'Lianne has changed my life. It has been a miraculous, life changing treatment for me.'
British Acupuncture Council (BAcC)
2022–2025
Board Director of the British Acupuncture Council, the UK’s largest professional body for acupuncture practitioners.
The role involved strategic leadership, organisational governance, professional representation, and support for advancing acupuncture within healthcare and public policy contexts.
Areas of contribution included:
Through this role, Lianne contributed to discussions regarding the future direction of the profession, healthcare integration, evidence-based practice, and professional regulation.
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Research Council for Complementary Medicine (RCCM)
2019–Present
Acts as Trustee and Advisor to the Research Council for Complementary Medicine, one of the UK’s oldest organisations dedicated to promoting high-quality research and evidence-based practice within complementary and integrative healthcare in the NHS.
Responsibilities have included:
The role embodies a longstanding dedication to advancing healthcare research that supports translating research discoveries into clinical practice.
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Association of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (ATCM)
2026–Present
Invitation from President Professor Mei Xing to join the Research Committee of the Association of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine UK.
The committee endorses research strategy, member research initiatives, evidence-informed practice, professional development, research dissemination, and collaboration across the acupuncture and Chinese medicine professions.
Activities include:
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Accreditation Research Observer
2012
Invited by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board to observe the accreditation process for MSc and BSc Science programmes in Chinese Acupuncture at London South Bank University.
Developed an original research protocol, conducted qualitative field research, employed triangulation methods, and presented findings to the British Acupuncture Council Board.
The project investigated accreditation processes, educational quality assurance, stakeholder views, collaboration, and professional standards of practice within higher education.
The work was recognised for its innovation, originality, and contribution to enhancing educational quality.
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Throughout her career, Lianne has aimed to promote the development of professional standards, evidence-based practice, research involvement, and public understanding of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
Examples of professional leadership activities include:
British Acupuncture Council Research and Public Engagement Contributions
Lianne has developed a range of resources and professional outputs to support both practitioners and the wider public for the British Acupuncture Council.
Examples include:
Acupuncture: No Science Whatsoever?
Development of a research engagement initiative that utilised public discussion surrounding healthcare science to highlight the evidence base related to acupuncture.
This project involved recognising opportunities for public engagement, creating structured questions, and facilitating discussion around contemporary acupuncture research.
Acupuncture for Severe Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Critical review of NICE guidance, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists guidance, systematic reviews, and current evidence relating to acupuncture and PMS.
The project translated healthcare evidence into accessible information for practitioners and the public while emphasising areas where acupuncture had been recognised within national guidance.
Acupuncture for IVF/ICSI
Invited to lead a research review and critical appraisal of systematic reviews and meta-analyses examining acupuncture within assisted reproductive technologies.
The review offered recommendations regarding future research priorities and considerations for clinical practice for registered practitioners and researchers.
