Is Acupuncture Safe?

Is acupuncture safe is a common concern for new patients.

Acupuncture is generally considered to be safe when performed by a registered practitioner, under the rules of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. 

At TLC Acupuncture Brisbane, we keep our clinics clean, follow sterilization procedures and regularly audit them. 

I’ve heard practitioners reuse needles.

Not in this country.  TLC Acupuncture Brisbane maintains the highest level of hygiene standards. We only uses high quality, single use, sterile needles which of disposed of safely after each treatment. 

Some people have mentioned that certain acupuncturists lack proper training.

Unfortunately there have been issues in the past with some acupuncturists out there operating without proper qualifications making people question, is acupuncture safe. The laws and legislation in Queensland have changed in regards to who can practice.  In July 2012, the government appointed a body to license and monitor all acupuncture health practitioners. Our acupuncturists meet the required qualifications for these laws and are registered members of AHPRA – Australia Health Practitioners Regulation Agency. 

At TLC Acupuncture clinic’s, our training standards surpass the minimum requirement. To achieve excellence, and be the best in the business, it’s essential to go beyond the knowledge acquired during university. TLC Acupuncture Clinic’s has created a continual ongoing learning/training program for all our practitioners. The longer a practitioner has been with TLC Acupuncture Clinics, the further advanced their training and skillset will be.

TLC Acupuncture has a large team of acupuncturists giving us the advantage of a group knowledge bank. When a practitioner on our team discovers a new technique that produces faster results, they share that knowledge and source with the entire team.

Research and Validation

Numerous studies have explored the safety and efficacy of acupuncture. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute of Health (NIH) recognize acupuncture as a safe effective treatment for various conditions, such as chronic pain, nausea and musculoskeletal disorders. Rigorous research continues to contribute to our understanding of acupuncture’s safety profile.