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624The British Acupuncture Council website also holds a series of <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.acupuncture.org.uk/category/a-to-z-of-conditions/a-to-z-of-conditions.html" target="_blank">fact sheets</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.acupuncture.org.uk/category/arrc/public-review-papers.html" target="_blank">review papers</a> suitable for patients and other health professionals. Â These are regularly updated and added to.</p> 625 </div> 626 627</div> 628 629 630 631 <div class="mainCol"> 632 <h1>Articles and research</h1> 633 <p>As a growing profession in the UK, it is important that we contribute to the education of our prospective patients, the public, our peers and other healthcare professionals. Â We encourage staff, students and graduates to write about acupuncture and Chinese medicine and add to the knowledge available.</p> 634<p>Our acupuncture degree students learn about research and reflective practice and write a dissertation in their third year. Â Many of our staff and graduates also undertake research or write for journals and other publications, and we are delighted to share some of that work with you here.</p> 635<h2>Exploring acupuncture outcomes in a college clinic</h2> 636<p><strong>Jackie Shaw, Penelope Bidgood and Nasrollah Saebi</strong></p> 637<p>This is a fascinating article about research conducted in our own college clinic to evaluate the outcomes for patients. Â Jackie Shaw, the lead author, is a member of our staff.</p> 638<p><a data-id="2877" href="/info/the-college/publications/articles-and-research/exploring-acupuncture-outcomes-in-a-college-clinic/" target="_top" title="Exploring acupuncture outcomes in a college clinic">Read more....</a></p> 639<h2>Acupuncture for headaches</h2> 640<p><strong>Mark Bovey</strong></p> 641<p>Mark Bovey is a member of our teaching staff, an acupuncture practitioner, research manager for the British Acupuncture Council and coordinator of the Acupuncture Research Resource Centre. Â He is the author of a number of acupuncture research articles and has been co-investigator on studies with fertility and Parkinson's disease.</p> 642<p><a data-id="2878" href="/info/the-college/publications/articles-and-research/acupuncture-for-headaches/" target="_top" title="Acupuncture for headaches">Read more....</a></p> 643<h2>A feasibility study of acupuncture for the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder</h2> 644<p><strong>Jonathan Pledger</strong></p> 645<p>Jonathan Pledger is principal here at the college, Chinese medicine lecturer and clinical supervisor. Â He is a CICM graduate as well as being a shiatsu therapist. Â He carried out this fascinating piece of research into the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder.</p> 646<p><a data-id="2879" href="/info/the-college/publications/articles-and-research/a-feasibility-study-of-acupuncture-for-the-treatment-of-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/" target="_top" title="A feasibility study of acupuncture for the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder">Read more....</a></p> 647<h2>The origin of shen</h2> 648<p><strong>Sandra Hill</strong></p> 649<p>Sandra Hill traces the concepts and meanings of the most intangible of the three treasures.</p> 650<p><a data-id="2880" href="/info/the-college/publications/articles-and-research/the-origin-of-shen/" target="_top" title="The origin of Shen">Read more....</a></p> 651<h2>Acupuncture and moxibustion in the management of non-cancer-related lower limb lymphoedema: three case studies</h2> 652<p><strong>Beverley de Valois</strong></p> 653<p>Beverley de Valois is a CICM graduate who specialises in investigating the use of acupuncture to improve quality of life for cancer survivors. Â In 2007, she was awarded a PhD by the University of West London for her research into using acupuncture to manage tamoxifen side effects in women with breast cancer. Â She combines research work and lecturing with private practice in west London and in 2011 she was elected a fellow of the British Acupuncture Council in recognition of her contribution to the acupuncture profession in the UK.</p> 654<p><a data-id="2876" href="/info/the-college/publications/articles-and-research/acupuncture-and-moxibustion-in-the-management-of-non-cancer-related-lower-limb-lymph
