Welcome to The Medical Acupuncture Council
About Us
“Elevating Standards in Medical Acupuncture”
The Medical Acupuncture Council (MAC) stands at the forefront of advancing Medical Acupuncture in the UK. Established as a pivotal platform, MAC is dedicated to fostering collaboration among both seasoned and aspiring Medical Acupuncturists. Our mission is to enhance the collective expertise in medical-based Acupuncture treatments and protocols, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge medical testing and diagnostic technologies.
A Proud Member of the Acupuncture Regulatory Authority (ARA)
In our commitment to excellence, MAC is honoured to be recognised as a full member of the Acupuncture Regulatory Authority (ARA), the preeminent body regulating Acupuncture within the UK. The ARA plays a critical role in setting and upholding the highest standards of professional practice across the Acupuncture field, working in close partnership with leading Acupuncture associations nationwide.
By aligning with the ARA, MAC reinforces its dedication to ensuring the integrity and professionalism of Medical Acupuncture, positioning itself as a key contributor to the elevation of practice standards within the acupuncture community.
Join The Medical Acupuncture Council
Who Can Join?
Full registration is open to Acupuncturists who have been trained and qualified by an approved MAC/ARA training provider and are either medically trained or have completed the MAC medical bridging courses.
We offer an affiliate membership for those wishing to join but have not completed all our medical bridging courses or are qualified Acupuncturists and are currently completing formal medical training.
How Can I Join?
All qualified Acupuncture Clinicians who wish to become MAC members can join directly online. By becoming a member, you agree to abide by our codes and policies which have been written up following current legislation and standards in line with other healthcare professions and approved by the ARA.
What We've Accomplished
Collaboration
Improving patient outcomes & quality of care
MAC has been working with both medical and non-medical Acupuncture groups to explore how collaboration between health professionals can improve patient outcomes and quality of care, as well as elevate the awareness of Medical Acupuncture in the UK.
This collaborative approach has been highly successful thus far and we are committed to broadening this successful initiative throughout 2024.
What is Medical Acupuncture
Medical Acupuncture represents a distinguished application of clinically proven Acupuncture techniques, administered by a certified Medical Acupuncturist after a thorough medical evaluation. Esteemed for its safety, this method plays a pivotal role in rectifying bodily imbalances, often integrating seamlessly into holistic wellness strategies alongside other advanced functional or regenerative medical interventions.
In the prestigious realm of UK healthcare, Medical Acupuncturists enjoy a broader spectrum of practice compared to traditional Acupuncturists, leveraging their superior training and tools to diagnose and remedy patient conditions with heightened precision and efficacy.
The Medical Acupuncture Council rigorously upholds standards by verifying the certification of its members, who are mandated to adhere to stringent codes of safe practice and ethical professionalism. Membership prerequisites include comprehensive public liability and indemnity insurance, a commitment to ongoing professional growth, and active participation in the advancement of Medical Acupuncture research and development within the UK.
Medical Acupuncture Council
Get In Touch
- 46 Eversholt Street, London, NW1 1DA
- admin@mac-org.uk
- 0843 507 0123
FAQ's
MAC are the largest professional and full-time association for Medical Acupuncturists in the UK. MAC ensure the highest level of standards and care for Medical Acupuncturists in the UK and help bridge the gap between medical testing, diagnosis, and treatments, including harmonised collaboration between other critical healthcare professions.
The ARA is the largest Acupuncture regulator in the UK. The ARA oversees and regulates Acupuncture in the Uk, collaborating with all the leading Acupuncture associations to ensure the highest standards of practice in the Acupuncture profession. From the House of Lords Alternative Medicine report in 2000, the Stakeholder Acupuncture Group was formed from a collaboration of Acupuncture organisations formed of various styles. This has evolved over time and has been re-launched as the Acupuncture Regulatory Authority. The ARA does not have individual members; instead, it has all the leading Acupuncture Associations under its authority, with elected spokespersons from each association working together to help promote, support, and further the potential of acupuncture and patient care in the UK. The ARA reflects all styles of Acupuncture, including both Western and traditional Eastern techniques.
MAC is one of the key ARA associations and is represented on the ARA board. This allows the MAC members to have a voice for discussions and ideas on Acupuncture and legislation as well as to help grow and expand both the MAC and ARA in the UK.
In time, all leading private health insurance companies will accept full MAC members, in line with the patient’s policy. We advise patients to contact their insurance companies prior for clarifications.
Associate MAC members may have a slightly smaller number of approved insurance companies, but MAC and ARA will be working together to ensure this expands over the coming months. The following have already pledged their partnership with affiliate MAC members:
Beneden Health
BHSF
CS Healthcare
Equips ME
Freedom Health Care
General & Medical Healthcare
Healix Health Services
HSF
Medicash
Orchard Health Cash Plan
Simply Health
Sovereign Health
UK HealthCare
Westfield Health
MAC will accept applications for affiliate membership from any accredited training provider. For full MAC membership, you will require a core educational knowledge of acupuncture via a degree or Lic.Ac from an approved training provider, including a medical qualification or MAC bridging courses. If you are not sure about whether you will be accepted, including overseas qualifications, please contact us and we will be more than happy to advise. To become a MAC accredited training provider please contact us.
MAC membership doesn’t automatically include insurance; however, members have access to specifically designed and heavily discounted medical insurance schemes for those wishing to change or upgrade.
MAC membership doesn’t automatically include insurance; however, members can access our specifically designed and heavily discounted medical insurance schemes withing 5 working days of joining.