The Lineup

Expert Voices

We have curated a diverse panel of experts ranging from traditional lineage holders to modern evidence-based researchers, ready to share decades of wisdom.

Chris Davies

CEO of Acupuncture Regulatory Authority

Chris presents the ARA’s supportive mission and values, while providing practitioners with practical strategies to better identify, understand, and effectively support clients facing various emotional issues in clinical practice.

Claire Hurst

Acupuncturist, trained mycologist, and functional medicine coach

Claire’s session explores holistic menopause management, highlighting how integrating acupuncture, nutrition, and functional medicine helps manage symptoms, enhance vitality, and empowers women to navigate midlife transitions with confidence and wellbeing.

Jamie Hedger

Acupuncturist, Teacher and Clinic Supervisor

Jamie reflects on his 35-year journey to explore acupuncture’s miraculous potential. He examines how practitioners can explain, replicate, and embrace the healing magic that often surpasses conventional expectations and understanding.

John Millar

Zhineng Qigong practitioner

John shares insights from long-term research with Oxford University on Qigong for chronic pain. This interactive session demonstrates accessible movements and principles, highlighting the approach’s growing credibility and impact.

Dr Liuzhong Ye

Senior Lecturer at various academies across Europe

Dr. Ye presents Xunzhen Meridian Palpation Therapeutics, using clinical cases of skin disorders to illustrate a new differential diagnostic method for effectively treating complicated dermatological conditions and complex clinical issues.

Dr Passang Thopchen

President of TEMA (Tibetan and Eastern Medicine Association) and Secretary of CCTM (Central Council of Tibetan Medicine)

Dr. Thopchen introduces Tibetan Medicine’s holistic approach for the “Year of Compassion.” He explores integrating spiritual practices and ancient wisdom to cultivate balance, compassion, and well-being in daily life.

Professor Dr Tianjun Wang

Guest Professor of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Principal of LACA, Vice President of WFCMS and President of ASA

Prof. Dr. Wang examines the biological and neurological mechanisms underpinning scalp acupuncture, offering insights into its clinical applications for effectively treating a range of brain-related disorders and understanding its therapeutic impact.

Gerad Kite

Leading Five-Element Acupuncturist, Author & Founder of the London Institute of Five-Element Acupuncture (LIFEA)

Gerad explores the transformational power of Five-Element Acupuncture, explaining how restoring balance alleviates symptoms while empowering individuals with the personal agency needed to truly transform and thrive in life.

Katie Ward

Managing Director of Microbz

Katie Ward explores the vital connection between regenerated soils and gut health. She explains how microbes support immunity and digestion, highlighting their essential role in personal health and sustainable farming systems.

Jidong Wu

President of the Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling Association of Europe.

Jidong Wu presents Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling (FSN), a modern therapy using modified needles in the subcutaneous layer. This painless technique treats musculoskeletal conditions, delivering almost instant relief for acute pain.

Katie O’Connell

Nutritional Therapist and Mycotherapy Consultant

In this session, Katie O’Connell introduces the fascinating world of medicinal mushrooms and how they can be used safely, effectively and confidently in modern clinical practice.

Marek Urbanowicz 

Senior Acupuncturist and Integrative Practitioner

Marek introduces the work of Dr Yoshio Manaka, exploring his octahedral model, palpation based diagnosis, four stage treatment protocol and the practical use of ion pumping cords through explanation, demonstration and discussion.

Laura Milano

Microba Clinical Support team

Laura’s workshop introduces the foundations of gut microbiome analysis, demonstrating how comprehensive metagenomic testing can provide clinical clarity for complex cases and inform targeted diet and lifestyle strategies to enhance acupuncture outcomes.

Dr. Martin Fitzgerald

Integrative Clinician and Herbal Specialist

Dr. Martin introduces “The Six Essentials,” a streamlined system of six herbal formulas designed for the non-herbalist practitioner. He explains how to apply these classical prescriptions to modern Western constitutions, safely addressing 75% of everyday clinical presentations.

Jonathan Tarr

Chair of the Microsystems Acupuncture Society

Sedatelec and The College of Auricular Acupuncture are partnering to present the foundations of Dr. Paul Nogier’s groundbreaking microsystem discovery and its wide-ranging clinical applications.