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It might not seem like it but there are overlaps between them, you look at a circuit and work out where the problem is coming from and then rectify it. The difference is with acupuncture Iâll help people to get better!"</h2> 716 <h3 class="author">Jack Keeping</h3> 717 </div> 718 </div> 719 </li> 720 <li> 721 <div class="flex-row"> 722 <div class="img-wrap"> 723 <img src='/media/2078/sally-connelly-photo.jpg' /> 724 </div> 725 <div class="text"> 726 <h2>"Since embarking on this course, I have been astounded every day by the passion that this subject has sparked in me. I realised very quickly that I was in the right place, doing the right thing. I can only describe it as finally finding my place in the universe and becoming part of something much bigger than myself."</h2> 727 <h3 class="author">Sally Connelly</h3> 728 </div> 729 </div> 730 </li> 731 <li> 732 <div class="flex-row"> 733 <div class="img-wrap"> 734 <img src='/media/2079/beverley-holder.jpg' /> 735 </div> 736 <div class="text"> 737 <h2>"I wanted to become an acupuncturist as I prefer to use natural remedies which are in line with my faith and cultural background. I have witnessed the profound effects treatment can have on patients. CICM has an excellent reputation and I love the whole package here, especially the staff and supportive teachers."</h2> 738 <h3 class="author">Bev Holder</h3> 739 </div> 740 </div> 741 </li> 742 <li> 743 <div class="flex-row"> 744 <div class="img-wrap"> 745 <img src='/media/2080/cicmwh.jpg' /> 746 </div> 747 <div class="text"> 748 <h2>"I appreciated the integrated style of TCM and the five elements as being the most profound way to reach and help people. This was the best possible start to a long acupuncture career that I could possibly wish for."</h2> 749 <h3 class="author">Bethan Morgan</h3> 750 </div> 751 </div> 752 </li> 753 <li> 754 <div class="flex-row"> 755 <div class="img-wrap"> 756 <img src='/media/2081/img_20211102_093926_715.jpg' /> 757 </div> 758 <div class="text"> 759 <h2>"My years at CICM will always hold a special place in my mind. It was like entering Hogwarts. The subjects are mind-expanding, the teachers and tutors really passionate and always keen to answer questions and give guidance. It has transformed me as a person and changed the way I see people, emotions, relationships, disease and health."</h2> 760 <h3 class="author">Efthymios Fotenios</h3> 761 </div> 762 </div> 763 </li> 764 <li> 765 <div class="flex-row"> 766 <div class="img-wrap"> 767 <img src='/media/2120/helen-lucy-reid.jpg' /> 768 </div> 769 <div class="text"> 770 <h2>The teachers are really supportive and make every effort to tailor how they teach to suit the different styles of students. I like to question things and look at things from different angles - and the teachers have always supp
770orted me by being there to answer things by email after class, recommend further reading, or even being there to support me when I set up a Chinese medicine society for the college.</h2> 771 <h3 class="author">Helen Reid</h3> 772 </div> 773 </div> 774 </li> 775 <li> 776 <div class="flex-row"> 777 <div class="img-wrap"> 778 <img src='/media/2121/ellie-farnfield-photo.png' /> 779 </div> 780 <div class="text"> 781 <h2>The course covers a huge range of topics, angles and perspectives, and whilst so much of it is new, unfamiliar and challenging at times-â¯especially the 'hands on practical aspects-â¯I canât think of anything else Iâd rather be doing, or anywhere else Iâd rather be doing it. CICM is a hub of connection, commitment and energy, and something I am honoured to be part of.</h2> 782 <h3 class="author">Ellie Farnfield</h3> 783 </div> 784 </div> 785 </li> 786 <li> 787 <div class="flex-row"> 788 <div class="img-wrap"> 789 <img src='/media/2122/cicmwh.jpg' /> 790 </div> 791 <div class="text"> 792 <h2>All of my teachers are practicing therapists with a library of information and experience to reinforce their words and the lectures. I have gained a lot of insight into myself and I often find myself reflecting on what we learned in class and applying it to life. I am recommending the course to everyone I know!</h2> 793 <h3 class="author">Jacob Marley</h3> 794 </div> 795 </div> 796 </li> 797 <li> 798 <div class="flex-row"> 799 <div class="img-wrap"> 800 <img src='/media/2123/samantha-roderick-photo.jpg' /> 801 </div> 802 <div class="text"> 803 <h2>As I was in my late forties I was concerned that I was too old, however the Open Day dispelled any doubts that I had as the age range of students and staff spanned from 18 to 80. The beautiful building was a joy to explore and I felt immersed in the world of Chinese Medicine. It was a cocoon of learning in the heart of Reading and only ten minutesâ walk from the train station.</h2> 804 <h3 class="author">Samanthan Roderick</h3> 805 </div> 806 </div> 807 </li> 808 </ul> 809 </div> 810 </div> 811</div> 812 813 814 <!-- FlexSlider --> 815
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