Saturday 21 March 2026

Conference Agenda

Explore our main talks and specialist workshops running in parallel.

 
Main Conference Hall
09:00Break

Registration & Welcome Coffee/Tea

Register and grab a coffee or tea
09:45Talk

Welcome Address

Opening remarks from the ARA working board.
Kevin Durjun
9:50Talk

ARA Introduction

Strategies to maintain professional zest over a long career.
Chris Davies
10:00Talk

The Untapped Self

The Transformational Power of Five-Element Acupuncture
Gerad Kite
10:45Talk

The role of holistic health in menopause management

Holistic health in supporting women through menopause
Claire Hurst
11:30Break

Break

Complimentary refreshments included
11:50Talk

Xunzhen Meridian Palpation Therapeutics

Clinical Application of Xunzhen Meridian Palpation Therapeutics on Treatment of Dermatological conditions. 
Dr Liuzhong Ye
12:30Break

Lunch

Complimentary buffet lunch
13:30Talk

In the Year of Compassion 2025 to 2026: an introduction to Tibetan Medicine

Introduction to Tibetan Medicine
Dr Passang Thopchen
14:30Talk

Mycotherapy in Practice

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…
Katie O’Connell
15:30Break

Break

Complimentary refreshments included
15:50Talk

Acupuncture – finding the miraculous

Jamie takes you through his own journey through 35 years of life, acupuncture teaching and practice
Jamie Hedger
16:30Talk

The Six Essentials:

A Six-Formula Herbal System for the Non-Herbalist Practitioner Addressing 75% of Everyday Clinical Presentations
Dr. Martin Fitzgerald
17:15Talk

Hackney Volunteer Scheme

Sarah Withers
17:25Talk

ARA Future Strategy

Chris Davies
17:55Talk

Close

Kevin Durjun
18:00Social

Drinks and Networking

Complimentary Alcoholic Beverages
Workshop Room 1
13:30Workshop

The Mechanism of Scalp Acupuncture in Treating Brain Diseases

This session explores the biological and neurological mechanisms that underpin scalp acupuncture
Tianjun Wang
14:30Workshop

Qigong for Chronic Pain

A long term research project with Oxford Health and Oxford University.
John Millar
15:30Break

Break

Complimentary refreshments included
15:50Workshop

Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling Therapy

a minimally invasive acupuncture method that delivers fast, often immediate pain relief by stimulating tissue just beneath the skin near tight muscles.
Jidong Wu
16:30Workshop

The Octahedral Model: Mastering Dr. Yoshio Manaka’s Ion Pumping Protocols

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…
Marek Urbanowicz
Workshop Room 2
13:30Workshop

Shedding Light on Laser Acupuncture

Discover how soft laser therapy can stimulate auricular and body points—non-invasively, effectively, and comfortably. See how you can incorporate PhotoBioModulation in your practice
Stefanie Cochet, Export Sales Manager for Sedatelec
14:30Workshop

An Introduction to Gut Microbiome Testing with Microba.

Laura Milano
15:30Break

Break

Complimentary refreshments included
15:50Workshop

Why add Auriculotherapy to your practice?

Discover how the ear is a powerful tool. Join Sedatelec and the College of Auricular Acupuncture to learn Dr. Nogier’s precise microsystem, using modern technology…
Jonathan Tarr, Siwan Bratton & Stefanie Cochet
16:30Workshop

From Soil to Self: How Microbes Support Life to Thrive

Katie Ward from Microbz discusses the link between regenerated soils, nutrient dense food and gut health. 
Katie Ward