For sale – acupuncture books

Acupuncture books for sale; ranging from Lonny Jarrett, Bob Flaws, Julian Scott, Larre & Vallee, Jason Robertson and Debra Betts. Very good condition, selling due to closure of practice.  Contact me for full list of titles and prices. jackieandjarv@hotmail.com

Acupuncture and psychology

As practitioners we’re constantly thinking about balance. How can we bring more balance to ourselves and our patients? Sarah Major shares with us how she uses psychology to balance the physical and mental health of her patients. The role of psychological health in relation to acupuncture is an important issue to address, on many levels. […]

Acupuncture and mental health – the problem of external validity

There are a number of challenges in acupuncture research. Firstly, it is not possible to develop an inert sham/procedure [1]. Secondly, the challenge of ensuring the acupuncture is similar to acupuncture delivered in practice, known as external validity. You can find more information about these challenges in general and the placebo problem here acupuncture research. […]

The Hole in the Wheel

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week!  We are encouraging members to share stories, connect with each other and learn about different ways in which we can support ourselves. Samantha Peters, BAcC Interim CEO, shares her philosophical take on how to adapt to change. ‘I can’t stand London!’ That’s something I used to hear a lot whenever […]

How to keep well while feeling that I live in an increasingly chaotic world?

It’s easy to feel anxious in an increasingly chaotic world. Holding space for others whilst protecting our own wellbeing can also be a challenge. We hear from Pia Huber on how she deals with the stresses of everyday life. I have on occasions felt totally overwhelmed by the demands of life and its unpredictability, paired […]

Understanding adverse incidents with Sandra Hart and Hannah Bowie-Carlin

Our Guide to Safe Practice for Acupuncture provides comprehensive and detailed guidance on the many aspects of running an acupuncture practice. This support is supplemented by Hannah Bowie-Carlin, our in-house Safe Practice Manager who is on hand to help and support in any way she can. Hear from Sandra Hart MBAcC how Hannah supported her […]

Moments for movement – Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 will take place from 13 to 19 May, on the theme of ‘Movement: Moving more for our mental health’. Movement is important for our mental health. As Chinese medicine practitioners we know how impactful movement can be for our patients and ourselves. So, why not take a 10 minute break […]

Understanding Professional Conduct procedures with Caroline Jones

Our Code of Professional Conduct governs ethical and professional behaviour, while the Code of Safe Practice sets benchmark standards for best practice in acupuncture. The Code of Disciplinary Procedures outlines the process for dealing with complaints against those who are, or have recently been on the membership register of the British Acupuncture Council. To explain a little more about Professional Conduct […]