Company number: 16418477 | VAT No : 491771265
Company number: 16418477 | VAT No : 491771265
Advanced Clinical Acupuncture Training in China is delivered by the Beijing International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Training Center (CBIATC).
CBIATC was founded in 1975 with approval from the State Council of China and operates under the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (CACMS). It is a national-level institution dedicated to international acupuncture training.
Since 1983, the Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion has been confirmed as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Traditional Medicine (Acupuncture and Moxibustion). As one department of this Collaborating Centre, the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC) has successfully fulfilled the tasks assigned by the World Health Organization, including “to perfect methods for training in acupuncture and to provide training opportunities for foreign students.”
Over the past decades, CBIATC has provided structured clinical training to acupuncture practitioners from over 100 countries worldwide.
The programme focuses on clinical observation (跟诊) and advanced practical technique training. Teaching content is customised according to the needs of each group, with a clear emphasis on skills that directly enhance day-to-day clinical practice.
The July 2026 training is offered as two consecutive one-week modules. Participants may enrol in either one week or both weeks. Details of the July programme are outlined in the schedule table below.
All teaching and clinical guidance are provided by professors from the Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, CACMS. English interpretation will be provided where teaching or clinical observation is conducted in Chinese.
| Proposed Schedule, UK | ||
| Week 1 – Pain, Musculoskeletal & Neurology, and Scalp Acupuncture | ||
| AM | PM | |
| 20/7 Mon | Clinical Observation | Musculoskeletal system Pain (Spine related discorders: neck to back pain) |
| 21/7 Tue | Clinical Observation | Musculoskeletal system Pain (Limb-related Disorders: frozen shoulder, knee pain, etc) |
| 22/7 Wed | Clinical Observation | Anxiety , Depression & Headaches |
| 23/7 Thu | Clinical Observation | Scalp Acupuncture |
| 24/7 Fri | Clinical Observation | Acupuncture treatment for cancers after chemiotherapy |
| Week 2 – Dermatology, Gynaecology & Fertility and Cosmetic Acupuncture | ||
| AM | PM | |
| 27/7 Mon | Clinical Observation | Eczema & Psoriasis |
| 28/7 Tue | Clinical Observation | Period Pain and Menopause |
| 29/7 Wed | Clinical Observation | Endometriosis & Infertility |
| 30/7 Thu | Clinical Observation | Cosmetic Acupuncture |
| 31/7 Fri | Clinical Observation | Cosmetic Acupuncture |
The programme follows a structured daily format combining morning clinical observation with afternoon thematic and technique-focused training.
Morning sessions take place in real hospital outpatient clinics, where participants observe senior professors conducting their routine clinical practice. This is not a simulated or teaching-only environment, but part of the hospital’s regular patient care.
Clinical observation is organised in small groups of up to four participants, with each group assigned to one professor per day, allowing continuity and depth of observation.
Participants should be prepared for busy and intensive mornings. In a typical outpatient session, a professor may see approximately 50–70 patients in one morning.
Clinical observation focuses on case intake and pattern differentiation; treatment decision-making and point selection; real-time clinical adjustments; and workflow efficiency in high-volume clinical settings.
Afternoon sessions focus on thematic teaching and advanced practical techniques, designed to consolidate and contextualise morning observations. Content is customised according to group needs and emphasises direct clinical applicability.
One-week programme: £785
Two-week programme: £1,168
This programme is supported by Sanvita Health Ltd, the official UK importer and distributor of Hwato® and Tony® acupuncture needles, and an official designated partner of the Beijing International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Training Center (CBIATC).
Participants who complete the programme will receive:
• One full carton of Hwato® / Tony® acupuncture needles (10,000 needles; 10 needles per guide tube), with an approximate retail value of £300.
All acupuncture needles used during the training period will be fully sponsored, allowing participants to focus on learning and clinical observation.
Payments are made by bank transfer. Detailed payment instructions, including bank account details and currency information, will be provided by email after receipt of the completed registration form. Participants will be asked to email proof of payment once payment has been made.
Minimum: 8 participants
Maximum: 20 participants
Accommodation, international flights, and meals are not included in the programme fee.
For reference:
General guidance on accommodation options can be provided if required.
Travel insurance is not included. Participants are responsible for arranging adequate travel insurance covering medical expenses during travel, emergency treatment, and cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. Sanvita Health Ltd and programme partners accept no liability for claims arising from such circumstances.
This programme is designed for qualified acupuncture practitioners, senior acupuncture students, educators, and clinical teams who wish to deepen their practical clinical skills through direct observation and advanced technique training in China.
Participants are expected to have prior training in acupuncture. This programme is not suitable for complete beginners.
The programme is centred on clinical observation (跟诊) and advanced practical teaching within a hospital environment.
Morning sessions take place in real hospital outpatient clinics, where participants observe senior professors during their routine clinical practice. This is not a simulated teaching clinic. Clinics are typically very busy, with a professor seeing approximately 50–70 patients in a single morning.
Participants are divided into small groups of up to four people. Each group follows one professor per day, allowing focused observation of diagnostic reasoning, treatment principles, point selection, and clinical workflow.
Participants will not independently treat patients in hospital clinics. The programme focuses on observation, guided learning, and supervised demonstration-based practical teaching sessions, including scalp acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, cosmetic acupuncture, and related techniques.
Yes. Participants who complete the programme will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by the Beijing International Acupuncture and Moxibustion Training Center (CBIATC).
Recognition and CPD acceptance vary between professional bodies. Participants should check directly with their own professional or regulatory organisation.
After submission, you will receive confirmation by email, followed by payment instructions. Once your place is confirmed, you will be invited to pay the deposit. Final confirmation will be issued once the minimum group size is met.
Teaching may be delivered in Chinese or English, depending on the session. English interpretation is provided for teaching sessions and clinical observation conducted in Chinese.
Programme fees include supervised clinical observation (跟诊), thematic teaching sessions and advanced practical technique training, guidance by professors from the Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, CACMS, English interpretation where required, and a Certificate of Completion issued by CBIATC.
Programme fees do not include flights, accommodation, meals, local transportation, travel insurance, or personal expenses.
No. International flights, accommodation, meals, and personal expenses are not included. Participants are advised to book flights only after programme confirmation. Nearby hotels typically range from £55–£70 per night, centre canteen meals are approximately £3 per meal, and local restaurants are around £5 per meal.
UK passport holders have been confirmed as included in China’s 30-day visa-free entry policy. Detailed implementation guidelines are expected to be published shortly.
If your passport is not covered by the visa-free policy, we will assist—after registration—with requesting an official invitation letter from CBIATC. Visa approval is determined solely by the Chinese consulate.
Participants are strongly advised to arrange comprehensive travel insurance covering medical expenses, emergency treatment, trip cancellation or interruption, and personal liability. Medical costs incurred during travel are not covered by the programme.
Participants should review basic TCM theory in advance, bring a white coat or professional attire for hospital observation, and carry personal medications and a notebook.
Mobile payment is widely used in China. Participants may wish to download Alipay or WeChat Pay and arrange a Chinese SIM card or eSIM before arrival.
For all enquiries, please contact CBIATC@sanvitahealth.co.uk.
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