What to look for in a acupuncturist
- British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) registration
- Single-use sterile needles (CE-marked, disposed in sharps bin)
- Initial consultation including health history
- Realistic expectation-setting on number of sessions
- Western medical acupuncture vs TCM disclosed
- Onward-referral mindset where needed
Typical pricing: £55-£90 initial consultation, £45-£70 follow-up, £900-£1,800 typical fertility programme
Regulator / certification: British Acupuncture Council (BAcC, voluntary), Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists