Why This Programme Exists
When I began teaching cosmetic acupuncture nearly two decades ago, I noticed a significant gap in professional training.
In the UK, those wishing to practise acupuncture traditionally need to undertake degree-level training covering a very broad scope of practice. While these programmes are invaluable, many devote relatively little time to cosmetic acupuncture, facial rejuvenation, skin health, fascia-based approaches or the practical realities of building a cosmetic acupuncture clinic.
The alternative has often been a short cosmetic acupuncture course. While these can introduce useful techniques, they are usually designed for practitioners who already possess extensive acupuncture knowledge and clinical experience.
For many students, neither route fully addresses their needs.
The Acuregen Certificate Diploma was created to bridge that gap.
This is a purpose-built training pathway designed specifically for practitioners who wish to work within cosmetic acupuncture, facial rejuvenation, wellness and skin health.
It combines structured online study, supervised clinical training, mentorship and ongoing support to develop genuine competence and confidence rather than simply teaching isolated techniques.
What makes this programme particularly unique is the depth of training in areas that are frequently overlooked elsewhere.
Auricular acupuncture forms a central part of the Foundation Programme because, in my clinical experience, it is one of the most powerful tools available when working with the face. Yet many practitioners receive only limited exposure to this subject during their training.
Likewise, practitioners coming from medical aesthetics, dry needling, Western acupuncture or anatomy-based backgrounds often tell me they finally understand how constitutional treatment, syndrome differentiation, body acupuncture points and auricular strategies fit together to create a more complete treatment approach.
The result is a training experience that goes far beyond learning where to place needles.
You learn how to assess.
You learn how to think.
You learn how to create individualised treatments.
And ultimately, you learn how to become a confident cosmetic acupuncture practitioner with the support of a mentor who has dedicated much of her career to advancing this field.
Who Is This Programme For?
✓ Therapists seeking a professional pathway into cosmetic acupuncture
✓ Existing acupuncturists wanting advanced cosmetic acupuncture and fascia-focused training
✓ Dry needling and Western acupuncture practitioners wanting a deeper understanding of TCM principles, body point protocols and auricular acupuncture
✓ Healthcare professionals seeking a structured and supported route into cosmetic acupuncture
✓ Practitioners who value mentorship, supervised clinical training and long-term support rather than a weekend certificate
DIPLOMA - NEW PATHWAY - GET CERTIFIED STEP BY STEP
*If you need time to study because life is hectic
*If you need to spread payments
*If you can't commit to everything right now
And you want avoid 'those weekend courses" to learn and master each stage with robust training stragies and mentorship
MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME
This is the only training programme to ensure that those with a limited or no prior knowledge of acupuncture can achieve competency, confidence and enter the acupuncture profession without needing to undertake a degree-level training. You will be learning a limited scope of practice for wellness, beauty and skin health.
- You will learn how to acupuncture and how to work with fascia on the face,
- 30-40 body acupuncture points,
- Advanced auricular acupuncture,
- How to integrate other modalities as required by individualised treatments
- How to create and formulate a safe and effective treatment,
- Consultation processes, marketing and much much more.
Please understand that a short weekend course with half a day of needling skills IS NOT ENOUGH. You will be attending 10 days of supervised training and fully supported with more if necessary.
This programme will take you at least 3-4 months to complete.
Many students come to us because they realise this after attending a course which they thought would give them everything they needed and did not! Our training is over 200 hours with supervised, online and reflective study
As we take your learning outcomes seriously, we offer ongoing group mentorship weekly and the opportunity to continue your studies and expand your skills.
You will receive priority across-the- board and on class bookings, 1 personal coaching call at a time of your choice and other bonuses depending on when you enrol.
This package (developed over 18 years) includes everything you need to reach your goals. 4+ online modules and the 10 days of clinical classes which are spread in sections of 4 days Foundation focussing on ear and body points, 4 days of Signature cosmetic acupuncture, building on what you have learnt before. Finally 2 days of Masterclass where you will fine-tune your techniques.
We do like to meet our potential students via Zoom before accepting you. We want to make sure this is the correct programme for you. We will also give you a personal onboarding call to plan our your training, select or even design dates that work for you and give you true momentum to complete this programme for success.
Please book your session with Amanda Shayle via this link:
https://calendly.com/acuregen/acuregen-training-discovery-chat
To see the Current curriculum for the Foundation Module 1 while we prepare our Final Cut listed on this page please CLICK HERE This module will be added to your Elite package if you decide to purchase this
Your Collection of Modules : Click on each image for more information including curriculum
Shown in order of study but we can help you design a plan that works for you. Please contact us to set the clinical dates. These modules are your milestones to success!
Please note that while we are creating the Final Cut Version of the Foundation module, we will manually add the original version to your account. The curriculum and page for this module can be found here: https://amanda-shayle-acuregen-academy.teachable.com/p/acuregen-cosmetic-facial-microsystems-acupuncture-the-certificate-course
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I see the Curriculum and full information about this Bundle
Click on each image in the Contents block below and each module will open for you with full details of the curriculum
My bundle includes coaching. How do I schedule my appointment?
Upon purchasing a bundle that includes coaching, you'll receive further instructions on how to book a time for your appointment. You will receive a personal session with Amanda at any stage of your learning journey.
Amanda will go live weekly for Q&A in a group online zoom setting.