aci - acupuncture council of ireland

If you are an existing ACI Member and would like to renew your membership of the Acupuncture Council of Ireland, you can do so, on-line.

Note: The renewal fee for 2023/2024 is

€70 – Non Practising Members

€150 – Practising Members


The on-line renewal process is:

  • Fill out the on-line form
  • Email this form by clicking the SEND button.
  • Pay the renewal membership fee.
  • The ACI will acknowledge the forms by email
  • The ACI will review the forms

If your forms are in order:

  • Your membership will be renewed.

Wishing you every success and looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Mags O’ Brien.


Step 1 of 2 – Fill out the following form:

Renew Membership-Non Practising

on-line form for existing members - non practising

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
  • ACI Member Details

    Please complete this form and return as it is necessary for the Association to hold a membership form for each member for each membership year.
  • The Title of “Dr” may only be used if the applicant holds a verifiable Degree in Medicine. PhD are not accepted.
  • Declaration

    This is a self-regulating register representing a professional body dealing with the public and government agencies therefore it is important that you confirm the following:
  • date/month,year
  • I will forward evidence of insurance cover to you before that date. If you don't have a definite date to resume practice, please poplulate with "to be decided".
  • This form collects your details above so we can process your application. Please see our privacy policy for more information.
  • Attachments

  • Membership Fee

    Please note there is a membership fee to be paid. After you press the EMAIL FORM TO ACI button, please pay the membership fee.

Step 2 of 2 – Pay the Fee of €70:

Benefits of Membership

  • We are the only independent regulatory body, which adds credibility and professionalism to your practice.
  • Members of the ACI are approved by major health insurance providers.
  • Backup of a professional regulatory body, which offers reassurance and inspires confidence in your patient.
  • Free listing on our website.
  • Access to members only area of our website.
  • Reduced fees for Continuing Professional Development.
  • Block Insurance Scheme offering discounted rates to members for professional Indemnity.
  • The use of our LOGO.
  • Free brochures and other marketing aids.
  • In 2010 and 2011 we ran an acupuncture awareness week to promote public awareness of acupuncture within the community.
  • Members use the letters ACI after their name.
  • We are there to support and protect our members and the public.
  • National register of approx 500 members.
  • We are a not for profit organization so our members own the company and the board operates on a voluntary basis.
  • Social Media campaigns.