Physiotherapists who wish to obtain a copy of the Guidelines for the Practice of Acupuncture and Dry Needling may do so by joining ASAP. The membership form can be downloaded via the link below.
It is recommended that physiotherapists practicing any form of needling in Australia be a member of either the APA Acupuncture Study […]

The long awaited document has now been finalised and is now available.
Physiotherapists who have done Dry Needling Plus courses can obtain a copy by emailing us and providing your name and the course name, date and location you attended.
Physiotherapists who have done other needling training can obtain a copy by becoming a member […]

Level 2
Level 2 is aimed at the practitioner  with some needling training and experience who wishes to expand their knowledge and skills in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Level 1 is not a prerequisite as Level 2 will commence with a review of material specific to the dry needling plus approach. It will be assumed […]

In late 2006 a final draft of The “Guidelines for Safe Acupuncture Practice”  document was  produced . It was to be available to physiotherapists via the APA Acupuncture Study Group early in 2007. The  process of approving these guidelines by the APA has gone to yet another level  and it is  currently uncertain as to […]

We have recently fielded several queries from people who have some informal needling experience who would like to know if they can go straight to level 2.
In short-The needle insertion technique your mate showed you in the clinic after work one time that he finds is great for piriformis releases is unlikely to be considered by insurers, registration boards or […]

Training requirements for physiotherapists. The training requirements for the practice of dry needling are currently not anywhere to be found.
The recent increase popularity of dry needling amongst physiotherapists in Australia has occurred in the relative absence of regulation by the relevant professional bodies. In the past the traditional acupuncture course which has been run […]