Our students mostly range in age from twenties to
fifties and come from many walks of life. They include
doctors, builders, nurses, massage therapists, computer
programmers, physiotherapists, farmers and midwives.
We find that this cosmopolitan mix creates stimulating
and supportive groups of students.
Life-long friendships are often made, and a great deal of
mutual support is available along the way. Our students
bring a great deal of life and work experience with them,
and we all learn from one another. There is plenty of
laughter too.
Many of our students have already established successful careers in other, completely unrelated fields. Some are already working in complementary or orthodox medicine and seek to expand their understanding and their therapeutic range. Others study acupuncture as a first career choice, or begin to study after raising their families. Many have had acupuncture treatment themselves, or have friends and relations who have been greatly helped. Others are inspired by our holistic approach to healing underpinned by a strong and coherent theory. One thing is for sure – no matter what background they come from they are all are united by one common goal - to change their lives and those of others.
Why I became an acupuncturist
“ I am a remedial massage therapist and I want to extend my skills and be able to offer acupuncture to my existing patients and expand my client base.”
Jenny Green Year 2
“I am a radiographer and I wanted a job I enjoy and where I can work my own hours and be my own boss.”
Patricia Blee Year 2
“I was a migraine sufferer – I went though the whole of the medical system trying to find help and as a last resort I turned to acupuncture. It worked and I have been able to control my migraines. It was a life changing experience in many ways - I qualified as a counsellor and decided to study acupuncture to be able to help people like me.”
Balquees Ali year 2
“I work in media relations and this is my metamorphosis from spin doctor to pin doctor! Before I decided to study acupuncture I studied tai chi. I am enjoying “healing” and I am finding my studies a worthwhile change of direction”
John Donnegan Year 2
“I am a plumber – acupuncture worked for me so I decided to move into it!”
Malcolm Lummas Year 2
“I used to work in flood warning and left because I had acupuncture treatment and wanted to help others in the same way that I had been helped”
Sarah Potter Year 2
“I moved over from China with my family to the Scottish Borders to work with my friend in a wholesale Chinese Herb Business. He also has an acupuncture practice and I became interested in the work he is doing and decided to study acupuncture myself”
Ning Wang Year 1
Will I be able to make a living when I qualify?
NCA graduates leave College with confidence and
a great amount of knowledge and skill. Our course
includes teaching on business development and chances
to learn from the experiences of other acupuncturists.
Graduates who actively work at building their practices
with commitment and determination can be busy within
6 to 12 months. More typically, most people establish a
good steady practice within two years. After a few years,
many practices are sustained simply by word-of-mouth
recommendations from satisfied patients.
Depending on the style of practice you choose, you may decide to see anything from 6 to 16 or more patients a day. Most people choose to see around 8 patients in a day. Of course, the hours you wish to work are up to you. Once your practice becomes well established, you can earn a good living. You’re unlikely to become fabulously wealthy as an acupuncturist, but you can certainly earn a good income, and learning and practising acupuncture enriches your life in many other ways as well.
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Life-long friendships are often made, and a great deal of
mutual support is available along the way. Our students
bring a great deal of life and work experience with them,
and we all learn from one another. There is plenty of
laughter too.Many of our students have already established successful careers in other, completely unrelated fields. Some are already working in complementary or orthodox medicine and seek to expand their understanding and their therapeutic range. Others study acupuncture as a first career choice, or begin to study after raising their families. Many have had acupuncture treatment themselves, or have friends and relations who have been greatly helped. Others are inspired by our holistic approach to healing underpinned by a strong and coherent theory. One thing is for sure – no matter what background they come from they are all are united by one common goal - to change their lives and those of others.
Why I became an acupuncturist“ I am a remedial massage therapist and I want to extend my skills and be able to offer acupuncture to my existing patients and expand my client base.”
Jenny Green Year 2
“I am a radiographer and I wanted a job I enjoy and where I can work my own hours and be my own boss.”
Patricia Blee Year 2
“I was a migraine sufferer – I went though the whole of the medical system trying to find help and as a last resort I turned to acupuncture. It worked and I have been able to control my migraines. It was a life changing experience in many ways - I qualified as a counsellor and decided to study acupuncture to be able to help people like me.”
Balquees Ali year 2
“I work in media relations and this is my metamorphosis from spin doctor to pin doctor! Before I decided to study acupuncture I studied tai chi. I am enjoying “healing” and I am finding my studies a worthwhile change of direction”
John Donnegan Year 2
“I am a plumber – acupuncture worked for me so I decided to move into it!”
Malcolm Lummas Year 2
“I used to work in flood warning and left because I had acupuncture treatment and wanted to help others in the same way that I had been helped”
Sarah Potter Year 2
“I moved over from China with my family to the Scottish Borders to work with my friend in a wholesale Chinese Herb Business. He also has an acupuncture practice and I became interested in the work he is doing and decided to study acupuncture myself”
Ning Wang Year 1
Will I be able to make a living when I qualify?
NCA graduates leave College with confidence and
a great amount of knowledge and skill. Our course
includes teaching on business development and chances
to learn from the experiences of other acupuncturists.
Graduates who actively work at building their practices
with commitment and determination can be busy within
6 to 12 months. More typically, most people establish a
good steady practice within two years. After a few years,
many practices are sustained simply by word-of-mouth
recommendations from satisfied patients.Depending on the style of practice you choose, you may decide to see anything from 6 to 16 or more patients a day. Most people choose to see around 8 patients in a day. Of course, the hours you wish to work are up to you. Once your practice becomes well established, you can earn a good living. You’re unlikely to become fabulously wealthy as an acupuncturist, but you can certainly earn a good income, and learning and practising acupuncture enriches your life in many other ways as well.
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