Is your Acupuncture and Dry Needling practice…..

No need to endlessly scour the internet for acupuncture protocols, last minute CPD events to maintain your registration, or panic that you are no longer compliant – our Essential Tier membership covers it all for you.

Competent

Your patients know you are the real deal, because only appropriately trained professionals can join our register – by appearing here, it says to anyone searching for you, that you have done rigorous training.

Compliant

With our fully online safety course, curated and delivered by leaders in the acupuncture and dry needling education field. Not only that, but monthly-released Masterclasses keeps your knowledge up to date.

Confident

You maintain your confidence through accurate and effective needling, for any ailment that comes in through the door, via our Clinical Companion. And if you want more specialist training? You get 50% off a CPD event.

All this with a couple of clicks and zero hassle – check out the Essential Tier option below!

Professional Tier Now, you are getting serious. You are ready to excel in your needling practise, and move beyond competence. You are ready to be known as an expert in the field.

Excellent reputation

As a Professional Tier member, you get automatic enrolment to the Acupuncture Regulatory Authority’s register, recognising you as an expert in acupuncture practice. What’s more, insurance providers value this – and you get a hefty discount on your premium.

Engaged Clients

Next level expertise gives your clients the confidence that you are THE go-to clinician for needling skills. Further, via your ARA registration, Healthcode PPR connects you directly to insurance clients, giving you a source of referrals without lifting a finger

Exceptional Outcomes

A standout feature, Professional Tier members get a free CPD course (either online or face to face), allowing them to delve deep into a specialist topic. And with greater insight and understanding, comes with dramatic results, more often.

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Beyond expertise, leadership in needling practise is what we focus on in the Growth Tier. You hone your needling accuracy and impact through client mileage – frequent acupuncture sessions, becoming adept at the protocols outlined in the Clinical Companion.

Leadership

Not only patients, but, fellow clinicians seek you out for your opinion and guidance, and listen to your words of wisdom. And through our quarterly mentorship calls, you get exclusive access to leaders in the field of acupuncture and dry needling –tailored advice, specific to your practice

Longevity

Running a thriving clinic can be difficult to juggle alongside a busy work / home life, but through exclusive access to the tutor team, we can guide you on best practise to allow your practice to flourish WITHOUT losing your passion and giving up ALL of your time

Luminosity

Becoming a beacon of exceptional outcomes, we provide 50% discount on other highly sought after skills in Yoga, Sports Massage and Reflexology, cementing you as the first name when on your community’s lips. These skills compliment Acupuncture and Dry Needling techniques, advancing your patients outcomes to the next level.

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The Breeze Academy Clinical Companion is a comprehensive digital reference library designed to support practitioners in real-world clinical practice. 

Inside the Companion you gain access to 150+ structured acupuncture protocols and lessons, covering a wide range of common musculoskeletal, neurological, and systemic conditions encountered in practice. Each protocol is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical clinical application, helping practitioners feel confident in assessment, point selection, and treatment planning. 

What the Clinical Companion Includes 

Condition-specific treatment protocols
Step-by-step acupuncture treatment frameworks for common clinical presentations including:

• Neck pain and cervical dysfunction 

• Shoulder pain and rotator cuff disorders 

• Low back pain and sciatica 

• Knee pain and patellofemoral conditions 

• Tendinopathies and overuse injuries 

• Headaches and migraines 

• Neuropathic pain conditions 

• Pelvic health 

• Sports injuries and rehabilitation support 

• Wellbeing and holistic focused support 

Bite-sized practical video demonstrations
Each protocol is supported by short, focused demonstration videos, showing key acupuncture points, palpation techniques, and needling approaches in a clear, practical format. These bite-sized videos allow practitioners to quickly refresh techniques and see how treatments are applied in real clinical scenarios. 

Clear point selection guidance
Each protocol includes recommended acupuncture points and demonstrations on needling technique, giving you a quick and easy to follow resource, that you can use in minutes… 

Protocols integrate modern understanding of pain mechanisms, neurophysiology, and segmental relationships, supporting evidence-informed practice. 

Treatment planning frameworks 
Guidance on: 

• Frequency and progression of treatment 

• Combining local and distal points 

• Integrating manual therapy or rehabilitation where appropriate 

• Adjusting treatment based on patient response 

Quick-reference clinical format
The Clinical Companion is designed to be fast and practical to use, allowing practitioners to quickly review protocols before or between patient treatments. 

