7 Mistakes New Acupuncture Practitioners Make (And How to Fix Them)

Breeze Academy · May 14, 2026 · 8m

These are the 7 most common mistakes Carl still sees new acupuncture practitioners make — and they’re all surprisingly easy to fix.In this week's podcast episode, we break down the key dosage principles that can dramatically improve acupuncture outcomes, patient response, and treatment consistency.You’ll learn:✅ Why accurate acupuncture point selection matters (0:50)✅ How many needles you should really be using (1:29)✅ Common confidence issues with needle depth (2:41)✅ Optimal needle retention times (3:58)✅ Why Deqi matters for treatment effectiveness (4:46)✅ How treatment frequency affects…