News

25th September 2007
Acupuncture has been shown to be more effective than conventional medical treatment for chronic back pain. More ...

17th September 2007
Australia's leading medical journal reports that acupuncture is effective in the treatment of hayfever. More ...

October 2006
NIATCM members are currently involved in a pilot scheme for the integration of complementary medicine into the NHS. The pilot is funded by the NHS and coordinated by Get Well UK. For more information visit Get Well UK.

Welcome
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete system of drug free treatment that seeks to maintain health and treat disease by balancing the energies of the body.

The Northern Ireland Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a professional body providing self-regulation, training and support to practitioners of TCM in Northern Ireland.

Here you can find out more about the work of the NIATCM, learn more about TCM and acupuncture and find a practitioner in your area. If you are interested in becoming a practitioner you can find out more here.

Our Mission
Our mission is to promote the growth of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Northern Ireland and its integration into the healthcare system.

Our objective is to train and guide students in their quest to become skilled, caring practitioners of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine and Tui Na.

Our goal is that our practitioners are competent, confident and ethical healthcare professionals, skilled in their chosen therapy, who know their limitations and have the ability to deliver a safe and effective treatment.

Our Code of Ethics and Practice
Click here to download our Code of Ethics and Practice (Microsoft Word document, 168kb).