Why Practitioners Use It 

Many newly trained practitioners feel confident with needling technique, but less confident with clinical decision-making. 

The Clinical Companion solves that problem. 

It acts as a clinical safety net and learning tool, helping practitioners: 

• Treat a wider range of conditions with confidence 

• Structure treatments more effectively 

• Improve patient outcomes 

• Continue developing clinical reasoning skills long after training 

Constantly Expanding Resource 

The Companion is continuously updated, with new protocols, clinical insights, and treatment strategies added regularly as part of the Breeze Academy membership. 

The Breeze Academy Safe Acupuncture & Dry Needling Practice Course is designed to help practitioners maintain the highest standards of clinical safety, professional practice, and patient care when delivering acupuncture and dry needling treatments. 

This comprehensive course reinforces the essential principles required to practice safely and responsibly, ensuring practitioners have the knowledge and confidence to protect both their patients and their professional practice. 

The course combines clear theoretical guidance with practical demonstration videos, allowing practitioners to revisit key safety procedures in a simple and accessible format whenever needed. 

What the Safety Course Includes 

Core safety principles for acupuncture and dry needling 
A structured refresher covering the essential foundations of safe needling practice, including: 

• Safe needle insertion depths and angles 

• Identifying and avoiding vulnerable anatomical structures 

• Clean needle technique and infection control 

• Hygiene standards and safe clinical environments 

• Sharps disposal and clinical waste management 

Bite-sized practical demonstration videos 
Each section includes short, focused demonstration videos showing safe needling techniques, correct patient positioning, and accurate anatomical location of commonly used treatment points. These bite-sized demonstrations allow practitioners to quickly refresh techniques and reinforce safe practice in clinical settings. 

Anatomy and risk awareness
Practical guidance to support safe needling practice, including: 

• Anatomical structures to avoid 

• High-risk areas requiring extra caution 

• Understanding depth considerations across different body regions 

Recognising contraindications and precautions
Clear guidance on identifying situations where acupuncture or dry needling may need to be modified or avoided, including: 

• Medical contraindications 

• High-risk patient groups 

• Situations requiring additional clinical judgement 

Managing adverse events
Practical instruction on recognising and responding appropriately to potential treatment reactions, including: 

• Vasovagal responses 

• Needle discomfort or pain 

• Minor bleeding or bruising 

• Patient anxiety or fainting 

Professional standards and best practice
The course reinforces the professional standards expected of practitioners, helping ensure acupuncture and dry needling treatments are delivered safely, ethically, and in line with recognised industry guidelines. 

Why Practitioners Use This Course 

Even experienced practitioners benefit from regularly revisiting the core safety principles of acupuncture and dry needling practice. 

This course helps practitioners: 

• Maintain high clinical safety standards 

• Reduce treatment risks and complications 

• Refresh key anatomical safety knowledge 

• Practice with greater confidence and professionalism 

A Core Part of Professional Practice 

Safe practice is fundamental to delivering effective acupuncture and dry needling treatments. This course provides a practical refresher designed to support practitioners in maintaining safe, responsible, and professional clinical care throughout their careers. 

The Breeze Academy Practitioner Register is a professional directory that recognises practitioners who have completed accredited acupuncture training and are actively maintaining their professional standards through membership. 

The register helps practitioners increase visibility, build trust with patients, and demonstrate professional credibility, while giving the public an easy way to find qualified acupuncture practitioners. 

What the Practitioner Register Includes 

Professional practitioner listing
Members receive a dedicated listing on the Breeze Academy Practitioner Register, allowing potential patients to find and contact practitioners in their local area. 

Each listing can include: 

• Practitioner name 

• Clinic location 

• Contact details 

• Breeze training completed 

• Profession

Recognition of professional standards
Being listed on the register demonstrates that the practitioner has completed recognised acupuncture training and is committed to maintaining safe and professional clinical practice. 

Increased patient visibility
The register acts as a trusted resource for patients searching for qualified acupuncture practitioners, helping members increase their professional presence and potential patient referrals. 

Ongoing professional commitment 
Inclusion on the register reflects a practitioner’s commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical practice, continuing professional development, and professional accountability. 

Why Practitioners Join the Register 

For many practitioners, one of the biggest challenges after training is building credibility and being discoverable by patients. 

