Where can I learn acupuncture

[zaxmydhz]

I am very interested in learning about acupuncture and acupressure. What recognised courses are there that I can do to study this etc. I am based in Cambridgeshire, UK

Any information regarding this and I would be very grateful.

Simon

 

[Black Beauty]

Hi Simon,

Firts you'll have to decide if it is acupuncture or acupressure you want to study...
There are a few acupuncture courses in London. Reading offers very good training in Chinese Medicine modalities (acupuncture, herbs...).
I'll look up some school names for you. But I haven't trained in acupuntrue, so I don't hav eany first hand experience of any course.

Artemis

 

[Jack A]

I would be very grateful if you can look up any relevant courses to learn chinese alternative therapies or acupressuare/acupancture courses.

Many thanks

Simon

 

[proud pinoy]

Hi Simon

You could always do a google/other search and see what the internet brings up...this is one (I made earlier)

http://home.earthlink.net/~bayers97/Starfire/accup.htm

luv & peace
stormdeva x

 

[Ron P]

Hello,

Just some quick limks:

http://www.tai-chi-chuan.demon.co.uk/acherbdiagcourse.html
http://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/courses.htm
http://www.cicm.org.uk/

Make sure the course you take is acredited by the relevant professional body.

Artemis

 

[Harry Goodwin]

Many thanks for the information so far.

Simon

 

[blood.pixie]

Dear Simons,

What you need to do is look on the British Acupuncture website, www.acupuncture.org.uk

Here you will find a list of accredited colleges and courses.

The main thing for you to decide is whether you want to train in TCM acupuncture, Five Element acupuncture or a combination of the both.


best wishes, Tony

 

[Didwaypyday]

Hi there

Not sure if this is too far fro you to travel but there is a fantastic national college of acupuncture in East Grinstead w.sussex. I have had acupuncture there many timea and it has worked wonders. The students who have worked for so long get to practice on the clients and we get to pay a bit less too, it's very interesting to hear them discussing everything. I found it really amazing and didnt really hurt-quite relaxing. I could actually feel the energies moving through my body with some techniques. I would definately contact them if you can unfortunately I dont have their contact details at the mo not sure what i have done with them.

Good luckx

 

[talal s]

Tiz interesting stuff, with so many Holistic Health Approaches being based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Indian & Tibetan for that matter.

The actual needling of acupuncture being one facet of TCM, albeit a great one, others being the burning of moxa, herbs, manual manipulative therapy & exercise systems i.e. Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Kung Fu, etc. [sm=jump2.gif]

A variation of TCM acupuncture is Five Element Acupuncture, so another possibility. [sm=scratchchin.gif]

School of Five Element Acupuncture, 13 Mandela Street, London, NW1 0DU, www.sofea.co.uk

The College of Traditional Acupuncture. Tao House, Queensway. Leamington Spa. CV31 3LZ www.acupuncture-coll.ac.uk

Various Acupuncture links here - http://fp.osteopath.plus.com/holistic-centre//links/acupuncture.htm

Good Luck - And.

 

[TadyCanoMyday]

anahata, what are the differences apart from the obvious of TCM and 5 element, r they different points on the body?
i have had both and the 5 element seemed to work better for me. for somereason it was also less painful, unless i am just at a different emotional/physical place now and thats y it hurts more.

 

[Mohammed Hasan]

Hi vicky,

I think that 5 elements takes the emotional side a bit more into account. Soem peopel say that 5 Elements was how TCM started...

As for needles being less painful, it should become so with time as your energy gets more balanced.

Artemis

 

[Country Girl]

Try London College of Traditional Acupuncture, based in Finchley.
I have been there for short courses.

www.lcta.com

You can learn part-time at weekends over 3 years, and the course, I think, has degree status.

Used to be a big college in Leamington Spa, too.

University of Westminster, as well.


Pagoda

 

[goldenthread]

Simon, I know your post was ages ago, but I was just wondering if you found somewhere, and how you made your decision.
The best thing to do when searching for courses, is firstly to take into account accreditation, and secondly, to see whether you like the feeling of the college.
In fact, our college (LCTA in Finchley Central) is closest in location to you, but it is as important that you feel happy in the place you study as it is to have an easy journey there and back. Always go to Open Days (which should be free) if you can.
Let me know how you got on cos I'm always interested to know how people make their decisions.
Good luck!

Bonny