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ABOUT DR DARREN CARPENTER
Dr Carpenter is a registered doctor of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. He has been practising Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture since 2017. In 2024, he completed his Master’s study through the University of Johannesburg focusing on the use of Acupuncture to treat sports injuries. He further holds dual qualifications of a Bachelor of Sciences in Complementary Health Science and a Bachelor of Complementary Medicine in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. His research interests cover Chinese medicine and acupuncture, as well as sports injuries and musculoskeletal diseases. He further serves as the councillor for Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture at the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa. He also serves as the vice president of the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Africa.
Dr. Carpenter is deeply committed to ensuring that patients receive high-quality, effective healthcare. Since 2022, he has served as the Councillor for Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture at the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA), a regulatory body dedicated to upholding professional standards across various allied health professions. In this role, he advocates for the integration of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture within South Africa’s broader healthcare system, ensuring that practitioners adhere to best practices and ethical guidelines.
In addition to his role as Councillor, Dr. Carpenter contributes to the AHPCSA’s governance through his involvement in the Finance and Communications Committees. Through the Finance Committee, he helps oversee the organization’s financial sustainability, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to support its regulatory functions. As a member of the Communications Committee, he plays a key role in promoting public awareness and understanding of allied health services, fostering transparency, and facilitating communication between practitioners, regulatory bodies, and the public.