SMART UK Members are considered the finest in their field due to the nature of the training that they undertook initially and due to the requirement for them to undergo continual professional development.

During the training, candidates are observed not only for needling technique and understanding of the premise of the treatment but also for their likely attitude in a treatment setting. If they successfully complete the course, they join a community of like-minded professionals working with respect and commitment to their clients. They are required to sign a Personal Statement that commits them to the way they are able to practice and to the SMART UK Code of Ethics. They join the SMART UK Register of Members and are required each year to undergo annual assessment and to pay an annual subscription to the organisation.