Why Use an AACP Member?

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Chartered physiotherapists work in close conjunction with general practitioners, consultants and other healthcare professionals. Those who practise acupuncture must attain a 3- or 4-year degree in Western medicine before embarking on acupuncture training at a postgraduate level. AACP members are Statutory Regulated Health Professionals as they are members of the Health Professionals Council.

Chartered physiotherapists are bound by a strict professional and ethical code of practice. The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) requires its members to undergo a minimum of 80 hours of acupuncture training. Members of AACP are required to keep up with a stated minimum number of hours of continuing professional development each year in order to remain on the register.

All AACP members have approved training in acupuncture for pain relief.

Advanced members have a minimum of 200 hours of acupuncture training and are able to treat many conditions, thus helping to restore the body's balance and alleviating some conditions, not just relieving the symptoms.

You are assured of safe and effective treatment with an AACP member.

Members of AACP are in a unique position to combine acupuncture with other treatment methods, such as:

  • exercise
  • manipulation
  • muscle re-education
  • joint mobilisation
  • relaxation
  • neurological rehabilitation
  • electrotherapy
  • sports rehabilitation
  • ergonomic assessments