I thought that some of you might want to understand what those letters mean and what is their significance to the practice of Traditional Acupuncture
BSc (Hons) stands for Bachelor of Science Honours, meaning that I studied a specific field for three years. This BSc (Hons) is validated by Kingston University in London, but the learning takes place at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading. After my three years of academic and practical learning, I spent six months in the College’s clinic, treating patients while fully supervised. Finally, I was supervised at distance, treating my own patients in my own practice.
If you want to know more about the College, here is their link: www.acupuncturecollege.org.uk
Lic.Ac. stands for Licentiate in Acupuncture which is the certificate of competence allowing me to practise my profession; a proof that I have completed every step of my training.
MAAC stands for Member of the Association of Acupuncture Clinicians
This is the professional body that I decided to join when created in 2020 (I was previously with the British Acupuncture Council)
You can check this professional organisation at www.aac-org.uk
MBAF stands for Member of the British Acupuncture Federation which is the umbrella organisation for the AAC. The BAF is the largest national group of independent acupuncture organisations in the UK. We are stronger together. www.britishacupuncturefederation.co.uk
Do you feel that you are in good hands? I hope so
Laurence
January 2023
