage training. Courses accredited by the British Acupuncture Council and the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine. Also runs short-term beginners courses and post-graduate seminars.
Society of Auricular Acupuncturists
Nurstead Lodge
Nurstead Church Lane
Meopham
Kent DA13 9AD
Tel: 01474 813902
E-mail: pauline.ronson@btinternet.com
Website: www.auricularacupuncture.org.uk
Offers membership to qualified auricular acupuncture practitioners. Trains students as both detoxification practitioners and qualified AA practitioners. See website for more information.
The Acupuncture Society
163 Northwood Way
Northwood
Middlesex HA6 1RA
General Enquiries: 01923 822 972
College Enquiries: 0208 264 8074
E-mail: info@acupuncturesociety.org.uk
Website: www.acupuncturesociety.org.uk
Promotion and development of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Practitioners are fully insured and subject to code of ethics. The College of Chinese Medicine runs 3- to 4-year professional courses in acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
websites
Acupuncture
www.therapy-world.co.uk/acupun.htm
Contains a brief description of acupuncture, plus links to acupuncture organisations and a list of British acupuncturists.
Acupuncture.com
www.acupuncture.com
American-based website, containing information for patients, students and practitioners. Answers frequently asked questions and features a list of UK based practitioners.
Foundation for Traditional Chinese Medicine
www.demon.co.uk/acupuncture
Features information about acupuncture, how to find a practitioner, resources and links.
Positive Health Magazine — Articles about Acupuncuture
www.positivehealth.com/
Online complementary medicine magazine containing articles, details of courses, research, suppliers and therapists.
books
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Acupuncture in Practice by Anthony Campbell
Describes the principles and practice of modern medical acupuncture, showing quick but effective treatment of those disorders for which acupuncture is suitable. The main difficulty facing the newcomer to acupuncture is deciding where to place the needles; this work aims to simplify this.
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Acupuncture by Peter Mole
Includes information on the background to acupuncture, how it is used as a preventative medicine and what to expect from an acupuncture treatment.
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Acupuncture and Acupressure by David Sollars
The lowdown on what to expect at your first treatment and how to relax and enjoy it, with a whole chapter on stress.
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Principles of Acupuncture by Angela Hicks
Discusses how acupuncture can restore energy and health and how to find a good practitioner, with lots of case studies.
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Acupuncture by Marie Cargill
Throughout history acupuncture has provided painless, low-cost, non-invasive relief for conditions ranging from back pain and headaches to cancer and AIDS. As people seek viable, cost-effective health care alternatives, the benefits of acupuncture are de-mystified by this licensed acupuncturist.
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(July 2002)
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