Acupuncture Association Membership

The Acupuncture Association is open for membership for acupuncturists who have a qualified acupuncture certification.

By becoming a member, you agree to abide by our codes and policies and purchase and keep up to date insurance either via our discounted scheme or other reputable insurance carrier. Our codes of safe practice and conduct have been designed explicitly around current standards and have been drawn up in line with other member organisations.

To sign up online, you will need to provide:

An electronic copy of your accredited course certificate(s) to upload at checkout. Alternatively this can be emailed to us after signing up using the following address –  admin@acupunctureassociation.org.uk. Please make sure this is clear and legible.

Full AA Membership

The Acupuncture Association is open for membership for acupuncturists who have a qualified acupuncture certification.

  • Proactive and dynamic team run by acupuncturists for acupuncturists.
  • AA has been working with BAF and secured your Acupuncture Association members acceptance as healthcare professionals with Public Health England. This has allowed all members to work under lockdowns and in all tiers.
  • BAF associations were the only groups allowed to work during the first lockdown. They went back to full practice with group 1 healthcare professionals ahead of all other acupuncture groups in July.
  • Have your clinic published and advertised on our clinic locator map.
  • The Acupuncture Association Logo can be used on your websites, emails and social media, and you can use the letters MAA after your name.
  • BAF Logo: you can use “Registrant of a BAF Member Organisation” logo on websites, emails and social media.
  • AA and BAF champion acupuncture and bring together all styles in a non-political environment.Professional status and recognition.
Full AA Membership £85

Student Membership

AA student membership represents acupuncturists who are currently under training in any level of Acupuncture qualification. The AA is a member organisation of the Acupuncture Regulatory Authority (ARA) and allows our members the benefits provided by ARA.

  • Pre-approval when you apply for a Student Totum (NUS) discount card
  • AA Student Logo can be used on your websites, emails and social media as well as using the letters SMAA after your name.
  • BAF Logo: you can use “Student Registrant of a BAF Member Organisation” logo on websites, emails and social media.
  • AA and BAF champion acupuncture and bring together all styles in a non political environment.Professional status and recognition.
  • AA student membership represents acupuncturists who are currently under training in any level of Acupuncture qualification. The AA is a member organisation of the British Acupuncture Federation (BAF) and allows our members the benefits provided by BAF.
  • Insurance discounts: once you have joined you qualify for our specially discounted student BAF Affinity Insurance Scheme.
  • Make a difference – you can put your ideas directly to both the AA board and the BAF board via your student AA representative.
  • Access useful tools in the document download area.
  • Discounts via our partner providers on equipment and services.
  • Discounted seminars, meetings and workshops.
Student Membership £25

Non-Practicing Membership

  • Stay up to date with what is happening in the acupuncture world Aid and support to other practicing members sharing your knowledge
  • Share your thoughts into the future decisions on acupuncture

Apply for a one off fee of only £25 for retired/ non-practicing members*

*Discounted practitioner services and discounts such as insurance are not available for non-practicing members

Non-Practicing AA Membership £25

International Membership

  • Use our support forum to help you grow and answer questions
  • Use our codes of conduct to provide a good framework to practice
  • Access our documents and tools to use for your clinic
  • Access training and courses at discounts
  • Use our insurance in certain EU countries
  • Use our logos on your website

Discounted UK services and discounts such as insurance are not valid or available for international members.

International Membership £25
I have been with the Acupuncure Association for around 12 years. They are very supportive and yearly subscriptions are very fair. The Association has good links with affordable Insurance companies and works hard to get health insurance agencies to accept us. Other benefits include newsletters and continuing education and research.
Mary Eden
I have found AA to be a really great resource both when I was a student and as a licensed practitioner, useful resources and always very quick to respond to any queries I may have, thank you!Other benefits include newsletters and continuing education and research.
Kat Hicken
Great Association, run by acupuncturists, for acupuncturists. No frills, no interference, just like minded individuals coming together to raise the profile and awareness of acupuncture in the Uk
Richard Lane
Proud to be a member of the AA where you can find qualified, committed acupuncture professionals. Use the AA search facility to find a practitioner in your area.
Jamie

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FAQ

Who is the Acupuncture Association?

We are an independent acupuncture association with members who have a wide range of skills in different types of acupuncture modalities as well as other therapies.

Who is the Acupuncture Regulatory Authority?

From the Alternative Medicine report in 2000, the Acupuncture Regulatory Authority was formed from a wide range of acupuncture organisations from the original stakeholder group. It does not have individual members; it is where all acupuncture organisations can discuss how to promote and support members and acupuncture within the UK.

It reflects all styles of acupuncture, including both western and traditional techniques. ARA is the first and largest independent and collaborative umbrella organisation of associations within the UK, and although it has changed names twice, it remains the same organisation.

How are the AA and the BAF connected?

The Acupuncture Association is one of the key organisations under the umbrella of the British Acupuncture Federation. AA is represented on the board of BAF. This allows the AA members to have a voice for discussions and ideas on acupuncture and to help grow and expand both the AA and BAF.

Which health insurance companies accept AA members?

The following health insurance companies accept AA members:

Beneden Health
BHSF
CS Healthcare
Equips ME
The Exeter
Freedom Health Care
General & Medical Healthcare
Healix Health Services
HSF
Medicash
Orchard Health Cash Plan
Simply Health
Sovereign Health
UK HealthCare
Westfield Health

Which Training certifications do you accept ?

AA will accept applications from people with qualifications from any accredited training establishment that verifys it’s studetns in person – If you are not sure about whether you will be accepted, or learned at a school outside of the UK then please contact us with your certification, as we will advise you how to proceed.

Does membership to the AA include insurance?

AA membership doesn’t automatically include insurance but does have a specifically designed and heavily discounted insurance scheme for those members requiring it.

We are an open and non-political association and therefore support freedom of choice. Although we have developed a fantastic scheme, some practitioners such as medical practitioners may have found other policies that are better suited to their needs.

How soon after I join AA will I be insured?

Once you have joined AA you will be able to access our insurance form in the members area which offer huge discounts for our members. Once you have completed the form you are insured from the date you send this to Balens. You therefore do not need to worry about payment or any delays in processing of your policy, and you can be insured the same day you sing up to AA.