Carl Clarkson wearing a Breeze t-shirt, gesturing beside a laptop . Text reads: 'Answers to common acupuncture questions.' Breeze Academy logo in the corner."

What Every Clinician Should Know About Acupuncture

Breeze Academy
17 July 2025

Episode Overview

Thinking about trying acupuncture – or offering it in clinic? In this episode, Dr. Carl Clarkson answers the most common questions from both patients and clinicians, blending clinical insight with evidence and a healthy dose of humour.

You’ll learn:

  • Why one session of acupuncture is rarely enough
  • How to decide when to continue or stop treatment
  • How acupuncture supports chronic conditions like headaches and pelvic girdle pain
  • What ‘forbidden points’ are and whether they’re really off-limits
  • The most powerful acupuncture points for pain and wellbeing
  • When acupuncture might not be appropriate
  • Whether doctors actually believe in acupuncture
  • What acupuncture really feels like from a patient’s perspective

Perfect for physiotherapists, sports therapists, nurses, and healthcare professionals who want to confidently answer their patients’ biggest acupuncture questions.

Watch now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.