Much more than just a needle

Muscle and joint pain? There’s a lot of knowledge behind every needle. 💙

Musculoskeletal (MSK) concerns, including back pain, neck pain and joint discomfort, are among the reasons people seek traditional acupuncture.

But good care starts long before the first needle is inserted.

Good Training

Our British Acupuncture Council Members are degree-level qualified, with extensive training in anatomy, physiology, clinical assessment and traditional acupuncture. This knowledge helps them understand the wider picture, provide individualised care and offer appropriate advice on movement, lifestyle and well being.

As a register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), the BAcC is committed to maintaining high standards of professional practice, safety and patient care.

BAcC Patient survey

And what are patients telling us?

Our 2026 Acupuncture Awareness Week patient survey revealed encouraging improvements in health and well being among respondents seeking acupuncture for a wide range of conditions.

These findings reflect patients’ reported experiences across all conditions surveyed, not MSK alone.

It’s all part of The Transformative Power of Acupuncture – combining professional standards, clinical knowledge and compassionate, whole-person care.

💙 Good healthcare is collaborative healthcare: Recognising Red Flags

Sometimes, the best thing your acupuncturist can do is recognise when you need support from another healthcare professional.

Our degree-level qualified BAcC Members are trained to recognise potential red flags, understand when further medical investigations may be needed and work alongside other healthcare professionals.

And our 2026 practitioner survey reflects this approach:

🔹 92% reported advising patients to consult a GP or another medical professional when appropriate.

🔹 83% reported recommending other healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, dietitians and counsellors.

Patient Testimonials

During Acupuncture Awareness Week, Lydia’s fertility journey and our 57-year-old patient’s experience of POTS have shown the importance of listening, individualised care and collaboration.

As a Professional Standards Authority (PSA) accredited register, the BAcC is committed to high standards of professional practice, safety and patient care.

Because excellent care isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about knowing when someone needs additional support.

💙 The Transformative Power of Acupuncture.

Read our patient stories and find a degree-level qualified BAcC acupuncturist. https://www.southwellacupuncture.co.uk/blog/2026/11/11/finding-my-voice-acupuncture-awareness-week/

BAcC 2026 practitioner survey. Findings are self-reported by participating practitioners.

Acupuncture Treatment with Hannah

For acupuncture help treatment and care contact Hannah Charles LicAc MBAcC at:https://www.southwellacupuncture.co.uk/contact/

Hannah Charles is a founding member of the British Acupuncture Council (MBAcC)

The BAcC is an advocate for traditional acupuncture professionals and maintains the highest professional standards to protect the general public. BAcC members are registered on an accredited register, regulated and approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health & Social Care (PSA). For More information, see the website: https://acupuncture.org.uk/