It’s February, which means the mornings are getting lighter, the air (slightly) warmer and race entries are getting booked. As runners all over the country are emerging from lethargy with their new running shoes, it’s clear that training season has begun. 

Are you considering training to become an acupuncturist? Perhaps you’re already a healthcare provider such as a physiotherapist, looking to branch out and expand your practice.

A practice with a 2000-year history, acupuncture has become a mainstay in our healthcare and wellbeing industries. Prescribed by the NHS for certain conditions, acupuncture is one of the most popular complementary therapies in the UK.

Acupuncture is a form of complementary or alternative medicine derived from traditional Chinese medicine. It involves the insertion of thin needles into certain points of the body for pain relief, healing, faster recovery or prevention purposes.