Acupuncture Information & Consent

CLIENT INFORMATION & CONSENT IF YOUR THERAPIST IS PROVIDING MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE

Please read this information carefully, and ask your therapist if there is anything that you do not understand.
 

WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?

Acupuncture is a form of therapy in which fine needles are inserted into specific points on the body.
 

IS ACUPUNCTURE SAFE?

Acupuncture is generally very safe. Serious side effects are very rare – less than one per 10,000
treatments.

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DOES ACUPUNCTURE HAVE SIDE EFFECTS?

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You need to be aware that:

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• drowsiness occurs after treatment in a small number of patients, and, if affected, you are advised not to drive;

• minor bleeding or bruising occurs after acupuncture in about 3% of treatments;

• pain during treatment occurs in about 1% of treatments;

• existing symptoms can get worse after treatment (less than 3% of patients). You should tell your therapist about this, but it is usually a good sign;

• fainting can occur in certain patients, particularly at the first treatment.

In addition, if there are particular risks that apply in your case, your therapist will discuss these

with you.

IS THERE ANYTHING YOU THERAPIST NEEDS TO KNOW?

​Apart from the usual medical details, it is important that you let your therapist know:

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•  if you have ever experienced a fit, faint or funny turn;

• if you have a pacemaker or any other electrical implants;

• if you have a bleeding disorder;

• if you are taking anti-coagulants or any other medication;

• if you have damaged heart valves or have any other particular risk of infection. 

Single-use, sterile, disposable needles are used in the therapy space.

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All therapists at BodyTherapy.Health providing this treatment have undertaken recognised external training to become proficient in delivering this form of treatment.