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The Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (UK) (ATCM) is a main regulatory body for the practice of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, tuina – Chinese therapeutic massage in the UK. Currently, there are over 700 professionally qualified TCM practitioners registered with ATCM.

ATCM stands in a unique position in the United Kingdom’s healthcare system, actively engaged in academics, research, and the practical application of traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, Chinese medicine and Tuina. ATCM plays a crucial role in communication between traditional Chinese and western medicine, attracting a growing number of Chinese medicine practitioners while at the same time establishing a strong presence in the medical and patient communities.


Please use the links on the left to find out how to approach of our registered practitioners.

ATCM News:

BBC News: Acupuncture pain molecule pinpointed
Department of Health Press Release: Next Steps for Complementary Therapy.
ATCM's Response to DH Press Release 1st April 2010.
ATCM Press Release in Responding Department of Health.
ATCM's Response to British Fertility Society's Press Release.
ATCM Press Release: Acupuncture Does Help with IVF.
ATCM's Letter to the Secretary of State for Health.
BBC News: Acupuncture Could Help Period Pain.
The TCM Doctor Who Makes Babies.
ATCM Response to Department of Health Consultation.
ATCM Guidance for Responding to the Consultation.
Department of Health Consultation on TCM
BBC News: NHS to give back pain acupuncture
HPC Makes Regulation Recommendation to Secretary of State for Health
Acupuncture - best for back pain


Contact details: ATCM, 5A Grosvenor House, 1 High Street, Edgware, London, HA8 7TA
Tel: 020 8951 3030; e-mail: info@atcm.co.uk

The Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ATCM) has a block insurance scheme with the insurance brokers Balens Ltd. All practicing members must maintain insurance to cover their treatment risks.

For the purpose of Insurance only, ATCM is an Appointed Representative of Balens Ltd, 2 Nimrod House, Sandy’s Road, Malvern, Worcs, WR14 1JJ, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
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