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The college, and the team,
in a nutshell

The Acupuncture Academy was the brainchild of the two of people; the current Principals,  Julie Reynolds and Jen Wade.  It came about following the closure of the original five element college, the College of Traditional Acupuncture (based in Leamington Spa and latterly in Hatton) at which they both taught.  

Opening in 2012, and achieving full accreditation by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board in 2014, the course utilised pioneering teaching methods and an all new approach to the study of acupuncture theory, research and biomedicine, combining high quality remote tuition, alongside college based practical skills sessions.  Working with a rock solid team now for 12 years, the college has graduated 20 cohorts of students now, and have an impressive 96% student satisfaction rating (which doesn't mean 4% weren't happy, but that on average, everyone was 96% happy!)

TAA is a family, and we thrive because of hard work, and also because of the relentless positivity of the Principals, the tutors, the supervisors, and all of the staff, as well as a core ethos of kindness, support and connection.  

We work with humour, with diligence, and with the happiness and welfare of the students, graduates and their future patients at the heart of every single decision made.  So if you are thinking of training to become an acupuncturist, we are really confident that you will love it here, and will thrive with our support both while studying, and beyond into practice. 

Come and meet us at one of our preview sessions, or get in touch through the main contact page.  You might even use the old-fashioned method and leave us a message on 01926 730284 - we'll be happy to answer any questions that you might have. 

Jen Wade and Julie Reynolds

Co-founders and Joint Principals

Jacqui Jensen

Finance, office manager, tutor and all round superstar

Dana Derry

Administrative officer and venue superstar

Guy Caplan

First and second year tutor and Head of Points

Juanita Bolster

First and second year tutor and Head of Skills

Lucy Inman

Fiona Bullock

Clinical year tutor

Clinical year tutor

Meet the team

Floraine Eastelow

First and second year tutor

Celia Tudor-Evans

Student Support Officer (and TAA mentor)

Admissions, admin, and first, second AND third year tutor

Lisa Lowe

First and second year tutor

Yvonne Cook

Emma Scott

Clinical year tutor

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