The Breeze Academy Practitioner Register helps solve that problem by providing: 

• Professional recognition 

• Increased patient visibility 

• A trusted directory linked to accredited training 

• Support for working with private healthcare systems 

A Trusted Professional Network 

The Practitioner Register forms part of the wider Breeze Academy professional ecosystem, supporting practitioners throughout their careers with education, clinical resources, safety training, and professional recognition. 

FREE or reduced pricing on CPD courses 
Members on Professional and Growth Tiers receive FREE CPD courses, and Essential Tier members receive exclusive discounted rates on a range of Breeze Academy continuing professional development courses, allowing practitioners to continue expanding their treatment toolkit while saving on training costs. 

These may include courses such as: 

• Advanced acupuncture techniques 

• Specialist treatment masterclasses 

• Clinical skills workshops 

• Sports and musculoskeletal treatment courses 

Discounts on new training programmes
Members receive priority access and preferential pricing on newly released training courses and educational programmes delivered by Breeze Academy. 

This ensures members are often the first to access new clinical training opportunities as they become available. 

Savings on professional resources and materials
Members may also receive discounts on selected clinical resources and practitioner tools designed to support everyday clinical practice. 

Member-only offers and promotions
Throughout the year, Breeze Academy provides exclusive promotions and limited-time offers available only to active members. 

Why These Discounts Matter 

Continuing professional development is essential for maintaining high clinical standards, but the cost of training can quickly add up. 

Breeze Academy membership helps practitioners reduce the financial barrier to ongoing education, making it easier to continue learning, expanding clinical skills, and improving patient outcomes. 

Many members find that the savings on just one or two courses can offset a significant portion of the annual membership cost. 

Supporting Your Long-Term Professional Development 

The exclusive member discounts are designed to ensure practitioners can continue investing in their professional growth, while remaining part of a supportive network focused on clinical excellence, safe practice, and ongoing learning. 

As part of the Breeze Academy Membership, practitioners gain access to an expanding library of expert-led masterclasses, designed to take clinical knowledge far beyond the foundations of acupuncture and dry needling training. 

These masterclasses provide in-depth exploration of key areas of acupuncture practice, helping practitioners develop a deeper understanding of meridians, point location, clinical reasoning, and treatment strategies used by experienced practitioners. 

What the Masterclass Library Includes 

Detailed meridian mapping and anatomy
Many masterclasses focus on exploring each meridian in its entirety, carefully mapping the full pathway across the body. Practitioners are guided through: 

• The complete meridian trajectory 

• Anatomical landmarks used for accurate point location 

• Important clinical regions along the channel 

• Common treatment indications linked to specific points 

This level of detail helps practitioners build a far stronger understanding of how meridians function in clinical practice. 

Precise point location demonstrations
Each masterclass includes step-by-step demonstrations showing how to accurately locate acupuncture points using reliable anatomical landmarks and palpation techniques. 

This helps practitioners refine their palpation skills and develop greater confidence in locating points precisely. 

Needle technique demonstrations
Practical demonstrations show how experienced practitioners apply different needle insertion techniques, angles, and depths across different areas of the body, supporting both safe practice and effective treatment. 

Clinical indications and treatment applications
Alongside the technical demonstrations, masterclasses explain when and why specific points are used, helping practitioners understand: 

• Key clinical indications for individual points 

• How points are commonly combined in treatment strategies 

• How meridians relate to different pain presentations and clinical conditions 

Bite-sized learning modules
Despite the depth of detail, masterclasses are organised into clear, structured modules, allowing practitioners to easily revisit specific meridians, points, or techniques whenever needed. 

Continuously expanding library
New masterclasses are added regularly, ensuring members continue gaining access to advanced clinical knowledge and practical demonstrations throughout their professional journey. 

Why Practitioners Value the Masterclasses 

While foundation training teaches the basics of acupuncture practice, developing true clinical confidence often requires deeper exploration of meridians, points, and treatment strategies. 

The Breeze Academy Masterclass Library helps practitioners: 

• Develop a deeper understanding of needling reasoning and application 

• Improve accuracy in point location 

• Refine needle technique 

• Expand their clinical reasoning and treatment approaches 

Advanced Learning for Serious Practitioners 

The Masterclass Library provides a level of depth and practical detail rarely available in standard training, helping practitioners continue developing their clinical expertise and confidence long after their initial qualification.