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How to tell if an acupuncturist is any good

4/15/2019

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Ultimately, the measure of a good acupuncturist can be based on the clinical results they achieve for their patients. If one is trying to choose an acupuncturist or has just begun seeing one, then what indicators can one look for to decide if the practitioner they are considering is any good?

•Have they completed any advanced training beyond their schooling and clinical training? Extended and focused study in a particular style under a master acupuncturist is a good indicator that someone has made an effort to become a better practitioner. 150-200 hours of such training is a minimum to achieve any competence in an individual style, where 350-500 hours is even better.

•The ability to provide a traditional diagnosis based on the theories of Chinese medicine and a comprehensive treatment plan after the first or second visit, is a very positive sign that a practitioner has a good understanding of one’s disease pattern and what would be involved in treating it. 

•Can they achieve noticeable and meaningful change in one’s symptoms in 4-6 treatments or less? This doesn’t mean a cure should be expected in that time, but improvement in one’s main complaint should be obvious in a short period of time. This should provide confidence that a practitioner has the understanding and competence to successfully treat one’s condition.

•The fewer needles the better. The use of less than 4 or 5 points, (8-10 bilaterally) is a sign that a practitioner has a good understanding of the properties of individual points and that they have confidence in their treatment approach.

The above points are a great starting place to finding a good practitioner or to evaluate the acupuncturist you currently see, but in the end, results are what count!

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      • Preconception
      • Female Fertility >
        • Acupuncture for Miscarriage
      • Pregnancy & Labor >
        • Heartburn
        • Morning Sickness
      • Postpartum
      • Menopause
      • Acupressure
      • Diet
    • Men's Health >
      • Acupuncture For Male Fertility
    • Pain & Injuries
  • About
    • Rob Mills, L.Ac.
    • Emden Griffin, L.Ac.
  • Blog
  • New Patients
    • New Patient Forms
    • Services
    • Payment Options >
      • Sliding Scale Information
      • Insurance Billing
    • Directions & Hours
    • What to Expect
    • Resources >
      • What is Kiiko Matsumoto Style acupuncture?
      • What is Oriental Medicine?
      • What Can Acupuncture Treat?
      • The Importance of Diet
      • Resources & Links
  • Contact Us
    • Contact & Scheduling