As demand for dry needling continues to grow worldwide, more clinicians are integrating it into their practice. But with no regulatory body overseeing the field, this rapid expansion has also increased the potential for inconsistent standards and patient risk. That’s where the International Dry Needling Education & Training Advisory Group (IDNETAG) comes in.

IDNETAG was created to fill this critical gap, placing patient safety at the centre of its mission. The Advisory Group has developed a comprehensive, evidence‑based framework of standards and educational guidelines designed to support practitioners and safeguard the public.

In this episode, IDNETAG Co‑Chair Dr Wael Mahmoud D.O., M App Sci Acupuncture, CMTPT joins Azharuddin Fazalbhoy, Assistant Associate Dean of Osteopathy at RMIT University, for an in‑depth conversation about how IDNETAG was formed and the vision Wael, Group Co‑Chair, Dr Jan Dommerholt and its committee share for the future.

They explore the surprising origins of dry needling in Western practice, including its connection to Janet G. Travell, personal physician to President John F. Kennedy, and trace how the technique evolved without clear guidelines or a safety framework. With insurers and regulators lacking a reference point for decades, IDNETAG now provides the evidence‑based benchmarks the practice has long needed.

Find out more about the work IDNETAG does here

Join/re-join Osteopathy Australia today https://bit.ly/4v3sbk0

 

As demand for dry needling continues to grow worldwide, more clinicians are integrating it into their practice. But with no regulatory body overseeing the field, this rapid expansion has also increased the potential for inconsistent standards and patient risk. That&rsquo;s where the International Dry Needling Education &amp; Training Advisory Group (IDNETAG) comes in.
IDNETAG was created to fill this critical gap, placing patient safety at the centre of its mission. The Advisory Group has developed a comprehensive, evidence‑based framework of standards and educational guidelines designed to support practitioners and safeguard the public.
In this episode, IDNETAG Co‑Chair Dr Wael Mahmoud D.O., M App Sci Acupuncture, CMTPT joins Azharuddin Fazalbhoy, Assistant Associate Dean of Osteopathy at RMIT University, for an in‑depth conversation about how IDNETAG was formed and the vision Wael, Group Co‑Chair, Dr Jan Dommerholt and its committee share for the future.
They explore the surprising origins of dry needling in Western practice, including its connection to Janet G. Travell, personal physician to President John F. Kennedy, and trace how the technique evolved without clear guidelines or a safety framework. With insurers and regulators lacking a reference point for decades, IDNETAG now provides the evidence‑based benchmarks the practice has long needed.
Find out more about the work IDNETAG does <a href="https://idnetag.org/">here</a><a href="https://identag.org"></a>
Join/re-join Osteopathy Australia today <a href="https://bit.ly/4v3sbk0">https://bit.ly/4v3sbk0</a>
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Osteopathy Australia's Osteo Talk podcasts

After a brief hiatus, Osteo Talk is making a welcome return! This podcast has always been about information and connection – now we are bringing members together through shared stories, professional insights, and engaging conversations.

To better serve our members, we’re introducing exciting changes such as revolving hosts and special interest content. Diversity is one of the strengths of our profession, and by incorporating different hosts, we can ensure the podcast reflects a wide range of experiences, specialties and perspectives – keeping the content dynamic.

Osteopathy Australia's Osteo Talk podcasts will continue to deliver clinically relevant education for osteopaths to learn, connect and collaborate and will now include special interest topics and profiles of many leading osteopaths. .

Each episode will explore real clinical issues through interviews and discussions with top practitioners in Australia and internationally, as well as covering some thought-provoking topics. The aim is to inspire and be inspired by colleagues, helping to grow clinical and business knowledge among osteopaths to ensure better clinical practice. 

This podcast is available free via the Osteopathy Australia website and on the following channels: 

Spotify, Amazon, Apple 

The content discussed in each episode is the opinion of the participants only and should not be used as medical advice. 

Osteopathy Australia's Osteo Talk podcasts
After a brief hiatus, Osteo Talk is making a welcome return! This podcast has always been about information and connection – now we are bringing members together through shared stories, professional insights, and engaging conversations.
To better serve our members, we’re introducing exciting changes such as revolving hosts and special interest content. Diversity is one of the strengths of our profession, and by incorporating different hosts, we can ensure the podcast reflects a wide range of experiences, specialties and perspectives – keeping the content dynamic.
Osteopathy Australia's Osteo Talk podcasts will continue to deliver clinically relevant education for osteopaths to learn, connect and collaborate and will now include special interest topics and profiles of many leading osteopaths. .
Each episode will explore real clinical issues through interviews and discussions with top practitioners in Australia and internationally, as well as covering some thought-provoking topics. The aim is to inspire and be inspired by colleagues, helping to grow clinical and business knowledge among osteopaths to ensure better clinical practice. 
This podcast is available free via the Osteopathy Australia website and on the following channels: 
Spotify, Amazon, Apple 
The content discussed in each episode is the opinion of the participants only and should not be used as medical advice.

Osteo Talk

 Osteopathy Australia's Osteo Talk podcasts

Osteo Talk continues to connect and inform Australia’s osteopathy community through shared stories, professional insights and engaging conversations.

To better serve its members, the podcast now features rotating hosts and specialised content. Diversity is one of the profession’s greatest strengths, and by including a variety of voices, Osteo Talk reflects a wide range of experiences, specialties and perspectives – keeping each episode dynamic and relevant.

Produced by Osteopathy Australia, Osteo Talk delivers clinically relevant education to help osteopaths learn, connect and collaborate. Listeners can enjoy discussions on special interest topics and hear from many leading osteopaths from Australia and around the world.

Each episode explores real clinical issues through interviews and thought-provoking discussions designed to inspire professional growth and support better clinical and business practice.

The podcast is available free via the Osteopathy Australia website and on all major podcast platforms.

The content discussed in each episode is the participants' opinion only and should not be used as medical advice.

<a>&nbsp;</a>Osteopathy Australia's Osteo Talk podcasts
Osteo Talk continues to connect and inform Australia&rsquo;s osteopathy community through shared stories, professional insights and engaging conversations.
To better serve its members, the podcast now features rotating hosts and specialised content. Diversity is one of the profession&rsquo;s greatest strengths, and by including a variety of voices, Osteo Talk reflects a wide range of experiences, specialties and perspectives &ndash; keeping each episode dynamic and relevant.
Produced by Osteopathy Australia, Osteo Talk delivers clinically relevant education to help osteopaths learn, connect and collaborate. Listeners can enjoy discussions on special interest topics and hear from many leading osteopaths from Australia and around the world.
Each episode explores real clinical issues through interviews and thought-provoking discussions designed to inspire professional growth and support better clinical and business practice.
The podcast is available free via the Osteopathy Australia website and on all major podcast platforms.
The content discussed in each episode is the participants' opinion only and should not be used as medical advice.