
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