Acupuncture: Safe, Painless, & Effective; “IF” performed by an adequately trained L.Ac.: So, How can you identify who that is, and know what that means? Here are some questions to consider: What education & training do Acupuncture Physicians go through? What regulatory bodies exist to confirm a practitioners credentials? What are the relevant credentials & what do they mean?! Of course, as with all professions, individuals with the same credentials provide varying quality service.